NATPE Budapest announced its participants and advisory committee

NATPE Budapest announced A+E Media Group, BBC Studios, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, TelevisaUnivision and Warner Bros. International Television Production joined the nearly 60 exhibitors to participate in the event from June 24 - 27 at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel. In addition, more than 200 buyers from over 40 countries have already signed up to attend.

“We are thrilled to welcome such esteemed exhibitors this year, which underscores the confidence and enthusiasm for the market’s return," said Claire Macdonald, Executive Director, NATPE Budapest. "As CEE's most established and influential market and forum for the entertainment sector, it's vital that we address the trends and issues specific to the region. With the expert counsel of our diverse NATPE Budapest advisory board representing a cross-section of the landscape, we intend to deliver content that is both pertinent and pragmatic.”

The all-new NATPE Budapest advisory board is made up of a distinguished group of industry leaders, including: Gabor Balogh, Head of Marketing, TV & HE Distribution, CEE, Sony Pictures Television; Ralf Bartoleit, Chief Executive Officer, bTV Media Group, Bulgaria; Agata Borowiecka, TV Rights Acquisition Director, Telewizja Polsat; Georgi Chakarov, President and CEO, TVBIZZ Group; Alina Florea, International Television Consultant; Stella Litou, Chief Executive Officer, CME Adria, Chief Executive Officer, Pro Plus, and President of the Management Board of RTL Croatia; Iwona Pilgrim, Executive Director, Regional TV Licensing, CEE, Paramount Global Content Distribution; Balázs Szabó, Chief Content Management Officer, RTL Hungary; and Andrea Zaras, Head of Content Management, TV2.