Evan Shapiro, speaking at NATPE Global in Miami in February 2025 (Media Play News staff photo).
Top Studios, Distributors Will Again Be in Miami Feb. 4-6, 2026 for NATPE Global
October 21, 2025
NATPE Global on Oct. 21 announced a roster of leading studios and distributors that will be participating at its next show, which will be held Feb. 4-6, 2026 at the InterContinental Miami.
Among them: Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, BBC Studios, Fifth Season, Fremantle, Fox Entertainment Global, Lionsgate, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros. Discovery Content Sales.
NATPE Global 2026 will featured an expanded week of programming alongside the co-located Realscreen Summit (Feb. 2–4), which again brings top unscripted players to Miami, including keynoters Jane Turton, CEO of All3Media, and Anaïs Baker, head of international formats for Amazon MGM Studios.
“NATPE Global is where the world’s most influential studios and emerging voices meet,” said Claire Macdonald, SVP and executive director for NATPE Global. “The caliber of partners confirmed for 2026 underscores our role as the premier hub for global content deal-making and creative collaboration.”
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NATPE Global brings together key buyers and decision-makers from the entire media ecosystem with a concentration across the key regions of North America, Latin America and Europe. Spanning development to catalog programming, the event also provides access to distribution decision-makers from leading connected TV device manufacturers and MVPDs.
This year’s conference, under the theme “Convergence,” will include participation from collaborators who are leading and shaping the industry’s shifting power dynamic, as traditional media players, global distributors, and digital-first creators form new alliances to broaden reach, optimize content, and respond to evolving audience demand.
Previously announced keynote speakers include top content creator and eponymous studio founder Dhar Mann and Bell Media president Sean Cohan, who is also transforming the media company model.
With more than 200 buyers already confirmed, key NATPE Global programming highlights include Scripted, a newly launched content strand; Creator & Brand immersion, bringing together creators, brands, agencies, and media company leaders; and the return of NATPE Honors, celebrating the industry leaders who are shaking up the status quo.