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StreamTV Show 2026 Announces Agenda, First Round of Speakers for June 16-19 Denver Show

DENVER — Organizers of the StreamTV Show have unveiled the agenda and first round of speakers for the 2026 show, which will take place June 16-19 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort.

The show, produced by Questex, brings together senior executives across streaming platforms, studios, FAST operators, advertisers, OEMs, OS leaders and technology innovators.

In accordance with the show’s theme, “Streaming Rewired: AI, Audiences & Attention Driving the Next Era,” the show will include executive roundtables on CTV OS platform power, OTT bundling strategy, and retention models; discussions on AI in content decisions, discovery, advertising, and UX; FAST-focused programming on monetization, programming, creator channels, and ad scale; sports streaming strategy and monetization sessions across rights, distribution, and fan engagement; creator content sessions; CTV advertising innovation panels covering interactive formats, attention measurement, self-serve buying, and AI optimization; and product and UX leadership roundtables on personalization, discovery and platform experience.

“Streaming is no longer just a content conversation — it’s a product conversation, a data conversation, and a revenue conversation,” said Lucia Contreras, director of content and industry relations for StreamTV Portfolio at Questex. “This year’s agenda reflects the reality of where the industry is headed — and who is leading it.”

The first confirmed wave of 2026 speakers represents leaders across platforms, content, advertising, product, and distribution, including:

  • Tubi — Adam Lewinson, chief content officer, and Jess Borison, senior manager of creator partnerships
  • Comcast Corp. — John Dixon, SVP, consumer entertainment services
  • Radial Entertainment — Jeff Shultz, CEO, and Cristina Guggino, VP of co-productions and partnerships
  • Charter Communications — Elena Ritchie, SVP of video
  • Cineverse — Tony Huidor, president of technology and chief product officer
  • National Basketball Association (NBA) — Felipe Saltz, AVP of media distribution
  • Dish Network — David Teplinsky, VP of programming and content acquisition.

 

New events at the 20265 StreamTV Show include the StreamTV Marketers Summit, the Women at the Helm Leadership Breakfast, AI and Attention Economy Breakfast Tabletalks, creator economy strategy sessions, The StreamTV Open Golf Tournament, curated meet-ups and hosted buyer programs, and evening industry receptions and awards events.

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StreamTV Europe Set for Inaugural Run in Lisbon April 13-15

Questex’s StreamTV Europe, an offshoot of the company’s successful StreamTV Show in Denver, is gearing up for its first-ever run in Lisbon April 13-15.

Held at EPIC Sana, StreamTV Europe will open with an inaugural address by Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas that show organizers say underscores the city’s growing role as a hub for media, technology and digital innovation.

The show itself already has broad participation from CTV operating systems, device manufacturers, streaming platforms, content distributors, ad-tech innovators, measurement firms and infrastructure leaders.

“This is a defining moment for streaming television in Europe,” said Kevin Gray, StreamTV Show founder and a Questex VP and market leader. “StreamTV Europe brings the global streaming ecosystem to Europe with a clear purpose: to advance the region’s CTV and streaming industry through deeper collaboration, practical insight and real-world solutions.”

Sponsors and participants that have already signed up for the show include:

  • CTV Platforms — Samsung TV Plus, Titan OS, V homeOS
  • Streaming Technology Partners — Bedrock Streaming, Wurl, Globecast, Encompass, GDS, Norigin Media, Red Bee Media, Brightcove, Accedo One, Sofast, Bango, Media Distillery, ThinkAnalytics, Backscreen
  • Content Owners, Distributors, and Channels — France 24, All3Media, Cinemavault, Radial Entertainment, Sawa Entertainment, Shoreline Entertainment, The Asylum, MPG Media Company, CNA Originals, Global Distribution Services
  • Advertising and Monetization Partners — Google Ad Manager, Indiecue, G-Mana, SyncMint, Wurl
  • Infrastructure, Data, and Analytics Partners — 24i, Deepdub, Irdeto, Mainstreaming, Synamedia, Cerberus Tech

 

Show organizers say sponsors are playing an active role in shaping the event experience through leadership sessions, high-impact case studies, and strategic discussions.

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StreamTV Show to Touch Down in Denver June 11-13 With Insights, Networking and Entertainment

Streamers are gearing up for what has become one of the biggest shows on their annual calendar: Questex’s StreamTV Show, which takes place June 11–13 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Denver, Colo.

“We’re looking forward to attending StreamTV Show because it brings together all the players in the streaming space,” said Sal Scamardo, VP of marketing and distribution at FilmRise. “It’s a place to advance new deals, strengthen existing partnerships, and connect with industry leaders.”

The event, produced by the company that owned Media Play News‘ predecessor publications, will feature insights from more than 200 speakers,  networking and entertainment aimed at streaming and connected TV (CTV) executives.

Speakers include Domenic DiMeglio, CMO and chief data officer for Paramount Streaming; Adam Lewinson, chief content officer at Tubi (and a member of the Media Play News FAST30, Class of 2025); Charlotte Maines, director of Fire TV Business and Devices Advertising at Amazon; and Vince Torres, CMO of DirecTV.

The show promises to be high on star power.

Big Boi, OutKast legend and seven-time Grammy Award winner, will perform at The Big Bash, the show’s open-air party under the stars. 

University of Colorado quarterback Julian Lewis, one of the top-ranked recruits for the college football recruiting class of 2025, will speak at the Media Universe Summit on the panel, “College Sports Media 101: A Primer on NILCONOMICS,” offering his perspective on the evolving landscape of athlete branding and media rights.

Trey Kennedy, viral comedian and actor, will appear in a one-on-one interview at the StreamTV Live Studio, bringing his unique perspective on content creation, audience engagement, and digital fame.

And Shawne Merriman, former NFL All-Pro and founder of Lights Out Sports TV, joins the panel “Sports Content Distribution: Growth Strategies for the Streaming Era,” spotlighting how athletes-turned-entrepreneurs are reshaping the content game.

Newly confirmed speakers include Tony Brown, VP of digital business operations and product at Scripps Network; Pamela Duckworth, head of Fubo Studios; Robinne Eller, an executive diretor at Starz; Ashley Hovey, chief digital officer at The CW Network; Huda Kazi, VP of ad technology and operations at Warner Bros. Discovery (and a member of the Media Play News FAST30, Class of 2025);  Eric Ratchman, chief revenue officer at FanDuel Sports Network; Romina Rosado, EVP and GM of Hispanic streaming for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises; Mayur Srinivasan, SVP of digital video platform at Fox; Seni Tienabeso, VP of ABC News; and Matt Van Houten, SVP of product, ad ops systems, and services and business development, for DirecTV.

“Our goal is to bring together the sharpest minds shaping the future of streaming,” said Kevin Gray, VP of experiential technology at Questex. “This new group of speakers brings unmatched expertise, diverse perspectives, and hands-on experience that attendees can immediately apply to their own business strategies.”

A highlight of the show will be media cartographer Evan Shapiro’s Media Universe Summit, an interactive experience in which he and other speakers will map out the shifting landscape of media, exploring the convergence of streaming, technology, and consumer behavior.

Confirmed participants include Andrew Yaffe, CEO of Dude Perfect; Linette Zaulich, head of B2C for ZDF Studios; Jonathan Thompson, CEO of Everyone TV; Shawn Silverman, global head of marketing at Pluto TV; Danyel Mendoza, VP of programming strategy and content planning for Disney; Geo Pao, EVP of strategy and digital at Shout! Studios; and Michelle Gelman, global head of content and core products for Nielsen.

Also on tap: TVREV’s Pre-Game Workshop: The Future of Streamonomics and StreamTV Connect, a networking program that connects senior-level executives in content acquisition, technology, and advertising with leading suppliers through curated 15-minute strategic meetings. 

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