Claire Macdonald, SVP and Executive Director, NATPE Global and, Mary Maddever, NATPE Executive Content Director and EVP Realscreen
Following the success of its 2025 edition, NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit are set to return to the InterContinental Miami for another dynamic week of programming, networking, and deal-making February 2nd to 6th 2026.
Spanning the week, each event will once again maintain its own curated agenda while offering attendees a seamless opportunity to experience both markets. Realscreen Summit will kick off the week Feb. 2-4, followed by NATPE Global Feb. 4-6, with a mid-week crossover day designed to unite the unscripted and scripted communities in one collaborative environment.
In 2026, both events will further evolve to spotlight creativity and innovation across the entertainment ecosystem, with a spotlight on creators, brands and media agencies, and the launch of a dedicated Scripted strand at NATPE Global. NATPE Honors, the awards program designed to honor visionary leaders who are pushing boundaries and reshaping the industry, will return after a successful launch last year.
“The return of NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit to Miami is a testament to the positive energy and the appetite for connection that we saw this year. Both events exceeded expectations drawing a diverse, global community of producers, buyers, media agencies, brands, and private equity execs. We’re building on that momentum with expanded programming that brings even more voices into the conversation, including a greater focus on creators and brands while continuing to create spaces where all corners of the content industry can come together,” said Mary Maddever, NATPE Executive Content Director and EVP Realscreen.
“After such a strong showing this year, we’re thrilled to bring NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit back to Miami. The growth in attendance, buyer participation, and international engagement reinforced our mission to serve as a true global hub for the content business,” added Claire Macdonald, SVP and Executive Director, NATPE Global.
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