NATPE Budapest, the most prominent global TV market focused on the CEE and EMEA regions, is proud to announce industry heavyweights A+E Media Group, BBC Studios, NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, Paramount Global Content Distribution, Sony Pictures Television, TelevisaUnivision and Warner Bros. International Television Production are amongst nearly 60 exhibitors, including robust Turkish and LatAm contingents, already committed. In addition, more than 200 buyers from over 40 countries have already signed up to attend, signaling an unprecedented buyer turnout. NATPE Budapest is taking place from June 24 – 27 at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel.

“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 R. 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

Andrea Zaras
Head of Content Management, TV2