NEM DUBROVNIK 2026 ANNOUNCES SECOND LINEUP OF SPEAKERS AND KEYNOTES
After the first announcement, the second round of speakers enriches this year’s program with further expertise and insights.
For over a decade, NEM Dubrovnik has brought together broadcasters, streamers, production and distribution companies, and media and marketing agencies from across Europe and beyond. Over four days, the market hosts panels, keynotes, presentations, and showcases, providing participants with insights into the latest content trends, formats, distribution strategies, and emerging innovations in the TV industry. Following the first round of announcements, the second round of confirmed speakers continues to expand this year’s program with additional perspectives and expertise.
The second round of keynotes and speakers is here, and a full lineup with all 80+ names is coming soon.
- Jamie Cooke, EVP & GM Central Eastern Europe, Middle East Turkey and Africa at Warner Bros. Discovery
- Igor Draguzet, Chief Content Officer, CME
- Jan Frelek, CCO, Backscreen
- Jan Maxa, Director of Content and Production, FTV Prima, Czechia
- Rodrigo Nascimento, Head of International Business HUB – EMEA, Globo
- Jens Richter, Global CEO, Commercial & International, Fremantle
- Rahela Štefanović, Editor in Chief HTV, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT)
- Peter Wassong, Head of TV Content Europe, Deutsche Telekom
- Bartosz Witak, General Manager, SVP of CEE, MENA and Turkey, BBC Studios
- Cassandra Yang, CEO, RisingJoy
Keynotes and speakers are already looking forward to exchanging insights, sharing experiences, and exploring new opportunities in content and TV and media landscape.
Jens Richter, Global CEO, Commercial & International at Fremantle and one of the confirmed keynote speakers, said: “I am delighted to be part of NEM this year and to have the opportunity to deliver a keynote. It’s a privilege to join such an influential gathering of industry leaders, and we look forward to sharing our perspective and contributing to the conversations shaping the future of our sector.”
“I am really looking forward to coming to NEM. It’s a great place at a great time of the year, and there is always opportunity to have in-depth conversations with interesting people. It‘s good to be back!” – Jan Maxa, Director of Content and Production, FTV Prima, Czechia
„What gets made, and how well it’s made, is ultimately what determines whether audiences stay or go. In CEE we have real creative assets: world-class local talent, formats that connect with audiences in ways imported content often doesn’t, a track record that deserves to be talked about beyond the region. The challenge for all of us is backing those assets with enough conviction. That’s the conversation I want to be part of at NEM.“ – Igor Draguzet, Chief Content Officer, CME
Where Industry Leaders Meet, Learn, and Connect
Since 2013, Dubrovnik has welcomed top media professionals to explore industry shifts in one of Europe’s most inspiring locations. From June 8th to 11th, NEM Dubrovnik 2026 will host over 300 companies and offer a rich agenda of panels, presentations, and networking events, continuing its role as a central hub for knowledge, collaboration, and inspiration in the TV industry.
All updates, speaker announcements, and event information are available on the official NEM Dubrovnik website.
This B2B event is a must for the CEE region
NEM Dubrovnik is an annual B2B event focusing on the growth of the TV industry in CEE countries. Every year, the participants include representatives from important FTA and pay-TV channels, tech companies, streaming services and telecom and other operators that offer TV-viewing options, as well as famous actors, producers, film directors, writers and other important audio-visual professionals.
Over the years, more than 300 leading global and local companies have had their representatives at NEM Dubrovnik, including Eutelsat, Deutsche Telecom, A1 Group, United Group, Irdeto, Global Agency and Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as AMC Networks International, BBC Studios, Paramount, The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, Fremantle International, Pickbox, Amazon MGM Studios, ITV Studios, Viasat World, Telecom Serbia, Prva TV, Beta Film, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT), Nova TV, RTL Croatia, RTL Hungary and many other companies.
New Europe Market
New Europe Market (NEM) is a common denominator for a series of media events organised by Mediavision, a Croatian marketing and TV industry agency. NEM has traditionally been organised in Dubrovnik and a special NEM Zagreb event focusing on creating television content has been organised in Zagreb since 2019. This special three-day event at the Esplanade Hotel Zagreb includes a number of workshops for creating television and cinema content, as well as the NEM Awards.