1000+ TV INDUSTRY LEADERS WILL SET TRENDS AND OPPORTUNITIES

Dubrovnik will host professionals from over 300 companies, with record number of exhibitors and participants. The event will focus on networking, specialized TV industry topics and presentations of the latest content. 

NEM Dubrovnik 2025 has announced its full agenda, once again confirming its status as a key meeting point for decision-makers across the CEE region. From June 9th to 12th, Dubrovnik will host professionals from over 300 companies, with over 1000 participants. Over the course of four dynamic days, the event will focus on networking, specialized TV industry topics and presentations of the latest content.

More than 70 speakers will take part in dynamic panel sessions, discussing some of the most pressing issues in the business – including content distribution, monetization, advertising, live broadcasting rights, and the shifting roles of traditional and emerging players.

Panel and Q&A’s Focused on Strategic Challenges and Leadership

A high-level session brings together influential executives and thought leaders to address the most pressing strategic challenges facing the television and streaming industries today:

  • Panel “Windowing, Exclusiveness and Distribution Deals: Buyer’s Nightmare or Opportunity” will explore how the current system forces us into a “safe” yet counterproductive cycle of buying content.
  • One of the keynotes, Bob McCourt, Chief Operating Officer for Commercial and International at Fremantle, will cover „The Power of Global TV Brands“ and specific examples of long-running Fremantle shows such as Got Talent and Baywatch
  • The panel “FTA vs. Pay-TV Channels vs. Streamers: The Battle for Live Events?”, sponsored by Appear, will explore how streamers are increasingly taking over exclusive rights to live sports, concerts, and events – challenging FTA and Pay-TV and reshaping the way audiences consume live content. Also, as an introduction to the panel, we will find out more about the unique challenge of delivering the Olympic games to millions of viewers across multiple platforms and geographies.
  • The panel “Leadership in Public Media Services” will explore the dynamic workday of a leader in public media—what their typical day looks like and the challenges they face along the way
  • Bartosz Witak, BBC Studios, in keynote Q&A with Sanja Božić-Ljubičić
  • Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz and Jamie Cooke from Warner Bros. Discovery take the stage for a keynote Q&A session called „One size does NOT fit all: Max is going glocal“. Hear about WBD’s strategy and how partnerships are vital to building a sustainable streaming business.
  • Panel “Piracy and Profit Loss: Effective Antipiracy Strategies in TV Industry” will explore the impact of unregulated markets in Europe, addressing the technological, legal, and economic challenges of TV piracy and discussing the next steps for effective antipiracy strategies.

 

Panels and Q&A’s on Market Changes and New Regulations

NEM Dubrovnik 2025 will once again gather leading industry voices to explore the key trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of television and streaming. Through a series of panels, keynotes, and presentations, topics such as changing business models, rising content costs, advertising shifts, regulation, and regional partnerships will be put in focus.

  • Panel “Streamers are Becoming Operators and Operators are Becoming Streamers?” sponsored by Backscreen, will explore the trend of streamers adding linear channels and operators integrating streamers into their platforms, raising the question of whether they will remain partners or become competitors.
  • Presentation and keynote Q&A with Emilie Anthonis, President and Managing Director of MPA EMEA held by Chris Marcich will explore the Motion Picture Association’s 360-degree strategy to protect the creative sector and audiences globally and discuss her journey and vision for her role.
  • Panel “TV Ads vs. TV Digital Ads” will examine how CTV, FAST, AVOD, and SVOD are reshaping the traditional TV ad landscape and what that means for the future of advertising. The panel’s introduction will be made by Google and Omdia.
  • Panel “Europe’s Audiovisual Future: Do We Have the Necessary Conditions to Succeed?” will explore how effective the AVMS Directive has been in supporting European content and audiovisual players, especially streamers. As the European Commission evaluates the Directive ahead of a possible 2026 revision, the discussion will address differing views on reopening it and the ongoing study that will inform future recommendations.
  • Sponsored by PRVA TV, panel “How Inflation Affects Already Expensive Content “will explore how inflation increases content costs, potentially leading to higher prices, smaller budgets, or a shift to lower-cost content.
  • Presentation “Viaplay and Pickbox: Partnering for Growth in Southeast Europe” will present how the partnership is driving strategic growth and expanding content reach across Southeast Europe.

 

Finally, NEM Dubrovnik 2025 will introduce „NEM Kickoff“ with three opening presentations which will help all participants to look at the TV industry from different angles. The presentations are:

  • Content Trends in the Era of Trump
  • Innovative Investment Partners to Scale in Global Markets
  • Case Studies on AI-Powered Media Growth

Screenings and Presentations of New Content

The NEM Dubrovnik 2025 program offers exclusive access to the latest and highest-quality television content, thanks to partnerships with leading global distributors and production companies. Attendees will have a unique opportunity to participate in special screenings and content showcases from major studios, including The Walt Disney Company, Globo, Amazon MGM Studios, Lionsgate, and Spain´s Best New Content. These exclusive previews provide a glimpse into the future of television production and allow buyers and professionals to identify potential hits early on. Globo will present „100 years of stories“, a showcase that celebrates its legacy whilst also looking ahead. Some of Spain´s top leading companies will bring to NEM their portfolio of premium content.

 

Lionsgate brings an upcoming programming slate, including an exclusive sneak peek of the brand-new Robin Hood. Amazon MGM Studios Distribution will host a showcase presenting its upcoming programming slate. The company handles licensing for Amazon Originals and MGM titles, including iconic franchises like James Bond, Rocky, and Creed, as well as series such as The Handmaid’s Tale, Vikings, and Fargo, offering a vast catalog of over 4,000 films and 17,000 TV episodes. The diverse agenda will be further enriched by the presentation “New Crime TV Series by Telewizja Polska (TVP)” and “Oneplay Originals: Big Launches of 2025 and Beyond“, held by Oneplay.

High-value Networking with a Breathtaking View

Alongside the rich program, NEM Dubrovnik is known for its high-value networking. Whether you’re closing deals or opening doors, this is where relationships begin and business accelerates. During the day, participants can connect with more than 100 exhibitors, and over 1,000 participants this June, or during coffee time organized by OIV, SES, and the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, while the evening hours will be reserved for social gatherings and entertainment hosted by leading industry partners. A special networking program includes the Happy Hour by Paramount Global Content Distribution, as well as exclusive parties organized by Calinos Entertainment, Eutelsat Group, Pickbox and Viaplay providing guests with a unique opportunity to network with key industry players.

Croatia Airlines, the official carrier of this year’s event, will ensure a comfortable journey for the NEM team to the magical south of Croatia.