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Tuesday, November 6
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast in Station HollywoodGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2 |
| 8:45 AM |
Meet an Expert: AgentsGreat Room 3 As part of our networking series to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agents in scripted entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity *Advance sign up is required* Sign ups open Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00am ET and closes Sunday, November 4 at 5:00pm ET. ** Please show up 15 minutes before the start time or you will run the risk of losing your spot** Featuring:
Danny Alexander, Table host 
Roy Ashton, Table host 
Katie Cates, Table host 
Milorad Dragicevic, Table host 
Brad Rosenfeld, Table host 
Zac Simmons, Table host |
| 10:00 AM |
Keynote: Erik Barmack, NetflixGreat Room Join us as Netflix’s VP, International Originals, Erik Barmack speaks to how the global entertainment service has been a leader in delivering international stories to the global marketplace, opening greater doors to exploring strong local content from other countries and cultures, and giving a glimpse into Netflix’s aspirations for continued growth internationally, including upcoming content to look out for from the streaming service. Moderating:
Michael Schneider Featuring:
Erik Barmack |
| 10:45 AM |
Networking Coffee BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 11:00 AM |
New Players and gamechangers: navigating today's content bizGreat Room With telcos and techcos diving into original content, and the demand for shows at an all-time high, the ecosystem of the television business is constantly evolving and more players are getting deeper into the content game. ‘Mergermania’ is creating larger power players and gamechangers are expanding their business to gain more control of the pipeline...and profitability. Here, we’ll explore what the changing landscape means for producers looking to get their shows off the ground, and how executives in the middle of these seismic shifts are adapting to rapid change. Moderating:
Jocelyn Johnson Featuring:
Eben Davidson 
Lorenzo De Maio 
David Ellender 
Elisa Ellis |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch(Station Hollywood)Great Room,Studio 1, Studio 2 |
| 12:15 PM |
Luncheon RoundtablesGreat Room 3 You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network and production executives. Luncheon roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about the broadcaster or production company they've selected. This may be their chance to meet the producer that will work with them to deliver their next big hit! These sessions are a fantastic networking opportunity, and are NOT pitch sessions, please refrain from pitching your project during Luncheon Roundtables. *Advance sign up is required - A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved* Sign ups open Wednesday, October 17th at 11:00am ET and closes Sunday, November 4 at 5:00pm ET. ** Please show up 15 minutes before the start time or you will run the risk of losing your spot** Featuring:
Médéric Albouy, Table host 
Morgana Cabrera-Rosenberg, Table host 
Priscilla Crowe Light, Table host 
Zach Feldberg, Table host 
Ted Gold, Table host 
Simmy Kustanowitz, Table host 
Philipp Steffens, Table host |
| 1:30 PM |
Getting to Season TwoGreat Room You’ve got the next great idea, but without an audience, your great idea may not survive past season one. How to you plan, beyond the story, for your program to last more than one season? Is it a must to have big name talent on board to make a show a success? What marketing trends are networks and producers using to build their fan base? Here, we’ll explore the recipe for success to get to season two and beyond. Moderating:
Ron West Featuring:
Dante Di Loreto 
Jonathan Frank 
Tracy Katsky 
Clelia Mountford |
| 2:15 PM |
Networking BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 2:30 PM |
Examining the three A's: Algorithms, analysis and audienceGreat Room Audience research and ratings measurement have experienced rapid change with the help of technological advances, and in a scripted industry that’s bursting with content, with bigger budgets and bigger risks, the need to find your audience and how to effectively reach them is at an all-time high. From big data and algorithms, to neuroanalysis and artificial intelligence, we’ll examine how the TV industry is continuing to evolve in the examination of viewing habits and emotional response...and what now determines a hit. Moderating:
Wendy Lee Featuring:
Jorge Barraza 
Rebekah Zabarsky |
| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Chris Salvaterra, HBO & CinemaxStudio 1 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
Chris Salvaterra |
| 3:15 PM |
Networking Coffee BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 3:30 PM |
Changemakers: Creating a positive path for inclusionGreat Room Industry leaders are spearheading initiatives to support the call for a more diverse and inclusive TV industry, and they want change now. What’s working, what isn’t and what needs to happen to make it better? Join us as we explore some of these initiatives, both new and established, how they are working, and the best practices you too can action to support a more inclusive industry. Moderating:
Brandon Lawrence Featuring:
Deniese Davis 
Tanya Lopez 
Benjamin Lopez 
Marissa Ronca |
| 3:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Arturo Interian, HistoryStudio 1 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
Arturo Interian |
| 4:15 PM |
Networking BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 4:30 PM |
Series Spotlight: The Little Drummer GirlGreat Room In this case study, we will be joined by The Ink Factory’s Simon and Stephen Cornwell, as well as AMC & SundanceTV’s Kristin Jones, as they walk us through the development and production of the television adaptation for the star-studded The Little Drummer Girl for AMC and the BBC, based on John le Carré’s best-selling literary masterpiece of the same name. Moderating:
Debra Birnbaum Featuring:
Simon Cornwell 
Stephen Cornwell 
Kristin Jones |
| 5:15 PM |
Opening Cocktail ReceptionWet Deck |
Wednesday, November 7
| 8:00 AM |
Continental Breakfast in Station HollywoodGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2 |
| 8:45 AM |
Meet an Expert: DistributorsGreat Room 3 As part of our networking series to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in scripted entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity *Advance sign up is required* Sign ups open Wednesday, October 24 at 11:00am ET and closes Sunday, November 4 at 5:00pm ET. ** Please show up 15 minutes before the start time or you will run the risk of losing your spot** Featuring:
Shirley Bowers, Table host 
Sebastian Burkhardt, Table host 
Paul Corney, Table host 
Gillian Rose, Table host 
Lionel Uzan, Table host 
Jessica Watson, Table host |
| 10:00 AM |
Series Spotlight: Mystery RoadGreat Room Kicking off day two will be an exploration of Australian hit TV series, Mystery Road, a gripping missing-persons Indigenous drama that premiered in June on ABC TV. Here, we’ll dive into the process behind adapting the award-winning films to television as well as the importance of bringing diverse voices to the small screen, and how powerful, authentic storytelling translated into a hit. Moderating:
Jenn Kuzmyk Featuring:
Steven McGregor 
Greer Simpkin |
| 10:45 AM |
Networking Coffee BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 11:00 AM |
International Commissioners RoundtableGreat Room Our yearly exploration of what the world’s leading drama commissioners are looking for in international partnerships, and the opportunities and challenges they currently face in the global TV marketplace. Join us as we dive into the world’s content and co-production hot spots, and what our panelists’ respective networks are looking for in television with international appeal. Moderating:
Rebecca Segal Featuring:
Médéric Albouy 
Jeff Cooke 
Michelle Daly
Philipp Steffens |
| 12:00 PM |
Lunch(Station Hollywood)Great Room,Studio 1, Studio 2 |
| 12:15 PM |
Luncheon RoundtablesGreat Room 3 You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network and production executives. Luncheon roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about the broadcaster or production company they've selected. This may be their chance to meet the producer that will work with them to deliver their next big hit! These sessions are a fantastic networking opportunity, and are NOT pitch sessions, please refrain from pitching your project during Luncheon Roundtables. *Advance sign up is required - A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved* Sign ups open Wednesday, October 17th at 11:00am ET and closes Sunday, November 4 at 5:00pm ET. ** Please show up 15 minutes before the start time or you will run the risk of losing your spot** Featuring:
Lisa Fahrenholt, Table host 
Lucienne Papon, Table host 
Jacqueline Sacerio, Table host 
Jennifer Sherwood, Table host 
Adam Steinman, Table host 
Ian Whitehead, Table host |
| 1:30 PM |
It's a Small World After AllGreat Room Our wide world of content doesn’t seem so far away with the ability to immerse ourselves in programs reflective of different countries and cultures, and no matter the language or locale, a good story is a good story. Here, we’ll take a look at how strong local stories from around the world are gaining attention in the U.S., including non-English language programs and subtitles, a concept that would have seemed unimaginable only a few short years ago. What does this shift mean for buyers looking to open their schedules to new possibilities in programming? Moderating:
Nina Lederman Featuring:
Pascal Breton 
Matt Creasey 
Camila Jimenez Villa 
Alon Shtruzman |
| 1:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Kate Gill, YouTube PremiumStudio 1 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
Kate Gill |
| 2:15 PM |
Networking BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 2:30 PM |
Going Indie: Return of the pilotGreat Room While straight-to-series orders reverberate through the headlines and the idea of TV pilots seemingly disappearing, experienced writers and producers are venturing into the creation of independent TV pilots to get their passion projects off the ground, without a buyer attached to fund it. How are they making it work? Is it putting the cart before the horse in today’s scripted content landscape or does it matter in a market where you can share content anywhere? Moderating:
Colby Gaines Featuring:
Luke Kelly-Clyne 
Rick Rosenthal 
Marc Zicree |
| 2:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: Cara Dellaverson, NBCStudio 1 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
Cara Dellaverson 30 Minutes With: Ken Segna, StarzStudio 2 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
Ken Segna |
| 3:15 PM |
Networking Coffee BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 3:30 PM |
Roadshow: Writers working abroadGreat Room With a demand for more content comes a demand for great talent, and writers are discovering opportunities to showcase their expertise abroad. Here, we’ll talk to writers working in other countries about rules and rights, how they adapt to different cultures and tastes when navigating new territories and how the increased desire for globally appealing content is enhancing their international success. Moderating:
Melissa Grego Featuring:
Anne Kenney 
Jacquelin Perske 
David Wolstencroft |
| 3:45 PM |
30 Minutes With: John Orlando, Sony CrackleStudio 1 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
John Orlando 30 Minutes With: Rose Catherine Pinkney, BETStudio 2 These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand scripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to 40 delegates in order to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. No sign-up required. We'll fill space on a first-come, first-seated basis until we reach room capacity.
Inclusion in your personal agenda does NOT guarantee your spot, so be sure to show up a bit early!
These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity Featuring:
Rhyan Lamarr |
| 4:15 PM |
Networking BreakGreat Room,Studio 1, Studio 2, Great Room 3 |
| 4:30 PM |
Series Spotlight: The Good DoctorGreat Room Join us as we go behind-the-scenes with the Executive Producers of The Good Doctor, where we’ll explore how the South Korean format was developed into the U.S. broadcast ratings hit it is today. Here, we’ll explore story and character development, as well as their insights on adapting stories from the global market, and how the production team worked together to bring success to the series in North America. Moderating:
Hanh Nguyen Featuring:
Erin Gunn 
Daniel Dae Kim 
Sebastian Lee 
David Shore |
