What's on at MIP LONDON

Joining the dots: Finding the value

High-impact screenings, Creator upfronts and a strategic forward-looking conference programme designed to spark creative collaborations and enable business growth.

MIP LONDON’s future-facing conference sessions will get inside the latest content strategies and industry-wide developments shaping your day-to-day.

Leading global players and experts will openly share their knowledge and experience as we explore new business opportunities, funding models & partnerships.

Full of concrete takeaways, we will look beyond the traditional models of how content is created, watched and monetised by mapping out the latest data and content strategies driving the industry worldwide - all scheduled thoughtfully to help maximise everyone’s time.

MIP LONDON is where you come to listen, be heard, network and leave with the tools and connections to succeed in 2026 and beyond.

2026 Programme Overview

Look at MIP LONDON 2026 Conference Tracks

Content & Audience Trends

Stay ahead of the curve with exclusive data, analysis, and forecasts on global content consumption and audience behavior. Dive deep into shifting tastes, emerging genres, and the market dynamics shaping the future of entertainment worldwide.

Unscripted & Formats

Explore the latest market trends for unscripted content, including documentaries, factual series, and formats. Sessions cover production & monetization opportunities, success strategies, and the growing audience demand for these dynamic genres.

Brand & Creator-Led Content

Explore the evolving landscape of content creation, from the creator economy to brand-supported entertainment and beyond. Learn how creators, brands, studios, and platforms are collaborating to produce culturally resonant stories, scale audiences, and deliver measurable impact across social, digital, and global screens.

AI & Tech Innovation

A pragmatic breakdown of how AI is transforming development, production, and business operations. Learn the hands-on tools and workflows that cut costs, accelerate delivery, and optimize decision-making to unlock new revenue.

Screenings & Showcases

Experience curated presentations and exclusive first looks at the most anticipated projects from leading global studios and distributors. Get inspired by the creative visions and discover the next global hits.

Kids Summit

Join the MIP LONDON Kids Summit to explore where real value lies today in the Kids & Youth industry. From market intelligence to monetization strategies, discover how producers, distributors, broadcasters, distributors, digital-first creators and adjacent sectors such as gaming and social platforms can navigate shifting audiences, rising competition, platform fragmentation, and new commercial models.

Exclusive Cut: Buyers Sunday

A Buyers-focused Sunday, led by an expanded data-led market intelligence programme delivering exclusive intel, trends and content discovery to support acquisitions strategies for the week.

Networking & Special Events

Experience seamless networking with curated matchmaking, informal gatherings and themed events. Designed for meaningful interactions, the market connects you with influential industry global decision-makers, ensuring you meet the right people and secure the right deals.

A Look back on the 2025 Programme Highlights

MIP LONDON 2025 Headliners

Bela Bajaria & David Beckham

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Kids First Summit: The transformation starts here

Explore the new commissioning trends for 2025 and learn about the development, production and distribution strategies that can be leveraged to optimize your content in this ever-evolving ecosystem. Hear directly from leading European commissioners about new co-production opportunities for series across all age groups. Discover fresh financial models for greenlighting and monetization as well as how the digitalshift is reshaping the Kids Entertainment industry through four conferences:

Navigating the Kids' Content Maze: Strategies for Success in a Crowded Market
New Gen, New Rules: How the Digital Shift is Reshaping the Kids Entertainment Industry
Digital Content Strategy: The Keys to Success Take your Content to the Next Level
Broadcasters' Spotlight / Pitching Session: Partnering for Outstanding Kids' Content

Cyrine Amor

Research Manager, Commissioning,
Ampere Analysis

Gregory Dray

Co-Founder,
ANIMAJ

Claire Heinrich

Deputy Director, Head of Acquisitions - Children's & Youth,
France Télévision

Patricia Hidalgo

Director of Children and Education,
BBC

Max Proctor

CEO Brands,
THE GANG S.A

Luca Milano

Executive Director,
RAI Kids

Joanne Redfern

Principal,
Futrhood - Digital Media Consultancy for Sports & Entertainment

Jonathan Shrank

Director, Distribution and Streaming Content Partnerships,
TheSoul Publishing

Luca Milano

Executive Director,
RAI Kids

Joanne Redfern

Principal,
Futrhood - Digital Media Consultancy for Sports & Entertainment

Jonathan Shrank

Director, Distribution and Streaming Content Partnerships,
TheSoul Publishing

Roberta Whitford

Senior Partnerships Manager,
Little Dot Studios

Unscripted in the Spotlight

featuring MIPDOC & MIPFORMATS

The MIP LONDON editions of MIPDOC & MIPFORMATS gave unscripted buyers and producers an early advantage on the latest trends and partnership opportunities.

Linn Adolfsson

Chief Creative Officer,
Xosqe Media

Kunal Barai

Head of Global Markets Expansion,
Vitrina AI

Sam Barcroft

Founder,
Creatorville

Joshua Barnett

Managing Director,
After Party Studios

Harini Bhat

Digital Creator & Producer,
Today I Learned Science

David Ciaramella

Creative Media Consultant,
Boxed Off TV

Madeleine Coogan

Trends & Intelligence Executive,
K7 Media

George Cowin

Co-founder & Co-CEO,
Cowshed Collective

Julien Degroote

EVP Content Development,
TF1

Adam Dylewski

Executive Producer and Senior Director of Programming,
PBS

Victoria Fäh

Manager,
IPR Lab @ IPR.VC

Stefan Tran

Founder & CEO,
Mothaiba

John Glencross

CEO,
Calculus Media

Alice Hinett

Global Head of
Unscripted Television,
K7 Media

Jin Woo Hwang

President & Executive Producer,
Something Special

Virginia Mouseler

CEO,
The WIT

F.Carter Pilcher

Chief Executive,
Shorts International

Carlotta Rossi-Spencer

Head of Branded Entertainment Business Development,
Banijay Entertainment

Beatrice Rossmanith

Founder & Director,
Mothership Media Consultancy

Eve Sherlock

LIVE Content Lead – Europe,
TikTok

Lucy Smith

Founder,
Fawkes Digital

Bo Stehmeier

CEO,
OFF THE FENCE

Niklas Vestberg

Head of Formats and Development,
TV4

Nathalie Wogue

Senior Vice President
Global Formats,
Fox Entertainment Global

Bo Stehmeier

CEO,
OFF THE FENCE

Niklas Vestberg

Head of Formats and Development,
TV4

Nathalie Wogue

Senior Vice President
Global Formats,
Fox Entertainment Global

Claudia Zencker

Managing Director,
SEETREE

Digital-First Strategy: From Content Creators to Cross-Platform Distribution

In a rapidly changing media landscape, adopting a digital-first strategy is crucial. This track brings together industry leaders, including Pedro Pina, Vice President YouTube EMEA, to explore the shifts redefining content creation and distribution.

From partnerships between YouTube and UK broadcasters to the growth of the content creator economy and bridging the divide between linear and digital platforms, these sessions offer valuable insights into thriving in the digital-first era across production, distribution, and commissioning.