The NEM Dubrovnik TV market has announced its first lineup of keynote speakers and panellists ahead of its 2026 event, which will take place from June 8-11 in Croatia.
The annual gathering, widely regarded as the leading TV market for Central and Eastern Europe, is expected to be its largest to date, with organisers forecasting participation from more than 300 companies across broadcasting, streaming, production and distribution.
Among the confirmed speakers are Sam Barnett, Maria Rua Aguete, Avi Armoza and Stella Litou, alongside executives from Hearst Networks, Viaplay Group and the European Audiovisual Observatory.
Organisers said the event will once again serve as a key meeting point for decision-makers across the region, combining deal-making with a programme of panels, keynotes and presentations focused on industry trends and business strategy.
Sam Barnett, CEO of Central European Media Enterprises, said: “The pressures on media businesses in Central and Eastern Europe are real: costs are rising, audiences have more choices than ever, and the global platforms aren’t standing still. But the opportunities are real too… I’m glad to be part of NEM, a place where the people who actually run the industry come together, and that makes it one of the most useful conversations of the year.”
Organisers said this year’s event will be around 50% larger than the 2025 edition, reinforcing its role as a key B2B marketplace for the CEE television industry.
