Following the 2025 edition, NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit will return to the InterContinental Miami from February 2 to 6, 2026.Each event will continue to have its own dedicated agenda, while allowing participants to take part in both markets. Realscreen Summit will run from February 2 to 4, followed by NATPE Global from February 4 to 6. A crossover day on February 4 will bring together professionals from both the scripted and unscripted sectors.
In 2026, both events will further evolve to spotlight creativity and innovation across the entertainment ecosystem, with a spotlight on creators, brands and media agencies, and the launch of a dedicated Scripted strand at NATPE Global. NATPE Honors, the awards program designed to honor visionary leaders who are pushing boundaries and reshaping the industry, will return after a successful launch last year.“The return of NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit to Miami is a testament to the positive energy and the appetite for connection that we saw this year,” said Mary Maddever, NATPE Executive Content Director and EVP Realscreen. “Both events exceeded expectations drawing a diverse, global community of producers, buyers, media agencies, brands, and private equity execs. We’re building on that momentum with expanded programming that brings even more voices into the conversation, including a greater focus on creators and brands while continuing to create spaces where all corners of the content industry can come together.”
“After such a strong showing this year, we’re thrilled to bring NATPE Global and Realscreen Summit back to Miami. The growth in attendance, buyer participation, and international engagement reinforced our mission to serve as a true global hub for the content business,” added Claire Macdonald, SVP and Executive Director, NATPE Global. “We look forward to welcoming even more industry leaders in 2026 for another powerful week of deal-making and collaboration.”
This dual-conference model offers a unique opportunity for buyers, distributors, and producers from around the world to connect across the full spectrum of entertainment content. The combined strength of both events continues to cement Miami as a must-attend destination for global media leaders.
The 2025 edition saw record attendance and industry engagement, with over 2,350 registered delegates across both events and more than 120 exhibitors and sponsors. Realscreen Summit attracted more than 1,200 delegates from over 25 countries marking an 11% increase in attendance from the previous year. NATPE Global welcomed approximately 1,700 delegates representing 54 countries, including more than 700 registered buyers, and saw a 13% increase in overall attendance, alongside a rise in producer participation and exhibitor partnerships. Additionally, more than 550 delegates attended both events, demonstrating strong industry interest in the crossover programming and collaborative opportunity.
