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Series Mania Forum has unveiled two additional high-profile keynote speakers for its 2026 edition, with Angela Jain, Head of Content at Disney+ EMEA, and Monty Sarhan, CEO of SkyShowtime, both set to take the stage on March 25 in Lille.

The announcements follow the previously confirmed keynote featuring Fremantle executives Jennifer Mullin and Andrea Scrosati, further strengthening the Forum’s positioning as a key platform for strategic dialogue among global television leaders. The Series Mania Forum will run from March 24–26 as the industry arm of the wider Series Mania Festival, taking place March 20–27.

Angela Jain’s keynote will mark her first major industry appearance since joining Disney. During her session, she is expected to outline Disney+’s EMEA originals strategy, with a focus on the role of international markets and sustained investment in ambitious local storytelling designed to complement the platform’s global slate. Jain oversees commissioning, production management, business affairs and branded acquisitions across the region. Her participation comes as Disney+ continues to expand its local originals output, following the company’s announcement last year of a significant increase in regional production over the next four years.

Later the same day, SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan will make his Series Mania debut. His keynote will explore the evolution of the Comcast- and Paramount-backed streamer, which now operates across more than 20 European territories. Sarhan is set to address the strategic challenges and opportunities facing newer streaming services as they scale in an increasingly competitive and rapidly shifting market, as well as SkyShowtime’s approach to balancing global franchises with local original content.

“Angela and Monty are two of the most well-respected leaders shaping the future of international television today. We could not be more pleased to welcome them to Lille where they will outline and highlight their plans for Disney+ and SkyShowtime, respectively, and share with us their unique insights on the international landscape and what is ahead for 2026 on a global scale,” commented Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania