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Wednesday, June 8
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Breakfast (Starlight Ballroom) (8:00am - 9:50am)Sponsored by:  Delegates' Lounge (8:00am - 5:00pm)Starlight Ballroom Registration (8:00am-5:30pm) |
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Opening Remarks (9:50am - 10:00am)Wedgewood Ballroom Featuring:
   
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Keynote Conversation: Paul Telegdy, NBC Entertainment (10:00am - 11:00am)Sponsored by: Wedgewood Ballroom Join us for a keynote interview with Paul Telegdy, NBC Entertainment's president of alternative and late night programming, when he discusses his career in television, his thoughts on the health of the unscripted industry, and his ideas regarding where it is headed in the immediate future. Telegdy oversees NBC's unscripted series and specials programming, including such major franchises as The Voice, America's Got Talent, American Ninja Warrior, the Golden Globe Awards, The Celebrity Apprentice, The Biggest Loser, Hollywood Game Night, Running Wild with Bear Grylls, The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the U.S. broadcast network's latest unscripted smash, Little Big Shots. His oversight also includes NBC's philanthropic event for "Red Nose Day". He is also responsible for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers, Last Call with Carson Daly and Saturday Night Live. Before arriving at NBC and Universal Television Studios, Telegdy held senior roles at BBC Worldwide America and BBC Productions Los Angeles, where he developed Dancing with the Stars, which has become one of the industry's perennial top series hits. Honored as Realscreen's 2016 Television Trailblazer, the session will feature a special presentation as we induct Paul Telegdy into the Realscreen Awards Hall of Fame. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Networking Coffee Break (11:00am - 11:15am)Sponsored by:  |
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Make or Break: Understanding Your Audience (11:15am - 12:15pm)Wedgewood Ballroom "They love us, they hate us." Like it or not, they determine your success. It’s no secret that the industry is changing at a rapid pace, and understanding your audience is critical to ensure shows break through, get continued attention and turn a profit. What does your target audience look like today, and how will it look two, five or ten years from now? What steps should you take to turn your audience into commercial success? Here, we'll take a landscape-level look at a transforming population – age, ethnicity, sex, buying power – and the ever-changing ways in which they are viewing shows. Featuring:
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Meet an Expert: Distributors (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Bungalow Patio (The Deck) As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top distributors in factual entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required- A total of two (2) Meet an Expert spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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Hayley DicksonSVP, Head of Global Non-Scripted, Acquisitions & Development, Global Content FremantleMedia International 
Speed Pitching One (11:15am - 12:15pm)Wilshire I&II Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three-minute pitches. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of two (2) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 25th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
30 Minutes With: Noah Pollack, E! (11:30am-12:00pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Russ McCarroll, HISTORY (11:30am-12:00pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
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| 12:15pm |
Lunch (Starlight Ballroom + Garden) (12:15pm - 1:30pm) |
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Trendwatch: Riding the Crime Wave (1:30pm - 2:30pm)Sponsored by: Wedgewood Ballroom True crime content has long been a television staple, but over the past year it has leaped across platforms, become “watercooler” content, and revitalized non-fiction programming in the process. Why are producers and broadcasters jumping on the bandwagon to “take a bite out of” the crime genre? What’s the international appetite for "whodunnits," and what are the special challenges and considerations producers and buyers need to be aware of when entering the crime scene? Featuring:
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Meet a Mentor: Pam Healey, Shed Media (1:45pm-2:30pm)Ocean I&II The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to ask them directly. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of three (3) Meet a Mentor spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
Meet an Expert: Agents (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Sponsored by: Bungalow Patio (The Deck) As part of our networking series designed to grow your connections, we’ve assembled some of the top agencies in factual entertainment and made them available for you to meet with. Sign up to find out what these industry experts can offer you and your production. *Advance sign-up is required- A total of two (2) Meet an Expert spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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30 Minutes With: Lizzie Fox, CNN (2:00pm-2:30pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Megan Lawrence, Food Network (2:00pm-2:30pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
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| 2:30pm |
Networking Coffee Break (2:30pm - 2:45pm)Sponsored by: |
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Full Stream Ahead (2:45pm - 3:45pm)Wedgewood Ballroom Streaming services are a driving force in the revolution upending the content world – from production to distribution – and in 2016, more players are moving into the space, the established brands are ramping up competition by diversifying their offerings, and producers that have staked their claim in streaming content are evolving from MCNs to MPNs – multi-platform networks. But it’s not enough to know what’s going on now – to have skin in the game, you have to know what’s next. Here, execs from across the streaming content spectrum weigh in on the real opportunities in the streaming space now, and in the immediate future. Featuring:
Ashley KaplanExecutive VP of Unscripted, Nickelodeon, Awesomeness and Digital Franchise Studio Fullscreen 
Shauna PhelanCo-Head and EVP, Nickelodeon and Awesomeness Live-Action Series and Films AwesomenessTV 
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30 Minutes With: Jill Dickerson, OWN (3:00pm-3:30pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Justin Lacob, Spike (3:00pm-3:30pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Douglas Ross, Evolution Media (3:00pm-3:45pm)Ocean I&II The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to ask them directly. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of three (3) Meet a Mentor spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
Speed Pitching Two (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Wilshire I&II Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three-minute pitches. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of two (2) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 25th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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| 3:45pm |
Networking Break (3:45pm - 4:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom, Ocean I&II, Wilshire I&II, Main House, The Study, Bungalow Patio (The Deck), Starlight Ballroom |
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The Tentpoles and the Tent: What's Behind "Bigger, Better, Fewer" (4:00pm - 5:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom Over the past year, several major cable nets have moved towards a “bigger, better, fewer” programming strategy that places an emphasis on “tentpole” content and A-list talent, both of which come with heftier price tags than reality television. How does the tentpole strategy differ amongst networks? Is it working? What are the opportunities in the strategy for unscripted producers and the climate for the non-tentpole series and programs that used to be the backbone of the schedule? Featuring:
Allison WallachHead, Global Unscripted Programming, Fox Entertainment Studios Jupiter Entertainment Moderating:
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| 5:00pm |
Opening Cocktail Reception (Garden) (5:00pm - 6:15pm)Sponsored by: |
Thursday, June 9
| 8:00am |
Breakfast (Starlight Ballroom) (8:00am - 9:30am)Sponsored by: Delegates' Lounge (8:00am - 4:00pm)Starlight Ballroom Registration (8:00am-4:30pm) |
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In Conversation with Nigel Lythgoe (10:00am - 11:00am)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom A true multi-hyphenate, Nigel Lythgoe is a director, producer, choreographer and dancer and has been a driving force behind some of the biggest series in unscripted television history. So You Think You Can Dance, which has aired on Fox since 2005, has won 11 Emmy awards thus far. American Idol, which ended its spectacular run after 15 seasons this year, has been nominated for nearly 70 Emmy awards to date. At Realscreen West, Lythgoe will share some of the stories behind bringing two of the biggest juggernauts in unscripted television to life, and provide his perspective on where the industry is headed and what opportunities are arising for producers and creators in a multi-platform era. Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Networking Coffee Break (11:00am - 11:15am)Sponsored by: |
| 11:15am |
The Deal on Development (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Tight budgets versus great expectations. Targeted development versus shopping the show to multiple networks. Pairing top talent to a project versus taking a chance on a potential breakout star. Decisions by committee versus going with the gut. With the maturation of the unscripted content industry, how are producers weathering the changing climate in the development process, and what are the reasons for the changes? Here, various stakeholders in the unscripted industry weigh in on “the new reality” of development and where they see it going from here. Featuring:
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Speed Pitching Three (11:15am - 12:15pm)Wilshire I&II Programming execs, each at their own table, will take individual one-on-one three-minute pitches. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of two (2) Speed Pitching spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 25th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
30 Minutes With: Loren Ruch, HGTV, DIY Network & Great American Country (11:30am-12:00pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Sara Helman, TLC (11:30am-12:00pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
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| 12:15pm |
Lunch (Starlight Ballroom + Garden) (12:15pm - 1:45pm) |
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Luncheon Roundtables (12:30pm-1:45pm)Sponsored by: Bungalow Patio (The Deck) You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network executives. Luncheon roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs for broadcasters who may meet the producer that will deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 11th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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| 1:45pm |
Trendwatch: Kids Get the Darndest Ratings (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Sponsored by: Wedgewood Ballroom With the success of NBC’s Little Big Shots and Fox’s MasterChef Junior, family-friendly unscripted programming with kids as the focus has struck a chord with American, and international, audiences. But not every show with a pint-sized cast makes the cut with the crowd. What do producers need to know about crafting kid-oriented content that’s fun for the entire family? Get the inside scoop from execs behind some of the “exceptional kids” shows that have scored exceptional ratings. Featuring:
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| 2:00pm |
30 Minutes With: Drew Tappon, A&E (2:00pm-2:30pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Matt Hanna, Esquire Network (2:00pm-2:30pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
Meet a Mentor: Thom Beers (2:00 - 2:45)Ocean I&II The "Meet a Mentor" series is designed to give delegates rare access to the top producers in factual programming. Much like the Summit’s trademark "30 Minutes With…" series, delegates attending "Meet a Mentor" sessions will be able to glean valuable information in an intimate, "off the record" setting, and hear from A-list producers about how they charted their paths, faced and met challenges head-on, and learned invaluable lessons along the way. If you've ever asked yourself "How do they do it?", here’s your chance to ask them directly. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of three (3) Meet a Mentor spots can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 18th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Networking Coffee Break (2:45pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by: |
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Breakouts: The Stories Behind the Hits (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom It’s a common refrain in the industry - “If we knew why this show took off, we’d do it over and over again.” Indeed, sometimes lightning strikes, the stars align, and a sleeper hit busts out of the schedule and into popular culture. This session will dig deep into the stories behind three recent breakouts, with key players from each revealing the process and challenges behind bringing the show to air, and shepherding it to success. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
2016 Realscreen Awards + Cocktail Reception (4:00pm - 6:30pm) |
Friday, June 10
| 8:00am |
Breakfast (Starlight Ballroom) (8:00am - 10:00am)Sponsored by: Delegates' Lounge (8:00am - 4:00pm)Starlight Ballroom Registration (8:00am-4:30pm) |
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Formats: What's Working Where, and Why? (10:00am - 11:00am)Sponsored by: .PNG) Wedgewood Ballroom This session brings together format producers, distributors and network execs working in the formats space to talk trends (what types of formats are making waves now)and travel (where are they heading and who’s buying). What U.S. formats have a shot at being global hits, and what international hits are set to take America by storm? And what are the big new success stories from formats hotspots around the world? Featuring:
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| 11:00am |
Networking Coffee Break (11:00am - 11:15am)Sponsored by: |
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Happy Together - The Secret to Success in Ensemble Unscripted (11:15am - 12:15pm)Sponsored by:  Wedgewood Ballroom Many of the top unscripted series in the history of the genre have featured ensemble casts. The right combination can provide just the right amount of drama, comedy, and connection with an audience. But as the song says, one bad apple can spoil the whole bunch. Hear from producers, casting agents and network execs about the process behind building the right team in front of the camera, and learn how to capitalize on a successful ensemble – from spinoffs to social media strategy. Featuring:
Pitching Partners (11:15am - 12:15pm)Wilshire I&II Much like our signature Speed Pitching sessions, production execs, each at their own table, will take one-on-one three-minute pitches from potential production partners. Slots are limited, and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of one (1) Pitching spot can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 25th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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| 11:30am |
30 Minutes With: Angela Molloy, WEtv (11:30am-12:00pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Charlie Parsons, National Geographic Channel (11:30am-12:00pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
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| 12:15pm |
Lunch (Starlight Ballroom) (12:15pm - 1:45pm) |
| 12:30pm |
Luncheon Roundtables (12:30pm-1:45pm)Sponsored by: Bungalow Patio (The Deck) You have the option over lunch to sign up for a luncheon roundtable hosted by select network executives. Luncheon roundtables are an informal affair and a chance for producers to learn a little more about programming needs for broadcasters who may meet the producer that will deliver their next big hit. These are NOT pitch sessions - just a fantastic networking opportunity. *Pre-sign up is required- A total of one (1) Luncheon Roundtable spot can be reserved Sign ups open Wednesday, May 11th at 11:00am ET Featuring:
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Upping the game: Revitalizing competition formats (1:45pm - 2:45pm)Wedgewood Ballroom Game competition formats are evolving. Established franchises and new programs are increasingly incorporating integration with the second screen and social media, and emerging content platforms are creating homes for competition formats geared towards a younger, millennial audience. Here, you’ll find out how producers and buyers are tapping into innovative tech, social media savvy and the “app”etites of their target demos to radically reinvent reality competition. Featuring:
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30 Minutes With: Courtney White, Travel Channel (2:00pm-2:30pm)Sponsored by: The Study These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
30 Minutes With: Kristen Kelly, VH1 (2:00pm-2:30pm)Sponsored by: Main House These intimate and interactive sessions feature some of the most in-demand unscripted buyers and commissioners talking candidly about their programming strategies, future plans and priorities. Seating is limited to maintain an up-close-and-personal vibe. BUT, we’ve removed the session limit on 30 Minutes With sessions so you're welcome to squeeze in as many of these popular broadcaster briefings as you like. 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! Featuring:
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| 2:45pm |
Networking Coffee Break (2:45pm - 3:00pm)Sponsored by: |
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Game On: 75 Years of Game Shows (3:00pm - 4:00pm)Wedgewood Ballroom In 1941, Truth or Consequences made its debut as the first game show to air on commercially licensed television, Now, 75 years later, the game show genre has remained as a staple of television schedules worldwide, and continues to evolve in exciting, unpredictable ways. This fun and fascinating session will examine the staying power of the genre by taking a close look at its greatest hits, its strangest detours, and its immediate, interactive future. Featuring:
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| 4:00pm |
Closing Cocktail Reception (Garden) (4:00pm - 5:00pm) |
