Speakers

With a strong background in digital media strategy, content distribution, and platform partnerships, Alessia Di Giacomo leads the strategic development and distribution of RTVE’s audio and video platforms (RTVE Play and RNE Audio) across digital ecosystems.
She has played a key role in RTVE’s digital transformation, leading the platform strategy for RTVE Play and overseeing the multi-platform distribution of audiovisual content in emerging ecosystems, including Smart TVs and connected cars..
Alessia has also been a driving force behind RTVE’s digital audio strategy, having conceived and led the launch of the RNE Audio app, a public service platform dedicated to podcasts, radio content, and on-demand audio. In parallel, she spearheaded RTVE’s FAST Channel strategy, defining editorial lines, negotiating with global platforms, and ensuring successful deployment in the competitive AVOD landscape.
With a deep understanding of both technical integration and audience behavior, Alessia collaborates across departments to align product, editorial, and business objectives.

Jan Frelek is a media industry expert and the CCO at Backscreen. He’s spent over 10 years advising top players like ITI Neovision, TVN, TV Puls, Emitel, Go3, StarLight Media Ukraine, ADB, and Redge Technologies. Jan specializes in media distribution and is known for bold thinking in product and business model innovation. He’s a sharp strategist with a creative streak — and a connoisseur of beauty in all forms.

With over 18 years of experience in the entertainment industry, Magdalena Cambariere Funes has worked in senior roles at leading broadcast companies worldwide, including Discovery, Turner Viacom, and Fox. In 2022, she joined Love TV Channels as Head of Programming, where she has led the strategy behind the launch of their FAST Channels. Since then, the company has successfully launched 22 thematic channels, localized for different markets and now available in over 30 countries.

Her expertise spans programming, content distribution, and digital innovation, and she has been instrumental in expanding Love TV Channels’ footprint, overseeing the strategic planning and programming of channels targeting global audiences. Throughout her career, Magdalena has demonstrated a deep understanding of media transformation and content strategies, successfully adapting to emerging market trends.

Telecommunications Engineer with almost 15 years of experience in the TV industry. Specialized in product development and user experience, Ana López leads cross-functional teams to deliver innovative television solutions. Her expertise covers end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept to launch, always prioritizing quality and customer satisfaction.

Krishna Pothula is the Head of Architecture at RTL Netherlands, where he leads multiple strategic transformations in advertising, broadcasting, and content-supply-chain, through cloud technologies, scalable platforms, with a focus on rethinking organizations with Generative AI.

With deep multi-domain expertise across broadcasting, streaming, data platforms, and cloud infrastructure, Krishna brings a systems-thinking approach to shaping the future of media. At RTL, he plays a key role in modernizing content supply chains, challenging the status quo, and driving innovation across both business and technology layers.

Krishna is deeply passionate about technology, change management, and organizational design, especially in the context of large-scale transformations. He is also an active mentor and advisor in non-profit tech education initiatives.

Carlos Jiménez Sánchez is Head of Digital Innovation at OMD Spain, leading cross-disciplinary teams in Madrid and Barcelona to design data-driven, omnichannel strategies across all different digital ecosystem as programmatic, CTV, social or search. With 9+ years in global media groups, he bridges advertisers, publishers and ad-tech partners to accelerate product pilots, AI-assisted optimization and practical measurement frameworks. During his career he has gained extensive experience working with clients in FMCG, e-commerce, insurance, banking, quick-service (fast food) or automotive. 

Filippo Mengo is responsible for Sustainability and Public Relations activities at European level at Rakuten TV, one of the continent’s leading streaming platforms.

He has extensive experience in building and protecting the reputation of companies and institutions internationally, always taking into account the vital importance of ESG. Before joining Rakuten TV, he worked for a leading media relations and reputation management consultancy, supporting several multinational companies in various sectors.

With over 17 years of experience in the pay-TV and streaming industry, Iza Piotrowska specialises in affiliate sales, business development, and global content distribution. She currently leads the worldwide distribution of wedotv FAST channels for Video Solutions, a Swiss-based company running AVOD services worldwide. An accomplished linear channel and programming sales executive, Iza has built her expertise across numerous international markets, working with DTH, IPTV, and cable operators, OTT platforms, and CTV streamers. She has also held senior content distribution roles at broadcasters such as GINX Esports TV and AMC Networks International.

Based in Portugal, Sérgio Delgado is Product Manager for the origin product lines at Velocix. He has a deep understanding of the content delivery landscape facing video service providers and is a frequent speaker on video tech industry topics. Sérgio’s work intersects technology, innovation, and business impact. He carries a forward-looking perspective on how AI can redefine innovation, collaboration and enhance the decision-making process.

Benjamin Caveen is a marketing leader at Bango, helping to drive growth and engagement through the Digital Vending Machine® — the B2B SaaS product that powers subscription bundling for telcos, banks, and subscription-based businesses worldwide.

With over a decade of experience across global SaaS, information, and analytics companies, Benjamin combines strategic insight with advanced digital marketing expertise to deliver measurable commercial outcomes. He has led international go-to-market strategies, developed high-performing digital campaigns, and driven award-winning thought leadership programs for variety of brands including Accuity, LexisNexis Risk Solutions and ICIS (part of RELX Group, a FTSE 100 company).

Known for his adaptable, data-driven, and collaborative approach, Benjamin is passionate about helping partners unlock the commercial potential of subscription bundling — using technology and insight to accelerate acquisition, retention, and customer loyalty. Benjamin is also the creator and host of Bytesize from Bango, the company’s flagship webinar series that has attracted over 1,500 registrants in 2025, showcasing expert insights and innovation in the subscription and bundling space.

Marco is a forward looking senior executive who blends extensive media industry experience
with deep market insights and has always believed in the power of storytelling to educate and
mobilize. He has helped keep media companies at the forefront of content and platform
innovation, audience engagement, and value creation. He has had the pleasure and honor of
working with two significant mentors throughout his career, the renowned environmentalist
and activist Robert Redford (through the Sundance Film Festival and Sundance TV) as well
as political reformer and environmental protectionist, US Senator Alan Cranston (both in the
US Senate and at the Gorbachev Foundation)

As Founder and Managing Partner of Screen+, Marco has significant experience with FAST
Channels, SVOD and AVOD. He has provided consulting services for the likes of Warburg
Pincus, Palamon Capital Partners, GMT Communications Partners along with numerous
platforms and content owners. Marco is currently a partner of Planet Positive Ventures
which is a venture capital think tank and investment advisory firm founded by industry
veterans to address humanity’s most pressing needs and its symbiotic existence with Nature.
He has led or advised a number of boards from CTAM Europe to the Aegean Film Festival
and has cultivated a truly international network that stretches across industries and
geographic regions.

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Mads has worked with Telco for 20 years – the last 14 of them at Norlys, where he has spent the last decade focused on the company’s TV and streaming business.

In his current role, Mads oversees the product management of Norlys’ TV and streaming services across cable, terrestrial, and OTT platforms.

He is also responsible for the development and maintenance of Norlys Play, the company’s streaming app.

Since 2020 I lead the TV & Film vertical at YouTube for Spain and Portugal, managing the relationship with broadcasters and production companies.
Previously, also at Google, I spent 8 years supporting clients from various sectors developing their digital marketing and advertising strategies. I began my professional career in strategic consulting for the ICT sector, and have a degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Deusto plus an MBA in Business Internationalization from ICEX.

Product line manager for digital media publishing platform and monetization development at United Cloud, innovation and development center in the Southeast Europe. United Cloud develops end-to-end products for telco and media businesses and is a part of a leading regional multi-play operator – United Group.
With more than 15 years of experience in Digital and Advertising, he led multiple successful projects in Broadcast, Digital publishing and AdTech industries. Djordje specializes in building digital publishing products and monetization capabilities, suitable for all business models across multiple markets and industries.
He is acting Head of AdTech Committee at IAB Serbia since 2018.

With over 30 years in international B2B sales and strategic partnerships, Petra Konrad is a seasoned expert in the media and telecommunications industry. For the past 17 years, she has played a pivotal role at Eutelsat, where she currently leads Global Commercial Development in Video.

Petra’s mission focuses on expanding content distribution via satellite and unlocking new growth opportunities for FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channels, enabling access to more than 200 million households across Europe and the MENA region. By integrating linear satellite broadcasting with HbbTV-enabled services, she pioneers hybrid solutions that enhance the connected TV experience.

Her strategic vision supports Eutelsat’s mission to drive the digital transformation of traditional television, delivering added value to content providers, broadcasters, and platform partners worldwide.

Dynamic Product Manager with extensive experience in Business & Product Development, Strategy, Digital Transformation & Sales Management across tech, media and telco industries. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams, launching innovative products, and driving digital growth. Adept at aligning technical and business strategies to deliver impactful solutions. Currently leading Aggregation, Gaming, Sports initiatives, and 2nd Screen Development at United Cloud, shaping next-generation entertainment experiences.

Inga Alika is currently leading the digital transformation strategy for Latvian Public Media (LSM), the newly unified national broadcaster formed through the merger of Latvian Television and Latvian Radio. In this role, she is spearheading the development of an audience-first, platform-centric public media ecosystem built for the digital age.

She is also the Founder and CEO of Alika Media and Tech, a strategic foresight and digital transformation agency. With over 20 years of executive leadership in the Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors, Inga advises broadcasters, streamers, and telecom operators across Europe on digital strategy, platform development, and future scenario planning.

Previously, as VP of TV and Entertainment at TET Group (a Telia Company), Inga built the pay TV business from the ground up, achieving over 50% market share in Latvia. She led the launch of the company’s proprietary streaming service, established a local content studio, and forged strategic partnerships with global platforms—transforming a traditional telco into a modern media player.

Inga is a member of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (Emmy Awards) and an active speaker on digital transformation and customer centric media innovation.

Ismael Calleja is a professional with more than 25 years of experience in the audiovisual sector. After working for different companies in the TV industry, in 2004 he joined Telefónica where he developed his professional career conquering different roles in the entertainment industry value chain. After assuming different responsibilities for the TV product, the offer, the strategy and the acquisition of content at Movistar+ for more than a decade, in 2015 he joined the Original Fiction Production area of Movistar+ leading the Production and Business Affairs team. In 2019 he became head of the US Majors and Global
Partners Content Acquisition area and later, in 2021, he moved to his current role as Director of Alliances of Movistar+ where he oversees ensuring the distribution of the content of the partners that Movistar+ must build its value proposition with streaming platforms, TV channels and distributors to whom it licenses its content.

Ran is a leader with broad experience in OTT and IPTV combined with Technology and Product.
Ran founded together with his team, one of the first OTT solutions in 2014, then was responsible for selecting the Next-gen cloud solution in Israel.
Since 2020 Ran is Building a Cloud service which will allow everyone to launch a tv service in no time and to get an E2E solution.

Vincent GRIVET is an independent consultant advising broadcast and technology players from Europe and the USA, focusing on media distribution strategies, strategic and technology alliances, business development and industrial affairs.

Since 2018, he serves as Chairman of the HbbTV Association (Geneva) a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks to connected TV sets and set-top boxes, which now reaches to more than 100 million homes in Europe.

He is a non-executive director at the Board of Netgem ( ALNTG.PA), a provider of technology and services to the video entertainment industry.

Prior to this, he held various international marketing, M&A, business development and general management positions at Orange Group and at TDF Group; during its time at TDF, Vincent has been an active DVB Member and broadcast innovator, working on important forward-looking topics such as targeted TV advertising and mobile broadcasting.

Vincent graduated from Paris’s prestigious Ecole Polytechnique and Telecom Paris engineering schools and is also an IFA certified company director.

Emmanuelle has over 15 years of experience across media, advertising, and digital. She began her career in leading research firms (Ipsos, Kantar, Comscore), where she specialized in audience measurement and advertising effectiveness. She then moved to Mindshare, overseeing business planning, before launching the insights and measurement department at RelevanC, the data company of Casino Group.

Passionate about media and data, Emmanuelle joined Canal+ Brand Solutions—the advertising sales house of CANAL+ Group—in 2020. She now leads the development of addressable TV and new data-driven solutions in CTV, helping to shape the future of TV advertising.

Luca De Bartolo is Sales & Marketing Director at Tivù S.r.l., the joint venture between RAI, Mediaset and TIM that operates tivùsat, Italy’s leading free-to-view satellite platform.
With over 15 years of experience in the media and telecom industry, Luca has held key roles in commercial development, strategic partnerships, and digital innovation.
Prior to Tivù, he worked as a consultant at Booz & Company (now Strategy&), advising major broadcasters and operators across Europe.
He is a regular speaker at industry forums, contributing to discussions on hybrid content distribution, FAST channels, connected TV, satellite platforms, and the evolving role of free-to-view television in global media ecosystems.

For over two decades, Sónia Rodrigues has been shaping the future of television—first at NOS, and since 2017, at Vodafone Group.
As a Senior Product Manager, she leads the Content Discovery Enablers features, driving strategy, product roadmap, and innovation across key areas: content recommendations and personalization, voice ecosystems (including TiVo, Google Assistant, and Alexa), metadata, and third-party app integration.

The Vodafone TV platform, available in eight markets, is a super content aggregator that seamlessly blends live TV, video on demand, and third-party apps. Sónia and her team are dedicated to enhancing the content discovery experience—helping users find content easily, so they can spend more time enjoying their favourite shows.

Carlotta Rossi Spencer serves as Global Head of Branded Entertainment Business Development for Banijay Entertainment, overseeing the company’s division BBE (Banijay Branded Entertainment).

Housed centrally within Banijay Entertainment, BBE leverages the group’s expansive global production expertise to deliver against brand briefs both at a local and global level. Working across the company’s 21-territory footprint, Carlotta is charged with overseeing the delivery and fulfilment of new partnerships and deals in this space to drive maximum value for the business worldwide.

Carlotta is also co-chair of Banijay Elle, Banijay Entertainment’s employee resource group committed to attracting, retaining, supporting and championing women at all levels.

Previously she served as Head of Format Acquisitions for the company and was responsible for acquiring unscripted formats with cross-country appeal for Banijay Entertainment’s 130+ production entities. Leading the process from industry analysis to negotiation and completion, she established strong relationships worldwide, making Banijay Entertainment a top destination and go-to for content developers, distributors, and brand managers alike. As part of the role, she also assisted the in-footprint production labels with the local roll-out of all formats acquired, as well as Temptation Island.

She has also held several roles in research and development, having begun her career in journalism and communications.

Paloma is a psychologist, with a postgraduate degree in International Development and a masters degree in Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility. She has worked for the past 20 years in sustainability for Ngos, private sector (with a focus in water engineering) and multilateral agencies such as Nordic Development Fund, IADB, World Bank and Spanish Agency for Development. Now, focused on the film industry, she is leading the transformation of the audiovisual industry with her projects “Mrs. Greenfilm” and “Fiction Changing the World”. Her goal is using films and entertainment as an instrument for global change. 

Alberto Fernández is currently the Director of Digital Platforms and Services at RTVE. In his role, he is primarily responsible for leading the company’s digital strategy, as well as overseeing the distribution and digital content of RTVE. He also serves as RTVE’s top representative in matters related to OTT platforms and relationships with third-party platforms.

Until this year, he was the director of RTVE Play, the OTT platform launched by the company in 2021. In this position, he was responsible for the platform’s content, which has won prestigious awards such as the Prix Europa for its first original fiction, This is Not Sweden, which also received the Ondas Award in Spain. Additionally, the platform has established itself as a leader in the AVOD sector and successfully implemented a mandatory registration strategy, reaching 10 million registered users. Fernández has been involved with RTVE’s digital departments for over 15 years. He was part of the founding team of the RTVE Lab and has coordinated the Corporation’s transmedia and social media strategy since 2014, when he was appointed Director of Digital Content, becoming RTVE’s youngest executive. In 2017, he was in charge of creating and developing the youth channel Playz, which has won two Ondas Awards.

Since 2023, he has been a member of the EBU’s Digital Committee, where he has focused on coordinating content and strategies among public broadcasters’ platforms.

Roser Canela Mas joined ITV Studios three years ago as the Senior Sustainable Production Manager (International), where she oversees sustainable production practices at all labels outside the UK and US across 11 countries. Roser is responsible for driving those labels towards climate targets, as well as providing resources and training for production teams on how to incorporate sustainable practices into the production from the development stage. She works with both scripted and non-scripted productions such as Love Island, The Chase and with big dramas such as Un Amore, from Cattleya (Italy) or Baby Fever from Apple Tree Productions (Denmark). Prior to ITV Studios, Roser worked for Albert as their International Manager for six years. Roser’s background is in TV production, and she has worked in production and direction internationally across different genres such as drama, comedy and factual-entertainment. She also has a BSc in Sustainability and Environmental Management.

Anders is a Product Owner at SVT Play, the Swedish Public Service video streaming platform used by millions of Swedes weekly. His missions at SVT is to make sure SVT Play is available on the devices most relevant to the users, and that the team is always developing the features needed to secure the future of SVT.

Anders has a long history at SVT, where he’s been part of the company’s journey from broadcast-oriented TV to online first. His engineering background covers linear broadcasting, video transcoding, web development as well as product management.

Senior Executive in Digital, Marketing & eCommerce with over 15 years of international experience
in major multinational retail organizations (grocery, fashion, toys & babies) across Europe and the
Middle East. Strong entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in multicultural, fast-paced, and
performance-driven environments.
Expert in digital transformation, delivering best-in-class customer experiences, eCommerce
growth, omnichannel marketing strategies, CRM initiatives, and mobile app adoption projects.
Proven track record as a project leader for multiple re-platforming, re-framing, and tech start-up
initiatives.
Alumni of the Executive MBA program at HEC, Warsaw University of Technology, and INSEAD
Paris. From passion: ultra-marathon runner and triathlon athlete.

Edu Martín has over a decade of experience in digital marketing and programmatic
advertising, having built a solid career at leading companies in the industry. He is currently a
Programmatic Industry Manager at Google, where he leads the connected TV (CTV)
strategy and manages strategic relationships with key publishers.

His journey at Google also includes roles such as DV360 Sales Manager for large
advertisers, where he drove revenue growth through strong relationships with agencies and
brands, aligning technological solutions with his clients’ business objectives. Furthermore,
from Miami, he led the creative transformation of strategic partners in the Latin American
market, combining commercial vision, creativity, and innovation.

Throughout his career, he has also worked for global companies like L’Oréal, Apple, and
Johnson & Johnson, developing digital strategies focused on user experience, e-commerce
growth, and media efficiency. In addition, he has combined his industry experience with
teaching as an associate professor of programmatic advertising

Ludovic Simoens has a background in economics from AUDENCIA Business School in France, where he specialized in marketing and business law. He furthered his education with a master’s degree in media from LA SORBONNE University in Paris. Ludovic began his career in Germany at TV5 International and subsequently held positions at Bertelsmann, Paramount Pictures, and Sky Germany. In 2018, he joined Netflix.

Since 2022, Ludovic has served as the Senior Director of Partner Marketing for EMEA. In this role, he leads a team focused on developing and executing strategic partnerships across various sectors to drive growth for Netflix. Key partners include PayTV and telecommunications companies as well as mobile and consumer electronics brands.

Diane Couderc is a media executive with over 20 years of experience internationally in content distribution strategy, digital innovation, and media transformation.
She is currently Head of Distribution & Marketing for Europe at TV5MONDE, in charge of the business development of the linear channels, the AVOD platform TV5MONDEplus, and Fast channels. In Europe she operates both FTA and Pay TV models.
Previously she worked for ONO Vodafone in Spain, acquiring content & channels for the cable platform in Spain, before moving to Paris to head Affiliates Sales for Discovery Channels in Southern Europe.

Bjarne Andre Myklebust is a Norwegian media professional and Head of Distribution at Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation NRK.

He has developed and implemented Internet strategies for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corp. through roles as Development Manager, CTO, Managing Editor and Chief Editor and Head of new media for nrk.no and yr.no.

In 2008 he received award as “Best innovative editor” of Oslo Editors’ Association. The jury pointed in particular on the success of the weather service yr.no contributed to NRK growth. yr.no is a joint service by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and has over 3,000,000 unique visitors a week.

In March 2014 Myklebust was recognized and named as the most influential person in the “new television industry» Nordic region by VODProfessional.com for his longstanding commitment on using the internet as a platform for modern distribution of television content. Myklebust topped the list again in 2015.

Joseph Greenlees leads the programmatic team at Digitas, bringing over ten years of media industry experience to his role. He focuses on developing and implementing cutting-edge programmatic strategies. During his career, Joseph has developed a strong interest in brand safety and transparent advertising practices in emerging channels, priorities he continues to emphasize in his work at Digitas. His dedication to these areas ensures a commitment to maintaining brand integrity while achieving campaign objectives.

+20 years experience empowering organizations on Digital & eCommerce business, Digital Marketing, Omnichannel, CX, Traffic Acquisition, social media and Retail media. Focused on Retail industry and Retail Digital Transformation. Currently, leading full commerce, Retail Media and omnichannel business at #HAVAS Market. Challenging the status quo of digital business for our advertisers. https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriaduco/ 

With 20+ years of experience in business development, partnerships and project coordination across both the private and non-profit sectors, Sarah brings a unique mix of strategy and creativity to the table. Renowned for connecting people and fostering collaboration, she excels at building strong, diverse networks and creating synergies across teams and organizations — exactly how she built Future Media Hubs into the global network it is today. She also plays a key role in other strategic and innovative partnerships for VRT.

With more than 10 years of experience, I have a proven track record in the advertising industry.
I lead strategic partnerships for TF1+ across EMEA agencies and Trading Desks, with a focus on media expertise and data-driven solutions.
My mission is to empower these partners to strengthen their digital leadership and creativity by leveraging our innovative advertising offerings.

Cornelis Kalma is Director of Products and Marketing for TV & Entertainment at KPN, the leading telecom provider in the Netherlands. Since joining KPN in 2011, he has held several product and product management roles across the consumer market, with a focus in recent years on Value Added Services such as Smart Home, Security, and Entertainment.

In his current role, Cornelis plays a key part in defining KPN’s TV strategy, including partnerships and content aggregation. He was instrumental in the development and launch of KPN’s next-generation TV platform, KPN TV+, which marked a major shift from Linux-based systems to Android TV — enabling a faster, more flexible customer experience. Most recently, he was involved in the introduction of a successful new loyalty program, rewarding customers with free access to streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and HBO Max based on their overall engagement with KPN’s services.

In his current role as VOD Segment Director for FTV Prima, Jan Maxa runs the leading Czech commercial broadcaster’s VOD platform Prima+ as well as acting as drama commissioner for both linear and VOD platforms.
His previous experience includes project management for the Television Institute, a private education facility running producer training programmes for Netflix, CME and Prima, over 12 years in Czech TV, the public broadcaster, as Content Development Director and later Digital Services Director, and various roles in content development and production management for CME and it’s subsidiaries Nova and Markíza. At Czech TV, Jan also produced several international drama co-productions with ARTE, Beta Film, ORF, ZDF and others.
Before joining the TV industry, Jan had extensive international experience in audio/video post production, print media, IT and business consulting.

Yorick leads the strategy and vision for the UK’s leading free TV platforms: Freeview, Freesat and the new streaming platform Freely, which launched in 2024.

He is responsible for strategy, policy and insights, working closely with Everyone TV’s shareholders, BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Yorick spearheads the development of the future strategic direction for Everyone TV, ensuring it can deliver on its vision and plays a critical role in shaping and delivering Freely for the next generation of free TV for viewers in the UK.

Previously, Yorick was Chief Strategy Officer at Time Out Group and a strategic advisor to VC/PE-backed tech firms. Earlier in his career, he held senior strategy roles at Sky Group, and worked in specialised consultancy firms in London and Oxford.

Denis Oštir is the Editor-In-Chief at VIDAA, a leading Smart TV platform that powers over 40 million devices globally. With a strong academic background in journalism from the University of Ljubljana’s Faculty of Social Sciences, Denis has spent years shaping and leading media initiatives in Slovenia and beyond. He began his career as a journalist and quickly gained recognition for his insightful storytelling and commitment to journalistic integrity. Over time, Denis advanced into editorial leadership roles, working at the leading TV and digital publisher in Slovenia Pro Plus , where he led editorial teams, developed audience engagement strategies, and helped the outlets adapt to the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

At VIDAA, Denis focuses on delivering impactful content that resonates with audiences globally, ensuring the platform remains at the forefront of media trends and technological innovation. He is known for driving creativity and fostering an environment of innovation, pushing the boundaries of traditional media formats. With his extensive experience in both broadcast and digital media, Denis continues to make significant contributions to the future of the media industry, ensuring VIDAA sets new standards in content creation and digital engagement.

Strategic marketing leader with 18+ years of international experience in the FMCG industry, specialized in luxury brand growth, innovation strategy, and cross-functional leadership across Southern Europe. Recognized for building scalable business models and for developing global capability strategies adopted across markets. Passionate about human-centric leadership and talent development, with a strong commitment to lifelong learning and emotional intelligence.

Juan Baixeras Mato is a seasoned C-suite executive with over 25 years of experience in building and scaling digital businesses. He has led strategy, go-to-market execution, operations, organizational development, and cultural transformation across companies navigating rapid growth.

Over the last 14 years, Juan has driven customer-centric innovation in the AVOD and SVOD space, contributing to the success of industry leaders such as Mediaset, Audible (an Amazon company), Grupo Planeta, Zinkia, PlayGround, and Little Smart Planet. His work spans content, product, marketing, and process optimization.

Currently serving as Chief Digital Officer at Mediaset Spain, Juan oversees the company’s OTT platform, Mediaset Infinity, and leads its overall digital transformation. Previously, he was Country Manager for Spain & Italy at Audible, where he managed business operations, performance marketing, and premium content acquisition.

Juan also held senior leadership roles at Casa del Libro (Grupo Planeta) and PlayGround, with a focus on digital commerce, branded content, and international business development.

Alongside his executive career, Juan is an Associate Professor at ISDI and IE, where he teaches Subscription Business Models, Digital Content, and Digital Transformation.

In 2024–2025, he is completing the Executive Master in Artificial Intelligence by the IIA, one of Europe’s leading AI programs for senior executives.

Areas of Expertise:

• Digital content & product development (AVOD & SVOD)
• Business strategy & digital media leadership
• Acquisition & performance business models
• Senior management in publishing & entertainment
• Startup entrepreneurship in EdTech and digital content

Annika is a Product Owner at SVT Play, one of Sweden’s most popular streaming services. Her focus is to create a great viewing experience for all users, regardless of their situation. In 2020, her team launched the first application of enhanced speech in a streaming service, Tydligare tal.

Annika has a BA in Communication studies and has previously worked as a User Experience Specialist, Digital Analyst, Educator and Translator.

Specialties: Analytics, Lean UX, subtitles, voice & language technology, slow tv, interactivity, eCommerce, positive psychology and agile leadership.

Rodrigo is the lead of Uber Advertising in Spain, responsible for the growth of Uber’s new advertising solutions.

With over 20 years of expertise in advertising and marketing, he has an extensive commercial background. Most recently he dedicated more than 14 years of his career to Spotify Advertising in Spain, including the role of Country Sales Director. In his diverse roles, including leadership positions, Rodrigo has built and led teams and built commercial partnerships across advertising divisions in Spain.

Chem is leading the “Home Services” Innovation Domain for Orange Innovation (TV and content, connectivity, smart home, home devices…). In his role he is defining strategy as well as driving and implementing the innovation roadmap for the domain and working with Orange countries to launch and run new products and services. Prior to that Chem was the Executive Vice President of Marketing & Sales for Viaccess Orca, driving the company’s expansion for 6 years. More generally Chem has a strong experience in the world of digital services, working for companies such as OpenTV, NDS (now Synamedia) or Qualcomm. Aside from his corporate sales and business experience, Assayag is an entrepreneur who founded, managed, and sold his own company, and has also driven a number of business startups. Chem graduated in management from EM Lyon, and holds a postgraduate degree in media management from ESCP Europe.

Christian Grece joined the European Audiovisual Observatory’s Market Information Department in 2013 and is a senior analyst specialising in the European VOD market.

He produces economic reports and analyses on the European streaming market for the European Commission’s DG Connect and manages the LUMIERE VOD database.

Prior to joining the Observatory, Christian spent three years working as an economist in broadcasting, competition and spectrum management at Orange in Paris while being a PhD candidate in Economics at ParisTech.

He holds a BA in Economics from the University of Strasbourg, an MBA from Grenoble Ecole de Management, an MBA from the University of Southern Illinois, and a Master degree in Industrial Economics from Paris-Dauphine University.

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Pradeep Thekkedath is the Director of TV Platforms at Proximus, currently overseeing the development and strategic direction of Digital TV and streaming services. He brings with him nearly 20 years of experience in leading roles across major Telcos.

Since the launch of Digital TV at Proximus, Pradeep has played a key role in several major milestones: the rollout of OTT services in 2012, the integration of Netflix into Proximus decoders in 2014, the introduction of Addressable TV in 2017, and the launch of Belgium’s first Android TV operator device in 2020.

Today, he leads Proximus’ streaming platform strategy, navigating the complexities of a fragmented media and content landscape. His focus is on delivering seamless, user-centric experiences across Android TV and OTT devices, while aligning technology, content, and business objectives in a rapidly evolving ecosystem.

Krzysztof Bartkowski is the CEO at Insys Video Technologies, one of the fastest-developing video integration companies in Europe, offering comprehensive implementation of OTT projects from strategy through development, deployment to maintenance, and support. Krzysztof specializes in the design and operation of IT systems, for over a dozen years focused mainly on technologies related to the distribution and encoding of video materials. Involvement in large IT projects in various fields gave him experience and a multidirectional view of project management and the development vision of Insys Video Technologies.

David has spent the last 20 years bringing his extensive expertise to the forefront of Technology and Entertainment. He works closely with telecom and mobile operators to define their services and bring them alive with exciting new content. His insights are particularly shaped by Netgem’s innovative work in delivering FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) channels and effectively combining traditional TV with incremental revenue opportunities for operators to benefit from by adding FAST and or adding engaging features like Cloud Gaming on any device.

Albert-Jan has more than 15 years of experience in media & technology. After evangelising the internet at EuroNet Internet in the nineties, he held several strategic business development roles in media companies, like De Telegraaf, Digitenne, Canal Digitaal & Liberty Global, where he launched red button Apps and advertising. In 2009, he started MM1X, an Adtech services company, which was sold in 2012. A year later he started developing the business for several start-ups in the OTT technology industry, like Ooyala, THEOplayer and Bitmovin. Early 2020, he re-joined Liberty Global to develop the market for addressable TV advertising. Albert-Jan holds a Master of Science in economics from the University of Groningen (RUG).

Stephanie Bakkum is a brand strategist and marketing leader dedicated to building authentic and impactful brands. As Global Brand Strategy Lead at Ogilvy Barcelona, she leverages her expertise to shape brands on a global scale. After a decade shaping brands in New York City agencies, her expertise spans every strategic touchpoint – from brand and engagement to CRM, social, analytics, product and service design, and sustainability. Her diverse experience enables her to connect the dots across teams and consumer experiences, to ultimately develop and deliver integrated brand experiences.

A senior industry executive with over 20 years experience in content monetization, commercial and editorial strategies, she has collaborated with leading media companies, online and cloud-based service providers.

Starting her journey at NatGeo/Fox, she served as Regional Director, overseeing P&L for Fox channels in CEE. She then progressed her career with roles at NBC Universal, A+E Networks, Scripps/Discovery and Endemol Shine Group before joining BBC Studios, where she currently operates in EMEA markets. She spearheaded the digital monetization strategy for production studios’ catalogues, driving a transition from single to multi-screen exploitation for pay TV providers. She was also honoured as one of the Top 50 VOD Professionals in the UK.

As the Director of Digital and On-Demand for EMEA at BBC Studios, Kasia is responsible for developing, executing, and bolstering strategic plans aimed at expanding digital revenue streams, innovating new digital products, and optimizing audience engagement on various digital platforms across EMEA.

Philipp is a successful television and media entrepreneur with 20 years of experience in the media and entertainment sector. Working extensively in the Pay TV marketplace, he has worked with the key platforms in Europe. He launched a number of broadcast channels and video-on-demand services. Further he successfully participate in two IPO´s.

I’m a digital media executive with over 20 years of experience in content strategy, digital innovation, and media transformation. Currently, I lead the digital division at France TV Distribution, where I manage Boketto, France Télévisions’ Multi-Channel Network (MCN). This includes overseeing more than 150 social media channels across platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and SnapChat.

My career began at BFMTV in 2005 and has taken me through key roles in major French Media companies such as Canal+, Fedcom Media, and notably beIN Sports France, where I spent nine years as Head of Digital. There, I helped shape the brand’s digital identity and significantly grew its online presence and engagement.

I specialize in digital content development, social media strategy, and new monetization models like AVOD and FAST TV. Recently, I’ve been focused on reviving iconic formats like La Maison France 5 across digital platforms—blending legacy content with new media dynamics.
I’m an ESCP Business School graduate, passionate about driving digital transformation in media through strategic thinking, creativity, and a hands-on leadership style.

Francesco Barbarani, Director of Digital & Experience at Rai Pubblicità, boasts consolidated experience
in the digital world. During his professional career he has held various roles of responsibility within
major companies such as Virgilio, MySpace Italia, Sky Pubblicità, Yahoo! Search Marketing and Fox
International Channels Italy. He has also been a member of the IAB Italia Board of Directors for 5
years.

A media industry manager for over 20 years with experience in partner management, production and M&A.

Thomas currently manages content and streaming partnerships at Swisscom’s blue Entertainment for all of blue TV’s wireline and OTT platforms. Swisscom is the leading IPTV provider in Switzerland and the top ISP partner for all major streaming companies.
His journey started in film production in Los Angeles. After moving into TV and working on 4 Olympic Games with Swiss Television, Thomas took over as Managing Director at the video agency WTV Switzerland. He led the successful integration of WTV into Swisscom Broadcast and joined Swisscom TV in 2017.

A Swiss native, Thomas holds Business and Film degrees from HSG University (St. Gallen) and USC (Los Angeles) with the distinction of being one of Switzerland’s few fighter jet-approved producers.

James Cornish is SVP of International Sales & Partnerships for Vevo. With over 20 years of experience in selling digital media, he is responsible for managing and growing Vevo’s sales partnerships across its international territories. Prior to Vevo, James worked for Virgin Media and Fox Interactive Media.

Malte Probst studied business at the University of St. Gallen (HSG) in Switzerland, majoring in Media- and Communications Management. After starting his career at datango in Berlin as Communications Director, he became Head of Marketing of the University of St. Gallen, later moving on to work as a consultant for Capgemini.

In 2006, Malte joined PREMIERE (which became SKY in 2009) where he held several senior positions. In 2021 Malte joined BLUE ENTERTAINMENT, the entertainment subsidiary of SWISSCOM, as Chief Product Officer Fiction, overseeing the TV Entertainment Portfolio, Transactional Business, Original Productions and Content Partnerships. In 2024 he co-founded SWISS STUDIOS AG, a Swiss-based production hub for movies, series and documentaries which he runs as CEO. «Game over – The fall of Credit Suisse» was the first Swiss Studios project to hit the screens in early 2025.

Malte holds a doctorate degree in Marketing from the University of St. Gallen (HSG).

Nermina is an experienced TV content expert, in the content business since 2011 and currently handling content acquisition and strategy across the CEE region as a Group Content Strategy & A1 Xplore TV Lead at Telekom Austria AG.

She is responsible for aligning the content and entertainment strategy for all CEE, including strategic global partnerships. She has extensive experience in full range of TV service technologies and both linear and xVOD content, but her favourite just might be OTT!

Johan is a TV professional with over 20 years of experience in the public service media business. As Head of TV for the Finnish national public service media company Yle, Johan is responsible for Yle’s TV channels, with a strategic focus to support the growth of the digital services of Yle. Accessibility services, such as translations, programme texting and audio description, are also part of Johan’s responsibilities.

Johan has been deeply involved in international co-productions as part of the Nordic collaboration model Nordvision. At the moment, Johan is Vice Chair of the EBU’s TV Committee.

TMT senior executive driving innovation and growth within the digital media landscape. As Head of Partnerships & BizDev at Rakuten TV, Jorge is responsible for European expansion through strategic alliances and forward-thinking product development. Formerly at Vodafone, played a pivotal role in the development and consolidation of Vodafone TV. Possesses a unique understanding of the telecommunications and media convergence bringing unparalleled insight into the evolving OTT/streaming ecosystem.

Peter made his studies at University of Central Oklahoma in the USA, Budapest Business School in Hungary and Sorbonne in France. After working in sales and team leadership in a variety of industries in multinational environment, he joined 21th Century Fox, where he was responsible for leading the distribution division of the company on the Hungarian market. He continued his career at Discovery, where upon covering the distribution role for the 12 channels and digital products, he was also responsible for creating and implementing a new commercial policy in Hungary. He was previously the Digital Media Director at TV2’s management team, where, in addition to creating a new AVOD (TV2 Play), B2B (TV2 Play Premium) and B2C (TV2 Play Zero) platform he was in charge for the online content and business strategy of the company.

Alexander von Woikowsky is Managing Director of Goldvertise and has more than 20 years of experience in the successful capitalization of media companies.

He began his career at IP Deutschland as Sales Manager before moving to InteractiveMedia (now Ströer) in London to manage the international sales business. He then worked for many year at ProSiebenSat.1 in the role of Director Key Account Management Distribution. In 2018, he co-founded Joyn, the platform of Maxdome and 7TV, having previously been Managing Director at Maxdome.

In 2019, he took over the position of Managing Director at Burda Studios Pictures, where he drove the video strategy and contributed his in-depth knowledge of the digital sector. In addition, he supported various companies in the areas of digitization, moving image and strategy. He has worked as a consultant for Goldbach Germany i.e.

Cathy Flaviano has been head of the SRGSSR streaming platform ‘Play Suisse’ since April 2024. Prior to that, she was Head of the ‘Culture and Society’ department and a member of the Executive Board at RSI for five years and, slightly earlier, Chief of Staff of the Culture department at SRF.

Further stations in her journalistic career led her from private radio and television to the SRG radiostations, where she worked as a presenter, producer, editorial manager and project manager for trimedial content.

Cathy Flaviano was born in Basel in 1967, where she took her first professional steps in the media while still at school. She has a degree in psychology and business communication.

Matej Loncaric, Chief Digital Officer at CME Adria, joined the company in 2023 and he is responsible for Digital Operations in Slovenian Pro Plus and Croatian RTL. Under his leadership, the new unique streaming platform of RTL in Croatia – Voyo – was successfully launched. He has previously worked on developing digital strategies and business plans for various media brands at Styria. Loncaric is the brain behind the largest Croatian video platform for Generation Z – Joomboosa, and he has also spearheaded the development of other brands such as Joonglaa in Slovenia and Roosvaaj in Serbia. Prior to his role at CME Adria, he served as the director of miss7 and the video department at 24sata. His career began at Nova TV, where he held positions as the editor-in-chief of dnevnik.hr and a producer for new media. Loncaric is a graduate of FER in Zagreb and holds a Master’s degree in Communication and Space Technology Engineering.

Laura Gonzalez is responsible for Monetization in EMEA at Whale TV, the leading independent TV OS maker. Whale TV’s FAST streaming service, Whale TV+, enables viewers to stream thousands of hours of free TV, both live and on demand.

In her current role, Gonzalez leads Whale TV’s advertising sales strategy in EMEA region, managing key demand and brand partnerships. She has a solid track record in business development, with more than ten years of experience in Connected TV.

Laura holds a master’s degree in International and European Law from Kiel University.

Mike Echternach acts as Senior Commercial Product Manager TV in Deutsche Telekom Group’s global headquarters in Bonn. He is responsible for business value prioritization & planning of product enhancements for DT’s global TV product portfolio currently serving ~9 million subscribers across DT’s European footprint. Prior to that he was holding multiple other positions in the group, including the team lead role in DT’s Technology & Innovation entertainment partnering team. In this role he dealt with relevant brands such as Apple, YouTube, Twitch & ESL FaceIt Group. Before joining Deutsche Telekom Group in 2017, he worked as Account Manager for Event Operations in an international event management agency managing accounts like Samsung & KIA in their sponsorship activations for events like UEFA EURO, Olympics, MWC & IFA. Mike has extensive knowledge in the areas of project management, business development & partnering, operations & corporate strategy building. Echternach holds a B.A. degree in Sports Management from Hochschule Koblenz and a M.Sc. degree of International Management from Steinbeis University Berlin.

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He is the editor of Broadband TV News, an online business-to-business publication and is a presenter on Cambridge 105 Radio. An accomplished conference moderator, Julian is a regular chairman at Cable Congress, ANGA COM and the Broadband TV News Business Breakfasts. He has also chaired election hustings for the 2017 and 2019 General Elections and the 2019 European Election.

With around 25 years at Mediaset Group, Alberto has been part of the transformation of Spain’s media ecosystem. His career spans linear TV, digital platforms, CTV, DOOH, influencer marketing, media technology, and new monetization models.

He has held key leadership roles, including Director of Addressable TV at Publiespaña, Chief Digital Officer, CEO of Netsonic or Marketing Director at Publimedia.

Today, he advises media companies on strategic planning and commercial growth, helping them navigate an increasingly complex landscape.