NATPE Budapest 2025 started on Monday, June 23rd, at the InterContinental Hotel Budapest. Episode Magazine is proud to be a media partner of this event, and we are excited to be here with our NATPE Budapest 2025 issue.
Here is a recap of the first day of NATPE Budapest 2025:
The day started with A+E Global Media’s Content Showcase, between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm, where the company has promoted its hottest new shows for the first time, exclusive to NATPE Budapest 2025 attendees. After a delightful opening night cocktail, the NATPE Honors Europe VIP Award Gala started at 6:30 pm.

A highlight of this year, NATPE Honors Europe, is a new initiative dedicated to honoring the visionary leaders and influential voices driving the evolution of European media. The exclusive awards ceremony, hosted by the Hungarian star Nóra Ördög, celebrates prominent industry figures including Levente Málnay (AMC Networks Central Europe), George Levendis (ANT1 TV, MAKTV, Antenna Studios), Magdalena Szwedkowicz (MAG Entertainment), Daniel Grunt (Nova Group), and Starlight Media, which received the Cause+Action Award.
Episode Magazine will be present throughout the event and will provide daily updates.