NATPE Budapest is making a major shift in the industry calendar. The flagship CEE content market will now take place April 27–29, 2026, two months earlier than in previous years.
The move to April reflects the invaluable feedback from buyers and exhibitors, aligning better with planning cycles and travel demands to boost attendance, accelerate deal flow, and create a more productive market.
In addition, two new members have joined the NATPE Budapest Advisory Board: Caroline Hurmson, Senior Director, Acquisition and Content Strategy at Antenna Group, and László Fülöp, Senior Acquisition and Contract Manager at AMC Networks International.
The renewed advisory board now includes:
- Andrea Zaras, Head, Content Management, TV2 Media Group
- Gabor Balogh, Independent Consultant
- Ralf Bartoleit, CEO, bTV Media Group
- Agata Borowiecka, TV Rights Acquisition Director, Telewizja Polsat
- Georgi Chakarov, President & CEO, CEETV
- Alina Florea, Managing Director, Mappa Mundi Entertainment
- Caroline Hurmson, Senior Director, Acquisition and Content Strategy, Antenna Group
- László Fülöp, Senior Acquisition and Contract Manager, AMC Networks International
- Stella Litou, CEO, Pro Plus Slovenia and RTL Croatia
- Iwona Pilgrim, Executive Director, Regional TV Licensing, CEE, Paramount Global Content Distribution
- Balázs Szabó, Chief Content Management Officer, RTL Hungary
