Natpe CEE market returns to Budapest

Natpe’s annual European television market will return to Budapest next year, with the event slated to run from June 27 to June 30.

Natpe’s Rod Perth

The Natpe Budapest 2016 Market and Content Summit will take place at the city’s InterContinental Hotel, marking a return to the Hungarian Capital after the last two markets were held in Prague in the Czech Republic.

Rod Perth, president and CEO of Natpe, said: “As the most important CEE event, we look forward to returning to this great city in the heart of the region to host a newly reimagined event.

“We will build on our international assets with a completely fresh orientation that showcases content from every country within the CEE. While remaining a market for buying and selling, we will also be focused on discovering original programming to become the bridge between these countries and the broader international buying and distribution community.”

In addition to studio screenings, the market and content summit will also feature a line-up of local and international industry leaders headlining a fully developed conference component.

“We view each CEE country as a partner and we want them to feel that this is their market providing new opportunities that haven’t previously existed. They will do business, they will network, they will engage with global partners and their local content will lead the way on our international stage,” added JP Bommel, MD and chief operating officer of Natpe.

The news comes as Natpe prepares for its annual market and conference in Miami Beach from January 19 to 21, 2016.