The event returns on December 7–8, bringing together leading industry professionals, international speakers, and key discussions on the future of television and video.
The video industry is evolving, driven by new technologies, changing audience habits, and fresh approaches to content. NEM Zagreb 2026 brings together the professionals shaping its future – from producers, broadcasters and streaming platforms to content creators, brands, agencies and technology companies.
Taking place from 7–8 December at Esplanade Zagreb Hotel, the event will focus on three main topics: Content, Video Business and Connected TV – featuring insights into emerging trends, new business models, microdramas, audience behaviour, upcoming Croatian projects and the NEM Awards Ceremony.
Following the announcement that Timothy Oh, General Manager & CMO at COL Group International, will be the keynote speaker, NEM Zagreb has revealed its first speaker lineup, bringing together experts from across the international television and video industry.
Some of the confirmed speakers, listed alphabetically, include:
Aleksandar “Kojot” Ašković, YouTube SEO and Strategy Expert
Božidar Abramović, CEO, Omnicom Media Group
Carlo Dusi, Executive Producer, Turning Point Pictures
Dorota Żurkowska-Bytner, Chief Revenue Officer, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
Elena Petrova, Head of Group Content, Broadcasting and Media Solutions, A1 International Business
Erik Pack, Co-Managing Director, EP Pictures
Filip Bobiňski, Producer, Show-runner, CEO Dramedy Productions
Grigory Lavrov, VP Marketing, Local Brands & Franchise Management CEEMEA, Skydance
Guy Bisson, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Ampere Analysis
Jan Frelek, CCO, Backscreen
Jan Maxa, Director of Content and Production, FTV Prima
Katarina Pavlović, Content Director, Yettel Serbia
Maria Rua Aguete, Head of M&E, Technology Fellow, Omdia
Nikola Vrdoljak, Founder and Partner, 404 agency
Robert Franke, Managing Director, Intaglio Films
Sandra Lehner, Entertainment Executive, TV Futurist
The speakers are looking forward to taking the stage at NEM Zagreb 2026 and exchanging perspectives on the changes shaping the television and video industry. From artificial intelligence and evolving business models to the growing role of creators and new opportunities in vertical video, their insights reflect the key topics that will be explored during the event.
Discover more about the confirmed speakers on the official NEM Zagreb website. More names will be announced soon, alongside the release of the event agenda.
