NEM Dubrovnik today announced a second round of keynotes and speakers for its 2026 edition taking place between June 8-11. The full list of names will be announced later by the organizers.

Those confirmed today include:

Jamie Cooke, EVP & GM Central Eastern Europe, Middle East Turkey and Africa at Warner Bros. Discovery
Igor Draguzet, Chief Content Officer, CME
Jan Frelek, CCO, Backscreen
Jan Maxa, Director of Content and Production, FTV Prima, Czechia
Rodrigo Nascimento, Head of International Business HUB - EMEA, Globo
Jens Richter, Global CEO, Commercial & International, Fremantle
Rahela Štefanović, Editor in Chief HTV, Croatian Radiotelevision (HRT)
Peter Wassong, Head of TV Content Europe, Deutsche Telekom
Bartosz Witak, General Manager, SVP of CEE, MENA and Turkey, BBC Studios
Cassandra Yang, CEO, RisingJoy

Jens Richter, Global CEO, Commercial & International at Fremantle, said: “I am delighted to be part of NEM this year and to have the opportunity to deliver a keynote. It’s a privilege to join such an influential gathering of industry leaders, and we look forward to sharing our perspective and contributing to the conversations shaping the future of our sector.”

Jan Maxa, Director of Content and Production, FTV Prima, Czechia, added: “I am really looking forward to coming to NEM. It’s a great place at a great time of the year, and there is always opportunity to have in-depth conversations with interesting people. It‘s good to be back!”

„What gets made, and how well it's made, is ultimately what determines whether audiences stay or go. In CEE we have real creative assets: world-class local talent, formats that connect with audiences in ways imported content often doesn't, a track record that deserves to be talked about beyond the region. The challenge for all of us is backing those assets with enough conviction. That's the conversation I want to be part of at NEM,“ said Igor Draguzet, Chief Content Officer, CME.

Since 2013, Dubrovnik has welcomed top media professionals to explore industry shifts in one of Europe’s most inspiring locations. From June 8th to 11th, NEM Dubrovnik 2026 will host over 300 companies and offer a rich agenda of panels, presentations, and networking events, continuing its role as a central hub for knowledge, collaboration, and inspiration in the TV industry.