Set against the backdrop of a rapidly converging media ecosystem, MIP London 2026 positions itself as a strategic meeting point for broadcasters, streamers, producers, creators, tech companies and brands.
Under this year’s theme, “Joining the Dots: Finding the Value,” MIP London focuses on how intellectual property travels across platforms, how creators are reshaping production models, and how AI and data are transforming both financing and distribution.
Below are the most significant highlights from each day of MIP London.
Microdrama 2026: The Global Breakout (Mon. 23, 14:45-15:20)
Alex Montalvo, GammaTime; Anatolii Kasianov, Holywater; Timothy Oh, COL Group
As short-form vertical storytelling gains momentum worldwide, this session positions microdrama as a scalable, exportable format category. Industry leaders explore monetisation strategies, production models and the rapid globalisation of bite-sized scripted content.
Disruption in Formats Acquisitions & Sales (Mon. 23, 15:25-15:55)
With shifting buyer priorities and tighter commissioning budgets, the formats market is undergoing structural change. This panel analyses new negotiation dynamics, emerging territories and the role of data in acquisition strategies.
The Goalhanger Model: Scaling a New Media Empire on Youtube (Mon. 23, 17:30-18:00)
Pedro Pina, YouTube & Tony Pastor, Goalhanger Podcasts
This session explores how Goalhanger has built a powerful multi-brand podcast network through YouTube-first distribution. The conversation highlights the convergence of video, audio and advertising models in the creator-driven economy.
Video Podcasts 2026: Scaling Stories, Maximising Revenue (Tue. 24, 11:00-11:45)
Georgia Brown, Podimo; Josh Woodhouse, Acast; Lina Renzina, Patreon; Wayne Davison, Little Dot Studios
Executives from across the podcast ecosystem discuss the rise of video-first podcasting as a premium advertising and subscription model. The session focuses on monetisation, platform strategies and how video is reshaping audience engagement.
The Year of Change or Die (Tue. 24, 17:00-17:30)
Evan Shapiro, ESHAP
Evan Shapiro delivers a provocative closing keynote, arguing that structural transformation is no longer optional for media companies. Addressing the attention economy and platform consolidation, he outlines why adaptability will define survival in 2026 and beyond.
