NATPE Budapest, the leading global TV market focused on the CEE region, today announced a slate of major screenings from A+E Global Media, Lionsgate, Paramount Global Content Distribution and Sony Pictures Television at its 2025 edition.
With over 65 exhibitors and over 300 buyers already confirmed, NATPE Budapest 2025 – set for June 23 – 26 at the InterContinental Budapest Hotel – is shaping up to be a can’t-miss event for industry leaders and global content players.
In a move to expand its creative and cultural footprint, NATPE Budapest 2025 will also host exclusive sessions and screenings at the iconic new Dorothea Hotel, offering an immersive and elevated environment for showcasing the industry’s best new content and ideas.
“NATPE Budapest has long been regarded as the most effective and efficient marketplace in CEE, and this year builds on that tradition,” said Claire Macdonald, Executive Director, NATPE Budapest. “Our raison d’être is to bring together the major players in the region, and this year we’ve expanded the market floor due to exhibitor demand.”
The conference program includes some of the most prominent players in the region and will be curated with a view to what lies ahead and how to broaden horizons and gear up for new opportunities.
Highlights of NATPE Budapest 2025 include:
NATPE Honors Europe – A brand-new initiative celebrating the bold voices and visionary leaders who are reshaping the European media landscape. This exclusive awards show recognizes innovation, leadership, and impact in the content space.
Pitch & Play LIVE! – Back by popular demand, this high-energy format competition shines a spotlight on the CEE region’s most exciting original format concepts with international potential, in a lively and interactive showcase.
CEE Breakout Hits – Georgi Chakarov, President & CEO of TV Bizz Group, returns to spotlight the top-performing new series across CEE markets, analyzing the drivers behind their success and what they signal for the future of programming and acquisition strategies.
Formats Track curated by Realscreen – A must-attend for unscripted and format buyers and sellers, this curated programming dives into the evolving world of format transcreation, and how local success stories can be scaled for global audiences.
Expanded Networking & Signature Events – With enhanced curated networking, exclusive market floor access, and the legendary NATPE Boat Party returning with Budapest’s most stunning riverside views, the market remains the region’s premier destination to meet, connect, and collaborate.
NATPE Budapest continues to be a powerful platform for deal-making, creative exchange, and content discovery, serving as a launchpad for the next wave of formats, scripted hits, and cross-border partnerships.
