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Questex’s StreamTV Europe Assembles Streaming’s Power Players from Banijay, Warner Bros. Discovery, Grupo Impresa, ITV, BBC Studios, YouTube, and More

Europe’s Must-Attend Streaming Event Takes Place 13-15 April in Lisbon

LISBON, Portugal, Jan. 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Questex’s StreamTV Europe will convene the most influential leaders across streaming, broadcast, content, technology, and advertising for three days of bold conversations, real-world strategy, and unfiltered insight into where the industry is headed next. Taking place 13-15 April at EPIC Sana in Lisbon, Portugal, StreamTV Europe is designed for executives who are actively shaping the streaming ecosystem – not just reacting to it.

Among the headline speakers are Frédéric Balmary, Chief Business Officer, Pilar Blasco, CEO Banijay Iberia, and Alexia Laroche-Joubert, CEO Banijay France — leaders driving global content strategy, cross-border growth, and localized storytelling excellence. Their insights will explore how premium content powers engagement, platform differentiation, and international scale in today’s streaming economy.

They will be joined by Rick Murray, CEO of Workerbee, whose collaboration with Banijay amplifies creative impact across formats and markets. Together, this standout lineup will share a firsthand case study perspectives on how content innovation and strategic partnerships are shaping the future of audiences and growth.

Another headline moment will feature Marion Rathmann, Group VP Content & Programming Network at Warner Bros Discovery moderating the session “Leaders’ Roundtable: AI vs. the Studios: Power Shift or Creative Renaissance?” The discussion brings studio executives, technologists, and creatives to debate whether AI will erode the traditional studio model—or empower it to evolve.  

Adding a powerful regional perspective, Francisco Balsemao, CEO of Grupo Impresa, a Portuguese media conglomerate focused on television broadcasting, publishing and digital content, will deliver a keynote address, offering insight into how European media leaders are navigating transformation across broadcast, publishing, and digital platforms.

A Who’s Who of Global Streaming Leaders
StreamTV Europe’s growing speaker lineup reflects the full streaming value chain, with executives from leading global and European organizations, including:

• Kerry Ball, EVP Business Development & Partnerships, BBC Studios Global Channels and Streaming
• Alexia Laroche Joubert, CEO, Banijay France
• Pilar Blasco, CEO, Banijay Iberia
• Frédéric Balmary, Chief Business Officer, Banijay
• Kenechi Belusevic, VP Head of Distribution & Business Development, Warner Bros Discovery
• Joan Cruells, Vice President of Partnerships and Growth, Viaplay
• Mark Garner, Executive Vice President & Head of Global FAST, A&E Global Media
• Monty Sarhan, CEO, SkyShowtime
• Gus Grimaldi, Senior Director, Head at EMEA, Samsung TV Plus
• Katie Stamp, Head of Content, Samsung TV Plus
• Akash Tyagi, Head of Product – Live TV and FAST, Roku 
• Francisco Antunez, Chief Content Officer, Liga Portugal
• Laurence Pera, Head of Strategic Partnerships, TFI 
• Pedro Pina, Vice President, YouTube Europe 
• Ruth Berry, President, Global Partnerships, ITV Studios 
• Guillermo Farre, Head of Original Films & Spanish Cinema, Movistar Plus+
• Salvatore Di Mari, Head of Operations Southern Europe, Tik Tok Italy & Spain
• Sally Barton, Director, Marketing Growth Strategy, Mondelez International

“These leaders aren’t just participating in the streaming evolution – they’re driving it,” said Kevin Gray, VP and Market Leader, Experiential Technology and Founder of StreamTV. "StreamTV Europe brings the industry together at a pivotal moment, creating a forum where real decisions are made, partnerships are formed, and the future of streaming across Europe and beyond is shaped.”

Where Streaming’s Next Chapter Takes Shape
Built for executives across content, technology, and advertising, StreamTV Europe is where the industry comes to align, connect, and move forward together.

From global platforms to regional powerhouses – and from monetization to product strategy - StreamTV Europe delivers the conversations and connections that matter most.

For more information and updates, and to register to attend StreamTV Europe, visit europe.streamtvshow.com/. Interested in speaking or sponsoring? Click here to learn more.

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About StreamTV Europe
StreamTV Europe isn’t just another industry event—it’s the launchpad for innovation across the European streaming landscape. With dynamic content, curated networking, and executive-level insights, it’s where strategies are set, ideas take flight, and the future of streaming in Europe and beyond is defined.

Produced and managed by Questex, StreamTV Europe is the sister event to the flagship StreamTV Show in Denver, Colorado—widely recognized as the largest annual gathering for the U.S. streaming industry.

Together, these events form a global platform for streaming leaders to connect, collaborate, and shape what’s next.

For more information, visit https://europe.streamtvshow.com. StreamTV Europe is supported by StreamTV Insider, the industry’s go-to source for daily news and analysis.

Visit https://www.streamtvinsider.com to stay connected.

StreamTV Europe runs April 13-15, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal. StreamTV Show runs June 16-19, 2026 in Denver, Colorado.

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Media Contact
Charlene Soucy
StreamTV Europe
csoucy@questex.com