MIP CANCUN
Conference Programme 2026
Be part of the market! The 2026 edition expands the conversation around the future of entertainment, bringing together global platforms, creator-led businesses, producers, studios, broadcasters and digital-first companies driving growth across the region.
The programme combines high-level keynotes, executive conversations, market intelligence, curated networking and practical workshops to help attendees stay ahead of the industry's most important trends.
MIP CANCUN 2026 brings back social video, vertical storytelling and new content business models to the forefront
YouTube, Kuaishou Technology and Shorta executives join the 2026 programme to explore how creators, platforms and emerging formats are reshaping the global content business
MIP CANCUN's 2026 conference programme reflects the market’s continued evolution as a leading business event where the companies, digital platforms and creative forces driving the evolution of content across Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market come together.
DAY 1: Tuesday 17 November
Beyond Streaming Summit
A focused summit exploring how video businesses across Latin America are building audiences and generating revenue through social video, YouTube, FAST, AVOD, CTV and emerging vertical formats.
Bringing together platforms, broadcasters, publishers, technology players and innovators, the summit will deliver practical insights into the business models, partnerships and strategies shaping the next phase of video monetization across the region.
Beyond Promo: How broadcasters, platforms and creators are building sustainable businesses through social video and fan communities
15:50 - 16:15
As social platforms become increasingly central to content discovery, audience engagement and monetization, media companies are rethinking how they connect with audiences beyond traditional distribution models. This conversation will explore how broadcasters, platforms, studios and creator-led businesses are leveraging social video, live engagement and community-driven experiences to extend IP, build fandoms, generate new revenue streams and create long-term value across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking markets.
Juan Pablo Robert
Head of Youtube M&E Hispanic Latam
YouTube
Microdrama & Vertical Storytelling: Structuring the Next Phase
17:30 - 18:00
How can microdrama and vertical storytelling move from emerging trend to structured, scalable business opportunity across Spanish-language markets? As mobile-first consumption accelerates, microdrama and vertical storytelling are scaling across platforms and markets. This session will focus on what comes next: evolving formats and genres, platform strategies and new revenue models. With social platforms, producers, brands and legacy studios, broadcasters and streamers entering the space, the discussion will explore how to structure collaborations and unlock the next wave of growth across Spanish-language markets.
Damian Villar
Director General Televisa Networks
TelevisaUnivision
Gabriela Tafur Nader
CEO
Idilio TV
Claudia Fernandez
Future Development Manager
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises
DAY 2: Wednesday 18 November
Masterclass: The Role of the Showrunner in the Production Process – Tulum
10:00 - 10:30
An inside look at the evolving role of the showrunner and the creative leadership behind bringing a production to the screen. Carlos Quintanilla will share his perspective and experience, offering valuable insights into one of the most influential roles in contemporary storytelling.
Carlos Quintanilla
SVP and Head of Content and Production, Latin America, and US Hispanic
Sony Pictures Entertainment
MIP Headliner - Session: The Creator Economy vs. Traditional TV: Competition or Partnership?
15:30 - 16:00
Digital creators, influencers, and traditional studios are reshaping the audiovisual industry through new production models, audience engagement strategies, and monetization opportunities. A conversation about the convergence between creator economy and premium content, and how partnerships between platforms, talent, brands, and studios are redefining the future of entertainment.
Juan Pablo Robert
Head of YouTube M&E Hispanic Latam
YouTube
MIP Headliner - Microdramas and Vertical Stories: A Phenomenon That's Here to Stay
17:00 - 17:30
The rapid growth of short-form and vertical storytelling for mobile-first audiences is transforming the way content is created, distributed, and monetized. This panel explores where the real business opportunities lie, the global potential of these formats, and how audience behaviors and consumption habits are evolving across platforms and generations.
Marcela Kartaszewicz
Head of Communications
DramaBox
Ariel Arrieta
Co-Founder & Chairman
Shorta
Claudine Bayma
General Managing Director
Kuaishou Technology
DAY 3: Thursday 19 November
MIP CANCUN Fiction Pitch: New IP Seeking International Partners
10:00 - 11:00
How can new fiction projects be packaged to attract co-production, financing, distribution and platform interest?
The Fiction Pitch will be positioned as a new strategic initiative dedicated to projects seeking international co-production opportunities. It will showcase selected projects to commissioners, platforms, distributors, producers, financiers and potential institutional or brand partners, reinforcing MIP CANCUN as a hub for IP development and international collaboration.
Ivan Stoessel
Content Development Expert
& Creative Producer
Gabriela Remirez
VP of Original Content, Mexico
Paramount+
Billy Rovzar
CEO
Lemon Estudios
Monica Albuquerque
VP of Original Content Brasil
The Walt Disney Company
Iralyn Valera
Director, Future Development
Telemundo Studios
