Following the announcement that Timothy Oh, General Manager & CMO at COL Group International, will be the keynote speaker, NEM Zagreb has revealed its first speaker lineup, bringing together experts from across the international television and video industry.

Some of the confirmed speakers, listed alphabetically, include:

Aleksandar “Kojot” Ašković, YouTube SEO and Strategy Expert
Božidar Abramović, CEO, Omnicom Media Group
Carlo Dusi, Executive Producer, Turning Point Pictures
Dorota Żurkowska-Bytner, Chief Revenue Officer, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery
Elena Petrova, Head of Group Content, Broadcasting and Media Solutions, A1 International Business
Erik Pack, Co-Managing Director, EP Pictures
Filip Bobiňski, Producer, Show-runner, CEO Dramedy Productions
Grigory Lavrov, VP Marketing, Local Brands & Franchise Management CEEMEA, Skydance
Guy Bisson, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Ampere Analysis
Jan Frelek, CCO, Backscreen
Jan Maxa, Director of Content and Production, FTV Prima
Katarina Pavlović, Content Director, Yettel Serbia
Maria Rua Aguete, Head of M&E, Technology Fellow, Omdia
Nikola Vrdoljak, Founder and Partner, 404 agency
Robert Franke, Managing Director, Intaglio Films
Sandra Lehner, Entertainment Executive, TV Futurist

From artificial intelligence and evolving business models to the growing role of creators and new opportunities in vertical video, their insights reflect the key topics that will be explored during the event.

Nikola Vrdoljak, Founder and Partner at 404 agency, highlighted the importance of understanding the industry's ongoing transformation: “The media industry is going through one of the biggest transformations in its history. Artificial intelligence, changing audience habits, and shifts in business models are reshaping almost everything we have taken for granted so far. I see NEM Zagreb as an opportunity to gain a better understanding of what is happening, where the industry is heading and, most importantly, how to succeed in a world where change is accelerating.”

Sandra Lehner, Entertainment Executive at TV Futurist, shared what she is particularly looking forward to discussing at NEM Zagreb: “One of my biggest takeaways from NEM Dubrovnik earlier this year was that attracting attention is no longer enough; the real challenge is turning it into lasting audience relationships and sustainable businesses. That's becoming even more relevant as creators develop their own IP and media brands, while broadcasters and studios rethink their roles in an increasingly fragmented entertainment landscape. At NEM Zagreb, I'm particularly looking forward to exploring what happens when these worlds converge, from new partnerships and business models to the question of who ultimately captures value. For Central and Eastern Europe, where local players must balance strong domestic audience relationships with ambitions for international growth, these discussions are especially relevant. I'm excited to return to NEM, hear fresh perspectives from across the region and explore how the industry can turn emerging opportunities into viable businesses.”

Jan Frelek, CCO of Backscreen, pointed to the growing business potential of vertical video: “The low production cost of vertical video shorts makes content makers think about going direct to consumer. Backscreen is coming to NEM Zagreb to understand this drive and share its vision on the game-changing, money-making options available in the ecosystem of vertical video, while also enjoying some quality time with the media tribe at the Christmas Market.”