In what is shaping up to be an earth-shattering day for those covering the global content distribution business, Brunico Communications has announced it is discontinuing all of its U.S. events, canceling the 2027 editions of Realscreen Summit, Kidscreen Summit, and NATPE Global.

NATPE Global’s conference strand this year, which includes a scripted track for the first time, is focused on the theme of convergence, with an agenda aimed at bringing together traditional media companies, brands and digital-first creators to “explore how collaboration can unlock greater reach, improve margins, and keep pace with…

Bell Media's Sean Cohan, AMC Networks' Kristin Dolan, Global Agency's Izzet Pinto, CBS News alum Wendy McMahon, and Lionsgate's Courtney Mock are recipients of the 2026 NATPE Honors.