Questex’s StreamTV Show has expanded its 2026 conference lineup, adding new keynote speakers from YouTube, Starz and Sony Pictures Television as the event prepares for what organizers say will be its largest gathering to date.
The conference, scheduled for June 16 to June 19 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, will feature nearly 300 speakers across programming focused on streaming, television, sports media, connected TV, advertising and content distribution.
Among the newly announced keynote speakers is Tara Walpert Levy, the Vice President of the Americas at YouTube, who will deliver the conference’s opening keynote address. Levy is expected to discuss changes in consumer viewing habits, developments within the creator economy and trends affecting advertising and connected TV.
Alison Hoffman, the President of Starz Networks and Kathryn Busby, the President of Original Programming will participate in a keynote fireside chat focused on premium content, audience engagement and the competitive streaming landscape.
Also joining the keynote lineup is Tania Missad, the Executive Vice President of Insights, Strategy and Analytics at Sony Pictures Television. Her presentation will focus on how audience data and consumer behavior are influencing content development, programming and business strategy.
“With nearly 300 speakers, expanded summits, and executives representing every corner of the streaming ecosystem, this year’s program reflects both the scale and transformation happening across the industry,” Kevin Gray, the Founder of StreamTV Show and Vice President at Questex, said in a statement.
The conference has also added more than 30 speakers from media, sports and technology companies. New participants include Ahmed Darwish, the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer at the New England Sports Network; Jonathan Vu, the Head of Product and Ad Tech at the NFL; Amanda Stevens, the Senior Vice President of Global Partnerships at All3Media International; Randy Ahn, the Vice President of Subscriptions at Roku; Samir Asthana, Head of OTT Distribution at Studio71; and James Ross, the Chief Executive Officer of Lightning International.
Programming will cover a range of topics affecting the streaming industry, including advertising and monetization strategies, FAST and AVOD services, sports rights, artificial intelligence, creator-led media, audience retention, platform distribution and connected TV measurement.
The event will also host three co-located conferences: Evan Shapiro’s Media Universe Summit, TVREV’s Summit and the StreamTV Marketers Summit.
Organizers said the 2026 event is on pace to become the largest in the conference’s history, with an expanded exhibition floor, networking events and technology demonstrations planned throughout the week.
Additional activities will include StreamTV Park, AI-powered matchmaking opportunities, executive networking sessions and several sponsored events, including The Big Bash, which will feature a performance by Flo Rida.
The conference comes as media companies, streaming platforms, advertisers and technology providers continue adapting to a rapidly changing marketplace marked by shifting viewing habits, evolving advertising models and growing competition for consumer attention.
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