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Leaders' Briefing 2026

About the event

Senior executives from over 30 major media organisations from North America and Europe share exclusive intelligence about their strategic priorities for the year ahead. 

It's an event that provides unparalleled business insight and the highest quality networking, tailored to both suppliers and content providers.

Ticket information

Tickets are available for purchase, and anyone who works for a DPP member company gets a huge discount. 

Staff of member broadcasters, streamers, studios and production companies can claim free places.

We also welcome those who are newer to careers in media and technology, offering complimentary places through two programmes:

  • DPP Next
    We're offering 50 complimentary Leaders’ Briefing places for early-career professionals at DPP member companies who would benefit from attending but may not yet have access to budget for a ticket.
    Apply here by October 30th.
     
  • Rise Mentees
    As a proud supporter of Rise, the DPP is offering free places to mentees in the 2026, 2025, or 2024 cohorts of the Rise mentoring scheme – whether their company is a DPP member or not. The Rise team will share information on how to secure your place.

Terms and conditions 

To attend, you must be over 16 and a media industry professional or in higher education in a related field. No press will be allowed to attend this event.
Please note that the DPP has the right to refuse entry.

Leaders' Briefing 2025

Watch last year's sessions here

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Leaders’ Briefing 2025 Key Data Report

Based on insights from leaders across 33 major media organisations, this report reveals the key priorities shaping the year ahead. 

 

At the DPP Leaders' Briefing 2025, each speaker shared their top three priorities for the upcoming year. We analysed these inputs to uncover the dominant trends and how leadership thinking is changing over time.

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