Name: SME Live 2026: Where Media Meets Tech, Before IBC Kicks Off
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-10
Location: Rode Hoed
Rating: 4.7

Why This Event Matters

IBC Is 43,000 People. You Need 20 Great Conversations.

The battle for attention is intensifying. Partnerships are the new competitive advantage. The executives shaping what's next won't be on stage, they'll be in rooms like this.

Collaboration beats competition

Netflix works with 80+ partners in EMEA alone. The winners aren't going solo.

The bundle economy is growing

Telenet saw double-digit churn reduction through bundled streaming. Simplicity wins.

Discovery is fracturing

AI is reshaping how audiences find content. Companies that master this own the next decade.

Digital creators are going cross-platform

YouTube, theaters, SVOD, and social aren't competitors. They're a flywheel.

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Next Event — Coming Soon

SME live 2026: New venue. Same intimacy.

We're back on September 10, 2026 the day before IBC opens.

This time, we're moving to Rode Hoed and expanding to 200 executives while keeping what made 2025 work: Curated attendees, innovative content formats and candid speakers.

What to expect:

Overarching theme: The Battle for Attention

Format: Talks, case studies and structured networking

Speakers you won't find on the industry track

A balanced room: Content meets tech, as equals

Why This Event Matters

You don’t need to meet 200 people, you need 20 great conversations

The battle for attention is intensifying. Partnerships are the new competitive advantage. The executives shaping what's next won't be on stage, they'll be in rooms like this.

Streaming made easy x Equals - Janneke Nooij

Topics discussed last year

Collaboration beats competition

Netflix works with 80+ partners in EMEA alone. The winners aren't going solo.

The bundle economy is growing

Telenet saw double-digit churn reduction through bundled streaming. Simplicity wins.

Discovery is fracturing

AI is reshaping how audiences find content. Companies that master this own the next decade.

Digital creators are going cross-platform

YouTube, theaters, SVOD, and social aren't competitors. They're a flywheel.

Join the Waitlist

What You'll Gain

One day of real conversations, without the FOMO

No overlapping sessions. No 30-minute speed meetings.

Here's what you walk away with:

Qualified connections

from broadcasters, streamers, CTV platforms, telcos, and technology providers all in one room.

Candid insights from speakers

In 2025: Netflix on partnerships, YouTube on creator strategy, Channel 4 on streaming ops, Telenet on bundling.

A pre-IBC head start

Walk into RAI knowing exactly who to meet and which conversations to prioritize.

Structured networking time

Multiple breaks designed for meaningful conversation, not small talk. Ends with networking drinks.

A balanced, curated room

Content meets tech as equals. No vendor-heavy crowds. No awkward pitching.

Who It's For

Built for decision-makers, with buying power

This event is for you if you’re:

Content & media

Streaming, broadcast and studio executives shaping platform strategy and content distribution.

Distribution & aggregation

Telecom, operator and aggregator leaders building bundled entertainment offerings.

Creator economy

Creator-led studios and networks expanding from social platforms to streaming and linear.

Technology & infrastructure

Streaming tech, ad tech and data providers powering delivery, monetization, measurement.

2025 attendee breakdown

Leadership Level

42%

Directors

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VPs

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C-Suite

12%

Sr. Managers

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Streamers

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Technology

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CTV

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Commercial

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Technology

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Product

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Content

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Strategy

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Marketing

2025 Results

What Happened When We Launched in 2025

Asking executives to fly in a day early before a 4-day marathon was a gamble.

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Join the Waitlist

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What the room was talking about in 2025

From likes to fans: How YouTube can boost your business

Andreas Briese, YouTube

The new discovery landscape

Ezra Eeman, Wayfinder/NPO

Content creators: From digital to broadcast media

Gregg Bywalski, Webedia Creators

See it for yourself

Feel the atmosphere

The conversation didn't stop there

How we amplified the insights

Testimonials

What people say about us

Discover what attendees and sponsors love about Streaming Made Easy, real stories from successful events.

Attendee

"The whole event was insightful, tight, and an unforgettable learning experience."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"Marion is a rock star and I love her strategic sharp analysis of the market. The event was a stamina injection for the incoming IBC long weekend craziness."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"I just thought it was superb. Great mix of speakers, good length. Opportunities to ask questions and some networking at the end."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"An excellent way to start IBC with the latest industry insights."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"It was the perfect warm-up before diving into IBC's busy days... As a woman in this industry, I truly admire your courage in launching such a concept, and it's inspiring to see how well it has been received."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"The whole event was insightful, tight, and an unforgettable learning experience."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"Marion is a rock star and I love her strategic sharp analysis of the market. The event was a stamina injection for the incoming IBC long weekend craziness."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"I just thought it was superb. Great mix of speakers, good length. Opportunities to ask questions and some networking at the end."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"An excellent way to start IBC with the latest industry insights."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Attendee

"It was the perfect warm-up before diving into IBC's busy days... As a woman in this industry, I truly admire your courage in launching such a concept, and it's inspiring to see how well it has been received."

Event Attendee

SME Live 2025

Sponsor

"SME Live met and exceeded all our expectations, creating a vibrant yet casual atmosphere, in which one could have conversation with attendees without feeling over pressured and rushed. A unique event in that it cultivated attendance from a broad range of telcos, content providers and service providers, and an interesting mix of job titles... We're looking forward to Lisbon and Amsterdam again next year. Bravo and chapeau Marion and team!"

Giles Tongue

VP Marketing, Bango

Sponsor

"SME Live managed to be both intimate and wide-ranging, offering highly insightful and expert discussion-driven content. It was excellent timing to hear content creation voices ahead of the more distribution and technology focused IBC. We greatly valued the fresh takes and meeting new prospective partners—a perfect limber-up for the major conference that followed."

Steve Russell

SVP Global Markets, Irdeto

Sponsor

"Streaming Made Easy was a huge success for Media Press Group and we believe also for all attendees joining. A true event where we can jointly solve the challenges of our industry. It was great and a lot more in terms of business exposure and outcome than we had anticipated."

Gijs Davelaar

Chief Revenue Officer, Media Press Group

Sponsor

"The event was attended by a group of really engaged and passionate people that were all looking to better understand this seemingly ever changing and more increasingly fragmented media ecosystem. Thanks to Marion and the SME Live crew for putting on a fab event!"

Matthew Duhig

Co-founder, FX Digital

Sponsor

"SME Live met and exceeded all our expectations, creating a vibrant yet casual atmosphere, in which one could have conversation with attendees without feeling over pressured and rushed. A unique event in that it cultivated attendance from a broad range of telcos, content providers and service providers, and an interesting mix of job titles... We're looking forward to Lisbon and Amsterdam again next year. Bravo and chapeau Marion and team!"

Giles Tongue

VP Marketing, Bango

Sponsor

"SME Live managed to be both intimate and wide-ranging, offering highly insightful and expert discussion-driven content. It was excellent timing to hear content creation voices ahead of the more distribution and technology focused IBC. We greatly valued the fresh takes and meeting new prospective partners—a perfect limber-up for the major conference that followed."

Steve Russell

SVP Global Markets, Irdeto

Sponsor

"Streaming Made Easy was a huge success for Media Press Group and we believe also for all attendees joining. A true event where we can jointly solve the challenges of our industry. It was great and a lot more in terms of business exposure and outcome than we had anticipated."

Gijs Davelaar

Chief Revenue Officer, Media Press Group

Sponsor

"The event was attended by a group of really engaged and passionate people that were all looking to better understand this seemingly ever changing and more increasingly fragmented media ecosystem. Thanks to Marion and the SME Live crew for putting on a fab event!"

Matthew Duhig

Co-founder, FX Digital

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About the Organizer

Streaming Made Easy

Streaming Made Easy is the industry newsletter trusted by media and entertainment executives who want clear, no-BS analysis of streaming, CTV and the future of content.

Founded by Marion Ranchet, SME cuts through the noise to deliver what matters whether that's in your inbox or in a room of 200 decision-makers.

As one attendee put it: "Marion is a rock star and I love her strategic sharp analysis of the market."

FAQ

Where media meets tech, before IBC kicks off

IBC Is 43,000 People. You Need 20 Great Conversations.

SME live 2026: New venue. Same intimacy.

You don’t need to meet 200 people, you need 20 great conversations

One day of real conversations, without the FOMO

Qualified connections

Candid insights from speakers

A pre-IBC head start

Structured networking time

A balanced, curated room

Built for decision-makers, with buying power

Content & media

Distribution & aggregation

Creator economy

Technology & infrastructure

What Happened When We Launched in 2025

What happened when we launched in 2025

What the room was talking about in 2025

From likes to fans: How YouTube can boost your business

The new discovery landscape

Content creators: From digital to broadcast media

See it for yourself

Feel the atmosphere

The conversation didn't stop there

What people say about us

Get in early. Skip the line.

Reserve your spot

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