Big Streaming Leaders Meet in Bali for APOS 2026

The biggest names in streaming—Netflix, Prime Video, Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery—will sit side‑by‑side at APOS 2026, the Asia‑Pacific streaming summit held from June 16 to 18 in Bali. The four executives, each heading a major region for their company, will lead a panel called “Asia’s Streaming Advantage: Growth, Profitability and What’s Next. ” The event is organized by Media Partners Asia and takes place at The Mulia hotel in Nusa Dua. The conference opens on June 16 with a welcome reception hosted by Netflix, followed by a series of roundtables that focus on piracy policy and an exclusive CEO forum. The main program runs June 17 and 18, featuring a mix of keynote speeches, fireside chats and breakout panels that cover everything from anime fandom to the economics of microdrama series. Day one kicks off with a keynote by Media Partners Asia’s CEO, Vivek Couto, who talks about resetting engagement and value creation across the region. A fireside with Thomas Tull of TWG Global explores how intelligence can drive business, while Rahul Purini from Crunchyroll discusses building a worldwide anime community. The day also highlights how platforms like JioStar are scaling their entertainment offerings and the growing importance of sports as a fan‑engagement platform.The second day dives deeper into content trends. Microdrama—a short, daily series format—takes center stage with discussions on its economic impact and production pipeline. Sports panels feature leaders from JioStar, the International Cricket Council and La Liga, examining how AI and commerce can boost fan experiences. A dedicated segment on Southeast Asian content showcases creators from Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand, emphasizing local stories that can reach global audiences. Artificial intelligence is a recurring theme. Panels bring together industry figures like Andy Serkis, Google’s entertainment VP and directors from Utopai Studios to discuss how AI can streamline creative workflows. Separate sessions focus on AI‑generated video, localization and intellectual property protection, underscoring the technology’s growing role in media production. Security and investment also get spotlighted. A panel on piracy enforcement gathers experts from MPA, UEFA and beIN Asia Pacific to discuss protecting content worldwide. Meanwhile, investors share where they see the most promising opportunities in sports, streaming and storytelling, highlighting how capital is shifting alongside technology.