German public broadcaster ZDF and Swiss broadcaster SRF are joining forces to host the prestigious forum Streamium Days 2026 this September. This exclusive event, designed for top media executives, will focus on key challenges facing contemporary television organizations in the digital era.
The meeting will take place on September 7th and 8th at ZDF's headquarters in Mainz, Germany. The program, themed "Leading Today—Shaping Tomorrow," is designed to connect decision-makers from both public and commercial sectors. Participants can look forward to a combination of expert lectures, case studies, and practical masterclasses.
Collaboration as a Path to the Future
According to the organizers, the main purpose of the forum is to create a safe space for open dialogue and sharing experiences among market leaders. Discussions will primarily focus on strategies for audience engagement and effective content distribution across modern platforms. The organizers emphasize that in today's competitive environment, it is important not to act in isolation but to seek synergies across the market.
“The future of media will not be shaped in isolation. Streamium Days provide a trusted environment to share real insights and identify new opportunities that arise through collaboration,” said Dr. Florian Kumb, Director of Audience at ZDF.
Key Conference Topics
The conference is conceived as a platform for exchanging best practices in streaming within the public media space. According to David Angehrn of Swiss SRF, this is a unique international opportunity for inspiration in the following areas:
- Modern technologies and digital distribution
- Audience behavior research and programming
- Building strategic partnerships
- Innovations in content creation and dissemination
Although the forum is by invitation only, the organizers have stated that a limited number of places are still available for interested media executives. They can apply for participation through the official email of ZDF's audience department.