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TIFFCOM announces rebranded conference lineup with major Japanese broadcasters
Sessions led by Nippon TV, TBS, and BEAJ will highlight AI, international co-productions, and IP strategies at the Tokyo market.
The short version
- Tokyo's TIFFCOM market unveiled its rebranded 'Conferences' lineup for the upcoming event running October 28–30, 2026.
- Major Japanese media groups including Nippon TV, TBS, and BEAJ will headline sessions focused on global expansion, intellectual property, and artificial intelligence.
- Organizers report that early visitor registrations are outpacing the previous year's figures by approximately 20% ahead of the market's opening.
Key facts
- TIFFCOM rebranded its seminar series as 'Conferences' for its 23rd edition, running alongside the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival.[Variety]
- Visitor registration for the 2026 market is running approximately 20% ahead of the pace seen at the same time last year.[Variety]
- Nippon TV's session will explore international distribution, character IP, its AI-powered tool AiDi, and a case study on its Disney+ co-production 'Merry Berry Love.'[Variety]
- Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings will present on its partnerships with Legendary Entertainment and the venture StudioMonowa, as well as the global expansion of the 'Sasuke/Ninja Warrior' franchise.[Variety]
- The Broadcast Program Export Association of Japan (BEAJ) will lead a session covering regional broadcast projects, including Fuji Television's VR initiatives and Hokkaido Television Broadcasting's 'Local Content Bank.'[Variety]
What remains uncertain
- Additional speakers for the BEAJ-organized session have yet to be finalized and announced by organizers.[Variety]
Sources
- Nippon TV, TBS and BEAJ to Lead Tokyo Market ConferencesVariety metered