Disney Partners with MIP Junior Ahead of Key Industry Shifts
The global market and conference for kids and family entertainment, MIP Junior, has announced Disney Kids & Family as its Presenting Partner for 2026. This marks Disney's first partnership with MIP Junior.
As the industry navigates significant shifts in how young audiences discover, consume, and connect with entertainment, Disney will bring industry leaders to the MIP Junior stage on October 11 to discuss their evolving approach to storytelling. The discussion will focus on creating stories and characters that connect with today's audiences and build lasting fandom.
The panel will feature Ayo Davis (President, Disney Kids & Family), Alyssa Sapire (Head of Disney Jr. Original Programming & Strategy), Charlie Andrews (Executive Vice President, Live Action), Zack Olin (Senior Vice President, Development & Current Series), Gino Guzzardo (Vice President, Multiplatform Content), and will be moderated by Emily Horgan (Director, The Kids StreamerSphere).
Lucy Smith, Director of Mipcom Cannes and MIP Junior, said: 'Disney has helped define entertainment for generations of young audiences, so welcoming Disney Kids & Family as a Presenting Partner is hugely significant for MIP Junior.'