Disney Teams Up with MIP Junior 2026 as Presenting Partner

MIP Junior 2026 has announced Disney Kids & Family as its Presenting Partner for this year's event. The partnership marks the division's first official collaboration with the trade market. As part of the agreement, Disney executives will participate in a panel discussion on Sunday, October 11.

The session, titled 'From First Favorites to Lasting Fandom: Disney’s Approach to Kids & Family Franchises,' will take place from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Panelists include 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, Disney Television Animation), and Gino Guzzardo (Vice President, Multiplatform Content).

The event will be moderated by Emily Horgan, Director of The Kids StreamerSphere. A networking cocktail lunch for registered market attendees will follow the discussion.

Lucy Smith, Director of MIPCOM CANNES and MIPJUNIOR, stated that Disney has helped define entertainment for generations of young audiences. Welcoming Disney Kids & Family as a Presenting Partner is 'hugely significant' for MIPJUNIOR, especially during this time when the kids and family business is evolving rapidly.