Disney Teams Up with MIPJUNIOR as Presenting Partner

MIPJUNIOR, the global market and conference for kids and family entertainment, has announced Disney Kids & Family as its Presenting Partner for the 2026 edition. This marks the division's first partnership with the event, which takes place on October 10-11.

Disney Kids & Family will have a dedicated session on Sunday, October 11, where senior executives will explore how they are evolving their storytelling approach for today's young audiences. The discussion will cover introducing new storytelling approaches and formats to established worlds, as well as working with creative partners to develop original ideas that can become the next generation of major franchises.

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; and Gino Guzzardo, Vice President, Multiplatform Content.

The showcase will be followed by a Disney Kids & Family Cocktail Lunch from 12:30 pm, open to all MIPJUNIOR delegates. This offers attendees the opportunity to meet the Disney team and continue the discussion.