ZDF and SRF Launch Streamium Days 2026 

Streamium Days 2026
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As media organizations navigate fundamental shifts in streaming, distribution, artificial intelligence and platform ecosystems, ZDF and SRF are bringing together senior industry leaders for Streamium Days 2026 (September 7–8, 2026), a new international forum dedicated to the future of audience engagement and media distribution. 

Held at ZDF headquarters in Mainz, Germany, Streamium Days is designed as a curated gathering of senior decision-makers from public service and commercial media organizations. Under the theme "Leading Today – Shaping Tomorrow" the event provides a trusted environment for open exchange, practical learning and cross-industry collaboration among the leaders shaping the next generation of media. 

"The future of media will not be shaped in isolation. Streamium Days provides a trusted environment for decision-makers from across the industry to share real-world learnings, challenge assumptions and identify new opportunities that emerge through collaboration." 
Dr. Florian Kumb, Director Audience, ZDF 

"This one-of-a-kind international conference will offer the unique opportunity to exchange best practices and learn from each other on all things streaming in the public media space. A perfect way for executives to get inspired across topics such as technology, research, content, programing, partnerships and distribution." 
David Angehrn, Head of Video, App & Web (Distribution) 

Streamium Days: peer-to-peer forum instead of traditional conference 

The programme combines keynote presentations, strategic discussions, international case studies, interactive masterclasses and dedicated networking opportunities. Rather than a traditional conference, Streamium Days is a peer-to-peer forum where participants share practical experiences, discuss common challenges and explore new approaches to innovation, distribution and audience engagement. 

Participation is by invitation preserve the event's interactive and discussion-focused character. Senior executives from leading media organizations across Europe and beyond already confirmed, establishing Streamium Days distinctive forum for cross-industry exchange. A limited number of invitations remain available. Executives interested in participating or learning more about the event are welcome to contact Audience-leitung@zdf.de for further information. 

About Streamium Days 

Streamium Days is a joint initiative of ZDF and SRF that brings together media leaders from across Europe and beyond to discuss the future of media, audience engagement and digital transformation. The event takes place on September 7–8, 2026, at ZDF headquarters in Mainz, Germany, and is conducted entirely in English. 

ZDF is Germany’s largest public broadcaster and a leading force in Europe’s media transformation, combining strong linear reach with a rapidly growing streaming and digital ecosystem. SRF (Swiss Radio and Television), part of SRG SSR, is Switzerland’s national public media company, successfully serving multilingual audiences through a broad portfolio of television, radio and digital services while transforming its organization to focus on advancing new approaches to streaming and audience engagement. 

Contact 
For questions regarding Streamium Days, please contact ZDF-Kommunikation at pressedesk@zdf.de. 

Further information
- ZDF und SRF starten die Streamium Days 2026 : ZDF-Presseportal

Mainz, 24th July 2026 
ZDF-Kommunikation 

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