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MIP LONDON announced that Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bela Bajaria, and entrepreneur, football club owner, and Studio 99 co-founder, David Beckham, will take the stage for a special fireside chat at IET Savoy Place during the inaugural MIP LONDON (23–27 February 2025).

“MIP LONDON is about delivering impactful moments and future-focused discussions,” said Lucy Smith, Director of MIP LONDON and MIPCOM CANNES. “Bela and David bring unparalleled global influence and unique insights into content creation and audience connection.”

Known for collaborating on the Emmy-winning Netflix series BECKHAM and Studio 99’s upcoming series on Victoria Beckham’s fashion business, Bajaria and Beckham will share their perspectives on Tuesday, 25 February.

MIP LONDON, hosted at the Savoy Hotel and IET London, is a new multi-genre international marketplace with a future-focused conference, designed to foster business and networking during a pivotal week in the global TV industry calendar.

Netflix’s Chief Content Officer since 2023, Bajaria oversees hit series like Stranger Things and Squid Game and films including All Quiet on the Western Front. She led Netflix’s foray into live events and sports and is recognized among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People of 2022.

Founder of Studio 99, Beckham produces acclaimed documentaries like BECKHAM and 99, while collaborating with brands like Nespresso and EA Sports. A football legend, he won league titles in four countries and co-owns MLS team Inter Miami CF.

Drawing over 700 delegates from 50+ countries, MIP LONDON features keynotes, screenings, workshops, and matchmaking sessions across genres, creating a dynamic hub in London’s West End for global TV industry leaders.