Ideas. Stories. Creators.
All moving through one city.
New Markets.
New Audiences.
New Opportunities.
The way audiences discover, consume and engage with content has changed. Traditional television and film now exist alongside streaming, social video, creator-led content, gaming and new forms of digital content.
CATS Istanbul brings this thriving ecosystem together in one international business platform.
CATS Istanbul brings this thriving ecosystem together in one international business platform.
Broadcasters, platforms, producers, distributors, creators, brands, agencies, investors and technology providers will meet in Istanbul between 24-26 June 2027 at the Halic Congress Centre to discover new content, exchange ideas and build commercial partnerships across Türkiye, CEE, CIS and MENA.
Connect with
Four Territories.
In One Location.
Türkiye · CEE · CIS · MENA
Meet decision-makers, discover new opportunities and build business across some of the world's most dynamic content, media, gaming and creator markets.
Meet decision-makers, discover new opportunities and build business across some of the world's most dynamic content, media, gaming and creator markets.
Content Without Borders
The Content Market is the commercial heart of CATS Istanbul. A focused environment where content is discovered, presented, financed, bought and sold.
Over three days, producers, distributors, rights holders and independent creators will meet broadcasters, streaming platforms, acquisition executives and other content buyers from Türkiye, Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, MENA and the wider international market.
Over three days, producers, distributors, rights holders and independent creators will meet broadcasters, streaming platforms, acquisition executives and other content buyers from Türkiye, Central and Eastern Europe, the CIS, MENA and the wider international market.
Where Creativity Becomes Business
The Creators Market connects creators, influencers, streamers, podcasters and creative entrepreneurs with brands, agencies, platforms, investors and technology partners.
Build campaigns, develop branded content, discover new talent and explore opportunities in sponsorship, representation, distribution, technology and monetisation.
Build campaigns, develop branded content, discover new talent and explore opportunities in sponsorship, representation, distribution, technology and monetisation.
Understand the Markets Shaping the Future
The Region’s Pulse is the conference and insight programme of CATS Istanbul, bringing together industry leaders, market experts and decision-makers to examine the forces reshaping content, media, gaming and the creator economy.
Be the First to See What Comes Next
The Istanbul Screenings is CATS Istanbul’s premium content-discovery programme, giving qualified buyers an early look at new productions, upcoming releases and projects seeking co-production partners.
The invitation-led programme will feature first looks, new-season previews, exclusive presentations and premium networking experiences, with a particular focus on Türkiye’s upcoming drama season.
The invitation-led programme will feature first looks, new-season previews, exclusive presentations and premium networking experiences, with a particular focus on Türkiye’s upcoming drama season.