Series Mania Forum Adds to Keynote Lineup

Executives from Prime Video and HBO Max have been added to the keynote lineup for Series Mania Forum, taking place from March 24 to 26 as part of Series Mania.

Prime Video’s Nicole Morganti, head of originals for Southern Europe, and Thomas Dubois, head of French originals, will deliver a keynote titled “International Stories, Global Communities” on March 24. They will highlight the company’s 2026 non-English-language international originals. Morganti and Dubois will share insights, explore what it means to be a global hit in 2026 and share some exclusive sneak peeks of what’s coming soon in Europe.

The HBO Max keynote, titled “Local Creators Are At The Heart,” will be led by Sarah Aubrey, head of original programming for HBO Max. The keynote will explore how HBO Max is partnering with talent across the region to develop bold, original series that capture local audiences while reflecting the creative excellence HBO is known for. Aubrey will share how HBO Max’s international strategy is evolving and what it means for the future of premium scripted storytelling on a global stage.

“Sarah, Nicole and Thomas stand among the most influential voices driving the evolution of global television today,” said Laurence Herszberg, founder and general director of Series Mania. “We are thrilled to host them in Lille, where they will present their strategic visions for HBO Max and Prime Video, respectively, offering invaluable perspective on the rapidly shifting international marketplace and what audiences worldwide can expect in 2026.”