World Content Market – Almaty 2026 concluded on 30 September after two busy days of B2B meetings, negotiations and content deals at Novotel Almaty City Center.
International sales companies met buyers from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and across Central Asia to present new series, movies, animation, documentaries, microdramas and other content for television and digital platforms.
Throughout the two days, exhibitors’ stands were busy with meetings as buyers discussed new titles and available rights for their broadcasting schedules.
Among the participating buyers were senior executives from leading TV broadcasters across the region with a strong appetite for international content. These included ALMATY TV Channel, ASTANA TV, Channel Seven, First Channel “Eurasia”, Khabar Agency, TV and Radio Company “31 Channel”, NTK Channel, Commercial Television Channel, Kazakhstan RTRC (Republic of Kazakhstan), National Broadcasting Corporation of the Kyrgyz Republic, National TV and Radio Company of Uzbekistan, MY5 TV, and more.
The market provided international sales companies with a platform to enter the region and build direct relationships with decision-makers across Central Asia. B2B meetings and personalized matchmaking services helped participants connect with relevant partners and use their time at World Content Market – Almaty efficiently.
The market brought together exhibitors from 12 countries:
- Belarus: Genesis Films
- China: Gooseflip, RUFLIP
- Cyprus: Animaccord
- Germany: Beta Film
- Hungary: Cirilica Group Kft.
- India: One Life Studios, Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, Studio V Sync LLP, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.
- Italy: Rai Com
- Japan: TV Tokyo Corporation
- Kazakhstan: Freedom Media, Irida Global LLP, Khabar Agency JSC, Republic TV and Radio Corporation “Qazaqstan”
- Russia: Agenry, Art Pictures Distribution, B4R, CLS Media, Cyrillica, Eralash, First HDTV, Odin Media LLC, Paradise, Russia Television and Radio / Sovtelexport Distribution Company, Sport Priority, Studio U7
Türkiye: Hayat Gorsel Yayincilik A.S. / Kanal 7, Inter Medya, Kanal D International, MediaHub, OGM Universe, TRT / Turkish Radio and Television Corporation - Uzbekistan: Content Center of Uzbekistan, National Television and Radio Company of Uzbekistan
The program also included four “Coffee with Buyers” sessions hosted by Content Center of Uzbekistan, MediaHub, One Life Studios and OGM UNIVERSE, combining content presentations with informal networking between buyers and sellers.
A millennium ago, traders crossed the Silk Road to barter textiles and spices. Today, with the help of World Content Market, international sales companies are tapping into the vast opportunities of Central Asia — only now, content is the commodity being bought and sold. For two days, World Content Market – Almaty turned the city into a working meeting point for the television and digital content business in Central Asia, with buyers and sellers doing negotiating and making deals.
In 2027, World Content Market will celebrate its 20th anniversary.
The next markets will take place in Moscow and Almaty:
World Content Market – Moscow 2027
13–15 April 2027 | Amber Plaza Hall
World Content Market – Almaty 2027
28–29 September 2027 | Novotel Almaty City Center