NATPE implements our mission by providing members with education, networking, professional enhancement and technological guidance through year-round activities and events and access to a database of global industry contacts. NATPE does provide valuable information and resources to its membership, which is comprised of companies and individuals involved in or wanting to become involved with the creation, development and distribution of television programming. NATPE does serve as a catalyst for idea sharing, discussion and debate regarding trends and practices in the television industry as it relates to programming. NATPE does not serve as a clearinghouse for program concepts or ideas; however, it does publish a directory of companies and individuals involved in program creation, development and distribution and also provides links to other industry associations, trade publications and organizations that could be helpful in researching and/or registering program ideas.