Independent cinema exhibition and the challenges of digitisation, 5-6 March 2010, Barcelona
Screen Digest speaker : David Hancock
The cinema sector in Europe is facing new challenges, among which the transition to digital technology is particularly important. Digital cinema brings with it major changes in the way audiovisual works are produced, distributed and exhibited. For the mainstream, there is a substantial momentum for conversion to digital on the back of recent 3D-films box office records and upcoming films from the studios. It is therefore crucial that the independent distribution and exhibition sectors are not left behind and further marginalized. This Conference will take place in Barcelona, on the 5th and 6th of March 2010. It will gather European film professionals, experts and decision makers from national and regional governments, as well as European institutions.
Further information: TBA

DVB World, 8-10 March 2010, Lisbon
Screen Digest speaker : Ben Keen & Screen Digest - Media Partner
Further information: www.dvbworld.org

PEVE Digital Entertainment 2010, 11-12 March 2010, London
Screen Digest PEVE Digital Entertainment 2010 is the leading conference for the international home entertainment sector, and will take place at the BFI Southbank in London, on 11-12 March 2010.
The expertise of leading global media analysts Screen Digest, combined with Europe's longest-running—and best-loved—video conference has created a unique independent forum for informed analysis and constructive debate about the key issues facing the global home entertainment business.
Further information: www.peve.screendigest.com

Social TV Forum, 15 March 2010, London
Screen Digest speaker : Dan Cryan & Screen Digest - Media Partner
The Social TV Forum 2010 will take place on the 16th March 2010 at the Olympia in London. This will be the 2nd Social TV event and will look to build upon the success of the first event that took place in September. The event will comprise an exhibition and conference featuring leading companies from broadcast, broadband, social media, mobile networks and application development.
The Social TV Forum conference will focus on how social media will be integrated into TV. With two clear sections of technology being integrated into the broadcast world the event will assess both stand alone applications and the enhanced TV model. It will look at how these two technologies will influence the broadcast and VoD services in the future.
Further information: www.social-tv.net

ICT Spring 2010, 15-16 March 2010, Luxembourg
Screen Digest - Media Partner
ICT Spring is a European event devoted to the ICT areas of excellence in Agile Datacenters Services, Telecom Trends, Intellectual Property, IPv6, eCommerce, Tax & Finance, Outsourcing, Solutions for TV Players, Cloud Computing, Internet & Mobile Monetization, Legal Archiving and Green IT. On March 15th & 16th, during two days of conferences, exhibition and interactive workshops, a thousand of high business decision makers will meet in Luxembourg to discuss about the 21st century ICT basics, new business models and major disruptive innovations expected in coming years. Elitist and centered around the strongest sectors, ICT Spring invites you to be at the heart of business trends, establish essential contacts and discover best European practices, revealed by more than 70 international speakers.
Further information: www.ictspring.com

ShoWest, 15-18 March, 2010, Nevada, Las Vegas
ShoWest has everything for the entire cinema exhibition and distribution community. ShoWest continues to be the most prestigious and longest running event exclusively for the cinema exhibition and distribution community. ShoWest has what cinema exhibition professionals need to be successful, and no other event does it better than ShoWest.
Further information: www.showest.com

FT Business of Film Summit 2010, 22-23 March 2010, Doha, Qatar
Screen Digest speaker : David Hancock & Screen Digest - Media Partner
The digital revolution combined with limited available funding in the wake of the financial crisis has put film studios under considerable strain, resulting in a rapidly evolving industry. But can these changes give rise to new, and more importantly, profitable opportunities?
The FT Business of Film Summit, being held in partnership with Alnoor, a Qatari Media Group, will feature keynotes, best practice case studies, industry outlooks and interactive panel discussions, and will offer an opportunity for leading global film producers, distributors, directors and financiers to network and share valuable insights on the funding and commercial opportunities that exist in current tough market conditions. As a Screen Digest subscriber you're entitled to a 20% discount on the price just quote FTSCREEN when registering.
Further information: www.ftconferences.com

Filmart - Hong Kong International Film and TV Market / Europe/Asia: A New Era for TV and Film Cooperation, 22 March 2010, Hong Kong
Screen Digest - Media Partner
Having developed a profound co-operation between European and Asian companies and institutions in TV and film industry, it has become a fruitful time in the past ten years. TV co-production agreements and projects have been signed among broadcasters and producers of the 2 continents in the fields of documentary, docu-drama and animation. European TV stations have been launched all over Asia and Asian broadcasters have launched their brands in Europe. In the film industry, numerous agreements have been signed between Asian and European countries to facilitate coproduction. In the meantime, more movies from both continents are being distributed in the theatres.
A new era of co-operation era has began. New media, globalization and digitalization are expected to create more opportunities for cooperation in the field of production, distribution and broadcasting. This conference summons a selection of European executives who have already been developing their presence in Asia and Asian TV & Film managers ready to develop their connection with Europe.
Further information: www.hktdc.com

IPTV World Forum, 23-25 March 2010, London
Screen Digest speaker : Richard Broughton
Now in its sixth year, the IPTV World Forum is has an established reputation for high quality and sizeable yet focussed audiences - the leading event for multiplatform TV. Attended by over 5658 attendees from 82 countries in 2009 - a 3% growth in an environment where most conference attendaces are declining!
The IPTV World Forum is the only place to meet all the key decision makers from all the IPTV markets in one place. For 2010, the event will feature over 230 speakers, all of whom are leading international experts from telecoms, cable, satellite and mobile operators and leading content owners. No other Forum brings together such a wide range of operators giving deployment case studies from the most advanced global markets, as well as insight from key emerging markets showcasing creative solutions to some of the industry 's fundamental challenges.
Further information: www.iptv-forum.com

Connections Europe Summit, March 2010, London
Screen Digest - Media Partner
The CONNECTIONS Europe Summits, produced by Parks Associates, focus on the impact of new platforms, consumer buying habits, and new business models and opportunities for TV operators, content developers, advertisers, and consumer electronics companies.
Further information: www.connectionssummit.com

3rd Annual Media Content World Summit, 31 March 2010, London
Screen Digest moderator: Dan Cryan & Screen Digest - Media Partner
Key Themes at this Summit Include challenges multi-platform, multi-device content delivery, managed on demand Networks, VOD, Catchup TV, PVR,start over TV and other Broadband gateways
Multi-format digital content and re-purposing, DRM and Content Protection, Quality of service (QOS), P2P and other network storage models, other sustainable business models, future of pay TV,
hybrid networks to provide capacity and connectivity, role of new advertising format and brand relationship and future strategies.
Further information: www.technosummits.com

AngaCable Show, 4-6 May 2010, Cologne
Screen Digest - Media Partner
ANGA Cable, Trade Fair for Cable, Broadband and Satellite: EuropeŽs leading broadband exhibition from 4 to 6 May 2010 in Cologne, Germany
Key issues:
Triple Play, HDTV, IPTV, Video on Demand, Next Generation Networks and many more
- 13,600 trade visitors from 68 countries in 2009
- 13 percent increase of visitors compared to 2008
- 1,400 congress participants in 2009
- 380 exhibitors from 33 countries in 2009
Further information: www.angacable.com

Advanced TV advertising conference: towards interactivity and addressability, 13-14 May 2010, Amsterdam
Screen Digest speaker: Vincent Letang
This is the first conference of its kind on this topic, and the only event that will have an in-depth focus at all the issues affecting this space. Topics will include a look at current state of market and future dynamics, business and campaign models, privacy issues, technology choices, player positioning, standardisation and impact on adverts, advertisers and viewing behaviour. Questions such as who is being targeted and who benefits most will be answered and strategies for successful rollouts will be examined.
Further information: www.cable-satellite.com

3rd Annual Asia Future TV 2010, 19-20 May 2010, Beijing, China
Screen Digest - Media Partner
Based on the success of Asia Future TV 2008 & 2009, the 3rd Asia Future TV i.e. Asia Future TV 2010 emerges again and will be held on 19th-20th of May 2010 in the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center, China, as one of the most exciting and significant annual events for both media and telecommunications. It will bring together over 200 industry leaders from governments, broadcasters, cable networks, telecoms, media organizations, equipment providers and solution providers etc., with worldwide cases sharing and 5 panel discussions.
Further information: www.asiafuturetv.com

Thinking Digital, 25-27 May 2010, Gateshead
Screen Digest - Media Partner
As always, the 2010 conference will aim high, with our usual eclectic mix of the best speakers from around the world set to inform, entertain and inspire. You can see who we've already got booked up to speak here and further details of the main conference programme will be released next year.
Further information: www.thinkingdigital.co.uk

Interact Congress 2010, 2-3 June 2010, Barcelona
Screen Digest speaker : Vincent Letang
Further information: www.interactcongress.eu

Connections, 8-10 June 2010
Screen Digest - Media Partner
CONNECTIONS The Digital Living Conference &Showcase is a research-driven executive conference and showcase delivers insight and recommendations for new business models and opportunities in digital media/content, connected consumer electronics, broadband and value-added services, and home systems.
Further information: www.connectionssummit.com

Cinema Expo International, 21-24 June, 2010, Amsterdam
Screen Digest - Media Partner
Now in it's 19th year, the Cinema Expo International convention and trade show is the largest, most prestigious and longest running pan-European convention and trade show catering to the cinema exhibition community. CEI is the bridge that brings together more than 50 countries to do business. Each year, over 1,300 cinema exhibition and distribution professionals from the US and Europe come to CEI to view the latest major cinema releases and extensive product reels, gain valuable industry information at educational seminars, find new products, services and technolgies and network with peers at fun-filled special events.
Further information: www.nielsenfilmgroup.com

3D Masters, 22 June 2010, London
Screen Digest speaker : Charlotte Jones
Further information: TBA

3DDD Barcelona Film Festival, 18-24 October 2010, Barcelona
Screen Digest speaker: Charlotte Jones
In cooperation with the City of Barcelona we are preparing a 3DDD -Festival in the fall of 2010. 3DDD is composed of two events: A Cinema Festival (22nd – 24th) and a Trade Fair & Conference (October 18th-21st). The festival will showcase not only current feature films but also restored 3D classics and 3D documentaries. Over the course of 6 days more than 40 films will be featured in 3D. Directors will introduce their movies, Q&A sessions will be held for the general public and an audience award will be presented. The trade fair will provide technology companies with the stage to present the most up to date products in the world of 3D. The conference will feature more than 20 panels covering the topics of creation, production, distribution and exhibition of stereoscopic 3D movies. A special focus is given to the creative impact of 3D on filmmaking, featuring panels with award winning directors, screenwriters and visual artists. 3DDD will be the largest event of its kind. Our media partners will guarantee a European coverage of the event and the financial and political support of Barcelona and the European Comission will secure the attendance of all major industry players from around the world, including Asia and the US.
Further information: www.3ddd-festival.com

Connections Europe Summit, November 2010, Paris
Screen Digest - Media Partner
The CONNECTIONS Europe Summits, produced by Parks Associates, focus on the impact of new platforms, consumer buying habits, and new business models and opportunities for TV operators, content developers, advertisers, and consumer electronics companies.
Further information: www.connectionssummit.com