CASBAA Convention 2009
Grand Hyatt, Hong Kong
3 – 6 November 2009
www.casbaaconvention.com
The CASBAA Convention 2009 to be held in Hong Kong from November 3-6, is the only industry event in Asia that unites leading visionaries and influencers from satellite, cable TV, broadband, content providers, online platforms, telecommunications, technology, advertising and regulatory organizations in Asia’s 14 markets, which now account for 315m subscription television subscribers.
This year’s annual Convention, the 16th, themed "Extending Your Reach" will kick-off with introducing the big-picture issues facing the sector today such as where do the top decision-makers see the communications market heading in 2010 and beyond? What are the key trends most likely to sustain businesses in tough times and where and what are the next big untapped opportunities?
The intensive three-day program will then go deeper into the industry and cover extensive presentations and CEO dialogues on specific topics such as reaping the dividends from digital broadcasting; the changing role of telecoms operators and advertising trends for broadcast, online and mobile programming platforms.
Meanwhile, the panels will examine the impact of new technologies on media consumption; co-operation between content providers and pay-TV operators to maximize their revenues; pay-TV opportunities in developing markets and the next consumer digital experience.
Reaching new customers remains fundamental to any business. At CASBAA Convention 2009 India will feature as another hot topic. The Indian market is enormously complex, but immense in terms of its potential particularly for pay-TV. Together with China, the convention will take an in-depth look at some of the yet untapped business opportunities in both these vast markets.
To tackle these key issues, CASBAA Convention 2009 has already announced a distinguished l
ine-up of global media leaders headlining this year’s event. The fast-paced program will include:
· Jeffrey Cole, Director, Centre for Digital Future, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication
· David Haslingden, Chief Executive Officer, Fox International Channels & National Geographic Channels Worldwide
· Ronnie Screwvala, CEO and Founder, UTV Software Communications, India
· Tomoyuki Moriizumi, President and CEO, Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), Japan
· Eugenio Lopez III, Chairman and CEO, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation, Philippines
· Mark Hollinger, Chief Operating Officer, Discovery Communications, USA
· Russell Wolff, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, ESPN International, USA
· Kim Williams, Chief Executive Officer, FOXTEL, Australia
· Rob Gilby, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Disney-ABC International Television (Asia Pacific), Hong Kong
· Ben Way, Managing Director, Macquarie Capital
· Barry Cupples, CEO, Omnicom Media Group Asia Pacific
· Hideaki Kido, Senior Managing Executive Officer, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation, Japan
CASBAA Convention 2009 will be held this year at the six-star Grand Hyatt in Hong Kong. The line-up of activities will continue to impress with the CASBAA Charity Ball, the CASBAA Golf Masters, exhibitions and ample networking opportunities to meet some of the most influential executives in the media sector.
Do not miss out on the opportunity to be part of the high value strategic debates and exchange ideas on the latest trends. Registration is now open.
Visit www.casbaaconvention.com for further details. Early-bird rates apply until September 1st.
