CASBAA Convention 2010 to Focus on Digital Content Delivery

Hong Kong, August 4, 2010

 casbaa-convention-logo.jpgThe CASBAA Convention 2010 to be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Hong Kong on October 25th – 28th will be focusing on digital content delivery. This year’s theme is “Unlock Your Networks” and it aims to connect the dots between Platforms, Channels, Technologies and Partnerships.

 The four-day CASBAA Convention 2010 will gather operators, content providers, satellite services, technology, carriers and ad agencies together to further unlock the vast pay-TV potential across Asia.

 Keynote addresses, In Conversation sessions and panel discussions, along with networking breakfasts, lunches and official receptions, combine to create Asia’s most vibrant platform, connecting Channels, Platforms, Technology, Partnerships and building new networks.

 To date 26 industry leaders have committed their support to the CASBAA Convention 2010 including ABS, Arianespace, AsiaSat, CNBC, Comcast, Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, Disney Media Distribution, Eurodata TV, Eurosport, Fashion One, FRANCE 24, Globecast, HBO, Invest Hong Kong, MEASAT, MGM Channel, MTV Networks, NHK World, Paul Weiss, Playboy TV, RRsat, Synovate, Tiger Gate, Turner, Universal Networks International and Warner TV, along with more than 30 media partners and trade organizations. 

This year’s Convention presents a powerful program highlighting the critical issues shaping the Asian pay-TV industry. With digital media now centre stage, industry thought leaders from across the globe will discuss strategies for capitalizing on the latest market opportunities for subscription television and advertising revenues in Asia. Asia’s buoyant business environment has fostered increasing investment by countries keen to position themselves as the leading Asian media hub. Invited participants in a high-level discussion on the “Media Hub championship” include senior officials from Malaysia, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, India and Hong Kong.  

With content consumption via traditional broadcast, mobile device, internet and 3D platforms blurring the lines between TV, video and a new viewer experience, the Convention 2010 program presents a 360-degree review of the business synergies between carriers, advertising agencies, broadcasters and technology providers delivering current and next generation solutions in Asia. Meanwhile, more than a billion Asian pay-TV viewers demand 24x7, global and local news content. In this compelling session leading news providers will debate innovative strategies for further growing this big slice of the media pie. 

CASBAA is expecting  more than 1,000 delegates from around the world will be attending the convention. For more program details and registration about the Convention 2010, go to: www.casbaaconvention.com