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12 - 14 MAR 2019DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE

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CABSAT is set to unite the world’s top tech suppliers and media creatives for its 25th edition at Dubai World Trade Centre on March 12th to 14th. This year’s fresh new format shines a light across the industry, from content creation and production, to post-production satellite, OTT video, e-sports, digital media and the entire entertainment ecosystem.

With the global entertainment and media (E&M) industry set to be worth US$2.4 trillion by 2022 – half of which will be generated by the digital sector – producers and distributors need to keep pace with consumers’ evolving demands for high quality and timely content.

This year, CABSAT’s refreshed format will focus on three dynamic pillars for broadcast media: content creation, content production and content distribution.

CONTENT CREATIONThe best minds in the industry will meet at the CABSAT Content Marketplace – which offers key players from content creators to distributors and investors a platform for networking and business deals.

CONTENT PRODUCTIONDiscover the latest E&M innovations on the market, and be immersed in the latest gear, gadgets and tech driving the next generation of content. Expect everything from recording equipment and lighting to emerging tech such as blockchain and artificial intelligence.

CONTENT DISTRIBUTION & SATELLITE As consumers demand bespoke content, available at the swipe of a smartphone, discover how major players in the sector such as Du are capitalising on changing consumer trends with over the top (OTT) tech and purpose-built platforms.

GET READY FOR THE 25TH EDITION OF CABSAT!The region’s leading event for the broadcast, satellite, digital media and filmed entertainment industries is back and bigger than ever

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As viewers embrace the digital age, the international Entertainment and Media (E&M) industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. Trend analysists are calling it ‘Convergence 3.0’ – an era when the fast uptake of Smart, mobile and streaming tech has sparked a revolution in consumer behaviour, with viewers demanding content that is more personalized, quicker and on-demand.

To meet this fast-changing demand, the industry is in a state of re-evaluation – it must move away from dated business models driven by advertising, and look towards creating bespoke content on an in-demand basis.

For CABSAT 2019, the Content Congress will offer an essential platform for lively debate and discussion about the implications for Convergence 3.0 – over two days during the show, it will bring together more than 250 industry giants, thought leaders, tech experts and more, including Zee, MBC Group, Dolby Labs, UTURN, Fox International and many more.

“Viewers are consuming more content than ever today, and this is a great news,” says Raffaele

Annechino, President and Managing Director for Viacom International Media Networks’ (VIMN) Southern & Western Europe, Middle East and Africa, one of the expert speakers at the congress. “We’re living in an era where content is at the centre of everything we do. Our viewers consume content where and when they want, on the device of their choosing, so our mission today is to be everywhere, producing great content that can work on different platforms creating experiences for audiences that work across devices and in real life.”

The Content Congress will focus on the key challenges facing the sector today, both regionally and globally, looking at the opportunities within the industry to remain fresh and creative through innovative formats, new technology and sustainable business models. It will also underline the importance of the MEASA market for industry innovators, engaging a dynamic cross section of industry insiders to disrupt the traditional broadcasting landscape and embrace the future.

Find out more at www.cabsat.com/features/contentcongress

WELCOME TO CONVERGENCE 3.0Discover the dawn of a new era for Entertainment and Media

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eSPORTS PAVILIONE-sports is set to be one of the industry’s fastest growing segments – with the region’s sector valued at almost US$3 billion and growing at a fast pace. For the first time ever, CABSAT is launching the region’s first ever B2B forum dedicated to e-sports through the eSports Pavilion. This invite-only platform for broadcasters, brands, marketeers and developers is set to define the future of this emerging regional industry. Seminars during the forum will cover a wide range of topics, including e-sports governance and building a fan-base, to creating e-sports content and organising tournaments.www.cabsat.com/features/e-sports-pavilion

PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPSLooking to make the jump from talented amateur snapper to professional photographer? Held in partnership with Advanced Media, CABSAT’s photography workshops are free to attend and will be taking place throughout the show. Presented by leading professionals from top industry names such as Sony and Canon, the

programme will feature an exciting line up of seminars and interactive learning sessions – covering everything from photo editing and post-production to optimising images for social media.www.cabsat.com/features/photography-workshops

FLIX ON 86A hub for new content for the Arabic market, Flix on 86 is the ideal marketplace for the region’s content buyers to discover the next big thing. The brand new event will include everything from TV series to dramas, documentaries, films, animated series and kids’ shows – and provides a one-of-a-kind platform for creative businesses to showcase their latest content, explore production opportunities. Highlighting the innovative new formats for both TV and film, it’s a unique opportunity to network with the industry’s biggest movers and shakers, with the latest productions screened at an exclusive Live Cinema, Q&A sessions, matchmaking programmes and conference sessions.www.cabsat.com/features/flix-on-86

NEW FOR 2019Don’t miss an array of must-attend features which are all-new at CABSAT this year

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CONTENT CONGRESSBack once again, this industry-shaping forum will be highlighting industry innovations and the challenges of Convergence 3.0 – bringing together an exciting schedule of debates, seminars and discussions with industry leaders, visionaries and disruptors, including Zee, MBC Group, Dolby Labs, UTURN and Fox International.www.cabsat.com/features/contentcongress

GVF SATELLITE HUB SUMMITNow in its fifth year, this free-to-attend, two-day summit focuses on the MEASA region’s satellite communication industry. Presented in an open-access theatre-style format, it will feature presentations and panel discussions from leading industry experts, who will be examining the future of the industry and the impacts of changing trends and new technology. This year will also feature a new, paid-for half-day workshop session on the final day of CABSAT on March 14th.www.cabsat.com/features/gvf-satellite-hub-summit

DIGITAL HUBLiving in a digital era, regional demand for online video content and over-the-top (OTT) technology is bigger than ever. This show segment focuses on content delivery for the digital generation – highlighting OTT, IPTV, VOD, SVoD and AVoD technologies and ‘anytime, anywhere’ content delivery via internet protocol and purpose-built platforms.www.cabsat.com/features/content-delivery-hub

CABSAT’S MEETINGS PROGRAMMEA powerful networking tool that is free to use, show attendees and exhibitors can search for contents, connect with their peers, and arrange business meetings with key contacts during the show – all at the touch of a button. Last year, more than 1,200 meetings were booked through the programme, generating US$3.75 million in business deals. www.cabsat.com/features/cabsat-meetings-programme

SHOW HIGHLIGHTSCABSAT 2019 is packed full of can’t-miss happenings

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FLIX ON86

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Satellite & Content Distribution

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