BroadcastAsia2006, Asia’s leading broadcasting and multimedia technology event, has announced that it is geared up for another successful run at the Singapore Expo with a new theme and focus.
Themed “Digital: The Journey Forward,” BroadcastAsia2006 will not only reflect the growing industry trend towards all things digital but is also in line with Singapore’s vision to become Asia’s media marketplace and digital content hub.
Industry leaders that have already confirmed their presence at BroadcastAsia2006 include Tandberg Television, Nokia, Panasonic, Thomson, Harris Corporation, Snell & Wilcox, Co-ship, Scopus Network Technologies, Sennheiser, DVB – Digital Video Broadcasting, Barco, Quantel, Qualcomm and Conax. More industry players are expected to come on board in the next month, with the positive outlook in the international entertainment and multimedia industry.
This year’s show also boasts a strong international showing and nine group pavilions from countries such as China, France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Spain, Singapore, the UK and the USA having confirmed their presence at the show.
Jackson Yeoh, Project Director with organiser Singapore Exhibition Services, told radioinfo: “BroadcastAsia is not just a place where companies showcase their latest technologies but also serves as a platform where the brightest minds in the industry come together to exchange ideas and views on the issues facing the industry. This year’s International Conference will feature individuals of the highest calibre and will act as a springboard for the advancement of the digital media industry in the region.”
This year’s exhibitors will feature the latest in Broadcasting to Handhelds, internet protocol television (IPTV), Video on Demand, Personal Video Recording, Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB), Computer Graphics and Animation, Conditional Access Control, and High-Definition (HD) technology.
Held concurrently with the exhibition, the BroadcastAsia2006 International Conference promises valuable insights from the most renowned and experienced personalities in the electronic media industry, who will address the broad spectrum of issues facing the broadcasting industry today.
Facts at a Glance:
Event: BroadcastAsia2006
Date: Exhibition – 20 to 23 June 2006 (Tuesday – Friday)
Conference – 19 to 22 June 2006 (Monday – Thursday)
Time: 10.30am – 6pm (20 – 22 June)
10.30am – 5pm (23 June)
Venue: Singapore Expo, Halls 7 & 8