Events

Malaysia In View Projects Positive Outlook; Sees Innovation and Collaboration as Key to Moving Forward

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept 11, 2019 — The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) welcomed over 150 delegates to its conference, Malaysia in View, on 3 September in Kuala Lumpur, for a full day of sessions with the best of both local and international players in Malaysia to discuss the state of the video industry here as it moves into the age of digital convergence.

ITU Telecom World 2019 Opens 4 Days of Debate, Tech Exhibition Focusing on Innovation & Connectivity

Budapest, Sept. 9, 2019 — ​ITU Telecom World 2019, the global tech event for governments, corporates and small- and medium-sized enterprises, opened its doors today to four days of exhibition, debate, networking and awards amongst some of the most influential names from across the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.

ITU Inter-regional Workshop Prepares for WRC-19, Cutting Edge Telecom Technologies Aim to Deliver Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Geneva, Switzerland, Sept. 4, 2019 — An Inter-regional Workshop focused on preparations for the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) opened in Geneva today.

Thailand Government, AVIA and TrueVisions Host Anti-Piracy Summit

Bangkok, Thailand, August 22, 2019–Today, Thailand's Department of Intellectual Property (DIP), and Ministry of Commerce (MOC) toggehter with the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) and TrueVisions hosted the Digital Content Anti-Piracy Summit which was held at the Ministry of Commerce Building in Nonthaburi. The anti-piracy summit was attended by over 130 delegates from government, the content industry and the media.

Pay-TV Innovation Forum Explores Biggest Challenges and Opportunities Facing Pay-TV in Europe

Cheseaux, Switzerland, July 5, 2019 — NAGRA, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company and a  provider of content protection and multiscreen television solutions, in partnership with MTM, a leading international research and strategy consultancy, has published the key takeaways from the European edition of the 2019 Pay-TV Innovation Forum, a global research programme for senior executives designed to explore the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the pay-TV and content industries at a time of unprecedented change.

 

Asian Satellite Market Highlight 5G, AI, IoT

by Virgil Labrador and Peter I. Galace

Singapore, July 3, 2019 — ConnecTechAsia 2019, which concluded on June 20 in Singapore, continued to live up to expectations of priming Asia for the digital future with over three exciting days of networking and discussions on the latest innovations and trends in 5G, AI, IoT, Smart Cities, and Future of Connectivity.

World Summit on Information Society and AI for Good

by Roxana Dunnette

Geneva, Switzerland, June 28, 2019 — Two events — the World Summit on Information Society (WSIS) and AI for Good Global Summit — made their marks this year at the International Telecomunication Union (ITU) in Geneva, Switrzerland.

ConnecTechAsia Primes Asia for an Increasingly Transformative Future

Singapore, June 27, 2019 — ConnecTechAsia, comprising BroadcastAsia, CommunicAsia and NXTAsia, wrapped up last Thursday drawing 38,000 attendees and 1,700 exhibitors over two venues.

 

 

Es’hailSat at Arab Radio and TV Festival 2019

Tunis, Tunisia, June 27, 2019 — Es’hailSat, the Qatar satellite company, will be at the 20th Arab Radio and TV Festival being held on 28-30 June in Culture City in Tunis. The annual festival, organized by Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU), aims to contribute to the development of Arab radio and television production, enhance its quality and promote innovative and meaningful trends in the industry.

Innovation is Key in this Age of Constant Change and Disruption

Singapore, June 18, 2019 – The Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA) welcomed over 180 delegates to the first Satellite Industry Forum (SIF) in Singapore since its rebrand from Casbaa in August 2018. On Monday, CEO Louis Boswell reiterated the importance of AVIA’s continued focus and support of the satellite industry in this period of great change and disruption, particularly in the areas of policy and regulation.