Events

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, December 1, 2011--High Throughput Satellites (HTS) will increasingly be a key addition to the offshore communications industry’s portfolio, as energy-sector interests demand more broadband for less cost. The projection of strong demand for HTS solutions was one of several prominent topics explored during the “GVF Oil & Gas Communications South East Asia” conference (O&GCSEA2011) held 22-23 November at the Crowne Plaza Mutiara Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

by Martin Jarrold

London, UK, November 3, 2011--Economic stagnation and financial uncertainty across U.S. and European markets, the continuing significant political unrest manifest in the “Arab Spring”, the litany of manmade conflicts and natural disasters across the globe (including serious flooding in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and the Philippines), concerns over hydrocarbon-based energy supplies, consumption, prices, and climate change impact – short-, medium-, and longer-term problems, and justified news headline-grabbers all!

The event’s central Singapore location and solid participation options secures continual global industry support

Singapore, November 2, 2011--CommunicAsia2012, the premier launch pad for the  infocomm (ICT) industry and the largest of its kind in the Asia-Pacific region, will be offering increased networking opportunities to attendees with many exhibitors already looking forward to be a part of this iconic event. The event, returning to the prestigious Marina Bay Sands in 2012 for its 23^rd edition from 19 to 22 June, will occupy five levels of exhibition space including hospitality suite options.

Hong Kong, October 21, 2011--The CASBAA Convention 2011 has the industry covered through a compelling range of sessions featuring internationally renowned guest speakers. Themed TV365: Watch Closely!, the show will be staged in Hong Kong, October 31^st - November 3^rd at the Grand Hyatt.  “As a key event in the industry calendar, delegates expect the best speakers covering items relevant to their businesses,” said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO, CASBAA. “From country specific panels to discussions on technology and the future of the industry, the CASBAA Convention 2011 will satisfy your need for the latest information and insight on every aspect of multichannel TV in Asia.”

Hong Kong, October 7, 2011-CASBAA today revealed an enhanced speaker lineup for the CASBAA Convention 2011. Themed TV365: Watch Closely!, the show will be staged in Hong Kong, October 31^st - November 3^rd at the Grand Hyatt. “The powerful line-up drawn from networks, governments, ad agencies and media, reflects the importance of CASBAA’s role as the voice of multichannel TV in Asia”, said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO, CASBAA. “From industry leaders to key analysts, our annual Convention attracts the best of business through the exchange of essential information and innovative ideas.”

by Elisabeth Tweedie, Associate Editor

Paris, September 26, 2011-- Although the overall mood at the Satellite Business Week conference in Paris organized by Euroconsult was not as ebullient as it has been in the last couple of years it was none the less generally positive.

by Martin Jarrold

London, September 2, 2011-- Signaling the drawing to a close of the northern hemisphere summer, two major events on the satellite industry calendar, which regularly bring together significant numbers of industry representatives to Europe in early September, will additionally feature gatherings that will focus on initiatives in which GVF, together with key industry, and other, partners, is taking the lead.

Hong Kong, September 1, 2011--With its theme "TV365: Watch Closely!" the CASBAA flagship annual meeting, the CASBAA Convention 2011, will be staged at the Grand Hyatt hotel, Hong Kong Oct 31-Nov 3, 2011. This year's program will explore television in the myriad ways it can be experienced - 365 days a year…in more than 365 million multichannel TV homes throughout Asia…on a full 360° range of platforms and devices.

by Virgil Labrador, Editor-in-Chief

Singapore, June 30, 2011--There was a noticeably strong presence from the satellite sector in the recently concluded CommunicAsia2011, held concurrently with BroadcastAsia 2011, with CEOs from all the major satellite operators speaking at the conferences and a record 110 satellite companies exhibiting at both shows. 

Singapore, June 25, 2011--More than 56,000 industry visitors, conference speakers and delegates, exhibiting staff and media from around the world attended CommunicAsia2011 and BroadcastAsia2011 between 21 – 24 June. “Each year we endeavour to evolve the content, offerings and format of CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia, and exhibitors and visitors continue to endorse our efforts through their regular participation in the shows,” said Mr. Stephen Tan, Chief Executive of show organiser, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).