DISCOP AFRICA 2012 | 31 Oct. -2 Nov. 2012

Launched in 2008,  DISCOP AFRICA has grown to become Africa's #1 trade-event for TV content-driven businesses acros Africa.

DISCOP AFRICA's next edition (31 Oct - 2 Nov, 2012) will take place at the SANDTON CONVENTION CENTER in Johannesburg, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading and most prestigious exhibition and convention center, situated in close proximity and walking distance from a wide selection of hotels.

  The 3-day market will bring together 175 international exhibitors and 750 VISITORS representing mostly African TV stations, Pay-Tv platforms, IPTV 0perators, Mobile networks and Territorial distributors. 

 In parallel with the 3-day market, a line-up of training, networking and informative sessions will appeal to an enlarged spectrum of professionals involved in content-driven industries across Africa such as independent content producers, advertising, creative, marketing, branding and media-buying specialists, advertisers, brand licensors, direct marketers, merchandisers and retailers, sports federations, leagues, promoters and arenas; broadcasting solution providers, etc..

 The conference program will also include pitching sessions showcasing  TV Formats, Documentaries and Comedy Concepts Made in Africa and to be conducted in front of an international group of A-list development, creative, production and programming executives.

 The last DISCOP AFRICA took place in Nairobi, Kenya from 7 to 9 September. Pictures of DISCOP AFRICA / NAIROBI 2011 can be found on our Facebook fan page.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MARKET ITSELF

 The 3-day DISCOP AFRICA 2012 market itself will take place in a 2900M² / 30,000 Sq. Feet exhibition hall where close to 175 International suppliers of films, TV series, formats, sports and live events, documentaries, animation and thematic cable channels will be showcasing their latest content to African Broadcasters, thematic cable channels, Pay-Tv and mobile operators, alternative content distribution platforms, independent distributors, closed circuit networks, territorial agents and airlines.

All participants will be provided with the following privileges:

• Online and onsite meetings organization services (*)
  • (*) Certain categories of visitors may not be entitled to advanced meetings organization
• Online and show guide company presentation and listing
• VIP invitation to the DISCOP AFIRCA 2012 WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY and to all other TV LOVES AFRICA social functions
• Access to all market and conference programs
• Visa support assistance and access to central hotel and airline booking services offered by the Johannesburg Tourism Bureau

A limited number of exhibits are also available, including premium and basic, 9M² stands, open space viewing boxes, hospitality suites and meeting tables. Exhibits include one to five SELLERS’ market badges.  Our starting inventory of DISCOP AFRICA 2012 exhibits includes:

• 94 X 9M² STANDS
• 60 X VIEWING BOXES
• 20 X MEETING TABLES
• 3 X HOSPITALITY SUITES

Although, we have increased the number of available exhibits, EARLY REGISTRATION is recommended for the following reasons:

1. With DISCOP AFRICA taking place once a year only from now on, a larger number of exhibitors are expected to attend.
2. As on any trade-event floor plan, some of our exhibits are better located than others.
3. The organisation of meetings between exhibiting content-SELLERS and VISITORS registered as content-BUYERS will begin two months before the event.

 Sponsorship and event marketing offers are also available

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DISCOP AFRICA™ MARKET IS ORGANIZED BY BASIC LEAD LOCATED AT 12 RUE DE FARADAY.75017. PARIS. FRANCE. 8230 BEVERLY BLVD., SUITE 25 . LOS ANGELES, CA. 90048. GENERAL INQUIRIES: + 33 1 42 29 32 24 / + 1 323 782 13 00