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

Launched in 2008, DISCOP AFRICA is the only pan-African industry gathering strictly dedicated to the production and distribution of multiscreen television content.

DISCOP AFRICA combines a market, a co-production forum and a training program offering unparalleled opportunities to buy and sell television content, initiate partnerships, access valuable information, connect with key players and learn from experts.

  The 7th edition of DISCOP AFRICA will take place at the SANDTON CONVENTION CENTER in Johannesburg, one of Africa’s leading exhibition and convention center, from 31 October to 2 November.

The 3-day event will welcome 175 exhibiting SELLERS representing overseas and African sellers of popular and high-quality film, series, animation, comedy shows, formats, sports content, documentaries, educational programming as well as distributors of thematic channels.

With Africa’s digital migration deadlines fast approaching, exhibiting SELLERS will include a select group of international digital broadcasting and content management solutions providers ready to help position Africa’s multiscreen television content programming and production marketplace as a world-class digital destination. (see the exhibiting options)

DISCOP AFRICA will also welcome 1,000 qualified walk-in delegates regrouped into three main categories: 

1. Content BUYERS involved in programming, acquisitions and co-production decisions and representing African broadcasters, thematic channels, pay-TV and on-demand platforms, mobile, broadband and closed circuit networks, alternative content distribution platforms;
2. African and overseas content PRODUCERS seeking to build regional/ international co-production and distribution partnerships, and eager to learn more about innovative content, accessible funding sources and new content distribution models;
3. VISITORS representing peripheral, content-driven sectors of activity such as advertising, entertainment branding, sports, merchandising and licensing, media buying, audience measurements, subscribers management, direct marketing, and creative and financial
   services.

Running alongside the 3-day market, the co-production forum and training program will be open to all DISCOP AFRICA participants and simultaneously translated into English and French.. Expert speakers, moderators and panelists chosen for their unique experience and their ability to share ground breaking ideas and insightful views will be featured the following sessions:

a. BREAKFAST KEYNOTE SESSIONS

• THE BENEFITS OF DIGITAL MIGRATION / WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER
• THE MOBILE IMPACT / THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER
• MEASURABLE AUDIENCE / FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER

b. THE COPRO TRACK

• DEVELOPING, COPRODUCING AND EXPORTING FRANCOPHONE TELEVISION PROJECTS / WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER
• PITCHING DAY FOR FORMATS / COMEDY SHOWS / DOCUMENTARIES TO BE MADE IN
  AFRICA / THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER
• CO-PRODUCTION OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN AFRICA AND BRAZIL, AND BETWEEN
  AFRICA AND THE ARAB WORLD / FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER

c. THE TRAINING TRACK

• FROM ENTREPRENEUR TO INVESTMENT CAPITAL RAISER  / WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER
• TELEVISION WITH A PURPOSE / THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER
• THE POWER OF TELEVISION BRANDS / FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER

All participants will benefit from on-line and personalized meetings-organization services offered from Monday 27 September, two months before the opening of DISCOP AFRICA 2012.

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:

• 9M² STANDS
• VIEWING BOXES
• MEETING TABLES
• HOSPITALITY SUITES

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