9:30 Opening Keynote: Geographic Expansion
With its flagship channel established in nearly every country, how can Discovery expand its geographic reach? What role do other group channels have to play in growing Discovery’s international business?
Mark Hollinger, President & CEO, Discovery Networks International

10:00 Case study: Africa
The potential for multichannel TV in Africa is huge as it has barely started in most countries. What can the rest of the region learn from Kenya where several platforms have launched in recent years?
Hannelie Bekker, Managing Director, Wananchi Programming/Zuku

10:30 Keynote: Geographic Expansion – Taking TNT Global in a TV Everywhere World
Turner Broadcasting’s portfolio of EMEA pay TV services – Cartoon Network, CNN and TCM – continue to grow in an ever-changing media landscape. As Turner introduces a new generation of entertainment brands and services – TNT, Tru TV, Glitz* and more – what are the new challenges it faces?
Peter Flamman, SVP, General Manager Northern Europe, Turner Broadcasting

11:00 Break

11:30 Keynote: Digital expansion for an established player
Although there is still plenty of room for growth both for its channels and its programme output, BBC Worldwide is also moving into new technological areas. The international launch of the highly-acclaimed iplayer is the most prominent example of this, so how is it faring and what comes yet?
Jana Bennett, President Worldwide Networks and Global iplayer, BBC Worldwide

12:00 Panel discussion: Connected TV and OTT: "Rerun TV" or a threat to established pay TV players?
Can connected TV offer a low-cost platform for pay-TV services? As the universe of internet-connected devices expands, do service providers still need to invest in proprietary equipment? Or will pay TV operators deliver hybrid broadcast and IP-based services from a range of content providers to computer-like set-top boxes?
Ailsha Acklin, Director Business Development EMEA,
Ilse Howling, Managing Director, Freeview
Wil Stephens, VP International, Boxee
Simon Orme, Director of Content Services, BT Wholesale

12:45 Lunch Finance and Investment in a tough economic climate
[Moderated by Theresa Wise, T Wise Consulting]

2:00 Presentation: The climate for media mergers and acquisitions
Although the financial markets have had a rough ride in the last couple of years, there have still been plenty of mergers and acquisitions in the media sector. Why is this so? What level of M&A activity can we expect in the near future? Where are the hottest areas for investors?
Andrea Salvato, Managing Director Corporate Development, Liberty Global International

2:30 Panel: Where’s the money?
How will pay-TV operators finance acquisitions and infrastructure investment? How important is finance in determining the strategic and operational priorities of service providers? What are the key strategic areas in which cable and DTH platform operators should invest? Andrea Salvato, Managing Director Corporate Development, Liberty Global International
Andrea Salvato, Managing Director Corporate Development, Liberty Global International
Nick Bertolotti, Managing Director, Credit Suisse
Dexter Goei, Altice
Karim Tabet, Managing Director, Providence Equity Partners
Christian Anting
Chief Operating Officer & Vice-President of the Management Board, ITI Neovision

3:15 Break

3:45 : Developing a content creation industry in the Middle East
What needs to be put in place to stimulate content creation in the region? What are the success stories and prospects for future development?
Mohammad Abdullah, Managing Director, Tecom Media Cluster

4:15 Panel discussion: Strengthening and extending the brand: how to build loyalty in a TV anywhere world.
Digitisation, the internet and the availability of multiple video devices is transforming and extending TV distribution. How can content providers maintain and extend viewer loyalty as more content becomes available on-demand from multiple sources? What must channel/network owners do to ensure that they retain market share in a crowded digital world?
John Honeycutt, COO, Discovery Networks International
Dean Possenniskie, Managing Director Europe, A&E Networks
Loic Autret, General Manager of Global Distribution, Kidsco
Bruce Tuchman, President, AMC/Sundance Channel Global Networks,
Ian McDonough, SVP & GM Worldwide Channels EMEA, BBC Worldwide

5:00 Case Study: Investing in original programming
With so many channels on offer and as internet catch-up TV becomes more prevalent, the demand for original programming has never been greater. What are the established players doing to stay ahead of the game? How is original programming adapted for local markets?
Julian Bellamy, Creative Director & Head of Production & Development, Discovery Networks International

5.30 Euro50 awards & drinks

9:30 Keynote: Navigating the Storms in Advertising - The Outlook for TV and Digital
Advertising continues to face strong headwinds in face of economic uncertainty and structural change across media. Forecasting the prospects for all ad-based media is therefore as challenging as in any period we can recall. We assess the outlook for the main advertising media, with specific focus on TV, which given continued innovation, structural changes across the sector, and growth in viewing, appears better placed than many to weather the worst of the storms.
Nick George, Partner, Strategy - Entertainment & Media PricewaterhouseCoopers

10:00 Keynote: Future content revenue streams and distribution models
How is Chellomedia's traditional business model of aggregating programming and channels for established operators changing? What other distribution models is the company looking at? Is the internet a friend or foe?
Niall Curran, COO, Chellomedia, a Liberty Global company

10:30 Keynote: The marriage of content and innovation
BSkyB has long been at the forefront of pay TV innovation. So where is the company going next? What does BSkyB see as the most important new business drivers? How is the company sustaining its increased commitment to content while maintaining multi-screen product leadership?
Rob Webster, Commercial Director, BSkyB

11:30 Keynote: How the 2012 Olympics will embrace multi-screen viewers
Roger Mosey, Director of London 2012, BBC

12:00 Panel discussion: Multi-screen TV rights and consistent delivery
What issues are involved in securing content rights and delivering a consistent user experience to multiple screens? Are tablets best viewed as companion devices for TV viewing or as a competitor to the traditional set? How can viewers easily search and discover the content they want in a TV everywhere world?
Tom Weiss, General Manager of TV Genius, Red Bee Media
Philip Bourchier O’Ferrall, SVP Digital Media, Viacom International Media Networks
Will Abbott, Marketing & Communications Director, Freesat
Patrice Slupowski, VP Digital Innovation & Communities, Orange

12:45 Lunch

2:00 Keynote: NDS presentation
Nick Thexton, SVP R&D New Initiatives, NDS

2:20 Panel discussion: Overcoming piracy in a TV anywhere world
As content proliferates on the internet, what needs to be done to protect owners' property rights and business models? What regulatory, business, technology and consumer issues are raised by emerging technologies?
Campbell Cowie, Director of Internet Policy, Ofcom
Olivier Dock, VP All Media EMEA, MPAA
Jean Marc Racine, Managing Partner, Farncombe
Nick Thexton, SVP R&D New Initiatives, NDS

3:00 Break

3:30 Keynote: Pioneering the small-screen 3D experience
3net (and Discovery) is at the forefront of 3D content and network distribution. Where does the company see its main opportunities and threats? What role do industry partnerships play in helping the company to expand?
Tom Cosgrove, President & CEO, 3net

4:00 Keynote: BSkyB’s 3D TV objectives
Already the prime driver for HDTV in the UK and Ireland, BSkyB is also a global leader in 3D, particularly pushing the barriers for its sports coverage. What’s the next 3D TV step for this pioneering company? How does 3D TV add value to a Sky subscription and what is Sky doing to encourage the growth of 3D production in the UK?
John Cassy, Director of 3D, BSkyB

4:30 Panel discussion: Making 3D a widespread consumer proposition
After an initial surge of enthusiasm, the market appears much more cautious about the prospects for 3D TV. What do those involved in 3D know that analysts have failed to appreciate? When will 3D TV achieve mass market take-up?
Tom Cosgrove, President & CEO, 3Net
Rick Dean, SVP THX and Chairman 3D@Home Consortium
Simon Bohrsmann, General Manager, National Geographic Channel UK
Kevin O’Neil, Head of TV Product Management, Virgin Media
Mark Wilson-Dunn, Global Sales & Marketing Director, BT Media & Broadcast
Andrew Glasspool, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Farncombe