Middle East's Premier Exhibition for Digital Media, Broadcasting and Satellite Industries Welcomes more than 750 Companies from over 55 Countries
Dubai, United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum, Director General, Dubai Department of Information opened the 18th CABSAT exhibition at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC) this morning, launching three days of power-packed business development and knowledge exchange.
More than 750 companies from across over 55 countries, including 14 national pavilions, will be showcasing the latest products in the broadcasting, digital media and satellite market as they look to capitalise on this potential.
"We are delighted that H.H. Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum Al Maktoum has offered his support to CABSAT," said Helal Saeed Almarri, CEO, Dubai World Trade Centre. "The Middle East broadcasting, digital media and satellite industries are considered within the most lucrative in the world. CABSAT is the ideal platform for industry professionals worldwide to come together and explore new avenues in this growing market."
Leading companies including Advanced Media, Al Mazroui, Al Yahsat, Amaranthine, Arabsat, Blusens, EADS Astrium, Canon, Comtech EF Data, Eutelsat, FOR-A, GlobeCast, Glocom, Grass Valley, Gulfsat, Harris, Hitachi, Horizon Satellite Services, iDirect, Intelsat, Mediacast, Nilesat, Noorsat, Nynex, JVC Oasis, Paksat, SES, Skyband, Sky Stream, Sony, Televes, Telespazio, Thomson Broadcast, Turksat, twofour54, UBMS, VSATplus and many more will all be showcasing the latest technological advances and generating new business.
The event will also feature the `Thought Incubator` by Dubai Studio City which will cover the impact of technology in shaping the media landscape and the need for audience management systems in the region. The Thought Incubator speakers will include Said Bacho, VP Middle East and South Asia; Harris, Nick Baratt MBC, Christopher O'Hearn, Broadcast Projects Manager, AD Media; Hossein Jalali, Head of Online, Al Ain TV; Jeff Youssef, Associated Partner, Oliver Wyman as well as representatives from Sony Productions, Etisalat and OSN.
The show will also introduce this year the Cisco Executive Lounge as well as the new Outside Broadcast Area which will feature OB Van's from the region as well as feature outdoor broadcast technologies from Japan Radio Company and VSAT Plus. The Sheikh Saeed Halls will also host a Vendor Presentation Theatre featuring product launches and new technology from many international exhibitors.
CABSAT will be partnering with twofour54 tadreeb who have recently acquired SAE Dubai, a leading higher education institution for broadcasting, film and interactive media to deliver specialist training, workshops and immersive experiences. This will enable students to review latest products from all the top manufacturers, and talk to application experts at the show. The event will serve as a platform to encourage the brightest students in the region to seek careers in the growing media sector.
Bringing together the two distinct identities of the event into one multi-stream knowledge exchange platform, the CABSAT Academy will feature a mix of complimentary industry-led sessions in one centrally located networking area, and will include the GVF Satellite Summit organised by Global VSat Forum, as well as twofour54 tadreeb workshops in conjunction with the BBC Academy and INA.
CABSAT 2012 will run from 28 February to 1 March 2012 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre. The exhibitions are strictly for trade and business only and will open from 10am - 6pm on the 28-29 February and 10am - 5pm on 1 March. Onsite registration is available and visitors under the age of 18 will not be permitted entry. University students will be permitted entry on 1 March only and must be accompanied by a faculty member.
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About CABSAT Website: www.CABSAT.com
CABSAT is the established and respected trade platform for the digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa, and Southern Asia region. In 2012, the two successful cable and satellite event platforms will be brought into one powerful industry leading showcase that will continue to reflect the needs of the important market it serves. CABSAT will showcase all the latest innovations in digital media, including recording and editing equipment, HD and 3D TV and cinema, IPTV/Mobile TV, and content creation, management and delivery technology.
CABSAT is an exciting, interactive event featuring all the major global technology and service providers for this growing industry. Now in its 18th year, CABSAT continues to extend its global reach and is the dominant technology platform for anyone wishing to target broadcasters, production houses, animation houses, content owners and creators, software developers, systems integrators and distribution channels in the vast MENASA region
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Now firmly established as the definitive satellite event for the MENASA region, CABSAT encompasses broadcast, telecoms, oil and gas, NGOs, military applications, and features a vast array of leading global companies supplying convergence technology and services to these sectors. As the pivotal event for the satellite industry in the Middle East, CABSAT is the natural choice for any company wishing to target end-users of this technology.
About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Website: www.dwtc.com
As the organiser of CABSAT 2012, Dubai World Trade Centre offers more than 32 years' experience of delivering world-class events in the Middle East, providing local, regional and international exhibitors with unmatched expertise and in-depth market knowledge. Our team organises 18 of the largest and most successful international and regional shows in Middle East, providing an ideal platform for business development in the region. Our commitment to ongoing innovation within the exhibition industry has supported the rapid growth and development of a wide range of business-to-business and business-to-consumer shows, and delivered consistent satisfaction to exhibitors and visitors.
For more information, please contact:
Jehad Kamal
PR Manager - Arabic,
Dubai World Trade Centre
Tel: (+9714) 308 6087
Email: jehad.kamal@dwtc.com
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