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Eurovision Entertainment Executives
18.02.2008 @ 14:33 CET by Dele Oniya in the name of the Entertainment Bureau

We are pleased to announce that the Entertainment Executives Meeting will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland on May 8th as part of the Eurovision TV Summit 2008.
The best executives and producers in Entertainment will exchange ideas for new shows and TV events, including formatted shows in both factual and traditional entertainment genres, special events, award ceremonies, game shows and entertainment spectaculars. The day will also focus on cross media and user generated applications.

CALL FOR CONTRIBUTIONS
If your company has Entertainment product that is ripe for international co-production there is a limited open pitch session.
Please send your DVD’s in with Powerpoint pitch presentation to the Eurovision contact below.
The Deadline for submissions is mid-March.

COMMON FOCUS DAY: 7th May 2008
This offers you the chance to meet and exchange with colleagues from other genres also attending the conference. The Focus Day theme is “The Creative Camera”.

Eurovision Entertainment contact
Dele Oniya
oniya@ebu.ch

EBUconnect 2008 - Newsletter #2
10.02.2008 @ 22:39 CET by Max Johns in the name of the EBUconnect Steering Group 2008

The program
... for our 2008 conference (May 8 and 9) has been set. The Steering Group under Alan James (BBC) has finalized a challenging and great list of exciting sessions. Promos, branding, creative writing, marketing and the latest from the presenters' agenda. You can be sure to find a whole lot of subjects catering for you. It will be two long and hard working days, balanced with workshops and plenary sessions. And - of course - ample time to meet your peers from around Europe at your "friendly conference".
You will receive a link to the preliminary agenda on Feb 15 - watch out!

Re-branding
... will stand high on our aganda. BBC3 and the CANVAS channel from VRT have just completed their work ofa major relaunch. The makers from both these remarkable efforts will talk to you. They will show you from brief to execution the intricacies of these particular channels. A good session to take an inspiration or two for your own company home with you.

Registration
... starts Feb 15. You will receive a separate Email with all details in the course of next week. As we gather with around 600 broadcasting executives in Lucerne, it is certainly worth registering very quickly and booking your hotel. So you make sure to sleep exactly where you would like! Watch out for the early bird rate – available for one month only: 175 CHF instead of CHF 350! The registration fee per participant will allow you to attend any meeting of interest (including lunches) over the 5 days of the 2008 Eurovision TV Summit.

EBUconnect contact
johns@ebuconnect.tv

Eurovision Children & Youth Executives
05.02.2008 @ 15:43 CET by Anne Kornmann in the name of the Children & Youth Presidency

Following the success of the 2007 edition, we are pleased to announce that the Eurovision TV Summit 2008 will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland, from May 5 to 9, 2008.

DATES & LOCATIONS
As in 2007, the Eurovision Children & Youth Executives’ annual meeting will be part of the Eurovision TV Summit. Starting on Monday afternoon May 5, it will continue on Tuesday May 6 all day in the Hotel Radisson and will end on Wednesday May 7 with the Common Focus Day in the impressive Culture and Convention Centre (KKL). For those participating in the 2008 Documentary and Drama Series, the screening sessions will take place on 8 and 9 May at the Radisson.

HIGHLIGHTS
Find out about the cross-media aspects of successful Children's programmes and be part of a very exciting and interactive day dedicated to the central key issue of Content.

PITCHING SESSION: 5 May 2008
The best Children & Youth projects supported by one or several EBU members will be pitched to all the European Executives on May 5, with an additional focus this year on Green projects. The call for proposals was sent out on 23 January with a deadline on Friday 22 February. Don't miss the opportunity to be the first to join the next Eurovision co-productions!

COMMON FOCUS: 7 May 2008
On May 7, the Common Focus Day will offer you the chance to meet and mingle with colleagues from other areas in public television. High-level keynote speakers and inspiring sessions are assured.
The day starts with the Proud2Present session. Inspiration guaranteed with the afternoon session dedicated to “The Creative Camera”.

PROUD TO PRESENT (P2P)
We are looking for the most innovative and groundbreaking 2007 Children & Youth programmes. The winner will represent the C&Y Group at the P2P session on May 7 at the KKL.
A special call for programmes was sent to you on Monday 28 January. Please send us your most original and creative contributions by Friday 22 February!

REGISTRATION
Don't miss the early-bird special rate... Registration to the meeting(s) and accommodation in Lucerne will be possible as of mid-February with an attractive early-bird rate. Please pre-book the dates in your calendar!

Eurovision Children & Youth contact
Anne Kornmann
kornmann@ebu.ch

Eurovision Teletext & Subtitling
05.02.2008 @ 15:08 CET by Anne Brochot and Nicoletta Iacobacci in the name of the Eurovision Teletext & Subtitling Bureau

Dear Colleagues,

Further to our last meeting in Geneva back in October 2007, we are happy to confirm you that our 2008 conference will be part of the Eurovision TV Summit to be held in Lucerne, Switzerland from 5-9 May, 2008.

Wednesday, May 7
The meeting will start with the Common Focus Day in the KKL Forum. On this day, you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with colleagues from other fields in European public television. Inspiring sessions with renowned international cinematographers and cameramen will cover the theme of “The Creative Camera”.

Thursday, May 8
This is the core date of the Eurovision Teletext & Subtitling Executives meeting in the Hotel Radisson, gathering your peers from all the other EBU Members. The Eurovision Teletext & Subtitling Bureau under the presidency of Sabine Wahrmann (ARD), is well advanced in the preparation of an attractive programme, which will get you actively involved. The morning session will be dedicated to Subtitling & Access Services questions. Then we will focus on the Teletext issues after a nice social networking lunch.

Registration
Mid February, you will receive the official invitation and registration link.
Watch out for the early bird rate – available for 1 month: 175 CHF instead of CHF 350
The registration fee per participant will allow you to attend any meeting of interest (including lunches) over the 5 days of the 2008 Eurovision TV Summit.

For now, please book the dates in your diary and get ready to register in a few weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you in Lucerne,

In the name of the Eurovision Teletext & Subtitling Bureau

Anne Brochot
brochot@ebu.ch

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Eurovision CrossMedia² annual meeting
01.02.2008 @ 15:49 CET by Anne Brochot and Nicoletta Iacobacci


Dear Colleagues,

After the success and the positive feedback of 2007, Eurovision CrossMedia² is again part of the Eurovision TV Summit to be held in Lucerne, Switzerland from 5-9 May, 2008.

Tuesday, May 6
This one day conference in the Hotel Radisson will gather New Media and Interactive TV Executives from EBU Members.
Eurovision CrossMedia² will explore the impact of internet on TV and how cross-media content is challenging our way of watching and even thinking about standard television by offering an attractive panel of speakers.
The morning session will be dedicated to an overview of the European PSB's cross-media landscape including new strategies, legal and technical aspects.
In the afternoon, a session dedicated to case studies of the best from EBU Members' cross-media projects will illustrate all the genres of the Eurovision TV Experts Groups.

Wednesday, May 7
The meeting will continue with the Common Focus Day in the KKL Forum.
On this day, you will have the opportunity to meet and mingle with colleagues from other fields in European public television.
Inspiring sessions with renowned international cinematographers and cameramen will cover the theme of “The Creative Camera”.

Registration
Mid February, you will receive the official invitation and registration link.
Watch out for the early bird rate – available for 1 month: 175 CHF instead of CHF 350
The registration fee per participant will allow you to attend any meeting of interest (including lunches) over the 5 days of the 2008 Eurovision TV Summit.

For now, please book the dates in your diary and get ready to register in a few weeks.

Looking forward to seeing you in Lucerne,

Anne Brochot
brochot@ebu.ch

Eurovision Fiction Executives
28.01.2008 @ 17:48 CET by Karen Simha and Nicole Jeanrenaud in the name of the Fiction Presidency.

Following the success and positive acclaim of the 2007 edition, we are pleased to announce that the Eurovision TV Summit 2008 will be held in Lucerne, Switzerland, from May 5 to 9, 2008.

DATES & LOCATIONS
As in 2007, the Eurovision Fiction Executives’ annual meeting will be part of the Eurovision TV Summit. Starting on Monday May 5 afternoon, it will continue on Tuesday May 6 all day in the Hotel Radisson and will end with the Common Focus Day on Wednesday May 7 in the spectacular Culture and Convention Centre (KKL).

FICTION PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
The Fiction Bureau, under the presidency of Liselott Forsman (YLE/FST), is well advanced in the preparation of an attractive programme, which will get you actively involved. Three highlights: Political drama today, Internet drama and pitching session.

COMMON FOCUS DAY
On May 7, the Common Focus Day offers you the chance to meet and mingle with colleagues from other fields in public television. High-level keynote speakers and inspiring sessions are assured.
Innovation guaranteed with the Proud2Present session, showcasing the most original TV programmes 2007 in the different genres. Inspiration guaranteed with the afternoon session dedicated to “The Creative Camera”, including the participation of world-known professionals. This day comes at no extra charge!

PROUD TO PRESENT SESSION
Your content is needed! The Fiction Bureau is looking for the most innovative fiction program in 2007, which will represent the Fiction group at the P2P session on May 7.
A special call for programs will be sent out this week. Be ready to contribute!

PITCHING SESSION
The best fiction projects supported by EBU members will be pitched to the European Executives on May 6. With a special focus this year on green projects ! The call for proposals will be sent out this week as well. Get ready to send us your projects! The number of entries will be limited.

REGISTRATION
Registration for the meeting and accommodations on offer will start mid February. For now, please pre-book the dates in your diary!

Contact Eurovision Fiction
Karen Simha
simha@ebu.ch

EBUconnect is again part of the Eurovision TV Summit
08.01.2008 @ 13:00 CET by Max Johns in the name of the EBUconnect Steering Group 2008

After the success and great positive acclaim of 2007, EBUconnect is again part of the Eurovision TV Summit in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Wednesday, May 7
EBUconnect 2008 starts with the Common Focus Day in the KKL Forum. On this day, you have the unique chance to meet and mingle with colleagues from other fields in public television. High level keynote speakers and inspiring sessions are assured. This day comes at no extra charge!

Thursday and Friday, May 8 & 9
These are the core dates of EBUconnect, where you meet your peers from all around Europe. Alan James (BBC), the President of EBUconnect 2008, and his team of the Steering Group are well advanced in the preparation of the programme. We will keep you posted via Email on all details.

For now, please keep the dates firm in your diary!

Looking forward to see you in Lucerne,
In the name of the EBUconnect Steering Group 2008

Annual meeting of Eurovision Science & Education & Language / May 8 and 9, 2008 - Lucerne (Switzerland).

The yearly Eurovision Science & Education conference is scheduled for Thursday May 8 and Friday May 9, 2008 in Lucerne - at a new location with better facilities than the 2007 conference. We hope you will mark these inspiring days in your diary!

The Programme Group members as well as the Presidency have been busy in putting together a two-day schedule. Based on the outcome of the returned questionnaires we have focused and shortened the schedule.

We are proud to announce that the keynote speaker is Wim Veen, Professor at the University of Delft in Holland. He is the author of the book “Homo Zappiens” in which he deals with the question whether children, who grow up in a digital world, consume media differently and thus also learn differently. He will kick–start the conference with a multi-media presentation about his new findings and latest cross-media developments.

Also on May 8 and 9, 2008:

• parallel sessions for science, education and language
• a worldwide tour of new formats: Program Spotting
• a session to learn How to Improve one’s Talent for Pitching
• and a closing plenary that deals with new structures and best practice of cross media.

We are pleased to inform you that the next Eurovision Summit will be held in Lucerne from 5-9 May, 2008.

Feedback from last year was excellent, and Eurovision TV is working hard to top the programme in 2008.

In 2007, dozens of meetings were held over the 5 days covering the genres of science & education, children and youth, fiction, music & dance, entertainment, crossmedia, formats etc. Hundreds of delegates attended also the Common Focus Day with renowned speakers covering the topic of storytelling.

The theme for the Common Focus Day in 2008 is “The Creative Camera” and renowned international cinematographers and cameramen have already expressed interest in participating.

This year, the registration process will be significantly simplified. There will be a uniform registration fee per participant allowing to attend any meeting of interest and including lunches and a number of dinners. The fee will be fixed by the Television Committee well before the registration process is launched in February.

All information about conferences, venues, hotels, programmes, and more will be made available on www.eurovisiontvsummit.com. We invite you to check this website from time to time for updated information. We will upload the newest information about the programme as it evolves.

If you have any queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us at:
eurovisiontv@ebu.ch
or telephone +41 22 7172406
We look forward to seeing you in Lucerne!

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