Preview
Preview
A thought-leading Congress programme and a roster of blue-chip exhibitors make the leading platform for the broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa and
South Asia a must-visit event. Euromedia picks the highlights.
The 22nd edition of CABSAT- the leading platform for the broadcast, production, content delivery, digital media and satellite sectors across the Middle East, Africa and South Asia( MEASA)- will continue to demonstrate disruptive innovation and monetisation opportunities across the MENA filmed and audio entertainment media market.
Running March 21-23 at Dubai World Trade Centre( DWTC), CABSAT is the leading professional content entertainment event in the MEASA region. CABSAT continues to extend its global and regional reach; the show is the dominant broadcast, digital media and satellite communications technology forum for anyone wishing to target broadcasters, production houses and studios, animation houses, content owners and creators, software developers, telcos, systems integrators and distribution channels in the MEASA region.
Considered to be one of the fastest growing regions in the world for Media & Entertainment at 11 % CAGR versus the global rate of 5 %, the MEASA region is witnessing a dramatic increase in spend driven by an audience with an appetite for the latest and hottest content. CONFERENCE. CABSAT’ s Content Congress will provide a world-class content management programme covering the latest trends, technologies and innovations in the global broadcasting and media market. Delegates are encouraged to engage in learning experiences that define ecosystems with workflows, that deliver transformational change in the MENA region’ s filmed and audio entertainment media market and to network with strategists and business leaders in an
2017 interactive, fast-paced and innovation-led environment.
One of the most exciting sessions at CABSAT is set to be from Brazilian aerospace’ s EMSISTI Space Systems and Technology CEO Marcelo Essado, who will be presenting his exclusive case study on‘ The Entrepreneurs and Financiers of Satellite Start-ups’. During this session, Essado will explain how small satellite businesses are using CubeSat miniaturised satellites to revolutionise the
agriculture industry, as well as sharing all the insider info on the latest entrepreneurship opportunities taking off in the Brazilian market.
The CABSAT conference expands to 40 + international speakers, 20 + sessions, NEW industry reports and whitepapers, interactive panel discussions and case studies, covering all filmed entertainment content across broadcast, satellite, Film / TV and content delivery.
SELECTED EXHIBITORS
Argosy- Hall 1, Stand 104
The supplier of broadcast cables and infrastructure products, will demonstrate its new UHD / 4K cable solutions as well as offerING its visitors a chance to live test 4K signal transport distances over
“ We’ re here to offer advice on which types of cable installations will best suit the transportation of 4K signals across specific broadcast chains, both from a technical and commercial perspective”, said Chris Smeeton, managing director, Argosy.
Axon Digital Design- Hall 1, Stand D1-20
The broadcast infrastructure specialist will be bringing a range of IP products and production tools that are designed to help broadcasters deal with the challenges of the move to IP.
“ Axon’ s business in the Middle East continues to grow with the valued support of major regional broadcasters and media organisations including MBC, Sky News Arabia, Al Jazeera, BeIN, Qatar TV and OSN. During CABSAT we’ ll be celebrating our 30th anniversary and it’ s a great opportunity for us to thank our customers and partners as well as to showcase an exciting product line-up that delivers today and addresses the challenges ahead,” says Axon’ s CEO Jan Eveleens.
Broadpeak— Hall 4, Stand B4-33
The provider of CDN, video streaming, and video analytics solutions will demonstrate how content providers, pay- TV, and satellite operators can deliver high-quality video on every screen by leveraging its unique technologies. Key technology demos include: OTT Video Delivery Optimisation Solutions for Content Providers; Video Delivery Analytics; Latest Video Delivery Innovations for Pay-TV and Satellite Operators
EVS – Hall 2, Stand G2-30
The live video production specialist will bring its production tools the show. Making its first appearance in the region, the XT4K is a live production server that is designed specifically for the creation of 4K replays and highlights. With EVS’ s signature loop recording, it lets users react to the fast-paced action of a live production using the speed and reliability expected in EVS technology..
Globecast – Hall 8, Stand A8.20
The specialist in seamless content acquisition, management and distribution services will launch Optim’ Net, CDN optimisation technology. Globecast is launching its Optim’ Net solution, proving that peer-assisted media delivery is ready for prime time.
The transition to HD is something many Globecast customers in the MENA region are currently addressing. With its
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