From: Patrick SCHOULLERSubject: Conference TV Mobile 2007 / Rome / 21-22 juin 2007 madame monsieur Nous vous informons de la tenue de la conférence Mobile TV World 2007 Rome, June 21-22 www.mobiletvworld2007.com International Conference Mobile TV is considered as one of the most important challenge for ICT Industry and Media Players in the next few years. Most of European, American and Asian countries have already launched trials or operational services. According to Datamonitor, the mobile television market is set to grow exponentially. By 2009, 69 million people worldwide will subscribe to mobile television services, generating total revenue of $5.5 billion. Italy was the first to launch full commercial TV services during the 2006 Football World Cup Championship. Italy is now considered as the pioneer in Europe for Mobile TV. With the support of the Ministry of Communications of Italy and private players, we have decided to setup a Worldwide Conference to be held in Rome next June, 21-22. This event should benefit of the patronage of Mrs Viviane Reding, European Commissioner for Information Society and Media, and of Mr Paolo Gentiloni, Minister of Communications, Italia Ministry of Communication.* The major key questions concerning the implementation and success of Mobile TV will be debated within this 2-Days Conference. Spectrum harmonisation and the deployment of infrastructure are still debated in Europe. At the event, hosted by the most advanced country in Mobile Television, we have a unique opportunity to address Business and Content issues. What programmes/content types are suitable for watching on a personal display? What could a winning value chain look like for a sustainable Mobile TV business? Feedbacks from the actual market will be cross-examined with different scenarii proposed by experts. The potential of new contents and programmes will be discussed by speakers from the content and media industries. Mobile TV world Conference will welcome experts and key players in this new market. They will address technical issues, describe the standardization process and address business model and content delivery. The conference will consist in round tables with the participation of key players and institutions. Please, find attached the draft programme of the Mobile TV World Conference. The framework of the program has to be approved by the members of the scientific committee This draft agenda is not public. We expect around 400/500 participants. The targeted audience will range from developers and technical managers to business level executives, providing a good mix of talent. Sponsor and exhibition opportunities are proposed throughout the entire conference. Come and join this unique event for a lively debate on 21st and 22nd June in Rome. A website will be available soon includng all venue and logistic details. Do not hesitate to contact us to find out more about the event, and how you can participate as a speaker, delegate, or sponsor! Pour en savoir plus Hervé Rannou, hrannou@items-int.eu, +33 (0)6 0774 3818 Nathalie Baudson, nbaudson@items-int.eu, +33 (0)6 0827 5500 Giorgio Prister (Rome), gprister@items-int.eu, +39 (346) 491 7985 Ce message vous est distribué par ce que vous êtes sur une liste de gens potentiellement intéressés par les informations nationales ou communautaires relatives à la société de l'information. Si vous ne souhaitez pas faire partie de cette liste, merci d'envoyer un message en disant quelle adresse email supprimer. Patrick SCHOULLER Ministère de l'Economie des Finances et de l'Industrie DGE - STSI Représentant national programmes européens www.telecom.gouv.fr