The 11th edition of the DISCOP AFRICA—the leading film, television programs, adaptation rights and packaged channels market—will take place from 4 to 6 November at the SANDTON Convention Center in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Over 300 international SELLERS representing global and regional, veteran and fast-rising, distributors and producers of pop-culture, multiplatform, multiscreen, television content including films, series, reality and competition shows, sports and children’s content and documentaries will be present as well as the world’s largest contingent of suppliers of content created in Africa. A growing number of national and regional umbrellas will categorize SELLERS from Cote D’Ivoire, Kenya, and Nigeria; from France and other parts of the European Union; and from China, Canada, Russia and Turkey.
During the 3-day market, these SELLERS will meet with 500+ key BUYERS including decision making level, programming and acquisitions executives representing Africa’s most dynamic content distribution platforms, from established public broadcasters and satellite Pay-TV operators, to up-and-coming, broadband-based, outlets servicing fragmented audiences on the go.
The parallel conference and informative program will include three thematic days:
DIGITAL YEAR ONE / Wednesday 4 November. Four months after the official switch over deadline, Africa is embarking on a massive implement process to provide DTT and other digital services to the public. This one-day conference will look at how the continent has managed to enhance and expedite consumer awareness around digital migration thus far.
THE CHINA DAY / Thursday 5 November. With 2015 being the Year of China in South Africa, China will be DISCOP AFRICA’s 11th edition’s Country of Honor. This program will explore partnership opportunities between Africa and China in the televised entertainment sectors.
FOLLOWING THE STARS OF DISCOP AFRICA / Friday 6 November. In a world where millennial generations and emerging social media stars seriously impact traditional television business, eight of the world’s most innovative, forward-thinking and influential key players in our industry will take a look at the future of television with expert case -studies, visionary presentations and unique business models.
The conference and informative program will also feature the fast-track COUNTRY SPOTLIGHT series focusing on three African countries under the current radar: KENYA, TANZANIA and SENEGAL.
An elaborate social agenda will include the DISCOP AFRICA WELCOME COCKTAIL PARTY open to all attendees, and to take place on Wednesday 4 November, from 6 to 8 PM; as well as the DISCOP AFRICA GALA RECEPTION to take place that same evening, to celebrate Sino-South African bilateral cooperation.
Visit discopafrica.com for more details.
Visit discopafrica.com for more details.
