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Sydney, Aug 13, 2007 (ABN Newswire) - The future directions for the digital media is becoming clearer. The traditional media are moving into more innovative directions. The mobile and fixed telcos still keep posturing but have failed the lead they had in the market for the last 5 years. Some convergence will take place now, other forms will have to wait till open networks based on NGN and fibre are becoming available over the next 10 years. In the meantime supplementary as well as converged services will be introduced. Interesting developments can be expected from combined digital TV and broadband services, linked together into one set top box. User generated video content will be the largest growth market, video based consultancy, monitoring and communication services will see significant growth during the year.

The most significant change broadband is bringing to the market is that it is opening up consumer markets. For decades only corporate users have been able to afford data services. The Internet quickly used this new data development to create an enormous number of consumer applications. Broadband improved the quality, by allowing for video-based applications, and, just as importantly, it has made access to digital media affordable to the mass market. Over the next decade this market will grow to over $20 billion.

At this Roundtable we will provide an insight into this market and analyse the various segments and specifics.

AGENDA

09.30 - 10.00
Arrival, networking and coffee

10.00 - 10.15
Welcome, introduction of delegates
 
10.15 - 11.00
Opening remarks and Industry Update

Paul Budde

11.00 - 11.30
Morning coffee
 
11.30 - 12.05
Digital media and its implications for business models 

Andrew Parker, Partner, Asia Pacific Communications Sector Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers

12.05 - 12.40
Business opportunities for content providers

Robbee Spadafora FAMI, Client Services Director, Seven Network Ltd

12.45 - 13.45
Light lunch
 
13.45 - 14.20
Music and video markets

Domenic Carosa, CEO, Destra Corporation

14.20 - 14.55
Key market; youngsters and teens

Tom Kennedy, Director Digital, belong

14.55 - 15.10
Afternoon coffee
 
15.10 - 16.30
Roundtable discussion with delegates
 
16.30
Close - drinks in the bar

Venue:

The Observatory Hotel
89-113 Kent Street, Sydney

Booking:

Online registration:

http://www.budde.com.au/consultancy/public-workshops-seminars.html

Telephone: 02 4998 8144
Email: pbc@budde.com.au

Cancellations/Refunds Policy Roundtables

We are happy to give a refund, provided we are notified no less than 24 hours before the event.

Contact

PAUL BUDDE Communication Pty Ltd, Ph 02 49 988 144 (international x 61 2 4998 8144) Fx 02 49 988 247 (international x 61 2 4998 8247) Email: pbc@budde.com.au http://www.budde.com.au