The event organized with the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences will bring together around 300 executives from the audiovisual industry to discuss the future of the global media market
In the year marked by the celebration of Globo’s 100th anniversary, Globo will host the International Academy Day, an event held by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Around 300 executives from the global audiovisual industry will meet in Rio de Janeiro, between April 2nd and 5th, to discuss the future of the media market.
“The global television community is convening once again at Academy Day in Rio, hosted by our partner Globo at a pivotal time for the industry”, said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We look forward to shining a spotlight on Brazil and the region, and offering our Members new opportunities for learning, networking and creating new business through in depth-engagement”.
A welcome dinner will be offered at the Palácio da Cidade, on the evening of April 2nd, which will be attended by authorities, executives and guests, as well as a special show by singer Bebel Gilberto. Discussions around the global media market will take place on April 3rd and 4th, in meetings at the Museu do Amanhã and Globo Studios.
At the Museu do Amanhã, the agenda includes an opening presentation by Antonio Wanderley, CEO of Kantar Media for Latin America, Spain, APAC, and Africa, broadly addressing the scenario of the Brazilian media industry, as well as panels on the power of open television, the importance of journalism for democracy, and the regulation of social media.
On Friday, April 4th, the discussions presented at Globo Studios will cover topics such as the rise of the streaming market, the challenges of sports coverage, and trends in the independent production market. The agenda also includes a dinner at the Roxy Dinner Show, visits to Christ-the-Redeemer and to Casa Roberto Marinho, as well as a show by the Timbalada band.
“In each of these meetings, content will be at the center of our discussions. A lot has changed over the past few years, but we must remember what hasn’t changed: the power of great stories. As producers and members of the Academy, we know that it is the great stories that connect, move, and inspire people all over the world. We need to intensify the search of models that promote innovation, expand content reach, and generate meaningful results for everyone,” says Paulo Marinho, director-president of Globo.
