The Conference for key players from the information technologies & media industries

Transcripts and Conference highlights are available at IDATE’s website, including:

Presentation of the speeches given at the seminars on 22 November, and at the plenary sessions on 23 & 24 November 2005

A selection of video footage on the website of our partner: www.satellite-multimedia.com

Conference diary and video interviews with the speakers, produced by our official partner: Telecommunications online

Conference photo album (soon available).

Record attendance and lively debates marked IDATE’s International Conference held on 22, 23 and 24 November 2005 in Montpellier:

• Close to 1,200 delegates from the telecom, internet, audiovisual and video game industries (a 20% increase).

• Attended by internationally-renowned personalities and a line-up of speakers from around the globe.

• Opening day Seminars & Workshops one of the Conference’s highlights, with debates over a range of topics: TV 2015, 3G mobile services, video games, very high-speed access…

• IDATE’s International Conference further strengthens its reputation as a key annual event for Europe’s ICT industry professionals.

NEXT CONFERENCE:
14-15-16 November 2006

They involved in 2005 Edition:

Kanichiro ARITOMI Vice Minister, MIC, Japan Pascal CAGNI General Manager, APPLE EUROPE Andrew BURKE CEO, BT ENTERTAINMENT, BT RETAIL Frank E. DANGEARD Chairman & CEO, THOMSON Pierre DANON senoir Advisor, JP MORGAN Simon KENNY EVP & Managing Director, WARNER BROS INTERNATIONAL TELEVISION DISTRIBUTION EUROPE Jean-Bernard LEVY CEO, VIVENDI UNIVERSAL Didier LOMBARD Chairman & CEO, FRANCE TELECOM Shane O’NEILL Senior VicePresident, Chief Strategy Officer, LIBERTY GLOBAL & President CHELLOMEDIA Nonce PAOLINI Deputy CEO, BOUYGUES TELECOM Serge TCHURUK Chairman & CEO, ALCATEL ...

Guest country: Japan   
This year, for the first time, IDATE’s International Conference is launching the concept of “guest country.” This year, we have chosen Japan because of its remarkable experience in mobiles, broadband, video games and electronic products…

Exhibition
Over the course of these three days, the standing exhibit will occupy a central position: located at the heart of the conference area where all coffee breaks and meals will be taking place. This year, a Demonstration area will offer our selected partners the chance to present their innovative solutions, providing concrete illustrations of the Conference’s overriding theme.

Networking
IDATE’s International Conference has gained the reputation of being a singular opportunity to meet and discuss with the DigiWorld’s luminaries, outside the Conference halls: Gala dinner, special events evening, meals and cocktail parties.

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