EDCF Convention 2025: Latest Programme Update

In just a few weeks, European professionals and technologists from the cinema industry will gather in the Milano/Bergamo area for two days of exciting discussions on the latest trends and innovations. Today, we are pleased to share a preview of the programme.

Wednesday, 26th February 2025

Location: ARCADIA Cinema in Stezzano (near Bergamo) – inside Le Due Torri Shopping Center in Stezzano.

12.00 – 13.00 Registration and welcome coffee

13.00 – 13.15 Welcome speech by EDCF President – Cathy Huis in ’t veld-Esser
Welcome speech by ANEC President – Mario Lorini

13.15 – 13.30 KEYNOTE speech – Tim Richards (Vue)

13.30 – 13.40 Current state of the industry – David Hancock (Omdia)

13.40 – 14.10 Panel discussion: Current state of the industry
Moderator: Guillaume Branders
Panelists: Tim Richards (Vue), Sonia Ragone (UNIC), Laura Fumagalli (Arcadia)

14.10 – 14.15 ICTA Update – Oliver Pasch

14.15 – 14.45 Panel discussion: Direct View LED Screens
Panelists: Jan Harmsen (Kinopolis), Juan Garcia (Odeon), Alain Chamaillard (Samsung)

14.45 – 15.00 SMPTE Update – CJ Flynn (SMPTE)

15.00 – 15.30 Panel discussion: HDR cinema
Moderator: David Hancock
Panelists: Oliver Pasch (Barco), Brian Claypool (Christie), Friedrich Deininger (Dolby)

15.30 – 15.40 Sponsor presentations
IMAX – Christie – Gofilex

15.40 – 16.20 BREAK

16.20 – 16.50 Panel: Technical requirements for Hollywood Releases in 2025
Moderator: Sonia Ragone (UNIC)
Panelists: Scott Taylor (Disney), Alberto Tognazzi (Deluxe); Paul Huis in ‘t veld (Gofilex), Andy Lampard (MPS)

16.50 – 17.05 Audio in Cinema – Status update – Julian Pinn

17.05 – 17.20 Sponsor presentations
Onecinema – Dolby – Barco

17.20 – 17.35 AI in cinema – Patrick von Sychowski

17.35 – 18.25 Interactive Plenary session:
Moderators: Guillaume Branders, David Hancock, Julian Pinn, Patrick von Sychowsky, Cathy Huis in ‘t veld Esser

18.25 – 18.40 Sponsor presentations
Christie – Dolby – Barco

18.40 – 18.55 Conclusion wrap up by EDCF President – Cathy Huis in ’t veld-Esser

19.00 – 22.00 Social Dinner and Networking – Restaurant Rossopomodoro

22.00 Bus transfer to hotels in Stezzano

Thursday – February 27, 2025

Location: ARCADIA Cinema in Melzo (near Milan), Via Martiri della Libertá

09:00 Visit to Arcadia Cinema Melzo in groups
ENERGIA PLF theater demo screening
Cinemeccanica presentation on future company strategy

11:00 Visit to Cinemeccanica headquarter in Settala (near Milan).

12:00 Lunch / Networking Silos Restaurant in Settala

14:00 Bus transfer to Bergamo airport