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
