Key Themes & Topics
(a) The Future of the Mena Cinema Market
Keynote panel discussions on:
- Economic impact of the growing cinema market in the MENA region.
- The effect of the Saudi Cinema market across the region and the industry.
- Rules, regulations, policies and upcoming developments in the cinema sector: -- New markets, mergers and newcomers.
- Working together: What are the requirements for creating seamless supply chains for the cinema industry in the region?
- How can all stakeholders sync efforts to build a successful industry?
- Real Estate availability and requirements for physical infrastructure
- Keynote Presentation: -VOX Cinemas’ Saudi expansion.
- Keynote Presentation: Building state-of-the-art cinemas and delivering the best experience to ensure that the customer keeps coming back to the cinema.
- Global Cinema Audience Diversity: Knowledge share from an Industry leader.
- Carnival Cinemas as an emerging player in the Gulf Market.
- Panel Discussion: From Studios to MENA Cinema Screens: Overview of key critical elements in film distribution and exhibition supply chain.
(b) Design & Construction of Cinema Theatres
- Design of world class cinemas.
- Panel Discussion: Best material selection and fitout of state-of-the-art Cinema structures.
(c) Cinema Acoustics
- Architectural Solutions for Cinema by USG Boral.
- Total Acoustic Responsibility – Supporting regional Construction Industry.
- Essential Acoustic Design of Modern Cinemas: Risk and Reward.
- Choosing the best acoustics for your existing space.
(d) Audiovisual
- Dolby Cinema – The Premium Cinema Concept
- Digital Cinema and projection essentials
(e) Customer Engagement and Revenue Management
- Panel Discussion: Getting ready for Next Generation Cinema, a look at the next generation of cinema technology and experience and the use of innovative technologies.
- Panel Discussion: Event Cinema: An essential revenue stream for Theatrical Exhibition.
- Panel discussions: Cinema content for the Arab world.
- Evolution of Cinema Production in Egypt and what is ahead.
- Panel discussion: Developing models to guarantee profitability of movie theatres.
- Simple, safe, fast and error-free ticket sales: A key factor is sales and profitability of cinema operations.
- Real time intelligence services regarding cinema box office.
There will also be an Exclusive Movie Premier, Gala Dinner and Awards Reception on Day 1.
28 to 29 Oct '18
Grand Hyatt Dubai, Riyadh Street, Sheikh Rashid Road, Dubai 
