New horizons for the big screen experience - Conference 2019 5 & 6 March - UK Cinema Association

 
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New horizons for the big screen experience - Conference 2019 5 & 6 March - UK Cinema Association
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New horizons for the big screen experience
New horizons for the big screen experience - Conference 2019 5 & 6 March - UK Cinema Association
TECH: New horizons for the big screen experience                                                                            in partnership with

     5 & 6 March 2019
     Vue Westfield, White City, London
     #ukcacon19

                                               10.15 Registration and refreshments
Tuesday 5 March / Morning sessions – Day one

                                               11.00 Cinema sizzle
                                               11.05 Keynote address
                                               11.20 Platinum sponsor welcome – The Coca-Cola Company
                                               11.25 	Cinema technology – the current landscape
                                                       Charlotte Jones IHS Markit
                                               	
                                                The decade since digitisation has seen an explosion in the application of
                                                       new technologies to all aspects of the cinema-going experience. This session
                                                       looks at the extent to which different technologies have been adopted by the
                                                       UK cinema market.

                                               11.45 	Cinema technology and the audience
                                                       Ruth Hinton Vue Entertainment
                                                       Stan Ruszkowski Webedia Movies Pro
                                                        eeting the changing needs and tastes of the cinema-going public remains key
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                                                       to the future of the big screen experience. Yet comparatively little is known about
                                                       audience attitudes towards technology. At a time when increasing fragmentation
                                                       of the cinema offer makes clear and consistent communication with audiences
                                                       challenging, this session will look at the extent to which technology influences
                                                       the public in deciding where, when and how to watch movies.

                                               12.15 Morning break sponsored by IHS Markit
                                               12.45	Premium experiences
                                                       Graham Lodge Sound Associates (moderator)
                                                       Alessandra Bernacchi IMAX
                                                       James Collington Savoy Cinemas
                                                       Ngozi Okali Entertainment One
                                                       John Trafford-Owen RealD
                                                        key strand of the changing cinema offer in recent years has been the
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                                                       development of a range of ‘premium experiences’, each supported by different
                                                       immersive technologies. Taking an upcoming Cinema Technology Community
                                                       (CTC) report as its foundation, this session will explain what these experiences
                                                       are how they work, the challenges and opportunities they present and what
                                                       evidence there is for audience demand.

                                               13.30 Networking lunch sponsored by Movio

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                                                 14.30 Spotlight session – Cinema Technology Community (CTC)
Tuesday 5 March / Afternoon sessions – Day one

                                                        Patrick von Sychowski Celluloid Junkie

                                                 14.45	Laser illumination
                                                        Matt Jahans Harkness Screens (moderator)
                                                        Paul John Anderson Omniplex Cinemas
                                                        Steve Case Omnex Pro-film
                                                        David Gattens Glasgow Film Theatre
                                                        Mark Kendall NEC Display Solutions
                                                         here is increasing interest in (and take-up of) laser illumination by cinema
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                                                        operators of all shapes and sizes. Taking the European Digital Cinema Forum’s
                                                        (EDCF) ‘Buyer’s Guide to Laser Projection’ as its foundation, this session
                                                        will explain the different technologies on offer and share experience of the
                                                        challenges and opportunities they present.

                                                 15.30 Spotlight session – development of immersive technology
                                                        Richard Mitchell Harkness Screens

                                                 15.45 Afternoon break sponsored by Harkness Screens
                                                 16.15	The funding challenge
                                                        Steve Perrin (moderator)
                                                        Tim Potter Cinema Next
                                                        Paul Robson Medialease
                                                        Rod Wheeler Cinionic
                                                        Mark Williams WTW Scott Cinemas
                                                        Rob Younger Propix Cinemas
                                                         ith cinema operators facing an ever-increasing range of possible areas for
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                                                        technological investment, and seemingly little prospect of a further industry-
                                                        wide support mechanism, the question of how these new developments might
                                                        best be funded is never far away. This session will look at the options to support
                                                        further investment now on offer from both within and outside of the sector.

                                                 17.00	In the pub with…
                                                  Mike Bradbury Odeon Cinemas Group (moderator)
                                                 	
                                                  Nic Knowland Cinematographer
                                                  Kevin Markwick The Picture House, Uckfield
                                                  Toni Purvis Amblin Partners
                                                  Jonny Whiles Warner Bros.
                                                         his informal session will encourage a panel of film and cinema professionals
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                                                        from across the sector to offer their unfiltered views on key developments in
                                                        cinema technology and what they might mean for the cinema audience.

                                                 17.45 Closing remarks
                                                 18.00 Networking drinks sponsored by Showtime Analytics
                                                 19.00 After After Party sponsored by RealD
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New horizons for the big screen experience - Conference 2019 5 & 6 March - UK Cinema Association
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      5 & 6 March 2019
      Vue Westfield, White City, London
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                                                 09.00 Registration and refreshments
Wednesday 6 March / Morning sessions – Day two

                                                 10.00 Cinema sizzle sponsored by Powster
                                                 10.10 Opening address
                                                 10.30	Direct View Display
                                                          Jan Petersen Nordisk Film Cinemas (moderator)
                                                          Paul Maloney Samsung Electronics
                                                          Oliver Pasch Sony Professional Solutions Europe
                                                           lthough still very much in its infancy in terms of engagement with the cinema
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                                                          sector, Direct View Display screens – high brightness and contrast LED screens –
                                                          are already attracting interest and comment in equal measure. This session
                                                          will look at what we know about this technology, and its potential contribution
                                                          to the big screen experience.

                                                 11.00	e-ticketing
                                                          Kevin Ervine Vista
                                                 	The adoption of paperless and e-ticketing – common in many other
                                                   comparable sectors – by the wider UK cinema sector has been comparatively
                                                   slow. This session will look at the potential such approaches have for smoothing
                                                   the customer journey as well as accruing valuable customer data.

                                                 11.30 Spotlight session – cinema and sustainability
                                                          Natasha Padbury Depot, Lewes
                                                          Carmen Slijpen Depot, Lewes

                                                 11.45 Morning break sponsored by Harkness Screens
                                                 12.15	
                                                       Digital signage – revolutionising the customer experience
                                                          Oliver Delaney The Coca-Cola Company
                                                          David Jackson Vue Entertainment
                                                           ell-designed and well-delivered digital signage can add a ‘wow’ factor which
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                                                          transforms the lobby experience for customers. This session will share the
                                                          experiences of cinema operators and suppliers that have moved away from
                                                          traditional standees and posters and created a more dynamic environment.

                                                 12.45 Networking lunch sponsored by Cinionic

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                                                   13.45 Spotlight session – ODEON Luxe Leicester Square
Wednesday 6 March / Afternoon sessions – Day two

                                                           Duncan Reynolds Odeon Cinemas Group

                                                   14.00	Skills for technology
                                                           Gareth Ellis-Unwin ScreenSkills
                                                           Paul Willmott Saffron Screen
                                                            he cinema industry, like many others, faces an ongoing challenge in ensuring
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                                                           that staff have the understanding and skills to manage rapid technological
                                                           innovation. While each company will have its own tailored approach, support is
                                                           available. This session will look in particular at how the newly-refreshed sector
                                                           skills agency ScreenSkills and the Cinema Technology Community are each
                                                           gearing up to help the cinema industry navigate current and future technological
                                                           developments.

                                                   14.30	Technology-assisted lobby design
                                                           Richard Mitchell Harkness Screens
                                                   	
                                                    Understanding the way a building performs can have profoundly positive effects
                                                           on profitability and the experience the cinema-goer receives. This session will
                                                           show the potential of simulation and modelling technologies available today
                                                           which can help optimise customer journeys through buildings, helping to
                                                           understand how to keep customers safe, where best to place signage and
                                                           how to design concession spaces in order to minimise queues.

                                                   15.00 	Technology for accessibility
                                                           Gráinne Peat Event Cinema Association/UKCA consultant (moderator)
                                                           Seneit Debese Greta & Starks
                                                           Jonathan Suffolk National Theatre
                                                           Elena Zini Screen Language
                                                            here has in the last few years been a significant growth in the use of assistive
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                                                           technology, making the big screen experience more accessible to disabled
                                                           cinema-goers. But some key challenges remain; in 2018 the UK Cinema
                                                           Association launched its Technology Challenge Fund, inviting proposals
                                                           for viable ‘closed caption’ solutions for deaf and hard of hearing customers.
                                                           his session will invite the three short-listed applicants to explain and –
                                                           where possible – demonstrate their proposals.

                                                   15.45 Closing remarks
                                                   16.00 Networking drinks sponsored by NEC

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Registration
Delegates will be able to register from 10.15am on day one – Tuesday 5 March –
the registration will be positioned by the main entrance in the cinema.

You will be issued with your delegate pack and badge which will act as your entry
pass to our presentations, breaks, lunch and closing drinks for BOTH DAYS.

There is no need to bring your ticket.

Badges will be organised by the first letter of your surname, so please
make your way to the appropriate section of the registration desk.

Please send any name changes to Gráinne Peat at
grainne.peat@cinemauk.org.uk

We will make every effort to action any changes received. The welcome address
and keynote on day one will start promptly at 11.00am. Please be on time.

PLEASE ENSURE YOU KEEP HOLD OF YOUR PASS AND BRING IT
WITH YOU TO GAIN ENTRY FOR THE SECOND DAY

Venue information
Vue Westfield Westfield London, Ariel Way, White City, London W12 7GF

The cinema is based inside the Westfield shopping centre.
https://www.myvue.com/cinema/westfield/getting-here

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Transport
Getting there by train/tube
The closest overground station is Shepherd’s Bush rail station (next to the venue).

The nearest tube stations are Shepherd’s Bush and White City, both on the Central
Line, and Shepherd’s Bush Market and Wood Lane Station on the Hammersmith
& City Line. All of these stations are about a five-minute walk away.

Getting there by bus
White City bus station is directly outside Westfield London. Bus routes 31, 49, 148, 207,
228, 237, 260, 316, 607 and C1 all travel to the station.

Catering
Hot and cold drinks as well as a variety of snacks will be available throughout the course
of the day. Lunch – including vegetarian and vegan options – will be provided for all
delegates on both days. Further snacks and refreshments will be available during the
evening reception.

Drinks reception – Tuesday 5 March
We look forward to seeing delegates at the evening drinks reception in the Scene Bar,
which will take place until 7pm with drinks and food.

After After Party
From 7pm please join us at the Real D After After Party at The Bull Westfield,
www.thebullwestfield.com. This will run until 11pm, leaving plenty of time
for those wishing to get the last tube back into Central London.

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Afternoon Break: Day one

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             Media partners   & Morning Break: Day two     Lunch: Day one     Tech Partners        Platinum

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                    Busary                 Day one          Lunch: Day two     Goody Bag      Gold: Day one
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                                      Photographer       Breakfast: Day two        Lanyard    Gold: Day two
                                                                                                              Special thanks to our sponsors and supporters

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Evening Drinks:
             Special thanks:   Evening Snacks           Day one           Confectionery   Silver: Day one

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                                                  Evening Drinks:
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                                     Ticketing          Day two       Showreel: Day one   Silver: Day two
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Venue and contact
About the venue

Vue Westfield Westfield London, Ariel Way, White City, London W12 7GF

Sponsorship opportunities
To discuss all sponsorship opportunities and any other ideas – please contact Gráinne Peat.

grainne.peat@cinemauk.org.uk 					                                           Mobile +44 (0) 7967 673 188

For more information on the UK Cinema Association, the conference and contact details please visit:

www.cinemauk.org.uk
UK Cinema Association 3 Soho Square, London, W1D 3HD                         Telephone +44 (0) 20 7734 9551

UK Cinema Association contacts
Phil Clapp        phil.clapp@cinemauk.org.uk         James Connor james.connor@cinemauk.org.uk
Chief Executive   Mobile +44 (0) 7917 806 887        Policy Executive Mobile +44 (0) 7853 264 128

Seema Saujani seema.saujani@cinemauk.org.uk          Gráinne Peat            grainne.peat@cinemauk.org.uk
Policy Assistant Mobile +44 (0) 7919 370 523         Consultant              Mobile +44 (0) 7967 673 188
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