2001 Beijing TV Week International Forum Successfully Held

BEIJING --- Jointly organized by CMM Intelligence and long term partner Beijing TV, the ’2001 Beijing TV Week International Forum' from May 19-21 brought together senior TV executives from around the world and has been widely regarded as the best conference yet held on the mainland.

With standing room only in many sessions, it also attracted the most professional, lively and challenging delegates seen assembled in China. Close to 30 domestic and international speakers took part in six key panel sessions during the three-day professional forum, including senior domestic representatives from CCTV, BTV, Beijing Broadcasting Institute and Ying Shi Da.

International speakers include Walt Disney TV , Discovery, Deutsche Welle, ARTE TV, Granada and Zenith Media etc. Sponsored by Walt Disney TV International (Asia Pacific), Discovery Asia Inc. and Deutsche Welle, Germany the 8th International TV Forum saw for a first time real debate during sessions including: Keynote Addresses, Documentaries, Program Formats, Children’s Programming and TV Events & Awards.

CMM-I is committed to driving forward China's media debate and official PRC conferences play an essential role in efforts to bring international and Chinese experts together. While there are unique challenges posed by such events in China, this year’s conference was also attended and praised by senior leaders of Chinese TV institutions and organizations.

In particular, the new leaders of the Beijing Radio & TV Group were very impressed with the high standard of presentations, the collection of conference materials and the high turnout for the event. Their support strengthens the case for future conferences with strong international presence.

CMM Intelligence will again co-ordinate international participation in China's next major industry event, the 2001 Sichuan TV Festival International Forum (October). While maintaining keynote speaking positions on the first day, Sichuan provides an opportunity to take the debate deeper with special sessions on specific genres.

Documentary workshops co-organized by the China Radio & TV Society and the China Documentary Association have already been agreed

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