Events

2019 has been quite a year for the satellite industry. From major acquisitions to key technological advancements and innovations, this past year has seen a bit of everything. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating shockwaves throughout the world, the satellite industry has not been spared as well. The consumer market for satellite services is unlikely to be cut during a time of stay-home orders. We have seen a spike in demand for streaming services when the pandemic began to peak and more stringent lockdowns were put in place. It will be interesting to look at how resilient the satellite industry is and how well-poised it is in surmounting the challenges ahead and finding opportunities during the time of COVID-19, as we work towards a global recovery.

The Asia Video Summit is the the annual marquee event of the Asian video industry. Its goal is to take stock, tell the story and assess the state of the video industry as 2020 comes to a close. This year’s summit will be held from 10 – 12 November. Conversations will centre around the State of Free-To-Air and Pay Television, a deep dive into the Streaming Industry and Premium Advertising, the Technology that underpins the entire industry, and what lies ahead for Sports. In addition, there will also be a particular focus on Gender Equality in the Media Industry.

Within the Asian landscape, India, with a population of 1.3 billion, has always been unique. After years of being one of the world’s most important Pay TV markets, a new revolution is underway. While growth in television continues, mobile internet is exploding and creating what could soon be one of the biggest video streaming markets. The entry of more than 30 streaming platforms in a span of barely three years speaks volume about the massive potential this industry has. As we head towards 2021, we’ll take a deep dive into the trends the video streaming industry in India will see play out next year, and what the key drivers of growth will be for both industry players and consumers in this market.

The television landscape in Thailand has changed dramatically over the past six years. The launch of digital terrestrial television (DTT) and the rapid growth of online streaming platforms have led to an increased fragmentation of the industry. With the COVID 19 crisis and consumers turning to streaming platforms in droves, this change has been accelerated like never before. What is the longer term impact of COVID-19 on video consumption and monetization in Thailand, and what will the market look like in 2021?

Over the past year, we have witnessed profound change and new trends emerging in the OTT video industry. Media conglomerates are seeking to build direct relationships between their brands and consumers, in some cases using their own pipes to deliver their content to consumer devices. The streaming wars are intensifying, and companies are waging all-out war in a bid for consumers’ attention. How are organisations positioning themselves for success? (*No sessions on 1 July)

Disrupting the Ecosystem and Migrating Consumers back to Legal Services. The Piracy Over the Top virtual seminar is Free for all AVIA members. Visit https://ottsummit.asia/ for more information.

The India Video 360 – Broadcasting, Satellite, Telecoms forum organized by the Asia Video industry Association (AVIA) is a closed-door roundtable for members of the Association, regulators, and the broader broadcast industry. This full day seminar will bring together approx. 70 senior government officials and industry leaders to explore key themes.

The Asia Video Summit is the defining conference for the video industry and ecosystem across the Asia Pacific region. The aim is to understand the state of the video industry in 2019 - the opportunities and the challenges faced by different sectors of the industry and how together we can grow and forge a successful future. Attended by over 180 companies, it brings together some of the biggest industry names to discuss the most pertinent issues of today. With advancements in technology, evolving business models and everchanging consumer behaviour, the Asia Video Summit brings you the best insights, debates and discussions that define the state of the video industry today.

The Malaysian media landscape has evolved over the past few years, as technology has changed the way consumers engage with video content and make purchase decisions. As Malaysia enters a new era of digital transformation and is set for a complete transition to digital broadcast by the third quarter of 2019, it is an exciting time to watch how this all plays out for the country. Join us and our distinguished list of speakers at Malaysia In View, who will be sharing their plans for growth, their evolving approach to partnerships, thoughts around monetisation and the challenges and opportunities of operating in the Malaysian market today.

Over the past year, we have witnessed profound change in the satellite industry. Evolving customer needs and requirements have led to fast-paced innovation from manufacturers and operators alike. Growth fundamentals for satellite will remain strong in the Asia Pacific region for the coming 12 months and developments point to sustained growth in the medium-term as well.

India has primarily been a television set household. It is the second largest subscription television market in the Asia Pacific Region in terms of number of subscribers. Today, OTT video is the unusual alternative, which is gradually becoming a mainstream entertainment destination in the midst of growing Internet users.

The last couple of years has seen a seismic shift in the Indonesian pay TV industry, from a predominantly DTH market to a now burgeoning fibre broadband and OTT market. Companies are adapting their business models and repositioning themselves to be at the centre of a new digital landscape.