TRADE SHOW

Movie Trailers between presentation slots

The convention theatre is equipped with:
Projection Partner – Christie Digital
Sound & Integration Partner – GM Audio
Server & Content Partner – Qube Cinema
Screen Partner – Galalite Screens
Stage Seating Partner – Pen Workers Seating

ALL DAY CAFÉ AT THE FOOD COURT AND TRADE SHOW FLOOR

BIG CINE EXPO 2024 - INAUGURAL CEREMONY

Keynote Address:
Shri. Alok Tandon, Strategic Business Advisor to MD & ED, PVR INOX

Guests of Honour:
Shri. Dinesh Vijan, Film Producer – Maddock Films
Shri. Raghavendra T (Raghav), Director, Big Cine Expo and Editor-Publisher, TheatreWorld
Shri. Yusuf Galabhaiwala, Partner, GTC Industries

Panel Discussion:

AUDIENCE VIEWING PATTERNS IN THEATRICAL AND OTT

Audience viewing patterns in theatrical (cinema) and OTT (Over-The-Top) platforms have evolved significantly over the past few years. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly accelerated the shift towards OTT platforms as theatres were closed or operated at limited capacity. This period saw an increase in first-run movies being released directly on streaming platforms. The window between theatrical release and availability on OTT has shortened, sometimes to just a few weeks. And so has the humongous amount of money paid for the OTT rights. The current mantra is first released on theatrical and then to other platforms. What are some key trends and differences in these viewing patterns? How important is the theatrical window for a movie?

Panellists:
Aashish Singh – Producer, Red Chillies Entertainment
Dayal Padmanabhan – Film Writer, Producer, Director
Kunal Sawhney – Chief Operating Officer, MovieMax Cinemas
Rajeev Sharma – Chief Executive Officer, NY Cinemas

Moderator:
Komal Nahta – Editor in Chief, Film Information

COST EFFECTIVE HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE PROJECTION USING STANDARDISED CONTENT

Presenter: Kanwal Brar, Sales Director - Cinema Division, Christie Digital

Panel Discussion:

FOSTERING TRANSPARENCY IN THE CINEMA ECOSYSTEM

Promoting transparency in the Indian cinema industry is essential for creating a fair, efficient, and thriving ecosystem. By embracing innovative technological solutions, stakeholders can overcome current challenges and unlock new opportunities for growth and success. Transparent practices in revenue sharing, audience insights, operational efficiency, and advertising effectiveness will not only enhance trust but also drive the industry towards a more prosperous future. The experts discuss steps to enhance transparency in the cinema ecosystem and build trust.

Panellists:
Bethanavel Kuppusamy – Product Head - iCount, Qube Cinema
Denzil Dias – VP & Managing Director - India Theatrical, Warner Bros Discovery
Mayank Shroff – Head - Film Programming and Distribution, Cinépolis India
Rajkumar Akella – Managing Director, ComScore (Movies) - India
Vikas Lokhande – Assistant Vice President - Business Development, Khushi Advertising Ideas

Moderator:
Karan Taurani – Sr. Vice President - Research Analyst (Media), Elara Capital

LUNCH

Panel Discussion:

BRIDGING THE CONTENT SUPPLY CHAIN & LEVERAGING ALTERNATE CONTENT

The landscape of cinema content supply and the challenge of potential shortages has led to the exploration of alternative content to keep cinemas vibrant and appealing. Movies getting delayed, production delays, strikes, national events, etc. have all resulted in a shortage of theatrical content. What are some insights and strategies to address these issues? By diversifying the content offerings and creating unique experiences, cinemas can attract a broader audience, mitigate the impact of content shortages, and remain a vital part of the entertainment landscape.

Panellists:
Amit Kumar Sharma – Managing Director, Miraj Entertainment
Jackky Bhagnani – Film Producer and Actor, Founder and MD - Jjust Group
Raghav Anand – Partner & Leader Media - Digital & Convergence (Africa, India & Middle East), Ernst & Young
Rahul Puri – Managing Director, Mukta A2 Cinemas
Rajesh Mishra – Executive Director & Group CEO, UFO Moviez
Thomas D'souza – Sr. Vice President - Programming, PVR INOX

Moderator:
Saurabh Varma – Film Director and Founder - HITFLIK

STUDIO PRESENTATION:

WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY and UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

Presenter: Denzil Dias – VP & Managing Director - India Theatrical, Warner Bros. Discovery

Mobiles Off or on Silent. Strictly NO RECORDING.

BABY JOHN: EXCLUSIVE GLIMPSES

Presenters:
Atlee Kumar – Presenter
Murad Khetani – Producer, Cine1 Studios
Priya Atlee – Producer, A For Apple Productions
Jyoti Deshpande – Producer, Jio Studios
A Kaleeswaran – Director

Starring: Varun Dhawan, Keerthy Suresh, Wamiqa Gabbi, Jackie Shroff…

Mobiles Off or on Silent. Strictly NO RECORDING.

Panel Discussion:

DECODING THE PERFECT CINEMA COCKTAIL - HOW CINEMA TECHNOLOGY SHAPES BOX OFFICE & CONTENT

A successful recipe for a cinema cocktail involves strategic collaboration, creative development and comprehensive marketing. However, we tend to forget the one silent ingredient that could make or break this punchy cocktail: Technology! Discussing the strategies, tech upgrades and insights to drive audience desire towards big screen movie-watching: be it Single-screen, Multiplex or Superplex; and how this supports investment.

Panellists:
Daggubati Suresh Babu – Film Producer, Suresh Productions
Friedrich Deininger – Sr. Director Cinema and Partner Management EMEA and India, Dolby Laboratories
Henry Noel – Director, Business Development - Cinema, Asia-Pacific, HARMAN Singapore
Tejal Satish – Chief Operating Officer, Broadway Cinemas
Vishnu Patel – Group CEO - Special Projects, UFO Moviez
Yusuf Galabhaiwala – Director - Operations, Galalite Screens

Moderator:
Akkshay Rathie – Director, Aashirwad Theatres

QUBE CINEMA - PARTNER FELICITATION

• India’s Top Multiplex Chain of the Year - PVR-INOX / Cinepolis
• Best Multiplex Theatre of the Year - Miraj Cinemas: Sekaran Mall, Chennai
• Best Single-Screen Theatre of the Year - Mukunda, Bengaluru
• Best Cinema Theatre in Tier-2 City - Star World Cinemas, Lalitpur, UP
• Most Talented Cinema Entrepreneur - Akkshay Rathie
• Most Unique Cinema Chain of the Year - NY Cinemas
• Best Technology Adopter of the Year - Varadharaja Cinemas, Chennai / AAA Cinemas, Hyderabad
• Innovative Technology of the Year - Axis Y Projector Lifts
• Emerging Cinema Chain of the Year - Mukta A2 Cinemas
• Fastest Growing Cinema Chain of the Year - MovieMax Cinemas / Roongta Cinemas
• Special Achievement Award - Ramesh Sippy

HAPPY HOURS ON TRADE SHOW FLOOR

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF CHAIR CRAFTSMANSHIP

Presented by: PenWorkers Seating Company

TRADE SHOW CLOSES FOR THE DAY

TRADE SHOW

Movie Trailers between presentation slots

The convention theatre is equipped with:

Projection Partner – Christie Digital
Sound & Integration Partner – GM Audio
Server & Content Partner – Qube Cinema
Screen Partner – Galalite Screens
Stage Seating Partner – Pen Workers Seating

ALL DAY CAFÉ AT TRADE SHOW FLOOR

90 YEARS OF BARCO INNOVATIONS - FEEL THE DIFFERENCE WITH THE LATEST BARCO CINEMA SOLUTIONS

Presenter: Madhusudan KJ, Country Manager - Cinema, Barco

Panel Discussion:

DRIVING INNOVATION IN CINEMA F&B EXPERIENCE

Innovating in Cinema Food & Beverage (F&B) pricing involves rethinking traditional models to attract and retain customers. There is a need to experiment with new strategies and continuously gather customer feedback. Cinemas can find the right mix of innovations in their F&B pricing to enhance customer satisfaction and increase revenue.

Panellists:
Bhuvnesh Mendiratta – Chief Operating Officer, Miraj Cinemas
Devang Sampat – Managing Director, Cinépolis India
Sanjay Barjatya – Vice President - Operations, Roongta Entertainment
Satwik Lele – Chief Operating Officer, Mukta A2 Cinemas
S.B.P. Pattabhi Rama Rao – Managing Partner, Gourmet Popcornica

Moderator:
Akkshay Rathie Director, Aashirwad Theatres

LUNCH

((Food Court will be opened from 12:30pm to 3:30pm)

NETWORKING ON THE TRADESHOW FLOOR

Trade Show Closing