Tentative Schedule
SUNDAY, 16 JUNE
08.00-18.00 — Trade Show & Meeting Room Registration (Exhibitors Only)
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
14.00-18.00 — Convention Registration
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
MONDAY, 17 JUNE
07.30-18.00 — Convention and Trade Show & Meeting Room (Exhibitors Only) Registration
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
08.15-09.15 — Breakfast & Program
(Patio, Level P1)
Sponsor:
Kelonik / KCS
09.00 — CineEurope Business Sessions
(Room 116-117, Level P1)
Presented by The Boxoffice Company
UNIC People Programme – Leadership Skills
Launched in June 2023 – the UNIC People Programme aims to help the cinema
industry maintain its position as an employer of choice, recognising that the
ultimate competitive advantage of any organisation lies in its people. The
programme strives to ensure that the industry remains well-placed to attract and
retain top talent.
After a year focusing on issues around Internal Culture & Values, the
programme will now shift to look at Leadership Skills. Effective leadership is
essential for the growth and success of the cinema industry. We will explore the
development of leadership skills and capabilities, and how we can help nurture
future leaders who can drive innovation, inspire teams, and navigate the challenges of an evolving industry.
Presenters:
Neil Pearse, Partner, People & Organizational Practice, McKinsey & Co.
Dee Vassili, Group Chief People Officer, Vue International
CineEurope’s Executive Roundtable
For all of the other challenges it occasionally presented, 2023 once again
confirmed that cinema audiences are more willing than ever to respond to
original stories well-told, well-marketed, and made for the Big Screen. With
some European territories recording their best-ever summer, the key seemed to
be in particular the ability to offer a diverse slate which had something to offer to
everyone.
Whatever the short-term impacts of the US strikes, there is no doubt that our industry needs to continue to supply a regular and diverse range of engaging film content and to work harder than ever to create excitement and engagement amongst cinema-goers, delivering the best possible cinema experience.
In this high level Executive Round table, leading figures from European and
international exhibition and distribution will explore what the data tells us and
offer views on what should be the metrics for success. In doing so they will seek
to answer questions such as: how do we ensure that we have something to offer
to everyone; what more might be done to improve marketing and promotion; and
what does the industry need to do to expand and diversify its offering?
Moderator:
Julien Marcel, CEO, The Boxoffice Company
Panelists:
Eduardo Acuna, CEO, Cineworld
Stephen Basil-Jones, Sony Pictures Releasing
Kadri Kaldma, Business Development Manager, Apollo Kino
Steven O’Dell, Sony Pictures Releasing
10.30-10.45 — Refreshment Break
10.45-11.15 — New Cinema Concepts
The exhibition sector continues to innovate and is coming up with concepts to
offer new experiences to audiences. Join us to hear about a cinema that is all
about pods and hospitality boxes and about a new private cinema-on-demand
concept.
Panelists:
Nicolas Chican, Co-founder & Partner, Ōma Cinema
Monica Terraneo, Cinelandia (TBC)
Thomas van de Weerd, Founder & CEO, The AnyThing
11.00-15.00 — Hospitality Lounge
(CCIB Foyer)
Sponsor:
Gruvi
12.00 — Lunch
(CCIB Auditorium Foyer)
Sponsors:
The Boxoffice Company
Christie Digital
13.00 — CineEurope 2024 Opening Ceremony
(CCIB Auditorium)
Official Welcome
Andrew Sunshine, Managing Director, CineEurope
Industry Address
Phil Clapp, President, UNIC
Laura Houlgatte, CEO, UNIC
Studio Spotlight on Crunchy Roll
CineEurope Icon Award presented by Boxoffice Pro
Nicolas Seydoux, President, Gaumont
Mubi Product Presentation
14.30 — Cocktail Reception
(CCIB Auditorium Foyer)
Sponsor:
Sony Pictures Releasing International
15.15 — Sony Pictures Releasing International presents a special screening
(CCIB Auditorium)
18.00 — Opening Night Futbol Party
(TBA)
Sponsor:
Barco
TUESDAY, 18 JUNE
07.30-18.00 — Convention and Trade Show & Meeting Room Registration
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
08.00-08.45 — Breakfast
(Patio, Level P1)
Sponsor:
Kelonik / KCS
09.00-10.15 — The Coca-Cola Seminar
(Room 116-117, Level P1)
Humans vs. Technology : Getting the Right Balance / Exploring the World of Unattended Retail
Faced with rising costs and the challenge of recruitment and staff retention, retailers and manufacturers are exploring new ways to operate. Businesses need to constantly adapt, evolve, and invest behind the concepts that are going to make a positive difference to the guest as well as their bottom line. In this session, we explore the world of ‘unattended retail’ where a frictionless retail transaction is sought without any direct human intervention. With a variety of new contactless formats, from smart fridges to micromarkets and staffless stores, being deployed across workplaces, travel, venues and leisure environments, Nick Gault, Senior Director, Coca-Cola will be joined by experts – including Nicola Knight from IGD – who provide trusted data and insight, straight from the heart of retail. We will explore whether this is something the cinema industry should be investigating in more depth as we look to achieve that perfect balance between humans and technology in delivering a great customer experience.
10.30 — Universal Pictures International Presentation
(CCIB Auditorium)
11.00-17.00 — Hospitality Lounge
(CCIB Foyer)
Sponsor:
Gruvi
11.00-18.00 — CineEurope’s Opening Day on the Trade Show Floor
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
12.15 — Buffet Lunch
(Auditorium Foyer)
Sponsor:
Universal Pictures International
14.00-15.30 — ICTA Focus Sessions and Member Presentations on the Trade Show Floor
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
Produced by Jan Runge, ICTA
Designing the Next Generation of Cinemas to Create Additional Revenue Streams
Hear from cinema business leaders, innovators, and technology experts who share their journey and perspectives when it comes to creating additional revenue streams for cinema.
Moderator: Till Cussmann
Panelists: TBA
What’s Next in Cinema Technology? A candid discussion between Operators and Manufacturers.
How is cinema technology evolving to ensure that the big screen experience continues to deliver unparalleled impressions? Learn about the latest innovations, expectations, and visions of leading operators and manufacturers.
Panelists: TBA
15.30-16.30 — STUDIOCANAL Presentation
(CCIB Auditorium)
16.30-17.00 — Refreshment Break
(Auditorium Foyer)
17.00 — Warner Bros. Pictures International Presentation
(CCIB Auditorium)
19.30 — Dinner Reception
(Auditorium Foyer)
Sponsors:
Warner Bros. Pictures International
GDC Digital Cinema Technology Europe, SL
Hosts:
Man-Nang Chong, Founder & CEO
Sachin Shetty, Executive Director, EMEA
Tony Adamson, Senior Vice President
WEDNESDAY, 19 JUNE
08.00-18.00 — Convention and Trade Show & Meeting Room Registration
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
08.00-08.45 Breakfast
(Patio, Level P1)
Sponsor:
Kelonik / KCS
09.00-10.00 — The Coca-Cola Seminar
(Room 116-117, Level P1)
10.30 — Paramount Pictures International Presentation
(CCIB Auditorium)
11.00-17.00 — Hospitality Lounge
(CCIB Foyer)
Sponsor:
Gruvi
11.00-18.00 — CineEurope Tradeshow & Luncheon
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
Lunch served 13.00-14.30
Sponsors:
Paramount Pictures International
Vista Group
13.15-13.45 — Gruvi Presentation
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
14.00-15.15 — UNIC Focus Sessions on the Trade Show Floor
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
How To Attract and Retain Talent – Focus On Your Internal Culture and Values
The cinema industry’s success is intrinsically linked to the values and culture that is
cultivated within the companies and organisations that make up the sector. Our brands represent lifestyle aspiration, sustainability, and more. By emphasizing the importance of these values, we can attract individuals who share our vision and create a positive working environment. Join us for this very practical and interactive session exploring how to create your internal culture and values, what are the do’s and don’ts.
Moderator:
Mandy Kean, Co-founder/CEO, Mustard Studio
Presenter:
Zarah Doyle, HR Director UKI, Odeon Cinemas Group
Marketing Workshop – Optimise Your Digital Presence
We live in a world where customers are bombarded with a constant flow of online posts and spoilt for choice on how to spend their leisure time. It is therefore essential for cinemas of all sizes to optimise their digital presence and stand out. How can you increase your cinema’s reach? How can you create a community around your cinema? How can you maximise your online presence? Join us to hear about real life examples and tips from experts.
Moderator:
Guillaume Branders, Business Development Manager, DX
Panelists:
Züleyha Azman, Marketing Director, KINO Rotterdam
Clarissa Bergh, Managing Director, Lillehammer Kino
Oliver Fegan, CEO/Co-Founder, Usheru
Data Sharing in Action
There have been many conferences and panels where exhibitors and distributors have concluded that it would be valuable to share more data. In this session, colleagues from VUE will discuss examples of how that can work in practice – all of which are already live at VUE with their partners. These can provide inspiration for better, pragmatic partnerships across our sector to achieve the common goal of getting more people watching more great stories in cinemas, more often. VUE’s examples include 3 categories:
1. Customer-level transaction data, for better digital marketing performance: who is converting from which online ads, to go after more;
2. Customer research into behaviour and preferences, for better-shared diagnosis and understanding: which audiences are engaging with cinema and why; who is missing, or visiting at reduced frequency, and how can we appeal to them?
3. Customer buying patterns, from pre-sales and studio tracking: how are new titles likely to perform, to maximise releases and scheduling.
The VUE team will conclude with principles about how to build a great data-sharing partnership.
Speakers:
Dan Green, Group Director of Digital, VUE International
Ruth Hinton, Group Head of Customer Experience & Insight, VUE International
15.45 — The Walt Disney Studios International Presentation
(CCIB Auditorium)
18.00 — Dinner Reception
(Auditorium Foyer)
Sponsors:
Dolby
The Walt Disney Studios
THURSDAY, 20 JUNE
08.00-12.00 — Trade Show & Meeting Room Registration
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
08.00-14.00 — Convention Registration
(Entrance B Foyer, Level P0)
08.30-12.00 — Breakfast on the Trade Show Floor
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
Breakfast served 08.30-10.30
Sponsor:
Kelonik / KCS
09.00-10.00 — CineEurope Focus Sessions on the Trade Show Floor
(Exhibition Hall, Level P0)
Greening Cinemas – A European Perspective
In this session, we will focus on practical initiatives that have been launched across
Europe focusing on greening cinemas.
Presenters:
Spanish Industry Alliance: Greening the Film and Audiovisual Sector – Jaime Tarrazon, Spanish Cinema Association (FECE)
Towards Net Zero – James Connor, UK Cinema Association (UKCA)
09.45 — CineEurope Double-Feature!
(CCIB Auditorium)
Angel Studios presents a special screening of: Bonhoeffer
11.30 — Screening
13.30 — A Toast to the 2024 Honorees
(Foyer 1, Level P1)
14.00 — CineEurope Awards Ceremony
(Room 116-117, Level P1)
Sponsor:
Coca-Cola
Emcees:
Pia Ardovino, The Space Cinema and Shaun Jones, Cineworld
Shaun Jones, VP Operations, Director UKI, Cineworld Cinemas
CINEEUROPE’S 2024 HONOREES
International Exhibitor of the Year
Apollo Kino, The Baltics
Accepted by Kadri Ärm, CEO
International Distributor of the Year
Jeff Forman, The Walt Disney Studios
Comscore European Box Office Achievement Award
(TBA)
CineEurope Icon Award presented by Boxoffice Pro
Nicolas Seydoux, President, Gaumont
UNIC Award of Achievement
Clare Binns, Picturehouse
CineEurope Milestone Award Presentation
Kinepolis
Accepted by: Eddy Duquenne, CEO
Coca-Cola & CineEurope Retail Award
(TBA)
CineEurope Gold Awards
Christin Berg, Head of Booking, Nordisk Film Cinemas
Greg Hayko, Head of Film, Cineworld
Stephan Herzog, Head of HR, Legal Special Projects, Pathé Suisse
Gianluca Pantano, Film Booking Director, UCI Italy, ODEON Cinemas Group
Grégoire Schnegg, Head of Real Estate Management & Development, Member of the Board, blue Cinema
Andrea Stratta, CEO, Notorious Cinemas
Jurgita Vaišienė, Program & Scheduling Manager, CINAMON Group
Kinga Zaborowska, Chief of Film Booking Department, Helios
15.30 — CineEurope 2024 Closing Reception
(Patio, Level P1)
Sponsor:
Coca-Cola
