First Indian TV fest in November to review progress of industry

NEW DELHI: Buoyed by the huge growth in the television industry and also the digitisation process that has commenced, an Indian Television Fest is planned to be held in Goa in November this year to collaborate, exchange, ideate, view and review the progress and problems facing the industry.

To be held in 2 and 3 November, the Fest being organised by the Indian Broadcasting Foundation will bring leaders of TV from all over the world to interact with their Indian counterparts to review the latest technology; applaud excellence and catch up with industry colleagues.

Seminars; Key Note Sessions; Events; Recreation; Awards; Software and Hardware Bazaar Technology and Service Pavilions; Lounges for private meetings and Performances will form part of the Fest.

IBF president Uday Shankar said, ?The Indian Television Fest is for the industry, by the industry and of the industry. Designed over two days in the relaxing environment of Goa, it is the perfect opportunity for the young TV industry to network, exchange ideas and interact with professionals, entrepreneurs and global experts from the entire value chain of television broadcasting. The Indian Television Fest is much required to grow our industry to a Rs 1000 billion industry?.

IBF consists of 52 major broadcasters with more than 250 TV Channels.