CineEurope: recovery is closer

The Barcelona International Convention Centre (CCIB) once again brings together the industry at CineEurope, the main cinema convention in Europe. From June 19 to 22, and with cinemas getting the audiences back to the theatres little by little, the 32nd edition of this essential event offers conferences, studio presentations, screenings, booths and a complete schedule.

Organized by The Film Expo Group , CineEurope is the official convention of the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC) , an entity that represents exhibitor associations in 38 European territories.

Cinionic is the Official Projection Provider and the Spanish company Kelonik takes care that all the studio presentations and screenings are technologically flawless. Exhibition professionals will once again witness the films that are yet to come, the emerging trends in the sector and the latest technologies and services to make cinemas even more attractive to the audience.

This new edition comes just after a few very promising weeks in terms of the box office.

The recovery of the pre-pandemic figures was being slow, but the outcome of the latest blockbusters releases suggest a bright future in which cinemas will once again become the great social meeting point that they always were.

Conferences and Studio Presentations

The schedule in CineEurope 2023 is full of sessions of great relevance to the sector. On Monday June 19 , after breakfast from 8:15 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. (Room 116-117 Foyer, Level P1), the first Business Session begins at 9:30 a.m. , ‘Driving Commercial Success Through People’ . Phil Clapp (UKCA), Laura Houlgatte (UNIC) and Dee Vassili (VUE International) address a subject that is not often discussed: ‘The biggest asset an organisation possesses is its people. This panel will discuss the challenges faced by human resources departments, the current employment market or the attraction of talent and how we can create a culture so they can flourish.

At 1 0:15 a.m . one of the most interesting moments will take place and Spain will play a role in it. The filmmaker Juan Antonio Bayona will be in the spotlight with a keynote that will give way to the Executive Roundtable: ‘Engaging Audiences & The Future of the Theatre Industry’ . Following a presentation that will set the scene by Lucy Jones of Comscore Movies, the panel discussion will have Sarah Lewthwaite (Movio), Andrew Cripps (Warner Bros. Pictures International), Eddy Duquenne (Kinepolis), Tim Richards (Vue International), Niels Swinkels, (Universal Pictures) and Susan Wendt (TrustNordisk).

Although year 2022 meant a certain recovery of the box office and there´s lot of hope after the last successful weeks, we all have to be aware that we depend too much on a handful of titles. The session will explore current trends in the field of exhibition and distribution and reflect on what cinemas can do for a faster recovery while continuing to offer viewers the best viewing experience.

After lunch at 12:00 pm in the CCIB Auditorium Foyer, the Opening Ceremony will take place in the CCIB Auditorium starting at llevará a cabo la Gala Inaugural en el Auditorio CCIB a partir de las 13:30 horas . Habrá unas palabras de bienvenida a cargo de Andrew Sunshine, Managing Director de CineEurope; Phil Clapp, presidente de UNIC y Laura Houlgatte, CEO de UNIC. Se aprovechará la ocasión para entregar el llamado CineEurope Milestone Award para Vue International, que recogerá su fundador y CEO, Tim Richards.

En este bloque también habrá un Special Studio Spotlight , con la presentación por parte de Lionsgate de Los Juegos del Hambre: Balada de Pájaros Cantores y Serpientes . Además, habrá tres presentaciones de slates : una por la entidad francesa Unifrance , otra por Europa Creativa MEDIA y en último lugar una presentación por parte de la plataforma Mubi , con el vicepresidente de distribución global, Jon Barrenechea, y la responsable de distribución en Europa, Natalie Ralph.

Tras un descanso de una hora, la agenda continúa a las 17:00 horas con la primera major en entrar en escena con una presentación de futuros títulos para la gran pantalla. Será Sony Pictures , que contará en el auditorio del CCIB con Steven O’Dell, presidente de distribución internacional, e Iván Valverde, vicepresidente senior de distribución internacional.

Esta primera jornada, finaliza a las 18:30 horas la Cena Inaugural (Room 111 & Terrace, Level P1).

La segunda jornada, martes 20 de junio , comienza a las 9:00 horas con el seminario patrocinado por CocaCola (Room 116-117 Foyer, Level P1) ‘Sostenibilidad. ¿Les importa a los consumidores?’. Nick Gault (CocaCola) abre un debate en el que participarán otros dos colegas de la empresa como Koen Saels y Jerome Labie o Andreas Hufer (Kinopolis).

Aunque en las encuestas internacionales se apunta al cambio climático como la mayor preocupación entre los ciudadanos después del miedo a la guerra, hay una brecha importante entre estos deseos y las acciones que se toman individual y colectivamente para reconducir la situación. En el panel se hablará de las oportunidades para las salas de cine en este ámbito y de los hábitos, conductas y estrategias que se pueden llevar a cabo.

A las 10:30 horas se producirá una nueva presentación de un estudio: Universal Pictures . El acto tendrá como presentadores a Julien Noble, presidente de marketing internacional, y Niels Swinkels, vicepresidente ejecutivo y director general de distribución internacional.

A partir de las 11:00 horas de este día se produce la inauguración del Trade Show , el apartado expositivo de la convención (Exhibition Hall, Level P0).

Tras el buffet en el Auditorium Foyer (12:15 horas), llegará el turno a las 14:30 horas de las Focus Sessions en el espacio del Trade Show (Exhibition Hall, Level P0), moderadas por Tanya Easterman (Daiku). La primera bajo el nombre de ‘La piratería se hace comercial: ¿estás preparado para la competencia?’ , con Liz Bales (British Association for Screen Entertainment) y la segunda, que se llama ‘Diseños sostenibles para los cines’ , con Stefanie Fischer (InventaCinema).

A continuación, se desarrollarán dos bloques de presentaciones. El primero protagonizado por la francesa StudioCanal , que conducirá a las 15:30 horas la CEO, Anna Marsh, y el vicepresidente ejecutivo de marketing y distribución globales, Hugh Spearing.

A las 17:30 horas , tras un descanso, la presentación de Warner Bros. Pictures . Los asistentes conocerán su slate a través de de Andrew Cripps, presidente de distribución internacional; Danielle Bekas y Charlie Coleman, vicepresidentes ejecutivos de marketing internacional; y Toby Tennant, vicepresidente senior de distribución theatrical en el mercado EMEA.

Otro highlight de este día es la Cena que a partir de las 19:30 horas celebra en el Auditorium Foyer.

La jornada del miércoles 21 de junio comienza a las 8:45 horas con otro seminario patrocinado por Coca-Cola (Room 116-117 Foyer, Level P1), esta vez enfocado en el público joven: ‘Atraer a al público adulto joven’ . Nick Gault, Josh Nations y Helen Hewlett de Coca-

1:30 pm . There will be a welcome introduction by Andrew Sunshine, Managing Director of CineEurope; Phil Clapp, President of UNIC and Laura Houlgatte, CEO of UNIC. At this point, the organisation will deliver the so-called CineEurope Milestone Award for Vue International , which will be received by its founder and CEO, Tim Richards.

In this segment there will also be a Special Studio Spotlight , featuring Lionsgate ’s presentation of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes . In addition, there will be three slate presentations: one by the French public body Unifrance , another by Europa Creativa MEDIA and lastly a presentation by the Mubi platform, with the VP Distribution Global, Jon Barrenechea, and the director of distribution in Europe. , Natalie Ralph.

After a one-hour break, the schedule continues at 5:00 p.m. with the first major to enter the scene with a presentation of future titles for the big screen. It will be Sony Pictures , which will have Steven O’Dell, president of international distribution, and Iván Valverde, senior vice president of international distribution, in the CCIB auditorium.

In this first day, it will finish with the Opening Night Dinner Reception at 6:30 p.m. (Room 111 & Terrace, P1).

The second day, Tuesday June 20 , begins at 9:00 am with the seminar sponsored by CocaCola (Room 116-117 Foyer, Level P1) ‘Sustainability. Do Consumers care?’ . Nick Gault (Coca-Cola Europe) opens a debate in which two other colleagues from the company will participate, such as Koen Saels and Jerome Labie, besides Andreas Hufer (Kinopolis).

Although international surveys point to climate change as the greatest concern among citizens after the fear of war, there is a significant gap between these desires and the actions taken individually and collectively to redirect the situation. This panel will show the opportunities for movie theaters in this area and the habits, behaviors and strategies that can be carried out. At 10:30 a.m there will be a new presentation by a studio: Universal Pictures . The event will be presented by Julien Noble, President of International Marketing, and Niels Swinkels, EVP & MD of International Distribution.

At 11:00 am on this day, it will take place the inauguration of the Trade Show , the exhibition area of the convention (Exhibition Hall, Level P0).

After the buffet in the Auditorium Foyer (12:15 p.m.), it will be the turn at 2:30 p.m. of the Focus

At 5:30 p.m. , after a break, it´s for Warner Bros. Pictures turn to do their presentation. Attendees will be able to learn about their slate through the words of Andrew Cripps, president of international distribution; Danielle Bekas and Charlie Coleman, executive vice presidents of international marketing; and Toby Tennant, Senior Vice President of Warner Bros. EMEA Theatrical Distribution.

Another highlight of this day is the Dinner Reception starting at 7 p.m. taking place in the Auditorium Foyer.

The events on Wednesday June 21 begin at 8:45 a.m . with another seminar sponsored by CocaCola (Room 116-117 Foyer, Level P1), this time focused on young audiences: ‘Engaging the Young Adult Audience’ , with Nick Gault, Josh Nations and Helen Hewlett from Coca-Cola and Amy Clamp from Beatfreeks. The panel will shine a light on the opinions and tastes of millennials and Generation Z, as well as show how the film industry is capturing the consumers trend to seek valuable away from home experiences in a tough economic environment.

Sessions in the Trade Show space (Exhibition Hall, Level P0), moderated by Tanya Easterman (Daiku). The first under the name ‘ Piracy Gets Commercial: Are You Ready for the Competition?’ , with Liz Bales (British Association for Screen Entertainment) and the second, called ‘Sustainable Cinema Design’ , with Stefanie Fischer (Invent Cinema).

Next, two content blocks of presentations will be carried out. The first starring the French StudioCanal , which will be hosted at 3:30 p.m . by the CEO, Anna Marsh, and the EVP Global Marketing and Distribution, Hugh Spearing.

The first presentation on this day will be at 10:00 am , by Paramount Pictures , with Mark Viane, president of Internacional, as the host. The studio has also scheduled a movie screening right after the presentation. But the name is still confidential.

At 1 p.m. , at the exhibition hall, there’s a panel called ‘How to Leverage Audience Data Insights to Prospect for New Customers and Increase the Frequency of your Current Cinemagoers’ . Gruvi shows the platform The Audience Project (TAP), which empowers the cinemas to leverage the valuable data that we can get from cinema websites.

Between 2:00 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. , the most technological Focus Sessions take place, as they are organized by the ICTA (International Cinema Technology

Cola y Amy Clamp de Beatfreeks. El panel ofrecerá información de las opiniones y gustos de los millenials y de la Generación Z, además de mostrar cómo la industria del cine está buscando adaptarse a la tendencia de ofrecer experiencias valiosas fuera del hogar en un entorno económico difícil.

La primera presentación en este día será a las 10:00 horas, por parte de Paramount Pictures , con Mark Viane, presidente de Internacional, liderando el acto. El estudio ha programado también la proyección de una película justo después de la presentación. El título es todavía confidencial.

A las 13:00 horas , en la zona de expositores, hay una conferencia llamada ‘Cómo aprovechar los datos obtenidos del público para conseguir nuevos clientes y para incrementar la frecuencia de los actuales’ . Gruvi habla de cómo The Audience Project ayuda a los cines a sacar provecho de los datos de los usuarios en sus webs.

Entre las 14:00 y las 16:15 horas se ponen en marcha las Focus Sessions más tecnológicas, pues están organizadas por la ICTA (International Cinema Technology Association). La primera, que cuenta con unas palabras de bienvenida de Jan Runge, vicepresidente de ICTA, se llama ‘¿Qué es lo próximo? Tendencias y nuevas tecnologías que transforman la experiencia en los cines’ . Moderada por Sonia Ragone (UNIC), los panelistas son Pranay Kumar (GDC Technology),

Serge Plasch (Cinionic), Jan Rasmussen (Nordisk Film Cinemas), Ron Sterk (Vue Netherlands), Guillaume Thomine-Desmazures (ICE Theaters) y Julia Vinokurova (RealD).

A las 14:50 horas le seguirá ‘Tras las pantallas: afrontar la escasez de personal y la brecha en formación’ . El debate, moderado por Tammo Buhren (zweiB & EDCF), contará con las opinions de Mariam El Bacha (CinemaxX Vue Denmark), Mike Bradbury (Odeon Cinemas Group) y Nick Gault (Coca-Cola Europe). Por último, a las 15:30, la ICTA ha organizado la mesa ‘¿Cómo pueden los cines prepararse para la nueva ola de innovaciones en marketing: redes sociales, inteligencia artificial y realidad aumentada?’ . Con moderación por parte de Michelle Stevens (Powster), tomarán la palabra Erik Londré (karta), Carla Boyd (Cineworld Cinemas) e Isaac Riesgo (TikTok).

A partir de las 17:00 horas podremos conocer las próximas novedades de The Walt Disney Studios . Su presentación estará protagonizada por Tony Chambers, responsable de distribución theatrical global; Nick Rush, responsable de distribución theatrical en el área EMEA; Lee Jury, director de marketing en la zona EMEA; y Rebecca Kearey, responsable de operaciones de negocio y marketing internacional en Searchlight Pictures.

De esta jornada cabe destacar también, a las 18:30 horas , la Diner Reception en la Room 111 & Terrace, Level P1.

La última jornada del evento es el jueves 22 de junio , que comienza con un desayuno en la zona de los stands. A continuación, el auditorio del CCIB acogerá una nueva proyección, ya que Disney mostrará a los cines europeos a las 10:30 horas la película Indiana Jones y el dial del destino . La película, que tuvo su première en el Festival de Cannes, está dirigida por James Mangold ( Logan, Le Mans ’66 ) y llega a salas españolas el 28 de junio.

En la nueva entrega, el arqueólogo Indiana Jones deberá emprender otra aventura contra el tiempo para intentar recuperar un dial legendario que puede cambiar el curso de la historia. Acompañado por su ahijada, Jones pronto se encuentra enfrentándose a Jürgen Voller, un ex nazi que trabaja para la NASA.

La edición 2023 de CineEurope se cerrará, como siempre, con la ceremonia de entrega de premios , que comenzará a las 14:00 horas (Room 116-117, Level P1). Los presentadores de la gala serán Susanne Fläxl, directora general de Cineplex Germany, y Nick Rush, responsable de distribución theatrical en la zona EMEA para The Walt Disney Studios.

Association). The first, with a welcome presentation by Jan Runge, Vice President of ICTA, is called ‘What’s next? Trends and New Technologies Transforming the Cinema Experience’ . Moderated by Sonia Ragone (UNIC), the panelists are Pranay Kumar (GDC Technology), Serge Plasch (Cinionic), Jan Rasmussen (Nordisk Film Cinemas), Ron Sterk (Vue Netherlands), Guillaume ThomineDesmazures (ICE Theaters) and Julia Vinokurova (RealD).

At 2:50 p.m. we’ll have ‘Behind the Screens: Bridging Staff Shortages and Skills Gaps in Cinema’. The discussion, moderated by Tammo Buhren (zweiB & EDCF), will feature views from Mariam El Bacha (CinemaxX Vue Denmark), Mike Bradbury (Odeon Cinemas Group) and Nick Gault (CocaCola Europe). Finally, at 3:30 p.m., the ICTA has organized the round table ‘How Can Cinemas Prepare for the Next Wave of Marketing Innovations: Social, AI and AR’. Moderated by Michelle Stevens (Powster), Erik Londré (karta), Carla Boyd (Cineworld Cinemas) and Isaac Riesgo (TikTok) will be on the stage.

Starting at 5:00 p.m. we will be able to learn about the next hits from The Walt Disney Studios. His presentation will feature Tony Chambers, head of global theatrical distribution; Nick Rush, head of theatrical distribution in the EMEA area; Lee Jury, director of marketing in the EMEA area; and Rebecca Kearey, Head of International Marketing and Business Operations at Searchlight Pictures.

Closing this day, at 6 p.m. , there will be a Diner Reception at Room 111 & Terrace, Level P1.

The last day is Thursday, June 22 , which begins with breakfast in the exhibition area. Next, the CCIB auditorium will host a new screening, since Disney will show the film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny at 10:30 am . The film, which had its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, is directed by James Mangold ( Logan, Ford v. Ferrari ) and arrives in Spanish theaters on June 28.

In the new installment, the archaeologist Indiana Jones must embark on another adventure against time to try to recover a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, Jones soon finds himself facing off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi working for NASA.

CineEurope’s 2023 edition will close, as always, with the Awards Ceremony , which will begin at 2:00 p.m. (Room 116-117, Level P1). The presenters of the show will be Susanne Fläxl, managing director of Cineplex Germany, and Nick Rush, head of theatrical distribution in the EMEA area for The Walt Disney Studios.

The Awards and the Booths

The tributes that UNIC delivers within the framework of CineEurope are one of the fundamental highlights of each edition. This, the award for International Distributor of the Year will be for Tonis Kiis , Senior Vice President, International Distribution at Warner Bros. Pictures. Based in Los Angeles, he is responsible for a wide range of theatrical film distribution activities in more than 125 countries internationally, including release planning, filmmaker relationships, partnerships with theatrical

Los reconocimientos y los stands

Las distinciones que entrega UNIC en el marco de CineEurope son unos de los hitos de cada edición. Este año, el Premio al Distribuidor del Año se destina a Tonis Kiis , vicepresidente senior de distribución internacional de Warner Bros. Pictures .

Ubicado en Los Ángeles, es responsable de la distribución de multitud de títulos cinematográficos cada año en más de 125 países, incluyendo la planificación de lanzamiento, las relaciones con cineastas y exhibidores o el desarrollo comercial y de iniciativas y tecnologías emergentes. Durante sus más de 14 años en distribución, Kiis ha contribuido a que el estudio acumule la estratosférica cifra de 35.400 millones en la taquilla internacional. Ha trabajado en el lanzamiento de sagas como Harry Potter y El Hobbit , películas de DC Films como Joker, Wonder Woman o Shazam ! o títulos aclamados como Dunkerque, Ha nacido una estrella, Dune y Elvis , entre otros. El Premio UNIC , que se concede a una persona destacada por su dedicación y servicio a la exhibición cinematográfica, va a parar a Hans-Joachim Flebbe , fundador y director general de Astor Film Lounge y Zoo Palast . A lo largo de más de 40 años, Hans-Joachim Flebbe ha dedicado su carrera a la industria cinematográfica. Desde sus comienzos en el Apollo Cinema de Hanover hasta la apertura de sus primeros cines en 1977 con Kinos am Raschplatz, la fundación del Grupo

CinemaxX y la apertura del primer CinemaxX en Hanover en marzo de 1991, Flebbe ha reinventado en varias ocasiones la experiencia del cine, uniendo tecnología y tradición. CinemaxX es el primer operador alemán con 38 complejos ubicados en más de 10 ciudades de Dinamarca, Suiza y Turquía.

El cine de autor y la renovación de salas históricas han sido las grandes pasiones de Flebbe. En 2008 fundó el circuito Astor Film Lounge y desarrolló una innovadora oferta de cine premium. También renovó y reabrió el cine Zoo Palast de Berlín en 2013, que aún está operativo.

Por otro lado, el circuito escandinavo Nordisk Film Cinemas es merecedor del Premio al Exhibidor del Año . Lo recoge A sger Flygare Bech-Thomsen , CEO de esta empresa de exhibición que líder del mercado tanto en Dinamarca como en Noruega con 47 cines y más de 250 pantallas en Escandinavia, incluida Suecia. Forma parte de una de las compañías exhibidoras más antiguas del mundo, Nordisk Film, fundada en 1906.

El circuito se caracteriza por sus inversiones para ofrecer experiencias únicas a sus espectadores con la innovación de sus salas. Por ejemplo, ha sido pionero en adoptar pantallas de gran formato (PLF) en sus salas, incluida la primera Pantalla THX Ultimate (CGS) en Europa en el Imperial en Copenhague y varios 4DX. También introdujo las butacas reclinables en sus salas.

El otro reconocimiento que entrega UNIC es el de los CineEurope

Gold Awards. Cabe destacar que este año vuelve a haber presencia española entre los premiados, con el galardón para Javier Hoyos, Head of Food & Beverage Southern Europe en Odeon Cinemas Group (Cinesa). Le acompañan Ron Sterk, CEO de Vue Nederland; Jan Rasmussen, Head of Screen Technology de Nordisk Film Cinemas; Kelly Drew, Operations Director de Cineworld Group; Kadri Kaldma, Business Development Manager de Apollo Cinema; Tõnis Kümnik, Senior Projectionist/Technical Manager de Cinamon Group; y Max Bell de Bell Theatre Services.

Asimismo, Comscore reconocerá a Universal Studios International con el European Box Office Achievement Award , una distinción con la que premiar el rendimiento en taquilla de los títulos del estudio.

La z ona de los stands es también esencial en CineEurope para conocer los últimos productos, soluciones o servicios para los cines que las empresas del trade show están ofreciendo. El número de empresas expositoras que se esperan en esta edición es de 86 , un poco por encima de las 82 compañías y entidades del 2022.

Los profesionales acreditados podrán conocer las novedades de empresas tan importantes como CJ 4DPLEX, Christie, CinemaNext, Cinemeccanica, Cinionic, CocaCola, Dolby, Euroseating, Ezcaray, Figueras, GDC Technology, Gold Medal, Harkness, IMAX, Kelonik, PCO Group, Sharp / NEC, Strong - MDI, UNIC, Unique Digital, UNITIA y VCL Sound Experience, entre otras • exhibitors, business development initiatives, and emerging cinema technologies. During his more than 14 years in distribution, Kiis has helped the Studio amass a staggering $35.4 billion in international box office. He has worked for such hugely successful film franchises as Harry Potter or The Hobbit Trilogy , DC’s Joker, Wonder Woman or Shazam !, and acclaimed titles as Dunkirk, A Star Is Born, Dune , and Elvis , among others.

The UNIC Achievement Award , given each year in recognition of outstanding dedication and service to European cinema exhibition, goes to Hans-Joachim Flebbe, Founder and Managing Director of Astor Film Lounge and Zoo Palast . For over 40 years, he has dedicated his career to the cinema industry.

From his debut in 1972 as a booking officer then programmer at the Apollo Cinema in Hanover, to opening his first cinemas in 1977 with the Kinos am Raschplatz, founding the CinemaxX Group and opening the first CinemaxX cinema in Hanover in March 1991, Flebbe has re-invented the cinema experience several times, with an unique ability to mix technology with tradition. CinemaxX grew to be number one operator in Germany with at least 38 sites and more than ten locations in Denmark, Switzerland and Turkey.

Hans-Joachim’s passion has always been around art-house films and the renovation of historical cinemas. In 2008, he founded the ASTOR Film Lounge chain and developed an innovative premium cinema offer. Flebbe also renovated and reopened Berlin’s long-established Zoo Palast cinema in 2013.

On the other hand, movie theater chain Nordisk Film Cinemas has been named International Exhibitor of the Year . The recipient will be Asger Flygare Bech-Thomsen , CEO of this market leader in both Denmark and Norway with 47 cinemas and more than 250 screens across Scandinavia, including Sweden. It is part of one of the oldest film companies in the World - Nordisk Film founded in 1906.

The company invests heavily in superior guest experiences and innovative cinema concepts and has introduced several PLF experiences across its markets including the first THX Ultimate (CGS) Screen in Europe in Imperial in Copenhagen and several 4DX screens. Nordisk Film Cinemas has also spearheaded the conversion of auditoriums to recliners.

The other recognition that UNIC gives is the CineEurope Gold Awards . It should be noted that this year there is once again a Spanish presence among the winners, with the award going to Javier Hoyos, Head of Food & Beverage Southern Europe at Odeon Cinemas Group

(Cinesa). He is accompanied by Ron Sterk, CEO of Vue Nederland; Jan Rasmussen, Head of Screen Technology at Nordisk Film Cinemas; Kelly Drew, Operations Director of Cineworld Group; Kadri Kaldma, Business Development Manager at Apollo Cinema; Tõnis Kümnik, Senior Projectionist/ Technical Manager of Cinamon Group; and Max Bell of Bell Theater Services.

Likewise, Comscore will reward Universal Studios International with the European Box Office Achievement Award , a distinction with which to acknowledge the box office performance of their movies.

The exhibition area is also essential in CineEurope to find out about the latest products, solutions or services for cinemas that the trade show companies are offering. The number of exhibiting companies expected in this edition is 86 , slightly above the 82 companies and associations in 2022.

Accredited professionals will be able to find out about the news from such important companies as CJ 4DPLEX, Christie, CinemaNext, Cinemeccanica, Cinionic, CocaCola, Dolby, Euroseating, Ezcaray, Figueras, GDC Technology, Gold Medal, Harkness, IMAX, Kelonik, PCO Group, Sharp / NEC, StrongMDI, UNIC, Unique Digital, UNITIA and VCL Sound Experience, among others•