On Wednesday, June 9, 2010 in Monte Carlo, the Paley Center for Media's International Council gathered the world's top innovators for high-level talks on the viewing experience of the future. The program focused conversations on the development of innovative new platforms and the dynamic programming that play on them. Interviews were conducted with top CEOs from around the world and included closed-door sessions on the viewing experience of the future. 

The question was asked:What does the future hold for serialized television, sports, interactive reality programming, 3D, remote social viewing, and beyond? The industry leaders who answered included Dick Wolf, famed crime show producer, Kenneth Plummer of the Danish Broadcasting Corporation, Ben Pyne from Disney, and Annie Wegelius from Swedish Television. From the latest set-top boxes and smart monitors to Internet delivery and mobile devices, IC 2010 Monte Carlo examined the impact of new screens on markets worldwide. 

IC 2010 Monte Carlo was part of the 50th Anniversary of the Monte Carlo Television Festival. Delegates were invited to attend all sessions of the festival that took place over the course of the week. The meeting sponsors included Booz & Company, The Nielsen Company, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.  

Wednesday, June 9, 2010


Location: Salle Genevoix at the Grimaldi Forum, Congress Center

8:45 to 9:15 am
Arrivals

9:15 to 9:30 am
Greeting and Introduction by Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media; and Dick Wolf, Executive Producer, Wolf Films
Welcome remarks by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

9:30 to 9:45 am
An Overview of the Media Landscape by Marcel Fenez, PricewaterhouseCoopers

9:45 to 10:45 am
Panel I - THE 2020 VIEWING EXPERIENCE: CONTENT
Programmers who are defining the future discuss the latest trends. What does the future hold for serialized TV, sports, interactive reality programming, 3D, remote social viewing, and beyond? Moderator: Steffen Grimberg, Media Editor, Die Tageszeitung (taz); Panelists: Kenneth Plummer, Director General, Danish Broadcasting Company; Ben Pyne, President for Disney, ESPN and ABC’s Global Distribution; Annie Wegelius, Director of Programming, Swedish Television

11:00 to 11:45 am
A Conversation with Dick Wolf , Executive Producer, Wolf Films; and Barry Levinson, Executive Producer, Levinson/Fontana Film Company as interviewed by J. Max Robins, Vice President and Executive Director, Industry Programs, The Paley Center for Media

11:45 to 12:30 pm
A Conversation with Christine Ockrent and Paolo Garimberti as interviewed by Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media

12:30 to 2:00 pm
Networking Luncheon

2:00 to 2:15 pm
Media Around the Globe
Pat Mitchell checks in with selected executives from the sessions to give brief reports on their regions of the world.

2:15 to 3:15 pm
Panel II - THE 2020 VIEWING EXPERIENCE: SCREENS
Programming opportunities on new delivery systems are in expansion mode. From the latest set top boxes and smart monitors to Internet delivery and mobile devices, we examine the impact on markets worldwide. Moderator: Kay Koplovitz, Chairman and CEO, Koplovitz & Co.; Panelists: Carlo d'Asaro Biondo, VP, Southern & Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa, Google; Bob McCann, EVP, The Nielsen Company; Tom Mockridge, CEO, Sky Italia; Christopher Vollmer, Partner & Leader, Global Media & Entertainment, Booz & Co.

3:30 to 4:30 pm
A Conversation with Ynon Kreiz, Chairman and CEO, Endemol; and Edward Borgerding, CEO, Abu Dhabi Media Company as interviewed by Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media
Closing Remarks by Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media

Location: Monaco Palace

6:30 to 8:30 pm
Cocktails at the Palace, hosted by the Prince of Monaco at Place du Palais, 98000 Monaco Ville

Location: Monte Carlo Bay Hotel

8:30 to 10:00 pm
Monte Carlo TV Festival 50th Anniversary Party at Monte Carlo Bay Hotel (with buffet dinner/live entertainment) at 40 avenue Princesse Grace 98000 Monaco