During 2007 digital TV in Ukraine has taken a major step forward and companies already established in the market are starting to reap the benefits of their investments in marketing. In Ukraine alone there are 17mln TV households!

DTH – 3 operators have announced their intention to launch a DTH service to the Ukraine population of over 43 million people. Poverkhnost is already transmitting DVB-S services including 2 HD channels. DataGroup has launch DTH in HD standard. Vision TV is preparing for a launch later this year. If the Ukraine DTH market is anywhere near as successful as DTH launches in Poland and Romania, we predict to see 850,000 new subscribers in the next 3 years and 2.5mln in 5 years.

For the first time, a virtual space of information about the MIPCOM Mobile & Internet TV Awards has been set up inside the 3-D virtual world of "Second Life". This virtual platform rests upon the creation of content by its residents and brings together creators and new talent in areas such as internet, video (machinima), etc.

For the third consecutive year, the MIPCOM Mobile & Internet TV Awards stimulate and reward excellence for new short form audiovisual entertainment content and cross media formats for Mobile and Internet TV. The final deadline for submitting entries to the Awards has been set for 30 July 2007. Entering the competition is free and open to professionals from any country.

The Middle East and Africa are the fastest growing broadband markets in the world set to host their first ever major IPTV event in November, when the IPTV World Forum Middle East and Africa is staged at the Jumeriah Beach Hotel in Dubai, UAE.

The two developing regions, alongside Europe, already accommodate 48 per cent of the world’s IPTV market and significant growth is already planned as competition to introduce new services intensifies.

The IPTV World Series of conferences and exhibition, now recognised as the leading platform for IPTV news, developments and discussion, has already organised a wide range of speakers in a programme covering content suppliers and broadcasters, operators, content providers and systems integrators. The associated industry exhibition already has around 40 companies taking part

Jupitermedia announced that the conference faculty for the upcoming Web Video Summit Spring '07 consists of nearly 100 visionary technologists, creatives, and business experts who will help shape the future of the Internet through Web video.

Debuting at the San Jose Marriott from June 27 – 28, 2007, Web Video Summit Spring ‘07 will feature the latest industry developments, new companies, hot products, video screenings and special events, along with a conference program designed to enable video professionals to re-think the way they approach Web video projects and to adapt to this rapidly-changing medium.

TVover.net's Curtis Sund and Judson Skoog-Smith will be on the scene so keep an eye out for them and please introduce yourself. Sund will also be moderating the "iPhone and other Video Encoding Challenges" panel early on Thursday.

Internet TV is poised to become the next major disruptive entertainment medium. The Internet and Interactive TV Technology Conference (iTV Con) brings together top executives from the companies who are leading the development of this emerging market. The conference offers critical insights and perspectives on the technologies and business models that are changing the way content is delivered.

iTV Con, to be held July 17th at the DoubleTree Hotel in San Jose, CA has attracted the industry’s top executives and innovators for a one-day summit to articulate a vision and direction for Internet and Interactive TV technologies. Broadband delivery of content is rapidly becoming the next major disruptive entertainment medium, crossing a broad spectrum of devices, platforms and market segments. Industry leaders Google, Sling Media, MobiTV, Scientific Atlanta, TANDBERG Television, AMD, RealNetworks, Orb, Akimbo and a host of other companies will present critical insights on Internet and Interactive TV technologies and business models.

Pulvermedia announced dates, and a new strategy supporting its European VON and Video on the Net events. After numerous surveys and consultations with exhibitors and sponsors, Pulvermedia has decided to focus its efforts on creating and promoting two European events for 2007. VON Europe Spring will remain in Stockholm, Sweden, and Rome, Italy has been selected for the Pan-European event -- VON Europe Autumn -- which includes the Video on the Net event. VON Europe Autumn will take place on 25-27, September 2007 in Rome, Italy.

Pulvermedia announced that a number of exhibitors are unveiling significant new products and services at the upcoming Spring VON Europe Event, scheduled to take place 11-14 June 2007 at Stockholm International Fairs.

"VON events have always provided a platform for companies to unveil new technology and announce new services and alliances, and this year's event in Stockholm is no different, as we're looking forward to scores of significant announcements which will benefit the IP communications industry," said Glenn Gaudet, Chief Marketing Officer for Pulvermedia. "Part of the reason exhibitors are compelled to unveil their best news items at VON is because of the media audience and the increasing number of buyers, sellers and industry thought leaders who gather at VON to meet their colleagues, conduct business, and discuss the latest developments in the industry."

Market News First is proud to bring you the Web 2.0 Special hosted by the star of "Coffey Grinds" Andrew Coffey. The companies participating in this must-see event are DigitalPost Interactive, Web2Corp and Find Internet TV. Tune in to Market News First on Tuesday, June 5, 2007 from 12 to 1 p.m. CDT for this special event.

“We are excited to be on Market News First’s live video program to talk about Internet TV, online video, and what we’re doing at Find Internet TV. What better way to announce our new online TV programming listing, then by going on Market News First’s live online TV,” said Curtis Sund, founder of Find Internet TV.

This event will focus on each of the companies' unique product lines and business plans and how they relate to the "Future of the Internet."

The Internet is evolving at a geometric rate and leaving complacent companies in the dust. The participating companies all have a grasp on the Net's direction and will offer their insights for all to listen.

Don't miss this exciting and informative event live Tuesday, June 5, 2007 from 12 to 1 p.m. CDT at www.mn1.com.

"Developments around television are affecting the global broadcast market and causing a fundamental blurring of the lines which previously demarcated the providers of certain services. Essentially, as convergence takes hold, the traditional business models of mobile telephone operators, Internet service providers and broadcasters are coming under threat"
Andy Brauer, Chief Technology Officer - Business Connexion

Information Gatekeepers Inc. (IGI), in cooperation with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, will organize the ChinaTel Forum on May 24, 2007 at the offices of Paul Hastings in Washington, DC. The forum is part of a two-day event on emerging telecom markets. Early bird registration pricing ends May 1; so reserve your seat at the event today!

Information Gatekeepers Inc. (IGI), in cooperation with Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP, will organize the IndiaTel Forum on May 25, 2007 at the offices of Paul Hastings in Washington, DC. The forum is part of a two-day event on emerging telecom markets. Early bird registration pricing ends May 1; so reserve your seat at the event today!

DISCOP, a TV content market focused on Central and Eastern Europe has unveiled plans for DISCOPRO, a new day-long conference and networking event dedicated to co-production opportunities in the region. The announcement was made jointly by Patrick Jucaud, General Manager, DISCOP and Rick Feldman, President and Chief Executive Officer, National Association of Television Program Executives (NATPE), DISCOP’s joint partner.

[tbb\*] thebrainbehind and sponsor SeaChange are pleased to invite experts and decision makers to participate in the B2B conference "IPTV Outlook 2008: IPTV vs. WebTV", scheduled for the 5th & 6th of June, at the Goethe Institut in Munich, to discuss the open question whether managed telco networks or the open internet are better positioned to digest the major share of the growing IP broadband video market.<

Amino will preview a concept of its newest high definition product, the PVR-capable AmiNET530 at the 2007 NAB Show in Las Vegas. In addition to product demonstrations, Rick Sailor, Vice President of Sales, Americas for Amino will be featured as a speaker at the IPTV World Conference within the NAB Show, taking part in a panel discussion entitled "Reinventing Advertising" on Wednesday, April 18 at 5:30pm (Las Vegas Convention Center S219/220).

During this presentation, Rick along with other industry experts, will explore how service operators are exploiting new alternatives to traditional 30-sec spot advertising, such as Video-on-Demand, interactive television and micro-channels, and how cable, satellite and broadcasters are responding to the challenge.