Leading UK-based events organiser Junction Group is to announce the launch of a worldwide series of market leading IPTV conferences and exhibitions focussing on key marketing, business and technology challenges facing IPTV service providers.

September will see the unveiling of this unique range of technology shows at IBC 2006 (Hall 1, Stand 1.182) where over 40,000 attendees from more than 120 different countries are expected to converge.

Visitors to Junction's stand can expect to gather the latest information about all Junction events, with the added incentive of being able to book primary positions ahead of their competitors. Details will also be available for the all-new IPTV Industry Awards 2007 and a variety of available speaker opportunities and sponsorship packages.

"The IPTV World Forum Series will be characterised by its dedication to high-levels of service provider interest, involvement and presence," said Ian Johnson, MD Junction.

"We are extremely proud of our position as the exhibition and events company that has provided such an important vehicle for IPTV to show its wares over the last two years and the arrival of the World Series is a natural progression for a technology who's time has come - and on a truly global basis."

Within the IPTV World Series, Junction has announced two new shows for 2007. Some of the world's largest telecoms companies can be found in North America, but due to the high penetration of Pay TV, their chances of success are probably less certain than most. The World Series will bring its unique operator-centric formula to the region. As operators are expected to roll out IPTV services in Latin America during 2007, Rio de Janeiro will host its first-ever IPTV World Forum on 30-31st January. "Our focused IPTV events complement multiplatform shows like IBC, which will provide a tremendous networking platform for us. We are extremely pleased that our tradeshows will be showcased alongside this world-class event," added Ian.

Tradeshow's already within Junction's specialist IPTV event framework include IPTV World Forum London, IPTV World Forum Eastern Europe and IPTV World Forum Asia.

For more information, please visit Junction at IBC 2006 in Amsterdam RAI 8-12 September 2006 or go to the IPTV World Series website www.iptvworldseries.com.