The International Cinema Technology Association is holding its’ annual January
Seminar Series in Universal City CA at the Universal City Hilton from January
19th through the 21st. This is ICTA’s most popular and well attended
event of the year which brings in members from all over the US as well as
international constituents from Europe and South America. This two day event will include hearing from
such notable industry veterans as NATO President John Fithian as well as Mark
Christiansen VP Paramount Pictures and Bud Mayo, President of Alternative
Programming and Distribution for Carmike Cinemas.
Topics of discussion include speakers on “Immersive Audio’s Learning
Curve”,
“Luxury Seating Considerations”, “The Evolution of Premiere Digital Signage”,
additional cinema revenue generators, cinema designs reflecting the new energy
code and an update on laser projection among many others. The ever popular
“Manufactures Presentations” will ensure all are updated from the cinema
manufacturer community on the very latest in cinema technology and services. Cinema exhibitors will also be directly heard
from regarding current issues during the “Exhibitor Roundtable”.
“The annual January Seminar Series represents
ICTA’s largest event of the year and as always is the perfect way to start off
the New Year by meeting with our colleagues in the cinema industry.” noted ICTA
President Joe DeMeo. “I’m delighted with
the schedule of events and topics we’re covering and our list of attendees is
very impressive. I encourage everyone to attend as this event brings together
all the movers and shakers within our industry.” “Our newly designed website –
www.icta-web.com - is fully up and running and
registration for this as well as all ICTA events is available on line,” said
ICTA Executive Director Robert Sunshine.
The
International Cinema Technology Association consists of members from the worldwide
cinema community in all markets including exhibitors, dealers, manufacturers
and service providers. At 200 members
strong, the ICTA holds various events during the year most notably the January
Seminar Series held at the Universal Hilton in Universal City in Los Angeles
and another in Barcelona tied in with CineEurope. The Annual Summer Business
Retreat will be held in Austin TX during the week of July 12
th. Visit them on the web at
www.icta-web.com for membership and additional information.