CinemaNext is venturing north to the land of Vikings and fjords as the Norwegian Cinema Conference (Kinokonferansen) 2024 prepares to welcome cinema professionals to Lillehammer from November 4-7. The conference continues its tradition as one of the most significant gatherings for the Scandinavian cinema industry, serving as a crucial platform for knowledge exchange and networking, bringing together cinema operators, distributors, technology providers, and industry experts from across the Nordic countries and beyond.
The 2024 program reflects the conference's international character with sessions conducted in Norwegian, English, and Danish, covering a wide range of cinema-related topics from global market trends and technological innovation to sustainability and audience development. Notable international speakers include Laura Houlgatte from UNIC, Allan Mathson Hansen, CEO of Nordisk Film, and Nick Gault from Coca-Cola, highlighting the conference's ability to attract key figures from both the cinema industry and major global brands.
The strong presence of international technology vendors and service providers has always been a hallmark of the conference, and the 2024 edition is no exception. Major industry players such as Sharp/NEC, Christie, Barco, and Dolby will be presenting their latest innovations and solutions for the cinema industry.
CinemaNext will have a strong presence at this year's conference. Patrick von Sychowski, the company's Digital Marketing & Communication Manager, will deliver a session on "Cinema: AI and Innovation" on Tuesday, November 5th at 11:30 AM in Lillehammer Cinema, Theater 2 (Lillehammer kino, Sal 2). His expertise on cinema technology innovation aligns well with the conference's focus on digital transformation and the future of cinema exhibition. Additionally, CinemaNext's Walter Wiesner and Gerrit Doorn will participate in the conference's Technical Seminar on November 6th and 7th, bringing their technical expertise to the latter part of the conference where the focus shifts to technological advancements and cinema equipment innovation.
CinemaNext Goes North for the Norwegian Cinema Conference