Casbaa to put Indonesia's pay-TV in focus

MUMBAI: Indonesia in View: Growing Pay TV, an in-depth forum on the country?s pay-TV industry, will be held on 29 February in Jakarta Indonesia?s pay-TV industry recently passed the 2-million subscriber mark. With growth spurred by innovative pricing strategies, higher quality content and new advertising strategies, there is plenty of room to expand as new players enter the landscape.

The event is being organised by Casbaa. Said Casbaa CEO Simon Twiston Davies, "With this forum, Casbaa and the international industry recognize the growing role of Indonesia in this important facet of the regional information economy".

As part of Casbaa?s mandate to inform, represent and connect, Indonesia in View: Growing Pay TV will highlight increased distribution and a fast-growing advertising sector, supported by changes in broadcasting laws.

Casbaa has assembled local and international experts to explore the hot issues affecting the future of Indonesia?s pay-TV industry ? from content to regulation to piracy. Invited to open the event is Minister Tifatul Sembiring, Ministry ofCommunication and Information Technology.

Also scheduled to participate at the forum, among many leaders of industry and government, are KPI chairman Dadang Rahmat Hidayat, Film, Ministry of Culture and Tourism director Syamsul Lussa, PT Tiga Citra Sinema CEO Susy Sayers, APMI Secretary General Arya Mahendra Sinulingga, Fox territory head, Indonesia Campbell Walker and Kominfo director of broadcasting Agnes Widiyanti.