CABSAT expands with new exhibitors

The 2013 edition of CABSAT, which will run from March 12 to 14 at Dubai World Trade Centre boasts a 15% increase in size and is set to welcome leading broadcast and satellite technology companies from around the world.

The show has had to be moved from Sheikh Saeed Hall to Halls 1 to 8 owing to the huge demand, according to Maryam Al Mehairi, Group Sales Manager & Government Liaison, CABSAT, Exhibitions & Events Department, Dubai World Trade Centre.

“We have had new exhibitors for the show including EMC Isilon, My HD Media, Siemens, Thaicom, Harris Caprock, Thuraya, Es’hailSat, Venuetech, Yamaha Music, Extron, miniCaster, ATEME, Minerva, Intellicast, Digital Broadcast Solutions, Advanced Broadcast Solutions, Con-Sol, Bosch, IHSE USA, Baba Broadcast Services, Altech Multimedia, DAMsmart and BFE.

“There are others like Qvest Media and Broadcast Solutions that have doubled their exhibition space for 2013 while Vizrt, Advanced Media Trading and MediaCast among others have increased their space considerably.”

CABSAT is also introducing a new Broadcasting Conference as part of its Academy Knowledge Exchange Platform. The Conference is being managed this year by Saudin Dungog-Noddings.

“There will be a mix of free and paid sessions, with vendor presentations, workshops and interactive tutorials alongside the broadcast conference and the satellite conference organised in partnership with GVF,” Al Mehairi clarified.

CABSAT will also feature a dedicated “Africa in Focus” zone on the exhibition floor. This provides a starting point and networking area for the many decision makers coming from emerging African markets.

Also new to 2013 is a VIP visitor programme, designed to ensure that C-level executives make the most of their time at CABSAT. This offers exclusive networking opportunities as well as dedicated events and access to a special lounge.