The Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2013, organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and hosted by Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) together with Provincial and Local Governments will be held in Manado, Indonesia from 29 to 31 May 2013. Several pre-summit events will also be held from 26 – 28 May 2013.
The Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2013, organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and hosted by Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) together with Provincial and Local Governments will be held in Manado, Indonesia from 29 to 31 May 2013. Several pre-summit events will also be held from 26 – 28 May 2013.
The AMS, which was initiated in 2004, is organised annually and has travelled to Malaysia, China, Vietnam and Thailand. It has become the premium media and intellectual gathering in the Asia-Pacific region and is widely supported by regional and international broadcasting unions and associations.
The theme for AMS 2013 is “Delivering on Broadcasting’s Future”. The Summit, expects to gather some 500 top-ranking broadcasters, decision makers, media professionals, regulators, scholars, and stakeholders from within and outside Asia Pacific to examine what the future holds for broadcasters in a region so diverse in culture, lifestyle and religion that is seeing dynamic growth in development, challenging demands in nation building and a mix of opportunities in the changing media landscape.
We have the pleasure of welcoming all media professionals to the Asia Media Summit 2013 in Manado, for the 10th AMS celebration.
Welcome to Manado for the 10th AMS Celebration
The Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2013, organised by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD) and hosted by Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) together with Provincial and Local Governments will be held in Manado, Indonesia from 29 to 31 May 2013. Several pre-summit events will also be held from 26 - 28 May 2013.
Final deadline for AMS 2013 registration approaches
The final deadline for online registration for AMS 2013 has now been extended to Tuesday, 30 April 2013. Please register at your earliest using the link https://www.aibd.org.my/tools/newdb/register_ams.php.
Extension of Registration Deadline for AMS 2013
The deadline for online registration for AMS 2013 has now been extended to Tuesday, 30 April 2013. Please register at your earliest.
Registration Deadline for AMS 2013 Approaches
The deadline for online registration for the Asia Media Summit 2013 is Monday, 15 April 2013. For foreign delegates, please note your country’s specific visa requirements for visiting Indonesia and make the necessary visa arrangements well in advance prior to your arrival. Foreign delegates are encouraged to book their flights early as well.
Last Call for Entries for the URTI Grand Prix
URTI will celebrate its 32nd International Grand Prix for Author’s Documentary during the 53rd Monte-Carlo Television Festival from 9-13 June 2013. Participants are invited to register their documentaries before April 15th, 2013.
Pre-Summit Events for AMS 2013 Announced
AIBD is pleased to join with its partners and supporting organizations in conducting the following Pre-Summit workshops to be held prior to the main Asia Media Summit 2013:
AIBD/NRK/NBT In-Country Workshop on Children’s TV Programme
From 4 to 8 March 2013, AIBD organised a workshop on Children's TV Programme for NBT in Bangkok. 19 participants from various regional stations in Thailand were split into three groups with the task of drafting three programmes for children: drama, documentaries and game shows.
The CSR practices and polices of the Media, Advertising and Entertainment Sectors in Asia
The Asia-Pacific Media Alliance for Social Awareness (The Media Alliance) and CSR Asia are organising a one-day seminar on “The CSR practices and policies of the Media, Advertising and Entertainment Sectors in Asia” in both Hong Kong (Tuesday 7 May 2013) and Singapore (Wednesday 8 May 2013).
The CSR Practices & Policies of the Media, Advertising & Entertainment Sectors in Asia
The Asia-Pacific Media Alliance for Social Awareness (The Media Alliance)
Manado offer various attractions as AMS 2013 destination
The destination for the Asia Media Summit 2013 is the city of Manado, capital city of the North Sulawesi province of Indonesia. Manado is located at the Bay of Manado, and is surrounded by a mountainous area. A lively city with a friendly local population, Manado is one of the best scuba, snorkeling and diving locations in the world. Among the numerous attractions around or near the city include the fascinating Ban Hin Kiong Temple, the impressive Bunaken National Park and the beautiful Mount Lokon.