UKTI is hunting for independent TV production companies and TV technology companies to take to the Philippines on its latest trade mission.

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The government body, which will fund hotel accommodation for the free two-day event, is arranging the Oct 14-16 trip to help UK firms forge relationships with local broadcasters, distributors and government regulators.

Attendees will also receive a briefing on the Philippine business economy by high-level government officials and private businesses.

According to UKTI, the Philippines is one of the fastest growing countries in Asia, posting GDP growth of more than 6% in 2014.

Home to more than 100 million people, its TV sector is expected to grow rapidly as it is bundled into multi-play packages with internet, mobile and telephony.

The event is being led by UKTI trade and investment manager April Cheng, who is engaged in ongoing talks with free-to-air and pay-TV broadcasters to encourage them to carry more British programming.

Mission itinerary

Wednesday 14 October

  • Delegates’ arrival in Manila

Thursday 15 October

  • Briefing on the Philippine Business Environment & Economy by respected government & private organisations

  • Meetings/visits to the major telecommunications companies in the Philippines (PLDT-Smart, Globe Telecom, Bayantel)

  • Networking reception with other key contacts in the telecoms and broadcast industries, both from private & government sectors, e.g. regulators, potential local partners, system integrators, and distributors

Friday 16 October

  • Meetings/visits to the key players in the Philippine broadcast industry (ABS-CBN, GMA Network, TV5)

To join the mission email emma.leister@fco.gov.uk. The closing date to register is Sept 7.

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