The Interactive TV & Online Learning Conference gives the education field and technology sector an opportunity to share ideas and new developments in the world of interactive learning. The conference's key areas of focus will be: strategic issues; the role of agencies in advertising the education industry; the different digital TV platforms available; market reactions; the effects of new distribution channels; integration enhanced TV and Web learning; and the role of video in distance education. The conference's speakers will include representatives from BBC, Channel 4, Flextech, Sweden's Ministry of Education and many more.

The Bangkok Entertainment Show is a chance for the ever-growing Thai entertainment industry to showcase their work. The event is a chance for professionals from around the world to meet filmmakers and producers from Thailand. The show will hold seminars, exhibits, student art contests and screenings.

The Second Annual International Festival of Time-Based Media is being presented by the University of Southern California School of Fine Arts, in collaboration with the Santa Monica Museum of Art. The festival will take place on both the USC Campus, Los Angeles and at the SMMoA, Santa Monica. Art In Motion is organized around a central theme, and the only criteria for submission is that works be "time-based." This year's theme is "The Vanishing Author?" an exploration of the changing view of whom is "The Author" of modern artwork. Entries may address the festival theme directly or indirectly. If, for example, you are an "Author," or your work is made collaboratively, employs sampling and appropriation and/or is available for others to sample, then it is addressing the theme. A jury will view all selected works and award, among others the US$1000 Intelefilm Award for Creative Excellence. The Art in Motion II jurors are Tom Leeser, Visual Effects Supervisor/Art Director at Rhythm & Hues; Janice Tanaka, a video collage artist; and T. Kim Trang, an internationally-acclaimed video artist and independent curator of digital media.

Interactive TV Advertising USA - Revolutionizing The Advertising Industry has been set up due to the changing business environment for advertisers in the world of interactive TV. There are a number of ways to incorporate advertising with Interactive TV; this conference focuses on those employed by the U.S. advertising industry as well as drawing on other worldwide case studies.

Cartoons on the Bay is the only festival in the world dedicated to television animation. Promoted by Rai Radiotelevisione Italiana and conceived and organized by Rai Trade, the festival is an international event with awards, workshops, lectures and events centering on the ever-changing world of television animation. The International TV Cartoons Competition (Pulcinella Awards) and the International Conference of Television Animation are two of the many events held during the festival. The various Pulcinella Awards presented include best character of the year, programme of the year, and many other categories involving animated series, movies and films. For the first time in the 2001 edition, Cartoons on the Bay will hand out awards for Internet animation.

NATPE is one of the world's foremost media content exhibitions and conferences. The events give a forum for people in the media industry to buy, sell, develop, finance, advertise, promote, market or license their products to a global audience. Over 18,000 industry executives visit NATPE each year. Each year the conference conducts special events on the exhibition floor. "Coffee With" is an informal chat with a hot industry insider. 2001's Chairman's Award will be given to Jerry Seinfeld. The event offers seminars, discussions and pitching sessions for up-and-comers.

Enhanced TV is a facet of interactive TV and this conference is set up to look at how it will change TV programming. Using Enhanced TV, viewers will be able to find out more information about programmes, vote in viewer polls, chat to fellow show fans, enter competitions or play synchronized games - enabling them to be more involved and in control of their programming. This conference will bring together all the major players in the Enhanced TV industry giving them the opportunity to learn about what has been achieved, the future of Enhanced TV services and giving you the chance to benefit from their experience in order to develop your own specific strategy.

The Second Annual Broadcast Graphics & Virtual Studios Conference embraces the cutting edge of innovation in the world of graphics and virtual studios. The conference provides a forum for television and film professionals to gather and discuss technology trends and developments. Access Conference International is sponsoring the event.

The 41st Monte Carlo Television Festival is set up to highlight the best in television from around the world. In conjunction, the 23rd Market of Television will gather over 2000 participants for more than 70 countries. The market will feature debates and round-table discussions of various topical subjects.

The Second Annual Interactive TV Games Conference follows the new trends in the booming new sector of interactive TV games. The events will look at the new games formats, delivering new and existing games channels, synchronizing live enhanced TV game shows, developing and improving advanced interactive gaming resources such as WAP and the possibilities provided by advanced interactive technologies. The conference is a good opportunity for professionals in the new media field to discuss and conduct business in the growing interactive TV market.