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Conference Overview

NEW YORK CITY - The LMEC-LatinVision Media 2010 Convergence: The CEO's Summit, Shaping the Future of Latin Media, Entertainment, Technology and Advertising will be held on Monday, Oct. 4, 2010 at the New York Times – Times Center - in New York City followed by a Business Networking Event.

This one-day event brings the best minds in the Latin Media, Entertainment and Technology markets and is presented by New York City’s Latin Media and Entertainment Commission (LMEC) in partnership with LatinVision Media.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg established the LMEC in 2003 to make New York the capital of Latin Media and Entertainment in the world. The Commission is made up of leaders from the Latin and mainstream media industry, community leaders from nonprofit and cultural sectors, and leading executives from the financial, advertising and real estate sectors.

The conference will be presented in the form of thematic panels with questions from the audience and moderated by experts in their respective fields.

The 2010 Convergence The CEO's Summit will also feature:

• Effective best practices to adopt new technologies by Latino media and entertainment

• Case studies by top media players in the so-called traditional space, and how their outlets are adapting to the digital space

• Technologies available for delivering information and entertainment via new channels

• Efforts launched by both the private and public sector to create, promote and support Latin American arts and culture

• Best practices in training, recruiting and retaining the best talent in the areas of marketing, advertising, new media, PR and technology

• Case studies of new ventures and how they got started through financing

• Networking event

The 2010 Convergence conference seeks to share and enhance a broader knowledge of industry’s best practices to transform businesses and to better meet the demands of an increasingly mobile, fragmented, and elusive target audience. It’ll also showcase New York City’s efforts to promote and support Latin Culture, Entertainment and Media as well as to how businesses can benefit and contribute to the future of Latin Media, Entertainment, Technology and Advertising.

The conference is sponsored by major U.S. and international corporations.

This year’s conference will include a three-hour networking business reception where industry, talent and the new players will be able to connect in a more relaxed environment at the crossroads of the world.

For registration and conference information, go to: www.latinvision.com/conference and in Spanish go to: www.latinvision.com/conferencia

Conference Program

To see our program, click here (this is a PDF file). Management reserves the right to make changes to Conference’s session and speakers. All sessions are filled on a first come, first seated basis. Recording devices and cameras, still or video are prohibited in the Conference Room. It is also forbidden the distribution of any material regardless of their type at the Venues unless previously authorized in writing by Management.

Conference Location

Conference: The New York Times -TheTimeCenter- go the website

Live Streaming

Register to follow the Conference via live streaming  here

Social Networks

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Event Hours

Registration: from 7AM to 8AM
Conference: from 8AM to 6PM
Networking Event: from 6PM to 9PM

Dressing Code

Business Casual / Chic

Tickets

Each ticket admits one person and is good for the whole day of the event. Please, bring one form of personal ID with a picture to the event.

Parking and Transportation

Buses, subway and Parking

Subway

Any line going to Times Square (42nd Street and Broadway) will leave about 1 1/2 block from the Event. For more information see here

Buses

Any line going to Times Square (42nd Street and Broadway) will leave about 1 1/2 block from the Event. For more information see here

Ferry

Several choices available. Combination of Ferry and buses. For more information see here

List of Parking Lots in the Area
 

Advance Parking Llc.	Parking.com
249-253 West 43rd Street	252 W 40th St
Between 7th & 8th Avenues	Between 7th Avenue & 8th Avenue.
New York, NY 10036	Manhattan, NY, 10018
Tel 212-221-8902	Tel 800-836-6666
www.iconparkingsystems.com	www.parking.com
Westside 42 Parking Llc	Parking.com
350 West 42nd Street	346 W 40th St
Between: 8th & 9th Avenue	Between 8th Avenue & 9th Avenue.
New York, NY 10036	Manhattan, NY, 10018
Tel 212-594-4546	Tel 800-836-6666
www.iconparkingsystems.com	www.parking.com
Jds Parking Llc	Central Parking System of NY
501 West 41st Street	Between 7th Avenue & 8th Avenue.
Between 10th & 11th Avenues	252 W 40 Street.
New York, NY 10018	New York, NY, 10018
Tel 212-564-9152	Tel 212-840 - 2270
www.iconparkingsystems.com	http://nyc.bestparking.com
136 W 40th Parking Llc	Times Square Garage
136 W 40th Street	220 W 41 Street.
Between 7th Avenue & Broadway	Between 7th Avenue & 8th Avenue
New York, NY 10018	New  York,  NY 10018
Tel 212-221-9827	Tel 212-730 – 1777
www.iconparkingsystems.com	http://nyc.bestparking.com

Wi-Fi

There will be a Wi-fi Lounge next to the Check-In Station. This service is Courtesy of LatinVision Media. Additionally, we are providing free wi-fi service for every attendee. You will receive the login instructions after registration.

ATM Cash Machines

There is 1 ATM Machine at the Conference Location. It is located directly across from the Conference Room

Baggage and Coat check

A coat and luggage check will be available on the Conference Day. Please ask the Check-in Personnel for assistance.

Lost and Found

Retrieve lost and found articles at the Information Desk located at the Check-in Station.

Special Assistance

If you require any special assistance, please, contact Event Management to make arrangements.

Dining Special

Receive a complimentary glass of wine or beer with dinner by Sosa Borella Restaurant located at 832 Eight Ave (at 50th St), New York, NY 10019. For reservations please call 212.262.8282 or via website. Valid for one person, October 4, 2010 only. *One-time use, with dinner only.

For more restaurants in the area, please, go to www.citysearch.com

Press Releases

See our press releases, click here

Speakers List and Speaking Opportunities

See our speakers list here!
Interested in being a speaker at our conference?, please, send us an email

Networking Opportunities

The Conference will be followed by a networking event, which will provide a forum for all the attendees to meet and exchange ideas in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.

You can start doing networking before the Conference by participating in our Community Board. Click here for more details

Who will attend?

* Corporate Communications Executives
* CEOs
* Board members of large, mid and small cap corporations
* Complementary areas of executive leadership (CFOs & COOs, etc),
* Select advisory firms, and select founders / senior managing partners of investment firms
* Venture capital and private-equity investors
* Entertainment, Media and Sports Executives
* Cable and Satellite Companies
* Government Officials
* Leaders in Education, Distance Learning and Training
* TV, Radio and Cable Broadcasters
* Corporate Marketing, Branding, and Agency Leaders
* Content Owners and Developers
* Wireless Industry Professionals
* Service Providers and Associations
* Sales, Marketing and HR Professionals
* Advertising Agency Thought Leaders
* PR Agency Thought Leaders
* Technology Gurus
* The Streaming Media Industry
* Entrepreneurs and Professionals

Photo & Video Gallery

See pictures and videos of our events by clicking here

Warning on 'fictitious' LatinVision emails

It has been brought to our attention that fraudulent e-mail messages are being sent by individuals purporting to be representatives of LatinVision.

These messages have used the names of LatinVision’s management team, but are not sent from Latin Vision e-mail addresses (often they use Yahoo or Hotmail addresses).

Typically, though not exhaustively, the messages take the form of invitations offering membership or the possibility to participate in LatinVision events (e.g. “Conference 09”) as an individual or as part of a ‘delegation’. They ask the potential ‘victim’ to respond for further information.

Ultimately the recipient will be asked to provide passport and bank details, and finally payment (usually via Western Union or MoneyGram) to the fictitious LatinVision representative.

These e-mails are not legitimate LatinVision communications, and are in fact a form of advance fee fraud. Their objective is to mislead victims into paying for a fictitious membership or event registration.

Please note:

• E-mails from LatinVision are only sent from addresses which end in: @latinvision.com

• LatinVision does not use Western Union or MoneyGram to receive payments

* We accept credit cards on a secure server environment only (https://www.latinvision.com) with some other extension after this

• Participation in our events / conferences is by invitation only and is reserved exclusively for Members of the LatinVision Group and invited guests

Do not hesitate to call us 646 519 2452 if you have any questions

If you have received one of these e-mails or have any doubts about the authenticity of a message you have received from LatinVision please forward the message to security@latinvision.com for verification.

LatinVision Companies disclaims all responsibility with respect to any expense, loss, and/or damage of any kind, which might have occurred in connection with any fraudulent membership or event registration invitation.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket 30 days before the event. Full refund will be issued.
No refunds will be made if the cancellation takes place within 30 days prior to the event.
No transfers, assignments and endorsements are allowed and no credit towards future events will be issued

Airline

Get a a 5% discount on your ticket courtesy of American Airlines, click here

Suggested Hotels (No discount rate applies)

Why and How to Sponsor?

Marketers who are interested in gaining exposure for their company and product at this event can choose from a number of different sponsorship opportunities, all designed to enhance brand recognition amongst a core audience of industry leaders and decision makers.

Sponsors of this event will enjoy the benefits of product and literature distribution, on-site signage, online exposure via the official event website

Media Partners Sponsorship

We invite Media companies to be a part of this exciting event and to cross promote our entities. To become a Media partner, please, click here

Press Registration

If you are employed by a media property and would like to cover the event, please click here (Note you will have to show that you are an accredited journalist working for a media property).

Registration

Are you a member of LatinVision? Buy your ticket here
Not a member? Register and buy your ticket here by using Code 11809

About Us

Click here to find out who we are: LatinVision Media

Contact Us

For detailed information about the event and its different sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Carlos Vassallo
CEO
LatinVision Media
Tel: 646-519-2452
Email: Carlos Vassallo

All other inquires
Marcelo Ballester
LatinVision Media
Tel 646 519 2452
Email: Marcelo Ballester

Thank you

Carlos Vassallo
CEO
LatinVision Media Inc. NY
Tel: 646 519 2452
Email: Carlos Vassallo