Asia TV Forum & Market (ATF) 2020 announced that it will be taking place online via a digital platform called ATF Online+, on the same dates of December 1-4, with market, conference, networking and speed dating activities. Thereafter, ATF Online+ will be available on-demand until February 28, 2021. The platform can be accessed at www.asiatvforum.com.
“The ATF team has had many candid conversations with our partners over the past few months about proceeding with the market and conference in December 2020. To date, there is still much uncertainty on travel restrictions globally, thus impacting our partners who come from all over the world to attend ATF. After much consideration, and in the best interests of the industry, we have decided to take ATF online in order to facilitate business and networking for our industry,” the organizers said.
ATF Online+ will comprise of the following pillars: trade market element; virtual conferences and pitches with the introduction of new segments; speed dating series which will allow potential partners, collaborators, co-producers and commissioners to meet and engage online; and a full program, video and resource libraries that will remain available until February 28, 2021.
“In line with the theme for ATF 2020 - 'Prelude to 2021: Be Part of the Conversation,' ATF Online+ aims to bring the industry together to review what has been a challenging 2020, while looking forward to a stronger 2021. The ATF team will be reaching out to all our partners to assist them with any queries that they may have. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners for their unwavering support and wish everyone the best of health. See you at ATF Online+,” the organizers concluded.