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SPECIAL EVENTS

FRIDAY, MAY 7

Friday, May 7 10:00 h–18:00 h
AES MULTICHANNEL SYMPOSIUM
- The Effect of Multichannel on Radio Operation -
Pre-Convention Special Event; additional fee applies
Chairs:

o Jürgen Marchlewitz, WDR, Köln, Germany
o Martin Wöhr, BR, Munich, Germany
Topics and presenters:
EFFECTS ON PRODUCTION, ACTUAL SITUATION AND EFFICIENCY
o Bosse Ternström, Swedish Radio
o Jean-Marie Geijsen, Polyhymnia, Netherlands
o Kimio Hamasaki, NHK, Japan
EFFECTS ON ARCHIVING OF MULTICHANNEL PRODUCTIONS
o Udo Appel, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Germany
o Yvonne Graf, IBM, Germany
EFFECTS ON BROADCASTING DISTRIBUTION PROCESSES
o Heinz-Peter Reykers, Westdeutscher Rundfunk
o Gerhard Möller, D.A.V.I.D., Germany
o Francis Rumsey, University of Surrey, UK
o Günther Theile, IRT, Germany
FUTURE ASPECTS ON THE EBU-B/MCAT WORKING GROUP
o Gerhard Stoll, IRT, Germany
WHERE ARE THE SOLUTIONS FOR OPTIMIZING WORKFLOW AND COSTS FOR MULTICHANNEL AUDIO IN BROADCAST? - A panel discussion between broadcasters, developers and industry
o Ernst Dohlus, Bayerischer Rundfunk, Germany
o Yvonne Graf, IBM, Germany
o Kimio Hamasaki, NHK, Japan
o Rüdiger Malfeld, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Germany
o Gerhard Möller, D.A.V.I.D., Germany
o Bosse Ternström, Swedish Radio, Sweden
o Günther Theile, IRT, Germany

SATURDAY, MAY 8

Saturday, May 8 11:30 h-12:30 h
OPENING CEREMONIES
o Opening Remarks by Roger Furness - Executive Director, Ron Streicher - President, Reinhard Sahr – Convention Chair
o AES Awards Presentation
The 116th Convention Opening Ceremonies will include the AES Awards presentation which acknowledges the work of individuals whose outstanding contributions to the Society enhance our industry. A list of award recipients will appear in the Convention Program.
o Keynote Address by Raina Konstantinova, Director EBU Radio Department: “The Radio Landscape in Europe and Digital Strategies for the Future”

Saturday, May 8 18:00 h-19:00 h
MIXER PARTY
Social gathering with live music in the new South Entrance Atrium of the Messe Berlin, where you meet all your friends and make new ones.
Cash bar; no entrance fee.

Last Minute Addition
THREE LOCAL STUDIO TOURS SPONSORED BY RADIO BERLIN BRANDENBURG (RBB)
For details click here.

SUNDAY, MAY 9

Sunday, May 9 10:30 h-17:00 h
SING-ALONG MOZART – HAUS DES RUNDFUNKS
The Mozart Requiem KV 626 will be performed by the Rundfunk Sinfonieorchester Berlin, the Rundfunkchor Berlin and its soloists. Take part in a sophisticated sing-along concert with two rehearsals at the same day.
The Haus des Rundfunks is a radio studio built in 1929-31, and is situated next to the fairground of the Messe Berlin.
Note: Advance booking is required. After receipt of your booking you will be sent the score, enabling you to practice before you join the actual rehearsals and sing-along.
Ticket price: EUR 10.-

Sunday, May 9 18:00 h-19:30h
HEYSER LECTURE & TECHNICAL COUNCIL RECEPTION
The Memorial Heyser Lecturer this time is Kees Schouhamer Immink. His lecture titled “From Analog to Digital” will be followed by a reception hosted by the Technical Council.

Sunday, May 9 20:30 h- 22:15 h
ORGAN CONCERT
Will take place in the St. Matthias Cathedral, famous for its excellent acoustics. This will give an opportunity to relax after the working hours at the convention. Graham Blyth, known to many for his past AES organ recitals, will play several pieces from his treasure trove.
Bus leaves Convention Center at 19:45 h


Last Minute Addition
THREE LOCAL STUDIO TOURS SPONSORED BY RADIO BERLIN BRANDENBURG (RBB)
For details click here.

MONDAY, MAY 10

Monday, May 10 20:00 h- 23:00 h
BANQUET
An informal Convention Banquet will take place in the old Telephone Exchange Room in the Berlin headquarters of Deutsche Telecom, dating from 1880. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to meet with pro-audio friends in a relaxed atmosphere with music, good food and wine.
EUR 60.- for AES members
EUR 75.- for non-members

Last Minute Addition
THREE LOCAL STUDIO TOURS SPONSORED BY RADIO BERLIN BRANDENBURG (RBB)
For details click here.

TUESDAY, MAY 11

Last Minute Addition
THREE LOCAL STUDIO TOURS SPONSORED BY RADIO BERLIN BRANDENBURG (RBB)
For details click here.

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