Leading events venue, IET London: Savoy Place, is set to host the biggest event of the content calendar when MIP London makes its debut in the capital next year. After being held in France for 35 years, MIP will be crossing the channel to showcase its offering at the heart of London events venue from February 23 to 27.
Savoy Place will open its doors to over 110 companies from more than 35 countries when the global TV industry descends for the multi-genre content market and networking event. These include approximately 1,000 buyers from international companies such as Netflix, National Geographic, Sky and The Walt Disney Company. This is as well as distributors from Fox Entertainment Global, FilmRise, PBS Distribution, and many more.
Sean Spencer, Head of Venues, said: “We are thrilled to be hosting the inaugural edition of MIP London. As the home of innovation and technology, the level of audio-visual support we can provide for an event such as this is unmatched, guaranteeing attendees a one-of-a-kind experience and a seamless, productive and inspiring event. We can’t wait to help MIP make its London debut an unparalleled success.”
The five-day event, which will be hosted in conjunction with The Savoy Hotel, will run alongside the fifth annual London TV Screenings, and will be an opportunity for sellers, buyers and producers to showcase content, make connections, and do deals.
Lucy Smith, Director of MIP London, said: “More people coming to London means more business done in what has become the must-attend content week in February. Whether you are a company already hosting a screening event, planning to visit for the first time or simply there to see more people, with this new MIP market our aim is to complement existing events by providing additional opportunities to meet, showcase or discover content across the week.”
Located in the heart of Westminster and home to 18 adaptable events spaces, IET London: Savoy Place is one of the capital’s leading events venues. Combining state-of-the-art AV, a fascinating 800-year history and spectacular river views, it creates extraordinary events which are full of character, unparalleled in technical expertise, and undoubtedly one-of-a-kind.
For more information, please visit: https://savoyplace.theiet.org/.
