In January 2012, Canadian delegates will gather in Cannes to do deals, network, learn and check out new talent...at the Canada Stand at MIDEM 2012 - the world's largest music industry conference and festival for the independent music sector.



A newly designed MIDEM layout places The Canada Stand at a prime location at the Palais – You will find now us at the top of the escalators on the Riviera Level.

Additional changes include:

• More live performance and showcase opportunities – stay tuned for more details
• A shortened, highly-concentrated four day event which now begins on Saturday, January 28 and ends on Tuesday January 31
• The dissolution of MidemNet as a separate branded event. The emergence of a newly-focused MIDEM as the rallying point for the world’s music, mobile & digital business sectors to debate the future of music, including cloud music experts, major & indie label reps, venture capitalists and new tech players. 

MIDEM has emerged as the single largest concentration of music business opportunities for digital companies. It is the global transaction platform for the music industry where Internet, Mobile & Tech professionals converge to showcase new solutions, source the freshest cross-platform content, share new business models and build relationships at the world’s largest gathering of music industry players.

MIDEM 2012 programming includes:

• Branding your music: Connect brands & ad agencies with music
• Meet the venture capitalists! Investors attracted to MIDEM
  
• Innovation Factory: Interactive sessions, networking opportunities & demos of cutting-edge tools.
  
• academy: Digital music education for start-ups. Get practical tips to help grow your audience, engage with fans, and monetize your music
  
• midemlab: Presenting the hottest startups & mobile apps
  
• midem hackday: A day-long hackathon to develop new music-based apps and present your app live
  
• midem summits: Focus on all aspects of today’s music scene including publishing, collecting societies and legal
• Sponsored sessions: Emerging tech demonstrations - Stay on the cutting edge and learn how new tools & solutions can help maximize your digital strategy and grow your business
  
• Direct2Fan Camp: Personalized mentoring & creative learning. Engage in close, collaborative mentoring sessions with digital geniuses, branding strategists and music industry professionals
  

The Canada Stand at MIDEM

Access the MIDEMWorld database, pre-plan your meetings and advance your business. Participation with the Canada Stand at MIDEM is a proven gateway for Canadians to access revenue-generating opportunities from the global arena. Complimentary benefits with your registration include:

• Association with the Canada brand for enhanced credibility, prestige and visibility.
  
• Dedicated comfortable meeting space
  
• Refreshments at your disposal so you can work without interruption
  
• Fully-staffed Reception with multilingual trade officers so you can take advantage of lucrative walk-up business
  
• Wireless network for internet access across the Stand
  
• Management of all meetings in real time. Constant communication via text messaging onsite to convey meeting delays & last minute schedule changes
  
• VIP hotel service
  
• Pre-shipment of promotional goods
  
• Spacious, secure storage onsite
  
• Computers, printer and workspace
  
• Stabilized currency rates. Avoid fluctuations. Fees are paid in Canadian dollars
  
• Complete range of customized marketing and promotional services to promote your company brand through posters, full-colour catalogue, website, onsite video telecasts
  
• Participate in networking receptions and events through the Canada Stand’s partners and sponsors
  
• Confer with Canadian colleagues and compare notes for additional support
  
• Hit the ground running. Arrive on-site ready for the show. All logistics are pre-arranged through the Canada Stand
  

When time is money, every minute counts. Registration with the Canada Stand optimizes your investment. Stand participants host more meetings and do a larger volume of business because meetings are scheduled back-to-back.

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