London’s Focus, the Production Sector Event, Attracts Record 3,500 Attendees

variety.com:

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The ninth edition of London’s Focus, the production sector event, attracted a record number of attendees this year.

More than 3,500 delegates, exhibitors and sponsors from 84 countries attended the event, which ran Dec. 6-7. The conference attracted professionals from across the creative screen industries, including film, TV, advertising, games and immersive.

A total of 58 conference sessions and exhibitor presentations took place, featuring over 200 expert speakers. Keynotes, panels and workshops addressed key talking points, from the challenges of financing and structuring projects in turbulent times, navigating new technology, creating content sustainably and nurturing new talent.

A new strand focused specifically on the hot topic of AI. The conference program was delivered in conjunction with an expanded range of partners including Pact, PGGB, BFI, British Film Commission, ScreenSkills, Advertising Producers Assn., UK Screen Alliance, Directors UK, LMGI, MediaXchange, Stage 32, Global Entertainment Awards, BAFTA albert, Producers Without Borders, Shiny, UK Global Screen Fund, Olsberg SPI, The Film & TV Charity, CIISA and Beano Brain.