What follows is the FINAL schedule of events for CinemaCon 2012. All entries in PURPLE are the most recent and final updates and changes made.
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- Int’l. Day
Monday April 23 - Monday
April 23 - Tuesday
April 24 - Wednesday
April 25 - Thursday
April 26 - View
Full Week
IMPORTANT: CinemaCon Registration and the “Admit One” Hospitality Lounge will be open on Sunday, April 22nd from 2:00pm – 6:00pm in the Roman Ballroom, located on the Promenade Level.
International Day, Monday, April 23
7:30 AM – 7:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon International Day Registration |
8:15 AM – 9:30 AMLocationPalace Ballrooms I and II-Emperors Level |
International Day Breakfast(Note: Program starts promptly at 8:45am) Event Sponsors
Keynote Addresses
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9:30 AM – 12:30 PMLocationPalace Ballroom III-Emperors Level |
International Morning Seminar Session“Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Driving Incremental Box Office”Moderator
Presenters
“Digital Cinema 2.0: The New Frontier and What Lies Ahead”Moderator
Panelists
“Gone Digital: Now What For Programming?”Moderator
Topics and Presentations
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10:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
International Day “Admit One” Hospitality LoungeSponsors
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12:45 PM – 2:30 PMLocationPalace Ballroom I and II |
International Day LunchSponsors
Award Presentations
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2:30 PM – 4:00 PMLocationPalace Ballroom III-Emperors Level |
International Afternoon Seminar Session“The Excitement and Challenges of the International Market in the 21st Century”Moderator
Panel Members
“Now Playing at Your Theatre: Best Practices From the World of Exhibition”Presenters
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This concludes the programming for International Day. CinemaCon officially kicks-off with a gala opening night event and presentation for all delegates starting at 6:30pm. Click here to continue with Monday’s Schedule of Events.
For International Day Programming on April 23rd, click here
Monday, April 23
CinemaCon officially begins for ALL Delegates at 3:30pm with a Special Seminar followed by our Gala Opening Night Studio Presentation in The Colosseum at 6:00pm
6:30 AM – 7:00 AM |
2012 Al Lapidus Memorial Golf Tournament—Anthem Country ClubBuses depart at 6:30am, 6:45am & 7:00am |
7:30 AM – 7:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Registration |
10:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
“Admit One” Hospitality LoungeSponsors
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3:30 PM – 5:30 PMLocationPalace Ballrooms I and II-Emperors Level |
“The Disney Institute’s Approach to Employee Engagement”Facilitator
Does a customer remember a product or a person? When our founder determined that people remember people, he had hit upon an essential business truth that led to immediate and sustained success. At Disney Parks, the mission of small teams is aligned with the mission of the larger organizational culture to create a seamless experience. We believe that in any business, an organization’s human resource culture is central to long-term success. The Disney corporate culture is the cornerstone of its people management processes and is the philosophy underlying all business decisions. This program explores the culture and principles behind the highly successful Disney method of engagement of our people. You learn to adapt techniques used to communicate and care for your employees in order to sustain a supportive and interactive organizational culture. |
6:30 PM – 8:15 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Gala Opening Night Event of CinemaCon 2012“Paramount Pictures-Celebrating 100 Years of Outstanding Moviemaking”Welcome to CinemaCon 2012-a special program featuring an exclusive sneak preview of select upcoming releases presented By Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation (complete with stars, filmmakers, surprises and more!) Special Award Presentations
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8:30 PM – 10:00 PMLocationOctavius Ballroom-Promenade Level |
Opening Night Dinner Reception and PartyWhen the excitement in the theatre concludes, the fun will just be beginning as Paramount Pictures, in conjunction with Christie, Dolby Laboratories and IMAX Corporation, will be hosting the Opening Night Dinner Reception of CinemaCon 2012. Sponsors
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Tuesday, April 24
7:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Registration |
7:45 AM – 9:15 AMLocationPalace Ballrooms-Emperors Level |
All-Industry Breakfast and Special Program(Note: Program starts promptly at 8:00am) Sponsors
Award Presentations
Special Panel Discussion“Alternative Content: Is There Really Gold in Them Thar Hills?”Moderator
Panel Members
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9:30 AM – 11:15 AMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
“The State of the Industry: Past, Present and Future”Special Remarks and Major Studio PresentationPlease Join Warner Bros. Pictures For A Sneak Peek At Its 2012 Films.
DLP Cinema PresentsA Salute to the Top Grossing Films of 2011 (a special MasterImage 3D presentation) Industry Addresses
2012 NATO Marquee Award Presentation
Industry Recognition
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10:00 AM – 3:30 PMLocationPompeiian Ballroom I-Promenade Level |
Will Rogers Health Fair |
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
“Admit One” Hospitality LoungeSponsors
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11:30 AM – 4:00 PMLocationForum Ballroom-Pool Level, Augustus Ballroom-Emperors Level and Milano and Neopolitan Ballrooms-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Trade Show and Corporate SuitesNote: Lunch will be served from 12:30pm – 2:00pm Sponsors
(and don’t forget to visit booth 436 for your chance to win a Fiat 500 Pop) |
4:15 PM – 6:15 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and Their Partners at DreamWorks Studios, Marvel Entertainment and Pixar, Invite You to an Exclusive Presentation Highlighting the Summer of 2012 and Beyond. |
6:30 PM – 8:15 PMLocationOctavius Ballroom-Promenade Level |
Walt Disney Studios Invites You to a Post-Presentation Dinner ReceptionSponsor
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8:45 PM – 10:45 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Feature Screening Lionsgate Invites You to a Special Advance Screening of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” |
Wednesday, April 25
7:00 AM – 6:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Registration |
8:00 AM – 8:45 AMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Continental BreakfastSponsor
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8:45 AM – 10:15 AMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Special Technical Demonstrations: Preserving the Quality and Integrity of the Screen Image(program includes an exclusive demonstration of laser projection technology) “Laser Light Technology: The New Frontier in Screen Brightness”(Demonstration to be followed by a panel discussion) Demonstration Moderator
Panel Discussion Moderator
Panel Members
“Pirate Eye and the Fight Against Movie Theft”Moderator
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9:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocationPompeiian Ballroom I-Promenade Level |
Will Rogers Health Fair |
9:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocationForum Ballroom-Pool Level; Augustus Ballroom-Emperors Level and Milano and Neopolitan Ballrooms-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Trade Show and Trade Show Suites |
10:00 AM – 4:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
“Admit One” Hospitality LoungeSponsors
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PMLocationPalace Ballroom I-Emperors Level |
“An Industry Think Tank: Meeting the Expectations of Today’s Savvy Moviegoer”Moderator
Panel Members
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10:45 AM – 12:00 PMLocationPalace Ballroom II-Emperors Level |
“Prioritizing Concessions in the New Digital Environment: A Panel Discussion on the creative adaptation of new space and communication that delivers profit to the bottom line.”(How do you make food and beverage a primary focus and profit center at the theatre? This exceptional panel will discuss the trends toward prioritizing food and beverage spending in the new theatre setting that incorporates digital technology throughout the building. From new found space for creative remodels and new construction to communication between the auditorium, the concession stand, and the consumer, this panel will discuss new ways to improve your profit margins.) Moderator
Panelists
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12:45 PM – 2:30 PMLocationOctavius Ballroom-Promenade Level |
“Frankly Speaking: The World of Filmmaking Today, Tomorrow and Beyond”(an in-depth roundtable discussion with today’s leading and groundbreaking filmmakers) Moderator
Distinguished Panel of Filmmakers (to date)
Sponsors
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4:30 PM – 5:30 PMLocationThe Colosseum Lobby-Casino Level |
Sony Pictures Entertainment Invites You to a Pre-Event Cocktail Reception at The Colosseum |
5:45 PM – 6:45 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Sony Pictures Entertainment Invites You to an Exclusive Product Presentation Highlighting Its 2012 Films |
7:45 PM – 10:00 PMLocationOctavius Ballroom-Promenade Level |
“2012 Pioneer of the Year Dinner”The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation Proudly Bestows Its 2012 “Pioneer of the Year” Award on Jeffrey Katzenberg, Chairman, DreamWorks Animation Master of Ceremonies
Special Guests
Sponsors
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Thursday, April 26
8:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Registration |
8:45 AM – 10:00 AMLocationPalace Ballroom II |
“International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Seminars”The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) Presents
(a round-table discussion on current industry talking points such as screen size, 3D, the boothless cinema, laser projection and audience behavior). Introduction:
Moderator
Panel Members:
“Light Levels: Optimizing Screens and Lamps”(This session will target how proper light levels will improve overall presentation. It will focus on proper digital xenon lamp management, light levels and choosing the best type of screen and installation for an auditorium design.) Moderator
Panel Members
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9:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocationForum Ballroom-Pool Level; Augustus Ballroom-Emperors Level and Milano and Neopolitan Ballrooms-Promenade Level |
CinemaCon Trade Show and Trade Show SuitesEvent Sponsors
QSC Audio Products (Note: Breakfast will be served on each level from 9:00am – 10:00am) |
9:00 AM – 12:30 PMLocationPompeiian Ballroom I-Promenade Level |
Will Rogers Health FairNote: Breakfast will be served from 9:00am – 10:00am |
10:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocationRoman Ballroom-Promenade Level |
“Admit One” Hospitality LoungeSponsors
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10:30 AM – 12:00 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Twentieth Century Fox Invites You to a Special Presentation Highlighting its 2012 release schedule |
12:30 PM – 2:15 PMLocationOctavius Ballroom-Promenade Level |
Luncheon and Special ProgramOpening Remarks
Vincent Bruzzese, President, Worldwide Motion Picture Group (MPG) at Ipsos Panel Discussion“Connecting with Today’s Moviegoing Audience: A Panel Discussion on Social Networking and Marketing in the Digital Age”Moderator
Panel Members
Event Sponsor
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2:30 PM – 4:30 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
Universal Pictures Invites You to an Exclusive Product Presentation Highlighting the Summer of 2012 and Beyond |
7:30 PM – 9:00 PMLocationThe Colosseum-Casino Level |
CinemaCon 2012 Final Night Events
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9:00 PM – 11:00 PMLocationCaesars Palace Pool of the Gods |
Gala Final Night Poolside Party and ReceptionEvent Sponsor
Special Entertainment Provided by the Cast of “Jersey Boys” |

