Pixar, Endemol to participate in cross media event in Holland

MUMBAI: Speakers of Pixar, Endemol, Talpa, Craigslist, Second Life and MySpace will headline Picnic ’06. The media event takes place in Holland from 26 to 30 September 2006.

The event will focus on creativity in cross media content and technology, specifically in the fields of entertainment and communication.

The speakers will include Endemol co-founder John de Mol, who also founded Talpa, Craigslist founder Craig Newmark and MySpace senior VP marketing Europe Jamie Kantrowitz. The event will showcase content delivered via TV, the Internet, mobile phones, gaming, virtual reality and music services.

Bas Verhart who is one of the founders of Picnic ’06 says, “The Netherlands is one of Europe’s leading creative hubs in the areas of design, advertising, multimedia, gaming and architecture. We are glad to be able to host an event where creative talent can network, form partnerships and interact
with seasoned professionals.”