Events
Where cinema technology conversations move forward
EDCF events bring members together across Europe and internationally to share best practices, gain insights, and shape what comes next.
Coming up
Upcoming events
- 5–6 November 2026
UNIC Cinema Days
BrusselsThe EDCF will once again be taking part in the UNIC Cinema Days, which returns on 5 and 6 November 2026 in Brussels.
More information → - 26 November 2026
EDCF and ICTA session at the Europa Cinemas Network Conference
BarcelonaA joint session of the EDCF and the ICTA during the Europa Cinemas network conference.
- 2–3 March 2027
EDCF Conference 2027
Prague · Cinema City Slovanský dům and Kino LucernaDay 1 takes place at Cinema City Slovanský dům, a central multiplex in a Neoclassical palace; day 2 at Kino Lucerna, the oldest permanent cinema in Bohemia. Opens at 13:00 on Tuesday 2 March and closes at 14:00 on Wednesday 3 March.
More information → - 8–9 April 2027
EDCF LA Tour 2027
Los Angeles, USAOur yearly tour of Los Angeles studios and facilities, held the week before CinemaCon.
- June 2027 · during CineEurope, 21–24 June
EDCF Problem Solving Session at CineEurope 2027
CCIB, BarcelonaOur yearly open discussion with technology partners across the value chain. Session date to be confirmed.
- September 2027 · during IBC, 10–13 September
EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2027
RAI, AmsterdamThe seminar on the trends shaping cinema technology. Seminar date to be confirmed.
Every year
Our main events
- March
EDCF Conference
Join 150 industry professionals for two days of seminars, workshops and site visits. Hosted every year in a different European city.
- April
EDCF LA Tour
Take part in a curated, exclusive tour of innovative facilities, locations and meetings with a small group of European colleagues. Hosted the week before CinemaCon.
- June
EDCF Problem Solving Session
Taking place every year during CineEurope, the session serves as an open discussion around operational, technical and strategic challenges affecting technology partners across the value chain.
- September
EDCF Global Cinema Seminar
Hosted during IBC, the world's leading broadcast and media technology show, the seminar explores the trends shaping the industry.
Also on our calendar
- CineEurope
The official convention of UNIC in Barcelona, where the EDCF meets the wider European exhibition community every June.
Archive
Event history
Reports and announcements from past EDCF events. Each entry links to the full article.
EDCF Conference
Warsaw Dispatch: What the Polish Market Tells Us About the Future of European CinemaThe EDCF’s decision to host its annual conference in Warsaw proved more than symbolically apt. Poland is now one of the most instructive case studies in European exhibition and a
EDCF Warsaw Conference 2026 reportThe event on 10 and 11 March brought together cinema professionals from across Europe for two days of presentations, discussions, networking and site visits across the Polish capital.
EDCF Convention 2025 – Day 2: A Showcase of Technological AdvancementsThe second day provided attendees with the opportunity to explore developments in digital projection and exhibition technology on location.
EDCF Convention 2025 – Day 1: How Resilience and Innovation Are Redefining the Cinema ExperienceWith record attendance and a strong program, EDCF’s annual convention in Italy this February showcased optimistic market figures—alongside the challenges and opportunities of a deep technological transformation in the…
EDCF Convention 2025: Latest Programme UpdateA deeper look into the keynotes and panels of the 2-day event on 26/27 February 2025 in the Milan/Bergamo area.
Tim Richards to speak at EDCF Convention 2025Tim Richards CBE, the founder and CEO of VUE, will take center stage as the keynote speaker at EDCF Convention 2025!
Problem Solving Sessions at CineEurope
Global Cinema Seminar at IBC
EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2026From the comeback of analogue formats and premium large formats to AI in film production, repertory cinema and event cinema interoperability: the recap of our annual seminar in Amsterdam.
EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2025The EDCF once again brought together cinema industry professionals for its annual Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2025, continuing our long relationship with the leading broadcasting media and technology convention.
Other meetings & webinars
The EDCF at the Lumière SummitEDCF Vice President Patrick von Sychowski moderated a panel on rebuilding film circulation at the inaugural Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence.
Myth busting cybersecurity — EDCF/CICAE collaborationEDCF and CICAE hosted a virtual workshop helping independent venues navigate cybersecurity, from staff awareness to practical first steps.
Announcements
EDCF Future Leaders ProgrammeA 12-month fellowship for two young professionals. Applications close on 13 November 2026.
Kino Lucerna to host EDCF Conference 2027Kino Lucerna is one of the two host venues for the EDCF Conference 2027 in Prague on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 March.
Meet the new EDCF BoardCathy Huis in ’t Veld-Esser, Patrick von Sychowski and Tammo Buhren are re-elected as President, Vice-President and Treasurer, joined by a Board of 12 for the 2026–2028 term.
European Digital Cinema Forum appoints Guillaume Branders as Executive DirectorThe European Digital Cinema Forum (EDCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Guillaume Branders as Executive Director, replacing Juergen Burghardt who has served as General Secretary for the past seven years.
Older events
2024 (18)
- Season’s Greetings from the European Digital Cinema Forum!Announcements
- EDCF Convention 2025: Further details announcedEDCF Conference
- EDCF Los Angeles Tour 2025: 27-28 March 2025LA Tour
- Save the date: 2025 EDCF Annual Convention – February 26 – 27EDCF Conference
- Highlights of the EDCF Global Cinema Seminar at IBC 2024Global Cinema Seminar at IBC
- European Digital Cinema Forum Announces New Board LeadershipAnnouncements
- EDCF Cinema Seminar at IBC 2024: Preliminary Programme UpdateGlobal Cinema Seminar at IBC
- EDCF at CineEurope 2024: Report on 5th Problem Solving Roundtable DiscussionsProblem Solving Sessions at CineEurope
- CinemaCon 2024 Wrap-upLA Tour
- Join the EDCF Problem Solving Round Table at CineEurope 2024Problem Solving Sessions at CineEurope
- EDCF LA Tour 2024 ReviewLA Tour
- EDCF Gears Up for 5th Edition of Problem Solving Round Table at CineEurope 2024Problem Solving Sessions at CineEurope
- EDCF Convention 2024 Review – Part Three: Hands-on cinema experiencesEDCF Conference
- EDCF Convention 2024 Review – Part TwoEDCF Conference
- EDCF Convention 2024 Review – Part OneEDCF Conference
- EDCF LA Tour 2024: First details revealedLA Tour
- EDCF Annual Conference 2024: Programme updateEDCF Conference
- New Year Greeting from the EDCFAnnouncements
2023 (10)
- Season’s GreetingsAnnouncements
- EDCF Annual Conference 2024: Invitation and Programme DetailsEDCF Conference
- EDCF Cinema Seminar at IBC 2023 – SummaryGlobal Cinema Seminar at IBC
- EDCF CineEurope Roundtable 2023 ReportProblem Solving Sessions at CineEurope
- EDCF Seminar at IBC 2023 – ProgrammeGlobal Cinema Seminar at IBC
- EDCF Roundtable CineEurope 2023Problem Solving Sessions at CineEurope
- EDCF LA Tour 2023 SummaryLA Tour
- EDCF LA Tour 2023 AgendaLA Tour
- EDCF Annual Conference 2023 Report (DE)EDCF Conference
- EDCF Annual Conference 2023 Report (EN)EDCF Conference