22nd Finance Assembly

The Finance Assembly provides a unique opportunity for finance professionals to discuss best practices, strategic planning as well as common challenges and opportunities that are transforming the broadcasting industry.

Programme

Day One (Monday 30 May)

The following topics will be covered during the first day:

• The role of finance in strategic planning
• Forecasting and its relevance for your organization

The afternoon will consist of workshops.

Guided tours of the EBU Digital Living Room and Eurovision Control Centre will be provided for delegates who are interested.

Day Two (Tuesday 31 May)

The second day will focus on:

• Zero-based budgeting, with a presentation by best practice insight and technology company CEB.
• This year's EBU matters topic: Public Service Media (PSM) Contribution to Society and PSM funding

Steering committee elections will be held to fill the positions of Chair and the 3 Vice-Chairs.

Visa applications

Member delegates requiring an invitation letter for a visa application should send an email with the following details to Emma Cowin:

• full name as written on passport
• job title
• date of birth
• citizenship
• passport number
• passport issue and expiry dates

Accommodation

Special EBU rates are available at two nearby hotels. Booking deadline is 13 April 2016.

Starling Hotel Geneva

Valid 27-30 May: CHF 185/night.
Breakfast and taxes not included.  

Ibis Hotel (Geneva Centre Nations)

Fill out the booking form and send to H8069-re@accor.com.

27-28 May: CHF 160/night
28-29 May: CHF 140/night
30-31 May: CHF 185/night
Breakfast, but not taxes, included.

Venue

EBU Headquarters, Geneva, Switzerland

How to get to the EBU