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VIRTUAL + NETWORKING PASSES ARE SOLD OUT. YOU CAN STILL REGISTER FOR A FREE VIRTUAL PASS TO CATCH ALL OF THE SESSIONS AND MASTER CLASSES.
BANFF Virtual Edition, in partnership with CRAVE, will be offering 4 (four) rounds of one-on-one Speed Meetings and small group Coffee With opportunities throughout the summer. Only Virtual + Networking Pass holders can access these sessions.
Only Virtual + Networking Pass holders can register for Speed Meetings and Coffee With sessions.
SPEED MEETINGS
BANFF’s Speed Meetings are a fantastic opportunity for content creators and producers to meet one-on-one with leading studios, networks, distributors and streamers. This is your opportunity to connect with partners who can help take your TV or digital project to the next stage.
Specifically designed to be 8-minute time slots, with a 2-minute transition time between meetings, this program has facilitated thousands of partnerships and has led to many millions of dollars in new content.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? Advance sign up is required to take part in all networking sessions. Slots for Speed Meetings are assigned by LOTTERY. Delegates may submit for up to 3 Speed Meeting hosts per round (Remember there are 4 rounds this summer). Delegates are limited to 1 session per round via lottery, but if spots are still available after the lottery runs, general sign-ups will open (which allow you to secure your meeting directly), and delegates may join the wait line for last minute openings.
KEY DATES - SPEED MEETINGS:
ROUND 1: Takes place on June 15.
ROUND 2: Takes place on Monday, June 29.
ROUND 3: Takes place on Friday, July 17.
ROUND 4: Takes place on Monday, August 17.
LOTTERY CLOSED
Once your preferred Speed Meetings are chosen, slots are awarded by lottery and results emailed via 
to participants on August 11 by 11:00AM EDT.
As a Virtual + Networking pass holder, you can also access open slots through the general sign-up period that opens August 11 at 11:00am EDT closing by August 12th 5PM EDT or join the wait line for last-minute availability one hour prior to your preferred session start on August 17.
COFFEE WITH...
Coffee With... sessions are informal networking opportunities for delegates to meet with distributors, agents, producers, lawyers and senior creatives in a small-group setting of up to 8 people.
HOW DO I SIGN UP? Advance sign up is required to take part in all networking sessions. Slots for Coffee With session are first-come-first served. These sessions include 1 (one) “session host/expert” and up to 8 (eight) delegate spots. You may select up to 2 (two) sessions on a first-come, first-serve sign up. There are only a limited number of sessions, so sign up early!
Sign ups for Coffee With sessions take place on .
KEY DATES - COFFEE WITH:
ROUND 1: Takes place on Tuesday June 16.
ROUND 2: Takes place on Monday June 29.
ROUND 3: Takes place on Friday, July 17.
ROUND 4: Takes place on Monday, August 17.
ALL SPOTS FILLED
- VIRTUAL + NETWORKING PASS
- Includes all standard access benefits such as personalized calendar and agenda, ability to connect with all registered delegates via in-platform messaging, PLUS:
- Access to Coffee With… and 30 Minutes With… sessions through first-come, first-serve signup
- Access to Speed Meetings through lottery signup
- Receive three (3) premium project upgrades for six months ($300 value)
- Post a detailed overview of your development and library projects and add pitch materials including HD video, pitch bible, one-sheet, plus additional assets
- Get real-time reporting on which buyers have viewed your project and their stated interest level
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