A Unique Mission—and Unique Benefits.
The Paley Center's International Council (IC) stands apart from other media gatherings. Our invitation-only meetings are far more than quick, deal-making events. Yes, deals get done, but top-level thinkers and executives have the opportunity to meet with peers, fortify their connections, and explore the issues over the course of three to four days.
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| International Council attendance is limited to approximately 100 of the industry's top executives. | ▸ | We hold our meetings where headlines are made. In 2007, with convergence on everyone's mind, we met in Silicon Valley. In 2008, we will meet in India—one of today's most vibrant media markets and the back office for media companies all over the world. | ▸ | Wherever we meet, our delegates are hosted by the country's top government leaders—an advantage for those wishing to enter new markets. | International Council members are also full members in the Paley Center's Media Council and have access to all Media Council events and proprietary Paley Center content.
Penetrating Insights.
Stimulating Debate with Fellow Leaders.
A Sense of the Possible.
 
"Councils often stifle speculation—but not this one. The International Council shines a penetrating light into the darker corners of the new media—and greatly helps us prepare for what's coming."
—Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO, WPP
"In this era of dramatic change and technological advancement in the media, entertainment and communications industries, the International Council creates a forum to exchange ideas and to hold frank, thought-provoking discussions about critical issues that impact all of us. These meetings have a way of stimulating new thinking, opening up our minds to possible new approaches for expanding markets, and enlarging our sense of the possible. You can't ask for much more than that."
—Ivan Seidenberg, Chairman and CEO, Verizon Communications
"International Council meetings are great to catch up with brand new ideas and trends, to widen one's scope, to meet new exciting people, in short a marvellous tool to take you across the choppy waters in which the media is sailing today."
—Arzuhan Dogan Yalindag, CEO, Dogan TV & Radio
"The internet is the greatest social utility the world has ever seen—defining business and culture, and driving economic and social progress. The Paley Center brings together leaders from media, technology, NGOs and more to discuss these important issues and how they'll shape our society. Provocative positions, challenging debate, and slews of insightful ideas made participation in 2007's event a privilege."
—Jonathan Schwartz, President and CEO, Sun Microsystems
"The International Council is an outstanding forum for thought-provoking and challenging ideas that reaffirm for me the pure notion that change in our industry also means tremendous opportunity."
—Kenneth W. Lowe, President and CEO, The E. W. Scripps Company
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