<h2>MEET THE makers AT FOCUS 2023</h2>
 
FOCUS, the meeting place for the international production community, will return in December 2023 for its ninth edition. FOCUS is the only UK trade event where attendees can meet with content makers and facilitators from over 100 countries, attracting thousands of professionals from across the creative screen industries &ndash; including film, TV, advertising, animation and games. 
 
The 2-day live event takes place at its regular venue, Business Design Centre London, on 5/6 December, offering a packed programme of networking, meetings and conference sessions.&nbsp; 
 
Professionals in the creative screen industries are invited to apply for a FREE Delegate Badge. &nbsp;Benefits include: 
 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;60+ &nbsp;free-to-attend conference sessions with 150+ expert speakers 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Access the Show Floor with 200+ exhibitors offering millions of dollars of filming incentives and production solutions for all types and levels of project. 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Numerous networking opportunities, including happy hours and special events. 
&bull;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Advance access to the FOCUS Scheduler&nbsp;to make connections &amp; arrange 1-2-1 meetings at the show. 
 
To ensure that it is completely relevant to the industry, the FOCUS conference programme is developed &nbsp;in consultation with a Content Advisory Board featuring representatives from leading industry bodies, including Pact, The Production Guild, BFI, BFC, UK Screen Alliance, ScreenSkills, Directors UK, Advertising Producers Association and Games London. It is presented in association with media partner Variety. 
 
Jean-Frederic Garcia, FOCUS Managing Director, said, &ldquo;In these very fast-changing times for the screen industries, FOCUS provides a unique space to make valuable connections and access the right information to help projects move forward.&rdquo; 
 
For further information go to focus.london 
 
About FOCUS 
Embracing the convergence of all the screen sectors, FOCUS offers attendees valuable contacts, a packed session programme, facilitated meetings and networking receptions. The annual live event is held at the Business Design Centre in London and the digital platform offers AI matchmaking and pre-event meeting scheduling.&nbsp; 
FOCUS is produced by the team behind The Location Guide, whose brands include the makers &amp; shakers Awards, makers Magazine and the online portal thelocationguide.com. 
Website &gt; focus.london 
Twitter &gt; twitter.com/tlgfocus 
Facebook &gt; facebook.com/tlgfocus 
Instagram &gt; instagram.com/tlgfocus 
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