European Multimedia Forum
LINKING THE DIGITAL MEDIA CHAIN FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL + 32 2 219 0305
 
OUR MISSION
The EMF is the main European association promoting the competitiveness of the converging ICT & digital media industries in the global market place (defined as "information sector" by the OECD). Its main objectives are to facilitate contacts and knowledge exchange, provide an international support network and encourage the expansion of European enterprises by enhancing their international visibility and their access to funding.
ACCESS NEW MARKETS & SOURCES OF FUNDING

The E-ACCELERATOR is the one-stop-shop service platform for ICT & digital media companies seeking to expand internationally. The Accelerator offers preferential services to mature companies wishing to penetrate new markets. It currently operates through four hubs in Brussels, Vienna, San Francisco and Bangalore and is supported by an extensive network of advisors and industryl associations. The Project Factory provides first-hand information on sources of public funding and support services for project development .
GAIN VISIBILITY

The European Seal of E-Excellence rewards ICT & digital media companies with an excellent track record in innovation marketing. The European Seal of E-Excellence is bestowed annually by European Multimedia Associations members of the EMF with the support of the E-Accelerator. A jury composed of representatives of Seal co-organisers selects the winners on the basis of an open application process. Winners are honoured at an Award Ceremony organised at the occasion of CeBIT.

JOIN A GREAT NETWORK

CORPORATIONS & INSTITUTIONS

EMF members represent a broad cross-section of corporations and institutions active in the ICT and digital media industries. Their common denominator is to be involved in the digital value-chain. Joining the EMF, opens you the doors to a wide- ranging network.

ASSOCIATIONS

Currently, the EMF counts more than 20 associations, organisations and clusters active in the information sector amongst its members. Jointly these entities form a network representing more than 5000 digital technology & digital media companies throughout Europe and the world.

EXECUTIVE ADVISORS

The EMF has assembled a strong team of Executive Advisors. These professionals have been selected on the basis of their industry positions, invaluable skills and thorough industry knowledge. They offer a large portfolio of services to help digital media companies through their business needs.
OFFER & SEEK JOBS
The EMF supports a specialised online jobs service in the information and communication technologies (ICT) sector which matches job offers and demands, and opens new opportunities between job seekers, employers and training institutions.

PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
The EMF hosts a series of special interest groups in which members collaborate in the pursuance of common goals. For more information, please consult the following webpages:

- EUREKA eContent & eBusiness technologies Umbrella (eConTec) guides you to public funding through the EUREKA network.

- WISE: the network for women entrepreneurs, provides you with tools to check your entrepreneurial spirit and how to improve it (men are equally welcome!)

- Lexelerator: Legal knowledge transfer Accelerator for SMEs, is your free knowledge source on legal issues in e-business. Register (free) and interact with our "community" on this Web 2.0 platform.

NEWS IN BRIEF


October 2008:
Nominations for the European Seal of E-Excellence 2009 are open
[apply]


30 October 2007:
New EMF Board and Secretary General appointed
[more]
Keynote of the new Secretary General
Lexelerator: Legal Knowledge Transfer Accelerator in e-Business is launched.
[more]


The E-Excellence in Belgium Publication is now available. Download or order your copy! [more]

To get more information about the EMF, please call +32 2 219 0305.