Alibaba’s Weidong Yang to Deliver Keynote at MIPTV

Weidong Yang, the president of Alibaba Media & Entertainment Group and its streaming platform, Youku, is slated to present a keynote speech at MIPTV 2018.

As part of MIPTV’s overall Creators in Demand conference theme, Yang will discuss in his keynote the importance of providing a bridge between the internet and broadcast channels, and the need to create qualitative, brand-defining content. Yang will also share his company’s international partnership strategy that is aimed at bolstering Youku’s position as a multi-screen entertainment and media platform in China.

In addition, Asian TV drama will be featured in the conference program. MIPTV will be held April 9 to 12.