International Academy Day heads to Rio. Hosted by TV Globo, the four-day program of panels, key-notes and social events will kick off at the Copacabana Hotel with a welcoming speech delivered by the President of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Click here for a schedule of events...

British comedian, Brian Conley, to host International Interactive Emmy® Awards at MIPTV 2008. Three International Emmy Awards for Interactive Program, Interactive Channel and Interactive TV Service will be presented on Tuesday April 8, in Cannes. For the list of nominees, click here...

Become an International Emmy Juror - The important task of watching all the programs entered into the competition for the 36th International Emmy Awards is the responsibility of an experienced, international jury. The International Academy is currently accepting applications from television professionals interested in being on the jury. For more information click here...

The 36th International Emmy Awards will take place on Monday November 24, 2008 at the Hilton Hotel, New York . To view highlights of the 2007 International Emmy Awards and Winners' acceptance speeches, click here...

The Academy elected 29 new members at its March 14th Board Meeting. Click here for list and bios. If you are interested in becoming a member or would like to download the membership application form, click here...

'Whom does the World Want as the Next U.S. President?'... For all Members who missed the panel at the March Board Meeting the video is now available online. Click here to watch Carlos Watson (Political Analyst and Host of ‘Conversations with Carlos Watson’) moderate the discussion with Khaled Dawoud (UN Correspondent, Al-Jazeera Arabic), Yongyu Ji (NY Bureau Correspondent, Phoenix Satellite Television) Régis Le Sommier (Senior Reporter & U.S. Bureau Chief, Paris Match), Andrew Steele (Editor, Americas, BBC).

Elizabeth Guider (The Hollywood Reporter) moderates 'Beyond The Telenovela' panel at NATPE with panelists; Andres Badra (GM, La Tele Television), Jose Escalante (CEO/President & GM, Dori Media America/Dori Media Distribution), Mariano Kon (GM, Eyeworks), and Luis Torres-Bohl (President, Castalia Communications Corporation). Click here for video streaming of the panel...

The 2007 International Emmy World Television Festival played host to a strand of panels on socially responsibile television, produced by Sonny Fox, and entitled 'Telling Stories, Changing Minds'. These four panels are now available to watch online. Click here to view...

Sofitel LA extends year-round discounted rates for Academy Members and their guests. The Sofitel LA, fresh from its $40 million makeover, is offering preferred rates year-round. For hotel reservations, call 1-310-278-5444 or click here to email.