More than 400 European exhibitors will debate the future of cinema at the12th annual conference of the Europa Cinemas networkin Bucharest, Romania, on November 15 - 18.

The annual event will againturn its main focus on the impact of digital technologies on the theatrical business.

There will also be sessions on renewing audiences andcultural diversity. In addition, a dozen European films will be previewed to conference participants.

The event at Bucharest's JW Marriott hotel marks a return to Eastern Europe, having been held in Prague in 2003 andBudapest in 2005.