Join us on 23 October 2025 as we celebrate the recipients of the 2025 ICTA EMEA Awards, presented by the International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA). Each year, these awards recognize exhibitors who exemplify technological leadership, progressive design, and innovation in cinema exhibition across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

In this special edition of CJ Cinema Summit, we’ll speak directly with this year’s award winners about how they’re redefining the moviegoing experience through creativity, investment, and vision.

This year’s honourees include:

• Thomas and Julian Rüttgers, the father-and-son team behind Emotion Kinoin Monheim am Rhein, Germany — named Best New Build Cinema of the Year for its luxurious boutique design and state-of-the-art CINITY PLF auditorium.

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• Paul John Anderson, Director at Omniplex Cinema Group, whose Omniplex Wigan location in the UK earned Best Cinema Refurbishment of the Year for its stunning transformation into a modern entertainment destination blending technology and comfort.

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• Gregory Lynn, Co-Owner of The Prince Charles Cinema in London, winner of Best Arthouse Cinema of the Year, recognized for its bold programming, independent ethos, and remarkable resilience in the heart of the West End.

Hear firsthand how these cinema operators are pushing boundaries, investing in innovation, and setting new standards of excellence for the global exhibition industry.