DIGITAL media companies have the opportunity to take their businesses to an international market next week.

Digital Media Network, which represents the region, is holding an event to help firms find out more about exhibiting at Milia 2002, a multimedia exhibition and conference being held in France next year. The information event takes place at Ezone on the Team Valley on Tuesday.

Milia 2002 is expected to attract more than 7,000 delegates from 50 countries, bringing together developers, producers and publishers of interactive content.

Developing distribution agreements, establishing joint ventures and a step on the ladder to building an international network of key players, are just some of the benefits offered to companies who attend.

To find out more about the briefing event and attending Milia 2002, companies should contact the Digital Media Network on 0191-515 3780.