Moderated by IBC’s Mark Smith, the ‘The Evolution of Live Production: Where are we on the transformational IP journey?’ session brought together leaders Abi Hemingway, COO of Jackshoot; Claire Wilkie, Limitless Broadcast’s CEO; Clive Santamaria, ITV’s Chief Architect; and Ian Wagdin, Senior Technology Transfer Manager at the BBC to discuss how IP technology is transforming live production.
Russell Trafford-Jones, Chair, IET Media Technical Network - Techex on why they focused on the collective industry vision and the reality behind commercial wins in this Accelerator session on the project: IP Networks: Finding the Needle in the Haystack.
Hear from #GALSNGEAR about industry partnerships and a new beta-testing initiative giving hands-on experience to emerging industry talent. We’ll also discuss the key soft skills and community support necessary to make young careers blossom.
Hear feedback from the inaugural World Skills Café which ran in Amsterdam on Thursday 12th September. Find out the commitments being made in year one and the collaborative work required to educate and train the industry’s future workforce.
RTL, Deutsche Telekom, and Sony worked together to deploy a 5G ecosystem for live production at several high-profile events in the summer. In this session, they will discuss the objectives, the technical challenges faced, and the benefits gained. They will also share some tips for audience members considering a move to 5G.
The Media & Entertainment industry is entering a new era of innovation, driven by the power of Generative AI. This groundbreaking technology is reshaping how content is created, analysed, and personalised, opening new possibilities for engaging audiences and enhancing creative workflows. However, to fully harness the potential of Gen AI, advanced networking infrastructure is essential.
In today’s media and entertainment landscape, content discovery and engagement are evolving rapidly. Content companies are seeking new ways to curate content, optimise decision-making, and enhance user experiences. This panel features leading media innovator, Johan Bolin, to discuss the future of AI-powered content interactions.
With content production rising by 6.7%, the pressure on creative storytelling intensifies. The demand for fresh, engaging material is surging, driven by streaming’s growth, yet profit margins are tightening. Editors and artists must produce more with fewer resources, all while adapting to a shrinking talent pool and a globalised workforce. To address these challenges, media companies are exploring innovative strategies, including repurposing archived content and attracting diverse talent, but operational efficiency remains a key focus.
The digitalisation and data-centric approach to linear advertising is creating both opportunities and challenges for media companies on a global scale, as they strive to effectively monetise their advertising business across an expanding array of content, and distribution channels. In this data-driven session, Ben Tatta, Chief Commercial Officer at Operative, will examine the key forces shaping the global advertising market, including the rise of live streaming and connected TV (CTV) platforms, and explore how AI-powered technology is transforming the media industry’s ability to drive revenue growth in an increasingly complex landscape.
