Made possible behind the scenes by TVU Networks, IRLToolkit, and UnlimitedIRL, Streamer University’s recent weekend-long experience was designed to educate and elevate the next generation of creators.
Every participant was equipped with a Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, T-Mobile 5G, and the TVU Anywhere live streaming app, turning each phone into a professional-grade live camera.
Nearly 130 feeds were routed into TVU MediaHub, converted and processed in real time, then delivered into IRLToolkit’s cloud infrastructure, including multi-viewers and OBS-based production layers.
From there, each stream went live on Twitch, driving over 27 million hours of live watch time. Clips quickly went viral, adding hundreds of millions of views across social platforms and cementing Streamer University as one of the year’s most culturally resonant live events.
Socrates Lozano, VP Solutions Americas, TVU Networks, said: “This wasn’t just a show, it was one of the most ambitious IRL productions ever attempted. We went from idea to execution in just ten days, delivering 71 hours of live content from over 120 creators. That’s the kind of speed, scale, and simplicity today’s creators expect.”
Company: TVU Networks
Stand Number: 7.B55
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