The programme will be driven by thought leadership and topical discussion with industry leaders from companies including Sky, BT Sport and ITV
London, UK ---- TV Connect, the video distribution exhibition at the heart of the broadcast industry, has announced its speaker line-up and congress agenda for 2018. Taking place at TV Connect from 9 ? 10 May at Olympia London, the congress will bring together influential industry leaders pioneering development across various sectors spanning video, telecoms, OTT, broadcast and more. Tackling topical issues facing the modern video distribution market, TV Connect?s dynamic programme will ignite broader conversation to drive change in the connected entertainment industry and beyond.
The TV Connect Congress will advance new ideas in video creation, distribution performance, and network intelligence through multiple panel sessions and keynotes. Optimising emerging trends and insights, the sessions will specifically focus on the future of IP ? asking how it affects the viewing experience, new OTT services, and the evolution of technology.
?We?re committed to delivering high quality keynotes and panel sessions which make TV Connect attendees feel inspired,? says Jackson Szabo, show manager at TV Connect. ?Our congress? agenda is carefully curated to delve deeper into the industry?s hottest trends that are shaping the future of video distribution. The industry is in a period of remarkable change, and we?re well-positioned to join this movement and develop it further.?
TV Connect helps lead the future and next wave of video distribution, putting attendees at the forefront of the latest innovations and technologies that will switch-up the ways audiences consume video. Featuring exhibitors providing solutions in content discovery, network optimisation, AI, live streaming, mobile video distribution and much more, TV Connect is set to be better than ever before.
As well as the much-anticipated return to West London?s iconic Olympia exhibition centre, back for 2018 will be TV Connect?s Tech Tours which are customised to suit each attendee?s area of interest. Also helping attendees invest in the latest technology with confidence will be the event?s new Connected Entertainment Hubs which will enable visitors to try before they buy and focus on the specific needs of their business ? all whilst making the most of TV Connect?s numerous networking opportunities.
For a taster on what to expect at TV Connect?s congress, see the sessions below.
Wednesday 9 May
Theme: The transition toward IP
9.30 a.m.
Dissecting the transition to IP ? Is IP the connection that viewers want?
? What role have viewers played in the drive towards an IP future?
? What makes IP so compelling?
? The international migration ? how rocky is the road?
? The importance of connected devices
Moderator: Colin Dixon, Founder and Chief Analyst, nScreenMedia
Panelists:
- David Mowrey, Head of Product, IBM
- Bill Martens, Managing Director, Bamtech Media
- Richard Lindsay-Davies, Chief Executive, DTG
- Adrian Drury, Group Technology Strategy & Insight Director, Liberty Global
- Namrata Sarmah, Senior Digital Director, Viacom
11.35 a.m.
Operator spotlight: Going back to basics
? Should operators get involved in IP distribution and what benefits can it bring them?
? The growth potential in providing content across multiple platforms
? Is the ROI there for operators to justify investing in video distribution?
Moderator: Jon Watts, Director and Co-Founder, MTM
Panelists:
- Anette Schaefer, VP TV Business Europe, Deutsche Telekom AG
- Nikola Francetic, Head of Content, Media and Broadcasting, Telekom Austria Group
- Luca Oteri, Head of Video Partnership, Telecom Italia
- Michael Rizzo, Head of IPTV Solutions, BT TV and BT Sport, BT
- Bill Gash, Director of Sales, CSG
14.45 p.m.
Quality of Experience: How far do we take personalisation?
? How niche and tailored can an experience be before you lose ROI?
? Is personalisation more of an ad play than a subscription play?
? Is AI?s killer application personalisation?
Panelists:
- Jeff Eales, Director of Systems & Development, Sky
- Claire McHugh, CEO, Axonista
- Matt Stagg, Director of Mobile Strategy, BT Sport
- Aneesh Rajaram, CEO, Vewd
Thursday 10 May
Theme: IP: how is tech shaping the future?
9.50 a.m.
?The challenger?: If you had to invest in one technology what would it be?
? Budgets aren?t endless but technologies disrupting the distribution market seem to be. With an overwhelming amount of choice, what do you pick? This interactive session will place five major technology pioneers under the spotlight.
Participants:
- Bjarne Andre Myklebust, Head of Distribution, NRK
- Phil Sellick, Lead Architect/Technologist, Advanced Video, Innovations and Trials Team, Virgin Media
- Christian von Reventlow, Chief Product/Innovation Officer, Deutsche Telekom AG
- Pablo Hesse, Founder and CEO, Teltoo
- Mike McKeown, Senior Director, Business Development, Cisco
12.10 p.m.
Where does AI and automation fit into the video distribution picture?
? What is AI?s killer app when it comes to video distribution?
? What is the ceiling for AI and automation?
? How will AI and automation affect your infrastructure?
? Is AR/VR a component to compliment and accelerate AI?
Participants:
- Bram Tullemans, Senior Project Manager Broadband Networks & Software Platforms, EBU
- Paul Kanareck, Director of Online & Brand, ITV
- Dimitar Radev, Head of Content Distribution & New Platforms, NOVA Broadcasting Group
- Nathalie Lethbridge, Senior Advisor, Atonik Digital
To view the full speaker line-up and agenda ? click
here.
To apply for a free TV Connect visitor pass or purchase an all-access delegate pass ? click here.
To apply for a TV Connect press pass ? click here.. A press pass includes a complimentary lunch on both days, access to any congress sessions and tech tours, and access to the official event app ahead of the show.
About TV Connect
TV Connect is the only exhibition located at the heart of the broadcast industry that is dedicated to video distribution. Held annually in London, TV Connect helps lead the future of video distribution. Exhibiting the latest innovations and technologies that are set to switch-up the way we consume video and bringing together the industry?s current and future leaders, TV Connect is tailored to suit every attendee and their business? unique requirements.
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