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Post IBC Review & Focus on OTT Sports Content Workflows
October 2, 2018 @ 1:45 pm - 5:30 pm BST
Post IBC Review & Focus on OTT Sports Content Workflows
Holiday Inn Kensington High Street, Wrights Lane, Kensington, London, W8 5SP
(From 1.45 to 5.30 p.m.)
Post IBC Review
MESA Europe has been hosting ‘post event’ briefings following some of the major international industry trade shows for a number of years and these continue to grow in popularity.
The Post IBC Review will again showcase some of the major announcements and news from Europe’s largest programme distribution technology event to include independent analysis of the key trends in the European marketplace.
AI, Cloud business models, production technology developments, display improvements and enhancements in asset management and play-out are all expected to feature
…And then came Sport
This year, for the first time, the Post IBC briefing has been extended, as a result of the surge in demand for OTT sports services and in response to the declared interests of many of our member companies, keen to focus on the unique nature and characteristics of this hugely important business segment.
Demand for high profile, live sporting events has never been stronger and with it comes the opportunity for more fan-based and ‘behind the scenes’ content, which is also garnering a very significant following throughout Europe and the rest of the world.
Meanwhile the reduced entry barriers and access to a wider OTT footprint is encouraging the launch of more niche sports channels, giving consumers access to TV coverage of pastimes that would not have received much, if any, air time less than a decade ago.
During this part of the programme contributors will share insights and use-case examples of the factors that are driving the growth outlined above and the systems and technologies that are emerging, or being refined, in order to help fuel this expansion.
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Event Schedule
Registration: 1.15 p.m.
Sessions: 1.45 to 5.30 p.m.
Networking Drinks Reception: 5.30 p.m.
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Programme
Introduction & Opening Remarks
Jim Bottoms, Executive Director, MESA Europe
IBC Highlights & Review – Key Takeaways From the Show and Conference
Moderator:
David Millar, Communications Director, MESA Europe
Panel:
Chris Johnson, Director, Convergent Risk Group
Ben Keen, Independent Analyst
Ben Schofield, European Support, EIDR
Hear from our panel of experienced industry executives and analysts on the ‘must know’ reveals from the show and an assessment of the major changes taking place with the M&E sector as evidenced by IBC.
Revolutionising the Video Value Chain with Blockchain Technology
Nick Moreno, Director of Strategy – Satellite and Media, Arqiva
Blockchain is a transformative technology that has the potential to severely disrupt the media value chain. During this insightful presentation our speaker will discuss some relevant and intriguing use cases and share thoughts on the ramifications of its adoption.
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OTT Sport: Managing Change and Explosive Growth
Jason Gish, SVP Film & Television Services, Testronic
Joe Lenton, QA Manager, DAZN
The rise of OTT sports platforms is challenging the established distribution models, with predictions that online subscription services could bring an end to PPV and revolutionise the way that sports content is consumed. In this next presentation we will hear about some of the technical and operational hurdles that need to be overcome when launching Live and VoD, multi territory streaming services and the key lessons learned from a number of recent roll-outs.
Protecting Live Sports Content
Andre Roy, Head of Content and Platform Security, BT
Cameron Andrews, Senior Legal Counsel – Anti Piracy, beIN Media Group
Live sport has now become one of the biggest targets for global pirate activity, with unlicensed distribution and access
via illegal devices two of the most common challenges for sports rights owners. In this panel discussion we will hear
more about the activities of the illegal operators and the steps that two licensed sports content distributors are having
to take in order to protect the rights they have they have made significant investment in.
Networking Coffee Break
Engaging & Retaining the Sports Fan Base
Discussion Host:
Saleha Williams, Digital Director Cognizant
Panel:
Ben Napier, Strategic Partner Lead, Broadcast & Sport, Google
Jon Davie, Chief Client Officer, Zone
Simon George, Chief Revenue Officer, Brave Bison
Engaging and retaining sports fans, in a crowded, complex multi-platform world, is an ongoing challenge for sports brands, teams and leagues across the globe. During this session we will explore both the creative (making sports content and digital experiences work), and the commercial (making money and driving new revenue opportunities) perspectives and showcase some of the best-in-class case studies including Nike, Adidas, London 2012 Olympics, Google and even grass roots Sunday football teams.
SKI TV – Taking Downhill Content on an Uphill Path
Discussion Host:
Caroline Baines, Operations Director, MESA Europe
Speaker:
Geoff Harrison, CEO, SKI TV
SKI TV, Europe’s first dedicated winter sports channel will appear on TV screens in the UK within the next two months. In this highly focussed discussion we will learn more about the journey the company is on and the route it has followed in preparing for its TV debut. We will also hear about future plans and the next steps to be taken to expand audience reach.
Taking Sports Content Management, Distribution and Monetisation To the Next level
Panel:
David Candler, Senior Director – Customer Solutions, Wazee Digital (a Veritone Company)
Damien Cullen, Senior Video Manager, The Football Association
Barry Flanigan, Chief Product Officer, COPA90
Ben Foakes, Managing Director BASE Media Cloud
The closing panel discussion this afternoon, will centre around some interesting recent use case examples, where cloud-based digital asset management and artificial intelligence have been employed in order to offer an optimum experience for sports rights owners and distributors, operating across the globe. Delegates will gain fascinating insights into the decision making process behind the deployment of these technologies, across a number of major sports events, including the recent football World Cup.
Conference Close and Networking Drinks Reception
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For further information on any of the above event, including sponsorship and speaking opportunities, please contact Jim Bottoms ([email protected]) or David Millar ([email protected]), tel: 44 1525 864 376
For registration enquiries please contact Teresa Austerberry ([email protected]).
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Venue
Holiday Inn Kensington High Street
Wrights Lane
Kensington
London W8 5SP
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