Agenda – Virtual BroadcastPro Tech Summit | 14 – 15 Jun 2022 | Online

VIRTUAL

Digital transformation, remote
production, cloud and broadcasting,
IP and evolving technologies within OTT

14 – 15 June 2022 | Online
June 14

Day 1

01:00 PM
01:00 PM (UAE TIME)

Introduction & Welcome

Vijaya Cherian, Editor, BroadcastPro Middle East

01:03 PM – 01:18 PM (UAE TIME)

Presentation
The cutting edge of Cloud Editing: how to benefit from the ultimate remote editing solution

Philipp Glanzel, General Manager – CTO, Qvest and Jonas Michaelis, Head of Operations at Techtriq

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM (UAE TIME)

Moving to IP and cloud: what are the challenges and where is the uptake?

  • Moving broadcast operations and delivery to the cloud
  • Full IP or hybrid still?
  • The pros and cons of keeping your feet in both boats
  • The financial implications of choosing IP and cloud
  • Addressing latency, scaling and other challenges in the cloud
  • CAPEX versus OPEX and how much control does an organisation want to retain

Moderator: Nicolas Hans, Partner, Broadcast Solutions Middle East

Panelists

  • Ali Husseini, Director of Broadcast Operations & Creative services, Fadaat Media, Al Araby TV Network
  • Peter Van Dam, CEO, Audio Video Consulting LLC
  • Raad Haddadin, Senior Vice President Of Technology, Arab Telemedia Group
  • Srinivas Kuppa, Head of Technology, Al Mashhad

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM (UAE TIME)

Protecting your content – Devising a multi-pronged strategy

  • Detecting new areas of piracy especially in streaming
  • Regional statistics and case studies
  • Government intervention and policy making
  • Content that attracts the most illegal streaming
  • Address piracy legally
  • New technologies to counter piracy

Moderator: Dr. Sherif Zaidan, co-founder and CEO of SilkBytes (a DigiSay Group company)

Panelists

  • Cameron Andrews, Legal Director, Anti-Piracy, beIN Media Group
  • Fiona Robertson, General Counsel, OSN
  • Sunil Joy, Director of Content, evision/e&life

June 15

Day 2

12:33 PM
12:33 PM – 12:50 PM (UAE TIME)

Presentation
The cutting edge of Cloud Editing: how to benefit from the ultimate remote editing solution

Philipp Glanzel, General Manager – CTO, Qvest and Jonas Michaelis, Head of Operations at Techtriq

01:00 – 01:15 PM (UAE TIME)

Presentation
Planning Your Hybrid Cloud Playout Journey

Broadcasters may not want all their playout in the cloud yet, but a solid strategy is essential. Miroslav will be in conversation discussing the benefits of hybrid cloud playout and what broadcasters need to consider when planning their strategies of implementing these workflows.
Miroslav Jeras, Chief Technology Officer, Pebble and Tanya Rai, Marketing and Communications Manager at Pebble

01:30 PM – 02:30 PM (UAE TIME)

Gearing up for a FAST audience

  • What is FAST?
  • An affordable means for advertisers to hyper target consumers?
  • FAST versus AVOD versus SVOD – why ad-supported linear TV may be an answer to subscription fatigue
  • Technical challenges with FAST and how are these being addressed

Moderator: Sumit Suri, Managing Director, U-TO

Panelists

  • Manoj Mathew, Territory Head – (Middle East, North Africa, Pakistan and Turkey), Zee Network
  • Sanjay Raina, Global Media & Entertainment Professional/Start up Advisor
  • Zahra Zayat, Chief Commercial Officer, evision/e&life

02:45 PM – 03:00 PM (UAE TIME)

Presentation
How Extended Reality (xR) is delivering the future of Broadcast productions

Discover extended reality (xR) and how it’s transforming broadcasting as we know it. From opening new creative floodgates to engaging audiences of all demographics, xR is turning the traditional broadcasting world on its head. Join our VP of Broadcast Phil Ventre, as he explores the endless possibilities and benefits of xR, including the challenges it’s solving for broadcasters around the world.

Phil Ventre, VP of Broadcast, Disguise