CONNECT Experiential Zone
April 16-19, 2023 | West Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
CONNECT is where content moves next. This is the place for people who want to boost their productivity. Want to leverage emerging tech to reach new audiences? Want to get hands-on with the right tools to make content distribution easier? Whatever you seek, you’ll discover it here.
And while you’re here, check out the oh-so-serendipitous spots to savor new connections and glean fresh insight within the CONNECT Experiential Zone. Talk shop with peers. Hear from renowned thought leaders. Get access to the things you didn’t even know you needed but won’t be able to live without. Lean into all-new techniques and solutions to evolve and thrive when change is the only constant. Plentiful networking opportunities and so much more.
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Steve WalterGlobal Marketing Lead – Sports, Media, Entertainment & TechnologyVerizon Business
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Payton SchlehStudentRochester Institute of Technology
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Jonathan CandeeChief Commercial Officer, Content ProvidersQwilt Inc.
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Doug DaultonWriter/Producer
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Robin TuckerChief Product OfficerFabric
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Michael ShabunVP of Marketing and ProductionInsta360
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Seth ShapiroFounding ChairNAB Web 3 Advisory Council/Partner, Alpha Sigma Capital
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Thomas BurnichonVice President of Innovation StrategyAteme
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Frank MistolManaging DirectorQvest
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John NaylorDirector, Product SecurityRoss Video
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Malik KhanExecutive Chairman & Co-Founder, LTNLTN
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Dave DuffyHead of OperationsBlack Château and The BookFest
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Rick YoungSenior Vice President, Global ProductsLTN
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Buzz HaysGlobal Lead Entertainment Industry Solutions for Content CreationGoogle Cloud
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Alan YoungCTOEncompass
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Megan WagonerRegional Vice President of Media & EntertainmentBitmovin
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Thomas KramerVP Business Development & StrategyMainConcept
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Albert LaiMedia & EntertainmentGoogle Cloud
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Alesandra Madurowicz
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Abba ShapiroConsultant Video Production and PostAbba Shapiro Consulting, Inc.
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Sana AfsarEngineering ManagerInterra Systems
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Hans BaumgaertnerSolutions Owner ‑ Cloud Editing, VDI & Post ProductionQvest
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Lisa AussiekerSVP MarketingQwilt Inc.
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Chaitanya ChinchlikarVice President & Business Head, Chief Technology Officer & Head of Emerging MediaWhistling Woods International
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Adam GoldbergDirector, Technical StandardsSony
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Dmitriy SokolovskiyVice President & CSO/CISOAvid Technology
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Chris LappTechnical Solutions ArchitectCisco Systems Inc.
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Olek LoewensteinPresident of Global Sports BusinessTelevisaUnivision
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Abdul RehmanCEOSSIMWAVE
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Mike KelleyVP, Chief Information Security OfficerThe E.W. Scripps Company
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Ajey AnandCEONorigin Media
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Frederick Van JohnsonPodcaster / Editor-in-Chief / New Media ManagerSmugmug / Flickr / This Week in Photo (TWiP)
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Brenton OughCEO & Co-FounderTouchstream
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Linda RosnerManaging Director & SMPTE Hollywood RepresentativeArtisans PR
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Joe ZallerFounder & PresidentDevoncroft Partners
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Akene Farmer-MichosImplementation SpecialistFrame.io
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Lynn ClaudySenior Vice President, TechnologyNational Association of Broadcasters
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Marlon CamposSenior Specialist Solutions Architect – Media and EntertainmentAWS
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Dimitri KonovalovCBDONeurodub
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Pierre-Anthony LemieuxChairHPA IMF User Group
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Tim JacksonSVP, Sales & Marketing Globecast AmericasGlobecast
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Jon SonstebyManaging Sales Director, North America MediaIntelsat
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Byron AllenFounder, Chairman & CEOAllen Media Group
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John FootenManaging Director – Media & Entertainment, DeloitteDeloitte
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Pete SakoskyGlobal Technical Lead, ISG Sports & EntertainmentCisco Systems Inc.
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Mike BurkGeneral Manager, Event Production and Transmission UnitLTN
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Thomas BurnichonVice President of Innovation StrategyAteme
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Peter WhartonChief Strategy & Cloud OfficerTAG Video Systems
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Mark DavisCustomer Success LeadTAG Video Systems
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Sam BogochCEOaxle.ai
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Duane YoslovSenior Vice PresidentDiversified
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Scott SimmonsEditor / WriterScottSimmons.tv
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Alex DayVice President, Business DevelopmentTolka
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Troy EnglishCTORoss Video
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Hugo NevesCommunications DirectorMOG Technologies
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Snehal PatelFilmmaker and TechnologistFearlessProductions.tv
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Myles StellingStudentRochester Institute of Technology
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Alicia PritchettPresident & FounderWomen in Streaming Media
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Jonathan SolomonPrincipal Partner Solution Architect, Media Supply Chain, Media & EntertainmentAWS
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Del ParksPresident, Sinclair TechnologySinclair
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Chris ConversePartner, Designer & DeveloperCodify Design Studio
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John McClureCISO & VP, Enterprise Infrastructure & CloudSinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
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Maria Halse DuloquinInnovation Consultant, Hackathon & Design SprintMHD Innovation
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Ed KrachSenior Solutions ArchitectBlack Box
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Jim GeduldickDirector & SVPDimension Studio
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Frances IllaSenior Manager, Broadcast & Virtual EventsContractor
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Peter PostmaManaging Director of the AmericasFilmLight
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Kelly WilliamsVice President of EngineeringNational Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
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Photo JosephContent CreatorPhotoJoseph Studios
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John McVayHead of Teradici Strategic Alliances, HPHP
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Kevin AmesPhotographerKevin Ames Photography
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Peter GibsonVice President, ProductComcast Technology Solutions
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Luisa WintersArtist/Musician/Pilot/Editor/3D Animator/Graphic DesignerIndependent Artist
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Raj Kumar GoliTechnical Marketing EngineerCisco Systems Inc
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J. David HoffmanBusiness Development Manager, AmericasBlackmagic Design
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Fabio MurraSVP Product & MarketingV-Nova Ltd
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Rubén Señor MegíasChief Sales OfficerNPAW
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Michael SenzonPresidentAMG Digital
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Manik GuptaDirector of EngineeringInterra Systems, Inc.
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Malcolm ZaleStudentRochester Institute of Technology
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Ramiro Montes De OcaDirector of R&D + ICVFXVU Studios
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Tony JonesPrincipal TechnologistMediaKind
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Dan OldsChief Research OfficerIntersect360 Research
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David PinkelSVP, North AmericaEVS Broadcast Equipment
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Bob CampbellDirector of EngineeringResillion
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Carlos M. CarmonaBusiness Development Manager, Broadcast & Media DivisionRohde & Schwarz USA Inc.
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Justin KarpowichVice President Sales, USQvest
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Adam SalkinSenior Solutions ArchitectDiversified
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Andy BeachCTO, Media & EntertainmentMicrosoft
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Gary AdcockExecutive DirectorGary Adcock Inc.
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Natalie MonbiotHead of StrategyHour One
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Joel DalyVP, Product ManagementTelestream
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Marina KhainsonHead of Security ArchitectureFox Corporation
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Larry ChernoffCEOMTI Film
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Mauricio Alvarez-MesaCEO & Co-FounderSpin Digital
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Desiree DuffyFounderBlack Château and The BookFest
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Graham Ehlers SheldonDirector of Photography, Producer and SIGMA AmbassadorFreelance
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Chris LennonOSAExecutive Director
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Kari GrubinMembership Services DirectorTrusted Partner Network (MPA)
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Gordon BrooksExecutive Chairman & CEOZixi
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Thasso GriebelTechnical Lead Player DevelopmentcastLabs Inc.
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Guillaume RACHEZHead of ProductPERFECT MEMORY
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Colin O’BrienStudentRochester Institute of Technology
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Nicki SunHost + Creative DirectorNicki Sun Media + TechNicki Speaking
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Alison MartinVice President, Innovation & Strategy (NAB)National Association of Broadcasters
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Trevor FerreeCo-Founder and CEOTSV Analytics
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Paolo CeccheriniGlobal Lead Digital Solutions, Communications Technology Group, HPEHewlett Packard Enterprise
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Stephane GuezCo-founder and PrincipalDalet
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Debra KaufmanJournalistM&E Freelance Journalist
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Mike SzumlinskiChief Product OfficerBacklight
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Amy DeLouiseDirector, Producer, & Founder#GALSNGEAR®
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Gopal MiglaniPresidentBitRouter
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Melanie SmediraStudentRochester Institute of Technology
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Shilpi GangulyVP, IT & CybersecurityAllen Media Group
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Juan MartinCTOQuickplay
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Ravindra VelhalDirector, Global Content Technology & StandardsIntel
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Sara Shaban Ph.D.Assistant Professor of JournalismSeattle Pacific University
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Guy FinleyCEOMESA
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Adam WienerFounderContinuous Media
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Lee FieldManaging Director Global SolutionsVerizon Business
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Kevin CallahanVice President, Field Operations & EngineeringFOX Sports
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Fereidoon KhosraviSVP, Business DevelopmentVenera Technologies
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Julián Fernández-CampónCTOTedial
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Roger CresseyManaging Partner; Former White House Counterterrorism and Cybersecurity AdvisorMountain Wave Ventures, LLC
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Jonas MichaelisHead of Operationsqibb (Techtriq GmbH)
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Elizabeth Del VecchioStudentRochester Institute of Technology
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Anne SchelleManaging DirectorPearl TV
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David GrindleExecutive DirectorSMPTE
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Jonathan Nguyen-DuyVP, Global Field CISOFortinet
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Mo GoyalSenior Director Live MediaEvertz
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Lou LevensonColorist Society International (CSI) FellowColorist Society International
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David Stump ASCDirector of PhotographyASC
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Victor VaileDirector of EngineeringMTI Film
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Satish RamakrishnanTechnology ExecutiveMinIO
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Katrina KingGlobal Strategy Leader – Content ProductionAWS
- Next-Generation Video Codecs for 8K
- How to Build a Compact Streaming Kit
- Deloitte and LTN explore how to best harness the benefits of IP distribution
- SMPTE – Color Grading in the Cloud
- Connect Experiential Zone Happy Hour
- Collaborative Post Production
- Getting Web3 Right – Securing Content in 21st Century
- SMPTE/OSA/Ross Video Catena Briefing
- Roundtable: Fostering Diversity in Media Technology
- Live Stream AI Dubbing: An Innovative Localization Approach to Reach Global Audiences
- Using AI for Up-Conversion
- Using AI for Collaboration, Distribution & Discoverability
- Creative shots made easy; insta360 AI editing for content creators.
- AMG’S TECHNOLOGY for Everyone: LOCAL NOW
- Securing Your WebRTC Streams: The Power of Rnd-to-End DRM Protection for Premium Playback
- Collaborative Cloud Editing for Social Media – How Work Gets Done
- SMPTE: How Immersive Enhances Both Content Creation & Consumption
- Revolutionizing Remote Productions: How Frame.io Enables Seamless Collaboration and Efficiency in the Cloud
- Building a Compact Remote Production Kit
- Let it Flow with qibb: How to Make Integrations of Professional Media Workflows Easy
- From Teleports to Digital Transformation, Globecast’s Next Evolution of Media Services
- Using AI to Reduce Packet loss for Global Content Steaming
- 2023 PILOT Innovation Challenge Winners
- The Journey to the Cloud: How Qvest Helps to Make Workflows Easy
- Real-World VVC Encoder
- Best Practice Live Streaming at Scale with Unmatched Quality
- Succeeding Beyond TV Broadcasting
- SMPTE: Pioneering the Virtual Production Workflow – A Student’s Perspective
- SMPTE Rapid Industry Solutions: On-Set Virtual Production Workstream Goals, Deliverables, Timelines
- Audio Over IP with Cisco Catalyst 9000 Switches
- NEXTGEN TV Devices: Update on Progress, Challenges and Opportunities
- Operational Telemetry in Media Networks
- Producing Hybrid Events
- Sports Streaming at Scale
- Intelsat Managed Media Services: Solutions for a Changing Media Landscape
- Utilizing Camera to Cloud Workflow in Production
- And…you’re LIVE! Building On-Camera Confidence for Live Streaming/Broadcasting
- SMPTE: Hollywood Section Panel – Production & Post in the Multi-Cloud Universe
- Goodbye Logsheet, Hello Frame.io
- Benefits of Video Quality Monitoring When Migrating to the Cloud
- SMPTE: Cloud playout workflow using IMF
- Herding Cats Remotely — Managing Crew From A Distance
- ISP Insights: Plugging the Gap in Content Delivery Monitoring
- 5G Edge Editor
- Broadcast CISO Roundtable
- Roundtable: How Do I Create an Online Community and Foster Positive Connections?
- Next Gen TV Building Blocks – IP Transport and Low Latency Protocols
- Build a Home Studio
- Do You Maximize The Value of Your Assets ?
- ‘Beam Me Up, Qvest!’ – Next Level Cloud Editing Using Qvest’s Production Spaces
- CTV Opportunities After a Decade of Existence!
- Experience the Evolution of KVM with DESKVUE
- Technical Overview of First MPEG-5 LCEVC-Enhanced Experimental Broadcast Channel During FIFA World Cup.
- NABIQ: Design the Future of Sustainable Streaming
- Multi-Engine, Peta-Scale Data Lakes for Extracting Viewership Insights
- Understanding the Role Social Media and Influencers Play in Remote Productions
- How to Implement a Real Story-Centric Workflow in News
- NEXTGEN TV: Enhance Experiences for Everyone, Ramp-up Revenues
- A La Carte Analytics – The Evolution of Data
- Applying AI for Premium Video
- PANEL: Adding AI Tools to your Workflow
- Fox Sports Joint Event IP Flypack Transformed World Cup and Super Bowl Live Production
- Sinclair and LTN Explore IP Networks and Data Distribution as a Service (DdaaS)
- Women in Streaming Media Meetup
- From Camera to OTT: Using Powerful Cloud Media Production Tools to Build a True, All-in-One Solution
- Unlock New Revenue Opportunities with VisionEDGE Digital Signage
- Unified Entertainment Data Architecture – Real World Benefits
- Adding Efficiency to Captioning Workflows
- The IP Revolution – IP Transport and Complex Cloud Workflows
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