PROGRAMME
10:00 – 10:45 REGISTRATION AND COFFEE
10:45 – 10:50 WELCOMING REMARKS
PRESENTER: Karen Clark, Telstra Broadcast Services, CEO
10:50 – 11:35 THE DRIVE TO PERSONALISE SPORTS CONTENT
The world of streaming has created a whole new world of ways to build viewership with old and new fans alike. Alternate broadcasts, immersive experiences, alternate camera angles, data-rich feeds…it’s all in play. The question is: how can you easily and cost-effectively create these new experiences? Explore how AI, data analytics, and multiview streaming are enabling hyper-personalised fan experiences. From real-time highlight generation to adaptive camera feeds, discover how to deliver content that resonates with every viewer.
MODERATOR: Jon Marquard, Janez Media, Director PANELISTS:
Dave Edwards, Football Australia, General Manager, Data and Streaming Rights Josh Lee, Tennis Australia, Head of Broadcast & Media Operations
Jodie Watson, The Great Public Schools Association of Queensland (GPS), Executive Officer
11:35 – 11:55 PRACTICAL ACTIVATION OF 5G SLICING ACROSS MULTIPLE BROADCAST WORKFLOWS
Discover how venues across Australia are implementing 5G slicing technology for multiple broadcast use cases. This case study will showcase tangible improvements in setup time and cost efficiency, while highlighting how this technology is unlocking new opportunities for venue utilisation. We’ll share practical insights, outcomes, and lessons learned from real-world implementations.
PRESENTER: Angus Stewart, Telstra Broadcast Services, Product Manager
11:55 – 12:45 HOW XR AND AR ARE CHANGING EVERYTHING
The use of XR and AR studio environments is a global phenomenon and it’s changing the nature of studio shows from the home front as well as on the road. Join us as we dive into this exciting area that is transforming staid studio shows into exciting and data-driven extravaganzas.
MODERATOR: Dave Cochrane, Light & Fury, Director PANELISTS:
Jerome Guzzo, Champion Data, Design Team Lead Andrew O’Neil, Vizrt, VP, Sports Strategy & Growth Alex Rolls, Nine Entertainment, Head of Creative and Innovation WWOS
Ian Taylor, ARL, Founder and Managing Director
12:45 – 13:00 BETTING ON A NEW WAY TO PRODUCE
Learn how Tabcorp – Sky Racing went all-in on LiveU’s IP-video remote production solution, transforming the way horse racing is broadcast from multiple tracks with cost-effective, high-quality live coverage.
PRESENTER: Chris Dredge, LiveU Pacific, Country & Sales Manager
13:00 – 14:15 NETWORKING LUNCH
14:15 – 15:00 BEYOND THE BUZZ: How the Cloud, IP Can Transform Production
Production teams are able to create more content more easily thanks to developments like production in the cloud and the use of IP. We’ll discuss how these technologies can make a difference in your organisation today and how you can figure out a plan to take advantage of them sooner than later.
MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services
PANELISTS:
Paul Briscoe, TAG Video Systems, Chief Architect
Mike Di Ciero, Diversified, Regional Service Delivery Director – APAC, Services Management
Adrian Jenner, Gravity Media, Director of Technology, Australia
Thomas Parsons, Amagi, Senior Director, Sales and Business Development
Marc Segar, NEP, CTO, Australia, New Zealand and Japan
15:00 – 15:15 AN OPEN APPROACH TO A MEDIA EXCHANGE LAYER
Dynamic media facilities leverage software-based media functions within an open IT infrastructure, utilizing shared memory for high-performance interchange. This presentation touches on the challenges and benefits of adopting IT-focused best practices and a layered architecture approach which enables media organizations to create their own dynamic media facility.
PRESENTER: Adam Langham, Lawo, Solution Architect
15:15 – 15:45 NETWORKING BREAK
15:45 – 16:30 WOMEN’S SPORTS: The Next Frontier in Media Innovation
With growing audiences and investment, women’s sports are leading innovation in storytelling, social media engagement, and rights packaging. Learn how codes and broadcasters are capitalising on this momentum.
MODERATOR: Shauna Jones, RISE: A Group for Gender Diversity in Media Technology, ANZ Advisory Board Chair PANELISTS:
Monica Forlano, RISE: A Group for Gender Diversity in Media Technology, ANZ Secretary of the Board
Katey Martin, Cricket Commentator
Emma Moore, AFLW, General Manager
Chris Rankin, Octagon, Senior Director Sponsorship Strategy
16:30 – 16:45 SCORING BIG: A New Playbook
From Distributing & Monetizing Live Sports
Hear how EPCR (European Professional Club Rugby) and other sports leagues are changing the game for direct streaming distribution of live sports! EPCR recently launched EPCR TV, a first-of-its kind streaming experience for fans, powered by Eluvio, offering a digital front-row seat to the best of elite international club rugby for live, on-demand, and archival viewing.
PRESENTER: Sean Curran, Eluvio, General Manager of Business Developments and Partnerships, APJ
16:45 – 17:30 MAKING SENSE OF THE GENERATIVE AI LANDSCAPE
The field of generative Ai is accelerating at an unbelievably breakneck pace. We’ll spend 30 minutes updating you on some recent advancements of note, help you understand key generative Ai phrases and concepts, and make sure you have a sense of what is coming next.
MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services
PANELISTS:
Sudharshan (Sud) Aravamudan, Google Cloud, Media & Entertainment GTM | Australia
Paul Devlin, AWS, Global Strategy Leader, Betting, Gaming & Sports Technology
17:30 – 19:00 NETWORKING RECEPTION
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