IBC2024 – Building the future of technology

IBC2024 brings together leading technologies from three very different broadcasters to offer insights on how their approach to tech innovation and development is impacted by commercial, operating and strategic considerations.

IBC Conferences: September 13, 2024
11:15 – 11:35 Fireside Chat: Innovating technology for a future fit for purpose
Today, technology innovation is changing how digital media is consumed more quickly than ever. Undoubtedly, the future of broadcast and media is the platform, so laying the right technology foundations is vital for the industry. So, how do you build an effective tech stack and keep innovating when technology moves at such a pace?
Grace Boswood, Technology Director, Channel 4

11:35 – 11:55 How are emerging technologies reshaping the business of broadcast?
How do you build an effective tech stack and keep innovating when technology moves rapidly? How do you make a new platform and lean into emerging technology to personalize and surface the right content to the right user at the right time?
Cristina Gomila, MD, Content Technology & Innovation, Sky

11:55 – 12:15 Adopting and adapting new tools of the trade
The BBC has always been a tech pioneer, from the earliest days of broadcast, and they continue to innovate. In today’s digital era, broadcasters rely heavily on robust technology to inform and entertain audiences. This session will delve into the cutting-edge tools and platforms to the specification, design, and provision the technology that BBC uses to work with audiences, people, and partners.
Sinead Greenaway, Director Broadcast and End User Technology, BBC

12:15 – 12:45 Panel: Building the Future of Tech
Panellists to take a deep dive into their customer base, evolution of operating and broadcast models and their impact on demand for technology.
Grace Boswood, Technology Director, Channel 4.
Cristina Gomila, MD, Content Technology & Innovation, Sky
Sinead Greenaway, Director Broadcast and End User Technology, BBC
Moderator: Rob Ambrose, Co-Founder, Caretta Research

BCS Bureau