IBC2023 Round-up Day 4: Inclusion and sustainability

The Innovation Stage delved into the potential of real-time interactive streaming and the immersive capabilities of XR sports. Sessions such as “IBC Accelerators - Real Time Interactive Streaming Personalises Live Experiences” and “Real-Time XR Sport Edge” highlighted the growing trend towards more interactive and engaging content.

And over at the Showcase Theatre, sessions including a “Fireside Chat with Ubisoft Film & Television: From gaming to on-screen” and “What is the long-term vision for esports?” sought to unravel the convergence of gaming with other entertainment forms and its future trajectory.

IBC2023 Day 4 show reports

Fresh insights emerged from the session “A Manifesto for Change: Designing our work/life differently”, where Changemakers like Wesa Aapro (YLE) and Amy Woltemath (Sky Deutschland GmbH) discussed the reformation of our professional landscapes.

“Sustainability in Production: Uncle Albert and the new kids on the block” featured a panel led by Neal Romanek (The Flint), who emphasised the need for an eco-conscious approach in media. The session shed some light on how to overcome climate anxiety through sustainable production techniques.

Wincie Knight from Paramount Global offered a compelling post-mortem on organisational inclusivity. Her session, “Committing to inclusion: How to keep the momentum going?”, showcased strategies that underscore the value of every employee’s voice.

Finally, the German DVB-I Pilot clinched the Special Award for Innovation at IBC2023. Listen to Remo Vogel, Project Manager, DVB-I, as he praises the collaborative process, which involved broadcasters, device manufacturers, software providers and research institutions.