In an increasingly fragmented TV consumption environment, telecom operators such as Orange are looking to quality of experience and AI to enable them to retain their customers, according to Chem Assayag, SVP, Home Services Innovation at Orange.
AI has made an appearance almost everywhere at this year’s IBC and took centre stage in a session moderated by Tom Bowers from Hypothesis Media with panellists Huma Lodhi, Principal Machine Learning Engineer at Sky; Chris Jackson, Global Head of Digital Data and Analytics at the Olympic Channel; and Hardeep Dhaliwal, Head of Data Products at ITV.
FAST has proved an attractive – if challenging – way of filling a key gap left by basic cable channels in Virgin Media O2’s line-up, according to David Bouchier, chief TV and entertainment officer, Virgin Media O2.
A panel comprising an international group of industry experts moderated by Mark Smith, Chair, IBC Council, featured insights on ways broadcasters can fight disinformation.
Day four: the finale. Last chance to shine and soak up knowledge, discover never-seen-before innovations and round off more lasting connections. With the Conference programme already wrapped up, Monday is a great opportunity to explore everything else the showfloor and stages have to offer. And make sure you don’t miss the brand new IBC Talent Programme.
Day Three and more valuable insights, topical trends and groundbreaking discoveries are waiting in store at Amsterdam’s RAI. With IBC2024 offering more priceless connections and not-to-be-missed discussions, here’s some highlights for the day ahead.
Phil Wiser, EVP and Global CTO, Paramount, and Girish Bajaj, VP, Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios Technology, reflected on key trends in the CTO panel this morning.
A panel of broadcaster-owned streamers provided contrasting examples of how TV broadcasters have sought to develop streaming offerings during the IBC conference on Friday.
As he announces his departure from the role of IBC Chairman, Tim Richards contemplates a decade of rapid technological change, the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic, and the enduring strength of the IBC team.
By day two IBC2024 is in full swing. The world’s leading content and M&E show will cover the most pressing topics for the industry, from the impacts of AI to sports broadcasting and end-to-end streaming. Not forgetting of course, the ample networking connections to be made.
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