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January 2022
HbbTV developments in the UK
The first session of the HbbTV webinar series in 2022 explains how HbbTV operates in the UK with insights on market players, services, developments and trends. A special focus is on the collaboration between broadcasters, manufacturers, retailers and consumers. The presentations are followed by Q&A. Presenters James Jackson, Technology Director, Freeview/Digital UK Richard Moreton, Business Development and Industrial Affairs, Samsung Electronics R&D Institute UK Sylvain Thevenot, Managing Director, Netgem UK, CCO/CMO, Netgem Group Moderator Jörn Krieger, Freelance Journalist Presenters' Biographies…
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HbbTV in programmatic advertising and GDPR compliance
The webinar focuses on HbbTV-based programmatic advertising solutions, data collection and consent management on connected TVs, and legal aspects. Presenters Agustin Perez, CEO & Founder, Sibbo Ventures Margarita Lyadova, Senior Manager, Identity Solutions, Samba TV Leslie Shanklin, VP & Global Head of Privacy, Discovery, Co-Chair HbbTV Privacy Task Force Agenda Introduction in programmatic advertising and GDPR requirements Solutions, examples, experiences Value of connected TV for advertisers Improving the viewing experience Legal challenges Consent gathering for data collection in Targeted Advertising…
Find out more »April 2022
Insights into the HbbTV Developer Portal
The webinar focuses on the new HbbTV Developer Portal at https://developer.hbbtv.org and provides details on its features, tools and services and the motives for its launch. Presenters Angelo Pettazzi, Consultant, Strategic Marketing, RTI-Mediaset, Chair of HbbTV MEWG David Uhlmann, Head of Video Solutions EMEA, Google Hrvoje Bašić, Principal Consultant, App Stream Agenda - Introduction to the project and the HbbTV Marketing and Education Working Group (MEWG) - Background on the need for the HbbTV Developer Portal, explanation of the process…
Find out more »Ultra HD services via HbbTV
The webinar shows how the HbbTV standard can be used to offer Ultra HD (UHD) services, both via DVB broadcast and IP streaming solutions. An introduction to the integration of UHD into the HbbTV specifications, HDR support and codec options, is followed by best practice examples and experiences, a focus on technical aspects and challenges. The webinar includes a Q&A session with the speakers after the presentations. Presenters Klaus Merkel, Senior Engineer, Distribution, rbb/ARD Stephen Perrott, Senior R&D Engineer, BBC…
Find out more »May 2022
Workshop: Open-Source Media Application Reference Tools
This online workshop is organised by the DVB Project and the 5G Media Action Group in collaboration with the DASH Industry Forum, CTA WAVE and the HbbTV Association. It is open to anyone with an interest in open-source reference tools for use in the context of media applications. The workshop will take place on Zoom, in meeting mode on Monday, May 9, 2022, 15:00 to 17:30 CEST. It is not planned to make a recording available afterwards and we hope that…
Find out more »ANGA COM 2022
ANGA COM is Europe’s leading business platform for Broadband, Television and Online. It brings together network operators, vendors and content providers on all issues of broadband and media distribution. The next show date is 10 to 12 May 2022 in Cologne/Germany. ANGA COM’s key topics include: Gigabit Networks, FTTX, 5G, OTT, AppTV, Cloud TV, Video Streaming, Smart City and Smart Home. Most recently, ANGA COM counted more than 500 exhibitors from 35 countries and 20,000 participants from 83 countries. Among…
Find out more »June 2022
Deploying new developments in DASH – hardware-based DRM, multiple Periods and more
Recent developments relating to DASH include US content provider requirements to use hardware-based DRM such as Play Ready SL3000 and server-side ad insertion, which in turn may result in DASH content with multiple Periods rather than just one Period throughout as is most current practice. Three organisations that have been working on these topics in the context of HbbTV share their experiences. This includes the HbbTV Association DASH-DRM reference app (developed by Sofia Digital), the DASH-IF dash.js player (developed by…
Find out more »FOKUS Media Web Symposium
Since 2010, the FOKUS Media Web Symposium has developed into an expert meeting for media tech professionals, welcoming year by year around 200+ participants from all over the globe. The conference, tutorials and workshops cover deep insights in internet delivered media and discuss the newest developments in web media technologies. In between, coffee breaks and lunch offer the opportunity to network and to see the demos and exhibits of Fraunhofer FOKUS and MWS event partners. The symposium will consist of interactive…
Find out more »UHD Plugfest by DTG and Deutsche TV Plattform
The Digital TV Group (DTG) and Deutsche TV-Plattform (DTVP) are delighted to announce that our joint UHD Plugfest is back after a two-year Covid hiatus! Registration is now open for our 12th UHD Plugfest, which will take place in London from June 28-30 this year. Building on the success of our previous Plugfests in London and Berlin, this event provides a fantastic, controlled platform for all participants to work towards interoperability in providing excellent user experience. The three-day event will…
Find out more »HbbTV Symposium Digital Experience
The HbbTV Symposium Digital Experience on June 28, 15:00-15:45 CEST, is the first preview event of the HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2022. The 45-minute live session features the latest market figures, news, updates and showcases by Kineton, Yotta Media Labs, Mediaset and Omdia as well as first insights into the 10th HbbTV Symposium and Awards, taking place on November 9-10, 2022 in Prague, Czech Republic. Speakers Angelo Pettazzi, HbbTV Association Iva Dohnálková, AKTV Paul Gray, Omdia Aniello Saulino, Kineton Raj Patel, Yotta Media Labs…
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