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SUMMARY:13th HbbTV Symposium and Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The 13th HbbTV Symposium and Awards will take place on 12th-13th November 2025 in Istanbul\, Turkey. The annual key summit of the connected TV industry will be co-hosted with TVekstra\, a leading provider of addressable advertising solutions for broadcasters and advertisers. \nTargeting platform operators\, broadcasters\, advertisers and adtechs\, standards organisations and technology companies\, the event will provide exclusive\, first-hand insights into the latest industry developments\, discussing new services\, experiences and challenges with a focus on specifications\, interoperability and regulation. \nTop-level executives of the international connected TV industry will discuss business models to grow revenues with HbbTV-based applications and services as well as new developments in the areas of addressable advertising\, business models\, streaming technologies\, DVB-I and the HbbTV Operator Application. \nThe HbbTV Symposium will again consist of a traditional conference with keynotes\, panels and roundtables on the first day\, followed by the glamourous HbbTV Awards ceremony in the evening. The second day will feature an unconference at which participants decide about the agenda\, topics and discussions\, actively shaping and driving the sessions and conclusions. \nFurther information can be found on the Symposium microsite.
URL:https://www.hbbtv.org/event/13th-hbbtv-symposium-and-awards-2025/
CATEGORIES:HbbTV Symposium
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260228
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SUMMARY:DTG & DTVP Plugfest and HbbTV Testing Event 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Digital TV Group (DTG) and Deutsche TV-Plattform (DTVP) are delighted to announce their joint international Plugfest 2026\, and the HbbTV Testing Event in cooperation with the HbbTV Association. \nPlugfest provides a dynamic platform for companies to collaborate in a controlled environment\, testing and validating the interoperability of products\, software\, content\, and applications. This is an essential step toward delivering seamless integration and an outstanding user experience across devices and platforms. \nInteroperability tests will cover cutting-edge technologies including: \n\nUHD 4K/8K\, HDR\, and High Frame Rate (HFR)\nNext-Generation Audio (NGA)\nHbbTV\, DVB-I\, and HDMI compatibility\n\nWho Should Participate: \nPlugfest is open to all companies interested in validating interoperability with others’ implementations. Typical participants include: \n\nManufacturers: CE TVs\, STBs\, streaming sticks\, test equipment\, AVRs\, soundbars\, projectors\, monitors\nBroadcasters and platform operators\nTechnology providers and encoder manufacturers\nTest equipment companies\nResearch & development institutions\nStandardisation bodies\nHbbTV app\, HbbTV OpApp\, and DVB-I implementers\n\nWhy Attend: \nThis is a unique opportunity to collaborate with industry leaders\, identify potential interoperability challenges early\, and ensure your offerings meet the highest standards of performance and compatibility. \nEvent Dates: \n\nPlugfest 2026: Monday 23rd February – Wednesday 25th February 2026\nHbbTV Testing Event: Wednesday 25th February – Friday 27th February 2026\n\nLocation: \nDTG Office\, 5th Floor\, 89 Albert Embankment\, London SE1 7TP\, UK \nRegistration & Fees: \nDTG\, DTVP\, and HbbTV members £FOC \nNon-members: £750 \nNote: Attendance is strictly limited to active testing participants only \n\n\nRegister here\n\n\nIMPORTANT \nPlease complete the registration form using the button at the top of this page (and return the participation agreement you receive) no later than Friday\, February 6th 2026. \nAll shipped devices and testing equipment must be received at the address below no later than Friday 13th February 2026. \nAddress: FAO Martyn Traynor\, PLUGFEST\, DTG\, 5th Floor\, 89 Albert Embankment\, Vauxhall\, London\, SE1 7TP\, UK. \nFor all Plugfest queries\, contact Martyn Traynor: plugfest@dtg.org.uk +44 2078406503 \nFor all HbbTV Testing Event queries\, contact Nguyen thi Thanh Van\, Samsung Electronics: van.nguyen@samsung.com
URL:https://www.hbbtv.org/event/dtg-dtvp-plugfest-and-hbbtv-testing-event-2026/
LOCATION:DTG\, 5th Floor\, 89 Albert Embankment\, London\, SE1 7TP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Plugfest
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20260313T120000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Audience Measurement and Analytics with HbbTV
DESCRIPTION:Audience measurement and analysis via HbbTV is gaining momentum as broadcasters\, advertisers and measurement bodies seek more accurate\, precise and real-time insights across linear TV and streaming. Our upcoming webinar explores how HbbTV data is helping to transform established ratings systems and unlock deeper audience intelligence. \nThe live session on Friday\, 13 March 2026\, 12:00-13:00 CET examines how HbbTV complements traditional panel-based measurement\, reduces zero ratings for smaller and regional broadcasters\, and enables live\, granular viewership tracking beyond conventional approaches. \nDrawing on practical deployments in Spain\, Austria and the United Kingdom\, leading experts will discuss: \n\nIntegration of HbbTV data into national measurement frameworks\nUse of large-scale ad exposure and outcome measurement data\nCross-market analytics and satellite-based deployments\nMethodological and operational challenges\nThe future role of HbbTV in hybrid TV and streaming measurement\n\nThe session will conclude with a live Q&A. \nSpeakers \n\nMoritz Wuttke\, Vice-Chairman and Board Member\, Konodrac\nStuart Wilkinson\, Managing Director\, Business Development\, Fifty5Blue (formerly Kantar Media)\nHossein Houssaini\, Senior Strategic Advisor\, Virtual Minds\nSameer Modha\, Measurement Innovation Lead\, ITV\nBruno Goin\, Video Services Architect and Project Manager\, Eutelsat\nJörn Krieger\, Moderator\n\nReplay\nThe recording of the live session is available here. \nPDF presentation downloads\nMoritz Wuttke (Konodrac) & Stuart Wilkinson (Fifty5Blue)\nHossein Houssaini (Virtual Minds)\nSameer Modha (ITV)\nBruno Goin (Eutelsat)
URL:https://www.hbbtv.org/event/webinar-audience-measurement-and-analytics-with-hbbtv/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:HbbTV Symposium Unconference 2025: Follow-Up Webinar
DESCRIPTION:This HbbTV webinar will review developments since the unconference sessions at the HbbTV Symposium 2025 in Istanbul and highlight progress\, challenges\, and next steps. Moderated by Jörn Krieger and Eoghan O’Sullivan\, the webinar will feature short updates from all session chairs\, each providing an overview of activities\, achievements and ongoing work. The webinar concludes with a joint audience Q&A. \nDate: Friday\, 8 May 2026\nTime: 12:00-13:00 CEST (11:00-12:00 BST) \nAgenda \nWelcome & Introduction\nModerators: Jörn Krieger\, Eoghan O’Sullivan \nUpdates from Unconference Session Hosts (3-4 min each) \n\nAI for Smarter TVs: Rafael Bermudez (3Cat)\, Bram Tullemans (EBU)\nApplication Discovery: William Cooper (Service List Registry)\nDRM Conformance: Krzysztof Lis (Resillion)\nGamified User Experiences in Addressable TV: Aylen Alonso Montero (TVekstra)\nHbbTV for All IP: Bram Tullemans (EBU)\nProvenance & Authenticity: Naomi Schoppa (Fraunhofer FOKUS)\nSign Language Experience: Rafael Bermúdez (3Cat)\nSustainable Streaming: Amelie Jakob (ZDF)\nTaCA & All IP Test Suite: Alex Russell (Everyone TV)\, Ranjeet Kaur (DTG)\nTesting & Coordination (CTA WAVE\, HbbTV\, DVB): Louay Bassbouss (Fraunhofer FOKUS)\, Juha Joki (Sofia Digital)\nTV Shopping with HbbTV: Moritz Wuttke (Konodrac)\n\nAudience Q&A (15 min)\nAll session hosts \nClosing Remarks \nRegistration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8312844922072431190
URL:https://www.hbbtv.org/event/hbbtv-symposium-unconference-2025-follow-up-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:13th FOKUS Media Web Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The 13th FOKUS Media Web Symposium\, hosted by Fraunhofer FOKUS\, will take place in Berlin on 16-17 June 2026. The main subjects will be AI-driven creativity\, immersive experiences\, and sustainable practices across the media value chain. Expect breakthroughs in generative workflows\, XR storytelling\, ultra-fast and secure distribution\, personalised and eco-conscious consumption\, and green streaming optimisation. AI remains the catalyst\, shaping smarter\, greener\, and more engaging media ecosystems. \nCreate \nThis track explores cutting-edge technologies shaping media production and content generation. Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are redefining creative workflows\, while AI-based media encoding and advanced content analysis enhance efficiency and personalisation. Metadata-driven processes and Green Digital Twins enable sustainable and optimised media pipelines. Immersive experiences through XR\, Metaverse\, and Holo Conferencing highlight the convergence of virtual collaboration and storytelling. Energy-conscious encoding reflects the growing commitment to eco-friendly media creation. \nDistribute \nDistribution innovations focus on delivering media with speed\, security\, and adaptability. Protocols like DASH\, HLS\, and Media over QUIC (MoQ) enable low-latency streaming at scale\, complemented by Content Steering for dynamic delivery optimisation. Edge and Cloud Processing\, combined with 5G/6G networks\, unlock ultra-responsive media experiences. Advanced monetisation strategies such as HbbTV Dynamic Ad Substitution\, Server-Guided Ad-Insertion and Programmatic Advertisement drive new revenue models. Security and authenticity remain central through DRM and C2PA\, ensuring trust in a rapidly evolving ecosystem. \nConsume \nThis track addresses user experience and sustainable media consumption. Advances in video player technology and Quality of Experience monitoring ensure seamless playback across devices. Energy-efficient media players and green AI enable sustainable viewing habits\, while Addressable TV personalises content delivery. Immersive XR and Metaverse experiences redefine interaction\, supported by AI-based media solutions for smarter engagement. The focus on sustainability reflects a growing demand for responsible and user-centric media consumption. \nOptimise \nOptimisation technologies aim to enhance performance\, sustainability\, and transparency across the media value chain. Streaming Analytics and Advanced Analytics provide actionable insights for real-time decision-making. AI-driven optimisation improves delivery efficiency\, while energy-conscious infrastructure and Green Streaming initiatives reduce environmental impact. Innovations like Green Content Steering and Content Provenance ensure authenticity and trust in media workflows. This track highlights the synergy between data\, AI\, and sustainability for next-generation media ecosystems. \nThe HbbTV Association is proud to be a partner of the FOKUS Media Web Symposium. The full programme and further details can be found here.
URL:https://www.hbbtv.org/event/13th-fokus-media-web-symposium/
LOCATION:Fraunhofer FOKUS\, Kaiserin-Augusta-Allee 31\, Berlin\, 10589\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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