Wednesday, June 24, 2026
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (BST)

Check In and Breakfast

 
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM (BST)

AV & Broadcast Convergence: Where Are We Now?

This opening session examines where the two sectors overlap today, where differences remain, and how changing technologies and market demands are bringing them closer together in convergence evolution.

Panelists: 

Robert Ambrose Miguel Coutinho Helen Matthews Ben Pain
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM (BST)

From Broadcast-Only to Enterprise-Ready: How Production Technologies Are Moving Beyond Broadcast

Production technologies once designed for traditional broadcast are increasingly appearing in corporate studios, education environments and live events. This panel explores how vendors are adapting broadcast tools for new markets, how complex workflows are being simplified for enterprise users, and what opportunities this shift creates for integrators and technology providers.

Panelists: 

Jenny Priestley James Eddershaw Benji Fox Devin Workman Stuart Newton
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM (BST)

Networking Break

 

 
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM (BST)

The Media eXchange Layer: IP, Cloud and the Infrastructure Behind Converged Media

The shift from SDI to IP has transformed the foundations of modern media systems. Software-defined infrastructure, cloud workflows and network-based signal transport are now creating a shared technology layer used by both broadcasters and AV professionals. This session explores the practical realities of IP standards, hybrid production and the growing influence of IT architecture.

Panelists: 

Jenny Priestley Peter Brightwell Andy Quested Daniel Robinson Martha Zantides
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (BST)

AI: Automation, Augmentation or Replacement?: Rethinking Media Workflows

Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape how media is produced, managed and distributed. From automated switching to content localisation and metadata generation, AI promises new efficiencies and capabilities. This panel examines where AI is already delivering value, where it remains experimental, and how organisations can balance automation with human expertise.

Panelists: 

Marina Elderton Purminder Gandhu Paul Kane
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM (BST)

Lunch

 

 
1:45 PM - 2:15 PM (BST)

Virtual Production Beyond the Studio: From Broadcast Sets to Corporate, Education and Live Events

Virtual production technologies are rapidly expanding beyond film and television studios. LED volumes, real-time graphics and virtual sets are now being adopted in corporate communications, education and live events. This session explores how these tools are being deployed in new environments and how organisations are evaluating their long-term value.

Panelists: 

Jenny Priestley Rob Chandler Alex Counsell Russell Leak Hell Raymond-Hayling Marcus Saunders
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM (BST)

Networking Break

 

 
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM (BST)

The Modern Control Room: Designing for Hybrid Teams and Always-On Media

Control rooms are evolving rapidly as broadcasters and media organisations adapt to distributed production, remote teams and continuous content delivery. Increasingly, similar approaches are appearing in enterprise environments such as finance, government and utilities. This panel explores how control room design is changing, from multi-platform monitoring and IP-based workflows to remote operations, resilience and cybersecurity.

Panelists: 

Lucy O'Brien Danielle Taylor
3:15 PM - 3:45 PM (BST)

The Networking of Sound: Audio at the Intersection of Broadcast and AV

Emma Bigg Darren Gatenby Richard Sillitto
3:45 PM - 4:45 PM (BST)

Closing Reception