09:30 – 11:00

Workshop 1 | [IPSB Workshop]

Title : The Paradox of Choice: How Technology Moved from Scarcity to Abundance

Speaker(s): Mardhiah Nasir, Executive Director, IPSB Technology

Alia Sarah Zainal Abidin, Head of Marketing & Business Development, IPSB Technology

Nusrat lovely, Regional Manager & Application Engineer (Axle AI.Inc)

UNESCO – ABU Regional Workshop
Broadcasting for All: Focus on
Diversity and Inclusion in Media

Facilitator:
Chrissie Tucker, Chair of ABU Diversity
and Inclusion Group

11:00 – 11:15

Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments

11:15– 12:45

Workshop 2 | [IPSB Workshop]

Title : Sustainability in Broadcasting: Navigating the Next Decade

Speaker(s): Mardhiah Nasir, Executive Director, IPSB Technology

Khairul Anwar Md Zain, Business Development Manager, IPSB Technology

Ashran Dato Ghazi, CEO, Dattel Asia Group

Thibault Morisse, Solutions Architect, Ateme

12:45 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:30

Workshop 3 | [WorldDAB Workshop]

Title : Innovations in implementing DAB+: safety and efficiency

Moderator: Dr. Les Sabel, Chair, WorldDAB APAC Technical Group

Speaker(s): Bernie O’Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB

Lindsay Cornell, Chair, WorldDAB Technical Committee

Anupon Tajawanno, Asia Regional Sale Manager, Paneda (ASIA)

Mr. Lars-Peder Lundgren, CEO, Paneda Sweden

Mr. Ulrike Lauterbach, Sales Director, AVT Audio Video Technologies GmbH

UNESCO – ABU Regional Workshop
Broadcasting for All: Focus on
Diversity and Inclusion in Media(…Continued)

Facilitator:
Chrissie Tucker, Chair of ABU Diversity
and Inclusion Group

15:30 – 15:45

Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments

15:45 – 17:15

Workshop 3 | [WorldDAB Workshop (…Continued)]

Title : Innovations in implementing DAB+: safety and efficiency

Moderator: Dr. Les Sabel, Chair, WorldDAB APAC Technical Group

Speaker(s):Mr. Oscar Hu, Sales Manager – Asia Pacific, GatesAir

Ing. Carlo Perotta, Sales Manager, Aldena

Dr.-Ing. Albert Waal, RFmondial GmbH

09:00 – 09:30

OPENING SESSION

09:30 – 10:30

Session 1 |Personalization and AI in Broadcasting Content Creation

Moderator: Masashi Kamei, Senior Research Engineer, NHK STRL, Japan and Chairman, ABU Technical Committee

• • RTHK embraces AI for People

Ng Kam Man, Head of Video Editing, RTHK, Hong Kong

• • AI Workflow & Usage in Phoenix TV Hong Kong

Edward Ng, Assistant Engineering Manager, Phoenix Satellite Television Co. Ltd., Hong Kong-China

• • Personalization and AI in Broadcasting Content Creation

Greg Armshaw, Senior Director of Strategy, APAC, Brightcove Inc.

• • Use of AI more effectively in Radio Broadcast

Fouzia Sultana, Senior Producer, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation

10:30 – 11:00

Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments

11:00 – 11:30

OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION

11:30 – 12:30

Session 2 | Next-Gen Media Distribution

Moderator : Sharad Sadhu, Media Specialist, India

• • How DVB bridges broadcast and broadband for standards-based next-gen media distribution

Emily Dubs, Head of Technology, DVB Project

• • Unlocking the Potential of AI & ML in Media Distribution

Paul Christmas, Head of Global Sports, Caton Technology Asia Pte. Ltd

• • Advancing Video Coding: The Extended Journey from H.266/VVC to H.267

Dr. Peter Siebert, Adcom Member & VP, IEEE Broadcast Technology Society

• • Emergency Warnings: Why DAB+ ASA is different

Lindsay Cornell, Chair, WorldDAB Technical Committee, and Principal Systems Architect, BBC Technology and Media Operations

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:30

Session 3 |Innovation in Media Archive and AI Integration

Moderator : Aale Raza, Director, Whiteways Systems, Singapore

• • A GenAI-Powered End-to-End Media Ecosystem that Discovers the Hidden Value of Your Content (Part 1)

Christian Christiansen, COO, Silver Trak Digital / DAMsmart, Australia

• • A GenAI-Powered End-to-End Media Ecosystem that Discovers the Hidden Value of Your Content (Part 2)

James Gibson, Founder & CTO, Ortana Media Group

• • Nusrat Lovely, Regional Manager & Application Engineer, Axle AI, Inc.
  • The Importance of Non-Proprietary & Flexible Archives in the Fast-Paced World of Media Assets.

  Bhavik Vyas, Data Preservation Strategist, Disk Archive Corporation

• • TCODE: Transforming Media Management for RTM

Amiruddin bin Jemaat, Assistant Director (Engineer), RTM

Workshop 4 | [DRM]

Title: DRM – One Standard for All Frequencies and Needs

Speaker: – Alexander Zink, DRM Vice Chair, DRM

– Dr. Albert Waal, Head of Hardware Development, RFmondial GmbH

Masterclass 2: IRIB

Title: Techniques for High Quality Video Production in Broadcasting

Speaker: Dr. Mohieddin Moradi, Assistant Professor at IRIB University, Iran

15:30 – 16:00

Session Break | Networking Refreshments

16:00 – 17:30

Session 4 |Innovative Media Solutions: Deployment and Development

• Media Intelligence : Transforming Data into Actionable Insights

Micheal Low, General Manager, RCS Malaysia

• Raising the Bar on the Auto Dashboard Radio Experience

Wendell Lonergan, Senior Director of Broadcast Sales, Nautel

• Ongoing Innovative Solutions for Media and Deployment Strategies Employed

Sharad Sadhu, Media Specialist

• AI TV – The Future of Television!

Ahmad Moradi, CEO, NETSTAIR

17:30

End of Day 1

09:00 – 10:30

Session 5 | Advancement in Broadcasting Tools and Technologies

Moderator : Dr. Peter Siebert, Adcom Member & VP, IEEE Broadcast Technology Society

• How to Create a Visual Radio Product on a Limited Budget and Without Extra Human Resources.

Alex Gattari, Business Development, ETERE

• Rise of Ai In Broadcasting

Onur Göker, Software Engineer, TRT

• Hybrid CCT Tunable LED Lights for Optimum Lighting Design

Ajeet Khare, Managing Director, Canara Lighting Industries Pvt. Ltd.

• Artificial Intelligence in the Newsroom

Aale Raza, Director, Whiteways Systems, Singapore

• Ready for Primetime: S35 sensor broadcast

Yi Ci Low, Product Specialist – Camera System, Asia Pacific, ARRI

10:30 – 11:00

Session Break | Networking Refreshments

11:00 – 12:30

Session 6 | Advancement in Broadcasting Standards and Technologies

Moderator : Otto bin Md Tahir @ Othman, TV & Radio Personality, TRAXX FM, RTM

• Introducing Digital Radio – Is the Clock Ticking?

Ruxandra Obreja, DRM Consortium Chairman, DRM

• DRM Digital Radio – Creating Value for Listeners and Broadcasters

Alexander Zink, DRM Vice Chair, DRM

• The Future of Digital TV and the PMSE Sector: The Critical Role of the UHF Spectrum

Guillaume Mascot, Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Policy, SHURE

• Digital Radio Evolution: Importance of Frequency Band and Selection of Broadcasting System

Padarabinda Das, Former DDG, Prasar Bharati

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:30

Session 7 | Streamlining Workflows for the Digital Future ; Efficiency & Security

Moderator : Onur Göker, Software Engineer, TRT

• Digital Transformation Through AI

İbrahim Cihan Şengün, Manager, TRT- Türkiye

• Towards a Smarter Media Asset Management: Integrating AI with Content Search

William Wong, Telecommunication Engineer, RTHK-China

• Is C2PA a way to bring Authenticity and Trust in Media

Frederik Sandbrink, System Engineer, Deutsche Welle

• Galaksi 34 & AI Driven Radio: Enhancing Digital Engagement through Innovation

Finlayson Anak Ludan, Deputy Director of SAICT, RTM

Workshop 7 | [Fraunhofer IIS]

Title: Maximizing Streaming Efficiency and Cost Savings with xHE-AAC

Speaker:

Christian Simon, Business Development Manager, Fraunhofer IIS

Sharad Sadhu, Media Specialist, Fraunhofer IIS

Masterclass 2: IRIB

Title: Techniques for High Quality Video Production in Broadcasting (…Continued)

Speaker: Dr. Mohieddin Moradi, Assistant Professor at IRIB University, Iran

15:30 – 16:00

Session Break | Networking Refreshments

16:00 – 17:30

Session 8 | Industry Debate – The Cost of Knowing You: Personalization and The Privacy Paradox.

Moderator :

Panelists :

• Fintan Mc Kiernan, CEO, Ideal Systems, Singapore

• Aale Raza, Director, Whiteways Systems, Singapore

• Ts. Ahmad Shafiq Mirza bin Mansor, Assistant Director, RTM

• Mariano L. Monteverde, Director of Sales APAC, Skylark Technology

• Onur Göker, Software Engineer, TRT

Workshop 8 | [DVB]

Title: The pillars of next-gen media delivery: DVB Native IP, DVB-I & Targeted Advertising

Speaker:

• Emily Dubs, DVB Project

• Richard Smith, EKT

• Mika Kanerva, Sofia Digital

17:30

End of Day 2

09:00 – 10:30

Session 9 | Hybrid Media Ecosystems – IP & Traditional Broadcasting

Moderator : Dr. Mohieddin Moradi, Assistant Professor at IRIB University, Iran

• The Hybrid Approach: Best of Both Worlds

YBhg. Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman, Director-General, RTM

• Service-Aware Monitoring in Hybrid Broadcast Environments

Naveendran Murthy, Director APAC Operation, Skyline Communication

• Open Technical Standards for Hybrid Radio – Combining Broadcast Radio & IP

Nick Piggott, Project Director, RadioDNS and Vice President, WorldDAB

• Case studies of network operations incorporating IP, cloud, and AI technologies

Masumi Konno, Leader of operators in Network Operation Center, NHK

• Some Security Considerations in using Audio and Video IT Equipment in broadcast Chain

Dr. Seyed Hossein Alavi Soltani, IRIB

10:30 – 11:00

Session Break | Networking Refreshments

11:00 – 12:30

Session 10 | Elevating Women in Broadcast Technology: Strategies for Inclusion & Leadership

Keynote speech: Ms Hanani Binti Sapit, Director General, Department of Women Development

Moderator : Nargiza Numanova, Head of Secretary-General’s Office

Panelists :

• Mardhiah Nasir, Executive Director, IPSB Technology

• Bernie O’Neill, Project Director, WorldDAB

• Nusrat Lovely, Regional Manager & Application Engineer (Axle AI, Inc)

• Ritika Pratap, Deputy Manager of News FBC Fiji

Presenters :

• Emily Dubs, Head of Technology, DVB Project

• Chrissie Tucker, Chair of ABU Diversity and Inclusion Group

Workshop 9 | [Accedo]

Title: Sustainability in Streaming: Practical Strategies for the Media Industry

Speaker: Francois Polarczyk, Sustainability Director, Accedo

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:30

Session 11 | Advances in Cloud Workflows and Remote Tools for Media Production

Moderator : Fintan Mc Kiernan, CEO, Ideal Systems, Singapore

• Transforming Broadcasting with Cloud Integration and Remote Collaboration

Subodh Aggarwal, General Manager for TVU South Asia, TVU Network

• Unlocking Efficiency: Modern Tools for Live Production

Dylan Van Dyke, Key Account Manager, VIZRT

• Managing Media Supply Chain workflows, efficiently in the cloud and at scale for broadcast, VOD/OTT/FAST and social media platform distribution

Neil Anderson, CRO, Codemill

• Linear TV: From free-to-air to connected TVs

Mariano L. Monteverde, Director of Sales APAC, Skylark Technology

Masterclass 3 : The Latest Podcast Trends and Tools

Speaker: Andrew Davies, Head of Radio, ABU

15:30 – 16:00

Session Break | Networking Refreshments

16:00 – 17:30

Session 12 | Sustainability and Efficiency in Broadcasting

Moderator : Andrew Davies, Head of Radio, ABU

• Economic / green aspects of DAB+

Les Sabel, S-Comm Technologies (Chair, WorldDAB APAC Technical Group)

• Practical Considerations for required MUX Capacity Reduction for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcasting technology

Dr. Mohieddin Moradi, Assistant Professor at IRIB University, Iran

• Disaster Prevention Information System (DPIS) Through DVB-T2 Networks to Reduce the Risk of Disaster Victims

Bernardus Satriyo Dharmanto, Chief Technology Officer, TVRI Indonesia

17:30

Closing | End of the Event