09:00 – 10:00

Workshop 1

10:00 – 11:00

Workshop 2

11:00 – 11:30

Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments

11:30– 12:30

Workshop 3

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

Workshop 4

15:00 – 16:00

Workshop 5

16:00 – 16:30

Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments

16:30 – 17:30

Workshop 6

09:00 – 09:30

OPENING SESSION

09:30 – 10:30

Session 1 | Synthetic Intelligence & Creative Transformation

Explore how emerging intelligent technologies are reshaping creative processes in broadcasting and media production. This session highlights the convergence of automation, content generation, and creative innovation in the synthetic era.

10:30 – 11:00

OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION

11:00 – 11:30

Session Break | Networking & Refreshments

11:30 – 12:30

Session 2 | Immersive Media – Exploring New Realities

Dive into the world of immersive experiences through XR, VR, and AR technologies. This session discusses how immersive storytelling is redefining audience engagement and the future of content consumption.

12:30 – 14:00

Lunch Break

14:00 – 15:00

Session 3 | Smart Archives: AI and Automation in Media Preservation

Discover how artificial intelligence and automation are revolutionizing media archiving. The session focuses on intelligent indexing, metadata generation, and efficient preservation workflows for broadcasters.

15:00 – 15:30

Session Break | Networking Refreshments

15:30 – 16:30

Workshop 7

17:00

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