When DBS was launched, a lot of Asian broadcasters had not yet started the transition to digital. Many have now completed it, or are busy doing so. The ABU launched it as a way for broadcasters to help their fellow broadcasters go digital, with the support of the broadcasting industry.
Monday - Thursday 24 - 27 February, 2025
Wyndham Acmar Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This conference brings together visionaries, experts, and pioneers who are shaping the future of digital media, pushing boundaries, and transforming how stories are told and shared. We are privileged to have with us a lineup of distinguished speakers whose work and insights have profoundly influenced the broadcasting industry. They will share their expertise on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in areas such as AI-driven content creation, streaming technology, digital radio evolution, and audience engagement strategies.
Workshop Day – 24th February 2025
09:30 – 11:oo | Workshop 1 | [IPSB Workshop] Title : The Paradox of Choice: How Technology Moved from Scarcity to Abundance Speaker(s): Alia Sarah Zainal Abidin, Head of Marketing & Business Development, IPSB Technology | |
11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments |
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11:15– 12:45 | Workshop 2 | [IPSB Workshop] Title : Sustainability in Broadcasting: Navigating the Next Decade Speaker(s): Khairul Anwar Md Zain, Business Development Manager, IPSB | |
12:45 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
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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 | |
15:30 – 15:45 | Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments |
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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 |
Day 1 – 25th February
09:00 – 09:30 | OPENING SESSION |
09:30 – 10:30 | Session 1 |Personalization and AI in Broadcasting Content Creation
Ng Kam Man, Head of Video Editing, RTHK, Hong Kong
Terence Yiu, Director of Engineering, Phoenix Satellite Television Co. Ltd., Hong Kong-China
Greg Armshaw, Senior Director of Strategy, APAC, Brightcove Inc.
Fouzia Sultana, Senior Producer, Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | Networking & Refreshments |
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11:00 – 11:30 | OFFICIAL OPENING SESSION | |
11:30 – 12:30 | Session 2 | Next-Gen Media Distribution
Emily Dubs, Head of Technology, DVB Project
Paul Christmas, Head of Global Sports, Caton Technology Asia Pte. Ltd
Peter Seibert, Adcom Member & VP, IEEE Broadcast Technology Society
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12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
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14:00 – 15:30 | Session 3 |Innovation in Media Archive and AI Integration
Christian Christiansen, COO, Silver Trak Digital / DAMsmart, Australia
James Gibson, Founder & CTO, Ortana Media Group
| Workshop 4 | [DRM] Title: DRM – One Standard for All Frequencies and Needs Speaker: Alexander Zink, DRM Vice Chair, DRM |
15:30 – 16:00 | Session Break | Networking Refreshments |
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16:00 – 17:30 | Session 4 |Innovative Media Solutions: Deployment and Development
Micheal Low, General Manager, RCS Malaysia
Wendell Lonergan, Senior Director of Broadcast Sales, Nautel
Sharad Sadhu, Media Specialist
Ahmad Moradi, CEO, NETSTAIR
Bhavik Vyas, Data Preservation Strategist, Disk Archive Corporation | Workshop 5 | TBC |
17:30 | End of Day 1 |
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Day 2 – 26th February
09:00 – 10:30 | Session 5 | Advancement in Broadcasting Tools and Technologies
Mohieddin Moradi, IRIB
Onur Göker, Software Engineer, TRT
Ajeet Khare, Managing Director, Canara Lighting Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Yi Ci Low, Product Specialist – Camera System, Asia Pacific, ARRI |
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10:30 – 11:00 | Session Break | Networking Refreshments |
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11:00 – 12:30 | Session 6 | Advancement in Broadcasting Standards and Technologies
Ruxandra Obreja, DRM Consortium Chairman, DRM
Alexander Zink, DRM Vice Chair, DRM
Guillaume Mascot, Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Policy, SHURE
Padarabinda Das, Former DDG, Prasar Bharati | Workshop 6 | [IPPTAR] |
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch Break |
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14:00 – 15:30 | Session 7 | Streamlining Workflows for the Digital Future ; Efficiency & Security
İbrahim Cihan Şengün, Manager, TRT- Türkiye
William Wong, Telecommunication Engineer, RTHK-China
Frederik Sandbrink, System Engineer, Deutsche Welle
Richard LHERMITTE, CTO, Enensys Technologies, France | Workshop 7 | [Fraunhofer IIS] Title: Maximizing Streaming Efficiency and Cost Savings with xHE-AAC Speaker: Christian Simon, Business Development Manager, Fraunhofer IIS |
15:30 – 16:00 | Session Break | Networking Refreshments |
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16:00 – 17:30 | Session 8 | Industry Debate | Workshop 8 | [DVB] |
17:30 | End of Day 2 |
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Day 3 – 27th February
09:00 – 10:30 | Session 9 | Hybrid Media Ecosystems – IP & Traditional Broadcasting
Naveendran Murthy, Director APAC Operation, Skyline Communication
Masumi Konno, NHK
Dr. Seyed Hossein Alavi Soltani, IRIB |
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10:30 – 11:00 | Session Break | Networking Refreshments |
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11:00 – 12:30 | Session 10 | Empowering Women in Tech: Driving Innovation and Diversity | 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 |
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14:00 – 15:30 | Session 11 | Advances in Cloud Workflows and Remote Tools for Media Production
Subodh Aggarwal, General Manager for TVU South Asia, TVU Network
Dylan Van Dyke, Key Account Manager, VIZRT
Mariano L. Monteverde, Director of Sales APAC, Skylark Technology | Workshop 10 | TBC |
15:30 – 16:00 | Session Break | Networking Refreshments |
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16:00 – 17:30 | Session 12 | Sustainability and Efficiency in Broadcasting
Les Sabel, S-Comm Technologies (Chair, WorldDAB APAC Technical Group)
Dr. Mohieddin Moradi, Assistant Professor at IRIB University, Iran
Mehmet Tarık Kırşanlı, Software Engineer, TRT
Bernardus Satriyo Dharmanto, Chief Technology Officer, TVRI Indonesia |
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17:30 | Closing | End of the Event |
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Day 1 – 25th February
14:00 – 15:30 | Masterclass 1: Techniques for High Quality Video Production in Broadcasting
Masterclass Explanation: HDR (High Dynamic Range) video quality production enhances visual experience by capturing a broader range of colors and brightness levels compared to standard dynamic range (SDR) video. This process involves a thorough understanding of technology, standards, and techniques to maximize image quality. Professionals such as colorists, cinematographers, and VFX artists will particularly benefit from mastering HDR to ensure their productions achieve the best possible visual impact. Following issues will be discussed in this masterclass |
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Day 2 – 26th February
14:00 – 15:30 | Masterclass 1: Techniques for High Quality Video Production in Broadcasting (…Continued)
Masterclass Explanation: HDR (High Dynamic Range) video quality production enhances visual experience by capturing a broader range of colors and brightness levels compared to standard dynamic range (SDR) video. This process involves a thorough understanding of technology, standards, and techniques to maximize image quality. Professionals such as colorists, cinematographers, and VFX artists will particularly benefit from mastering HDR to ensure their productions achieve the best possible visual impact. Following issues will be discussed in this masterclass |
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Day 3 – 27th February
14:00 – 15:30 | Masterclass 3: The Latest Podcast Trends and Tools
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