DEG is adding a new event to its EnTech series. Designed as a more compact and collaborative working conference than DEG’s EnTech Fest in February, EnTech Summer Symposium will present an afternoon focused on current technology use cases and provide all attendees and presenters ample opportunity for high-level discussion. Sessions include a keynote CTO panel and discussions about legal and ethical considerations around AI; driving revenue by using AI in the media distribution supply chain today; innovation in catalog restoration and archiving; and how AI is being used to further gender representation in localization.
Join DEG for an 8K Broadcast of The Olympic Games Paris 2024 at EnTech Symposium, powered by Intel.
At the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Olympic Broadcasting Services and Intel will deliver stunning 8K broadcast for select locations around the globe, supported by Intel® technologies. Paris 2024 is the first Olympics to bring 8K/60FPS/HDR broadcast using next generation H.266/VVC standards to over-the-top media distribution—a revolutionary step toward democratizing 8K that wouldn’t be possible without full-workflow acceleration on Intel® processors.
You are cordially invited for special glimpse into the future of 8K broadcasting presented by Intel (TOP Olympic Sponsor) at DEG’s EnTech Symposium on July 30th from 2PM – 7 PM.
See how Paris 2024 #StartsWithIntel at https://www.intel.com/olympics
Welcome and Opening Remarks
2:00 PM -2:15 PM
Amy Jo Smith, President and CEO, DEG
Jonathan Zepp, Media and Entertainment Global Partnerships, Google; and Vice Chair, DEG
Perspective: Navigating the Legal Landscape of AI in Digital Entertainment
2:15 PM – 2:35 PM
As AI revolutionizes the digital entertainment industry, understanding its legal implications is crucial. This panel by will briefly address key issues.
Daniel Goldberg, Chair of the Data Strategy, Privacy & Security Group, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Jeremy S. Goldman, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz PC
Holly Leff-Pressman, Chief Client Engagement Officer, Screen Engine/ASI (Moderator)
Keynote CTO Panel
2:35 PM – 3:10 PM
Industry leaders discuss the technology issues ahead in content delivery and distribution.
Tony Huidor, COO and CTO, Cineverse
Eric Black, CTO and GM Media, Edgio
Bill Baggelaar, Former CTO, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Craig Seidel (Moderator), CTO, Pixelogic
Backstory: Archiving Is in the Bag
3:10 PM – 3:25 PM
How a Library of Congress technology became the basis of SmartBag – a digital archiving solution enabling media companies to quickly and easily move beyond hard drives, tapes and LTOs to store Complex Media Assets. All while breaking the 5TB Object limitations imposed by today’s technology.
Geoff Bloder, CTO, Premiere Digital
David Bloom, Senior Contributor – Media, Forbes (Moderator)
Demo/Networking Break
3:25 PM – 3:50 PM
This is a great time to check out Intel’s 8K Demonstration and chat with other attendees.
Introduced by Rick Hack, Head of Media & Entertainment Partnerships, Intel; and Secretary, DEG
Panel Discussion: Maximizing Content Revenue With AI-Driven Workflows
3:50 PM – 4:25 PM
This panel discussion will explore strategies to maximize revenue with AI-driven workflows. Learn how to make rich, data-driven decisions and leverage AI tools to help drive revenue. Understand what it takes to enhance global monetization through AI-driven automation.
Ian McPherson, Global Strategy Leader for Media Supply Chain, Amazon Web Services
Laura Florence, SVP Global FAST Channels, Fremantle
Jim Packer, President, Worldwide Television Distribution, Lionsgate
Marc Dion, Director, Distribution, WPT Enterprises
Kira Baca, Chief Revenue Officer, Ateliere Creative Technologies (Moderator)
Technology Use Case: Catalog Restoration
4:25 PM – 4:55 PM
With demand for content continuing to grow worldwide, content owners have more opportunities than ever to monetize their existing libraries for multiple platforms quickly and efficiently using advanced restoration technologies.
Jason Gish, CRO, Duplitech
Daniela Bocchetti, SVP, Client Solutions, IDC LA
Greg Ciaccio, VP, Post Production Original Content & Image Capture, IMAX
Gray Ainsworth, Executive Vice President Technical Operations & Delivery, Lionsgate
Doug Sylvester, CEO, PRO-TEK Vaults
Andrea Kalas, SVP Archives, Paramount Pictures (Moderator)
Technology Use Case: Using AI to Further Gender Representation in Localization
4:55 PM – 5:15 PM
The Culture workstream within DEG’s ACDA Localization Committee is working on a white paper and proof of concept regarding gender representation in localization with both subtitling and dubbing. In this case study, members of the Culture Workstream will discuss using AI to aid in dubbing trans and non-binary actors in different languages and why it is important creatively and culturally.
Josh Pine, CRO, XL8 will introduce the discussion.
Oz Krakowski, CRO, Deepdub
Kacy Boccumini, DCS Systems and Workflow – Distribution Workflow, Sony Pictures Entertainment
Be sure to stick around for DEG and Media Play News’ 40 Under 40 Cocktail Reception, taking place after the symposium from 5:30-7:30.
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Andi Elliott at Andi@degonline.org.
