11th FOKUS Media Web Symposium
June 11–12, 2024 – Fraunhofer FOKUS
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Program Overview
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Detailed Program
We look forward to fruitful discussions, talks and presentations!
9:00
10:00
5G Media – Standards and Technologies
This tutorial is a comprehensive deep dive into the exciting world of 5G Media technologies and standards.
Metaverse & AI in Education
This first part of the tutorial will deep dive into the intricacies of the Metaverse and the second part will explain the basics and key features of Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Download “Metaverse & AI in Education (1)”
Download “Metaverse & AI in Education (2)”
More InformationInternet Delivered Media – Streaming Tech Update
This tutorial will cover the basics and best practices of adaptive bitrate (ABR) content creation and playback.
Download Presentation Part 1
Download Presentation Part 2
More InformationGreen Streaming – Technologies for an energy efficient video delivery chain
Trainer:Robert SeeligerIn this tutorial, we will explore the importance of green streaming, the components of the streaming supply chain, measurement methodologies, and guidelines for optimizing streaming workflows.
13:30
5G Media – Standards and Technologies
13:30 - 14:30 | Session 1
Thomas StockhammerSenior Director Technical Standards
Qualcomm Technologies
Johann MikaChief Innovation Officer
ORS Group
Stefan KrügerHead of Distribution Systems
rbb
15:00 - 16:00 | Session 2
Jordi J. GimenezHead of Technology
5G-MAG
Roland BeutlerStrategy Programme Distribution
SWR
Bram TullemansProgram manager broadband technology and online services
EBU
16:30 - 18:00 | Session 3
Ralf SchaeferVice President Standards Video Lab
InterDigital
Sven Bliedung von der HeideRequirements of 5G networks for volumetric videos
CEO
Volucap GmbH
Metaverse & AI for Media
13:30 - 14:30 | Session 1
Alexander HeidlerYear 2 of Gen-AI – Time to scale! Several customer cases
Account Executive Media and Telecommunication
Microsoft
Rick StremmelAI-Based Indexing for Improved Content Discovery
Sales Engineer
Moments Lab
Sven EckoldtDriving Automotive Ecosystems
Driving Automotive Ecosystems
CARIAD
15:00 - 16:00 | Session 2
Piotr CzekalaImpact of AI on OTT platforms: Exploring the potential of Machine Learning and Generative AI
Co-Founder & CTO
Insys Video Technologies
Katharina Vögl-DuschekKnowledge Safe – Experts are retiring, their knowledge too? – How AI-based approaches help to retain valuable knowledge in organizations
Senior Learning Consultant
Johannes Wendttts Knowledge Products GmbH
Learning Consultant
tts Knowledge Products GmbH
Jörg MüllerUpdates from the Lab: Gen AI’s Fast-Forward Impact on Media
Consultant
16:30 - 18:00 | Session 3
Lena GehlhaarSession chair:
Senior Innovation Manager Immersive Tech
Julia KrügerBerlin Partner for Business and Technology
Senior Managerin Innovation Medien
Kreativwirtschaft, Berlin Partner for Business and Technology
Kemal GorgülüPorting Arte Apps to Apple Vision Pro: Our Journey and Insights
Chief Technology Officer
ARTE
François DaoustImmersive 3D worlds in web browsers
Media & Entertainment champion
W3C
Mauricio Alvarez-Mesa8K Video and 3D Audio for Immersive Live Experiences
CEO and Co-founder
Spin Digital
Green Streaming
Chair:Robert Seeliger13:30 - 14:30 | Session 1
François PolarczykSustainability Director
Accedo
Peter PogrzebaSenior Project Manager
Deutsche Telekom Innovation Laboratories
Jan OuttersDirector Technology & Standards
Ateme
15:00 - 16:00 | Session 2
Moritz LadwigProject Manager Green Production
Sportcast
Benjamin SchwarzMedia and Sustainability Consultant
Greening of Streaming
16:30 - 18:00 | Session 3
Tobias DreesSenior Executive Streamologist
Martin SchmalohrG&L Systemhaus
Head of Streaming Engineering
G&L Systemhaus
Dr. des. Christoph KuhrResearch and Development Engineer
Logic Media solutions GmbH
Samira AfzalPostdoctoral Researcher
Alpen-Adria-Universität Klagenfurt
Internet Delivered Media – Best Practice, Standards, Technologies
13:30 - 14:30 | Session 1
Will LawChief Architect
Cloud Technology Group, Akamai
Ali C. BegenProfessor / Technical Consultant
Ozyegin University / Comcast
Jordi CenzanoSWE Video Infra
Meta
15:00 - 16:00 | Session 2
Gwenaël DoërrPrincipal Software Architect
Synamedia
David EisenbacherCEO and Co-Founder
EZDRM
Dr. Klaus SchenkSVP Security and Threat Research
Verimatrix
16:30 - 18:00 | Session 3
Oliver LietzCEO and Founder
nanocosmos
Jason ThibeaultCEO
Streaming Video Technology Alliance
Roberto Ramos-ChávezResearch Engineer
Unified Streaming
Rob KoenenCBO & Co-Founder
Tiledmedia
Thasso GriebelTechnical Lead Player Development
castLabs
08:30
REGISTRATION, WELCOME COFFEE
09:30
Conference Opening
09:45
Keynote 1
Edip SalibaData&AI Lead
Microsoft
10:30
Keynote 2
Chair:Rachel MischkeJan OuttersDirector Technology & Standards
Ateme
William PickettAssociate Director
SLR / DIMPACT
11:00
Exhibition Partner Pitches 1
by 6G Next, ARD, AWS Elemental, G&L Systemhaus, Nanocosmos, ORS Group and Insys Video Technologies, serverside.ai
11:15
COFFEE BREAK, DEMOS & EXHIBITION 1
11:45
Exhibition Partner Pitches 2
Chair:Will LawEmily DubsHead of Technology
DVB Project
Yuriy ReznikTechnology Fellow and Vice President of Research
Brightcove
Nicolas WeilPrincipal Product Manager
AWS Elemental
Alex GiladiComcast Fellow
Comcast
Maria MalinkowitschDirector Product Management
Verimatrix
13:00
LUNCH, DEMOS & EXHIBITIONS
14:30
Panel: Update on Standardization Activities 1
Chair:Paul SzucsJason ThibeaultSVTA
CEO
Streaming Video Technology Alliance
Thomas Stockhammer3GPP, MPEG, Metaverse Standards Forum
Senior Director Technical Standards
Qualcomm Technologies
Iraj SodagarDASH-IF
Senior Technical Director
Tencent America
Will LawCTA-WAVE
Chief Architect
Cloud Technology Group, Akamai
Emily DubsDVB
Head of Technology
DVB Project
Jon PiesingHbbTV
Director Standardisation TP Vision and Vice-Chair HbbTV Association
TP Vision
François DaoustW3C
Media & Entertainment champion
W3C
15:30
COFFEE BREAK, DEMOS & EXHIBITION 2
16:00
Panel: Update on Standardization Activities 2
Sebastian SchwarzHead of Video Coding Systems
Nokia
Lukasz LitwicResearch Leader
Ericsson
Antje KunzeSenior Client Partner
Unity
Rachel MischkeProduct Consultant at Zattoo TV platform
Zattoo
Leander CarellCo-Founder & Managing Director
Nowtilus
Pablo SchumacherAI (Act) & Copyright: the use of copyright-protected works for the training of generative AI
Policy Officer for Digital Content & Law
Bitkom
17:30
Closing Session on Future Media
Goodbye by the conference chairs
Handover to the Berlin Video Tech Meetup
18:00
Berlin Video Tech Meetup
see details at Berlin Video Tech Meetup