11th FOKUS Media Web
Symposium

June 11–12, 2024 – Fraunhofer FOKUS

Jordi J. Gimenez

Head of Technology

5G-MAG

Dr. Jordi J. Gimenez is Head of Technology at the 5G Media Action Group (5G-MAG). 5G-MAG is a cross-industry association bridging the media and ICT industries to collaborate in shaping, understanding, implementing and deploying technology solutions within the 5G ecosystem for the creation, distribution and consumption of media in the all-IP connected future. During his career he has been involved in several standardization activities within DVB, ATSC and 3GPP, in particular in the domain of next-generation media distribution. He has participated in EU-funded projects and participated in the coordination of trials and technology demonstrators. He is author of several patents, international scientific papers and book chapters. He received an IBC Award in 2016 for research in Wideband Broadcasting, together with Teracom and Panasonic. Prior to 5G-MAG, he was a researcher at the iTEAM Research Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de Valencia, Spain, where he received a PhD in Telecommunication in 2015. From 2018 to 2020 he was Project Manager at the Institut für Rundfunktechnik (IRT), Germany.

  • Gamification and Serious Games in Education
    Lewis Erckenbrecht, Policy Manager, Digital Education Policy, Bitkom e. V.

    AI & Interoperability in School Education (working title)
    Dr. Jan Renz, Co-Abteilungsleitung Mediendienste, FWU Institut für Film und Bild gGmbH

    Training sustainability for the German Armed Forces: The Virtual Learning Environment and its vision, chances and challenges
    Matthias Kutter, Training Advisor VLBw & Head of CDO CoE CE L&D Team Content, BWI GmbH

    Combine Individual Skill Development with Organisational Agility: LinkedIn Learning Hub’s AI-Driven Innovations
    Rolf Reinhardt, Senior Enterprise Account Director, LinkedIn

  • How AWS Addresses the Digital Skills Gap in Germany with a Unique Ecosystem Approach
    Clara Neumayer, DACH Leader AWS Global Education, AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance Germany, Amazon Web Services

    AI in Learning Management Systems (working title)
    tba, Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces)

    AI agents in the industrial metaverse. From advisor to assistant and supporter with multi-agent systems
    Oliver Schuler, Managing Partner & CTO, TriCAT GmbH

  • 13:30 - 14:30

    Immersion – Past / Present / Future

    Kay Meseberg

    Head of Mission Innovation

    ARTE

    Travelling in time and exploring c​oal mines: Our

    Thomas Hallet

    Digital Unit

    WDR

    Crafting Immersive Brand Experiences

    Tobias Soffner

    Executive Producer

    Demodern

    14:30 - 15:00 – Coffee Break, Demos & Exhibition

    15:00 - 16:00

    Magenta VR Plattform

    Thomas Buchholz

    Senior Expert New Media

    Deutsche Telekom

    Making 360 Video Easy for Publishers

    John Luther

    VP of Technology

    JW Player

    Open innovation of wireless X Labs in 5G Cloud VR/AR 

    Jerome Shao Zhijie

    Head of Industry Relations

    Huawei Wireless

    16:00 - 16:30 – Coffee Break, Demos & Exhibition

    16:30 - 18:00

    360° Experiences with Immersive Audio

    Sebastian Gsuck

    Co-Founder / CVO

    MediaApes

    WebXR – bringing virtual and augmented reality to the Web

    Dominique Hazael-Massieux

    WebXR Strategist

    W3C

    Spatial navigation for IVI, VR, game console and TVs

    Hyojin Song

    Senior Research Engineer

    LG Electronics

    Volumetric Video and the Future of Storytelling

    Daniel Brückner

    Senior Digital Strategist

    UFA LAB

    Case Study Volumetric VR

    Sönke Kirchhof

    CEO & Executive Producer

    INVR.SPACE GmbH

  • This tutorial offers an insight into the world of digital authenticity and provenance mechanisms. While we have gained experience with analog solutions in the past, our current focus is on the digital level. With the proliferation of social media, deep fakes and disinformation, this topic is becoming increasingly relevant. In this tutorial, we shed light on the role of technologists, the importance of provenance and authenticity in digital media, and discuss technical approaches. Our main focus is on the use of C2PA, not only in the field of images and moving images, but also in other possible applications.

    The tutorial is structured as follows:

    • Provenance & authenticity: Importance in the context of digital media
    • The role of technologists and research in the fight against counterfeiting
    • Open standards: Introduction to the Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA)
    • C2PA in video sections: Our experiences with VoD, Dash and Live
    • Multilayered areas of application: Where C2PA could play a role alongside image & video media
    • Development status and challenges for the application areas of C2PA
    • Practical examples of application and case studies on C2PA
    • Future developments and trends in digital authenticity

     

    André Paul

    Senior Project Manager

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

    Naomi Schoppa

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

  • GenAI Trends in Research & Education (Microsoft Perspective)
    Marian Guenther, Tech Lead & Strategist for Research (GER), Microsoft Deutschland GmbH

    Instructors as Innovators: Insights from Creating GenAI-Augmented Learning Experiences
    Jörg Müller, Consultant, Co-Founder, THE SKILL

    How Gen AI accelerates e-learning with ILIAS
    Philipp Kroepelin, Managing Director, KPG Kröpelin Projekt GmbH

    Achieving Interoperability in Education: The Schulconnex Standardization Solution
    Dr. Boris Heithecker, Projektleitung moin.schule, Landesinitiative n-21: Schulen in Niedersachsen online e. V.

  • In education, artificial intelligence is enabling a profound transformation. This tutorial offers you a comprehensive insight into the world of AI-powered education and shows how these technologies can be used to create personalized learning experiences. AI’s ability to analyze and adapt learning processes offers new ways to meet individual educational needs. Find out how you can use AI to make education more efficient and accessible. Immerse yourself in the future of educational technology and discover how AI is fundamentally changing the way we learn.

    Our tutorial is structured as follows:

      • AI in education: Discover how AI is redefining learning methods and enabling innovative educational solutions.
      • Personalized Recommendations: Learn how AI-based systems provide tailored course recommendations.
      • Learning Analytics: Incease learning success and optimize education through data-driven insights.
      • LLMs: Use large language models to make learning more efficient and effective.
      • Integration in LMS: Find out how AI can be effectively integrated into learning management systems.

    We look forward to discussing and exploring the possibilities of AI in education with you.

    Naomi Schoppa

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

    Bach Do

    Research Associate

    Fraunhofer FOKUS

  • 13:30 - 14:30 | Session 1

    Thomas Stockhammer

    Senior Director Technical Standards

    Qualcomm Technologies

    Stefan Krüger

    Head of Distribution Systems

    rbb

    15:00 - 16:00 | Session 2

    Roland Beutler

    Strategy Programme Distribution

    SWR

    Bram Tullemans

    Program manager broadband technology and online services

    EBU

    16:30 - 18:00 | Session 3

    Ralf Schaefer

    Vice President Standards Video Lab

    InterDigital

    Requirements of 5G networks for volumetric videos

    Sven Bliedung von der Heide

    CEO

    Volucap GmbH