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Internet Video Conference Keynote: "Big Media and the Internet Effect" by Akamai's Tim Napoleon
Nov. 7, 2007 01:15 AM
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Your video on the Internet: just how realistic is it? What about the major networks, how are they navigating the unknown waters of online video distribution? Is making HD Video for the Web a reality? How can companies monetize their Internet video audiences?
These are just a handful of the hundreds of key questions being addressed by the speaker faculty in just over two weeks' time at iTVCon - Internet Video Conference & Expo..
Internet video has shifted programming into the hands of Web users instead of television viewers. Internet Video / Internet TV - or iTV for short - is wide open, it is global, and in true "Web 2.0" spirit it is a direct-to-consumer opportunity. It is creating new business models, leveling the playing field for companies of all sizes, and developing a new, 21st-century video culture online.
SYS-CON Events, the world's leading producer of i-technology conferences, is proud and passionate about delivering to you on November 12-13, 2007, the first iTVCon - Internet Video Conference and Expo.
WHAT: iTVCon - Internet Video Conference & Expo 2007
WHEN: 12 - 13 November, 2007
WHERE: Grand Hyatt San Francisco
WHO: Full keynote and session details below
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Full Keynote & Session details:
Day One:
iTV Internet Video Keynote: "Big Media and the Internet Effect"
TIM NAPOLEON - Media & Entertainment Product Line Director, Akamai Technologies
There has been an immense increase in the usage of social media to drive consumer and business related applications. Akamai's Tim Napoleon will discuss how this phenomenon has occurred much faster than expected and how the future of broadband usage, consumer demand and global audiences are continuing to converge.
Silverlight vs. Flash: Which Technology is Right for Your Next Online Video Project?
JESSE EZELL - World expert on the internals of the Flash file format
The stage is set for an exciting battle between Flash and the new Silverlight platform in the coming years. What are the hidden costs associated with these platforms? This session will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision.
Packaging & Delivering Internet Video Content on the 4 Screens
KATE PURMAL - GM & SVP of Digital Content Solutions, SanDisk
What are the different business models and advertising strategies that will work, and why? How to engage the consumer with TV and video content and keep them coming back for more…when it's convenient for them - where and when they want it.
Creative is Sexy: Embracing Social Media in a New Digital World
GREG KOSTELLO - CEO & Founder, vMix
How should traditional media embrace social media in a new digital world? How can independent filmmakers and artists take advantage of a safe environment to build a network and a brand online? This session looks at the broad range of film, music, and digital media backgrounds needed to make this social media happen.
Light up the Web with Microsoft Silverlight
ANAND IYER - Developer Evangelist, Microsoft
In this session, you will learn how to incorporate video, animation, interactivity, and stunning user interface to deliver rich, interactive media experiences in a web application with Microsoft Silverlight, the cross-browser, cross-platform plug-in.
Taming the TV 2.0 Beast: Monetization of Internet TV
MATT KAPLAN - VP Creative and Client Services, PermissionTV
Now that viewers are free to watch any program, any time, they have a low tolerance for traditional, scheduled commercial breaks. How can companies devise unobtrusive, highly targeted methods to monetize their audiences, creating mutually beneficial relationships between the consumer and the advertiser?
Bringing On-Demand Platforms to the Demanding Audience
SAFI QURESHEY - CEO & Chairman, Quartics
Previously only available through TiVo and Slingbox consumers with Internet access now have on-demand access to any content on the Internet. While content is now easy to access, it’s not easy to transpose onto everyone’s favorite display platform: the big screen HD TV.
Day Two:
The Monetization Mandate: How Major Broadcasters are Changing Their View of Streaming Video
JOHN EDWARDS - CEO, Move Networks
Edwards will explore how the major networks are navigating the unknown waters of online video distribution, and some of the forces driving their decisions. The session will explore some of the various content delivery models such as the "get your content everywhere" approach, the "community" approach of having the core content on a broadcasters web site, and the portal approach used by sites like Hulu and Joost.
Video Search Optimization: Maximizing Traffic to Online Video
SURANGA CHANDRATILLAKE - Founder, blinkx,
Practical and technical tips include: - Cleaning and conversion of metadata - Optimizing titles, description and filenames - Leveraging sitemaps - Utilizing Media RSS - Content Management - Where to submit - What to Avoid.
How to Deliver High Quality Internet Video for Your Company's Broadcast Needs
JUSTIN CHAPWESKE - Founder & CEO, Swarmcast
In order to meet viewer expectations for video set by HDTV, content providers must re-evaluate the way video is delivered. This session will discuss the next phase in the Internet video evolution: perfecting video quality and enabling long-form content.
Secure CDN of YouTube Videos
STEVE BERNSTEIN - Founder, iAccessTV
KARL RASMUSSEN - CTO, iAccessTV
The video encryption process takes an FLV file, symmetric encryption keys, and possible time offset to produce an encrypted FLV (eFLV) file. This eFLV can be loaded onto a streaming web server. The SCDN eFLV player will be required to display the eFLV file along with any keys.
Making HD Video for the Web a Reality
BILL JOLL - President & CEO, On2 Technologies
The next phase of web video, whether that be prime time shows, social networking or user generated content will rely on quality to deliver full screen television like experiences. The next twelve months will usher in high definition (HD) web video as a key requirement.
We have developed an event that will be delivered over an intense two full days that promises to broaden your iTV view and knowledge, allow you to network with your fellow pioneering colleagues and peers, and transform the future of your business.
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Join the Internet Video & TV Revolution...Before It's Too Late !
| 2 Major Industry Keynotes
2 Topical Discussion Panels
4 Leading-Edge Vendor Demos
14 Expert Speakers Opening Keynote: On Monday 12th November, this two-day event will be kicked off by Akamai's Tim Napoleon, whose theme will be the remarkable convergence of broadband usage, consumer demand and global audiences. |
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Session Speakers have been carefully selected from the industry to both explain and exemplify the blurring of the old division between a Website and a TV channel:
• Steven Bernstein - Producer for and Co-Founder of iAccessTV
• Ted Briscoe - CEO of Vibe Solutions Group
• Suranga Chandratillake - Founder of blinkx
• Justin Chapweske - Founder & CEO of Swarmcast
• Jesse Ezell - Lead Developer, Articulate.com
• David Graves - Chairman & Founder of PermissionTV
• Anand Iyer - Silverlight Evangelist for Microsoft
• Bill Joll - CEO, On2 Technologies
• Greg Kostello - CEO & Founder of vMix
• Kate Purmal - GM & SVP of Digital Content Solutions for SanDisk
• Safi Qureshey - CEO & Chairman of Quartics
• Karl Rasmussen - Chief Technical Officer of iAccessTV
Register Before November 2 - Save $100 !
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Top Sessions include:
| Silverlight vs. Flash: Which Technology is Right for Your Next Online Video Project? |
| | The stage is set for an exciting battle between Flash and the new Silverlight platform in the coming years. What are the hidden costs associated with these platforms? This session will provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision. |
| Packaging & Delivering Internet Video Content on the 4 Screens |
| | What are the different business models and advertising strategies that will work, and why? How to engage the consumer with TV and video content and keep them coming back for more…when it's convenient for them - where and when they want it. |
| Taming the TV 2.0 Beast: Monetization of Internet TV |
| | Now that viewers are free to watch any program, any time, they have a low tolerance for traditional, scheduled commercial breaks. How can companies devise unobtrusive, highly targeted methods to monetize their audiences, creating mutually beneficial relationships between the consumer and the advertiser? |
| Video Search Optimization: Maximizing Traffic to Online Video |
| | Practical and technical tips include: - Cleaning and conversion of metadata - Optimizing titles, description and filenames - Leveraging sitemaps - Utilizing Media RSS - Content Management - Where to submit - What to Avoid |
| Creative is Sexy: Embracing Social Media in a New Digital World |
| | From traditional media embracing social media in a new digital world, to how independent filmmakers and artists can take advantage of a safe environment to build a network and a brand online, this session looks at the broad range of film, music, and digital media backgrounds needed to make this social media happen. |
As the convergence of the four screens continues PC, TV, mobile phone, and PMP (Personal Mobile Platform) - give yourself a professional edge by experiencing two engaged and intense days at the inaugural iTVCon at the Grand Hyatt San Francisco, November 12-13, 2007.
Get Your Discount!
Save $100
Golden Pass Attendees Receive
Full Conference Access to Event!
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