Sep 25Expert Stage
11:00-11:45 AM
The Global Industry Update

Pandemic, writers’ strike, subscription churn, the rise of AI, new business models: the last months and years have been quite disruptive for our Industry. So, where does our Industry stand in 2024? Some of the major global industry leaders and companies share their insights.

Renard T. Jenkins | SMPTE
Iris Oetter | Studio Babelsberg
Sascha Schwingel | UFA

Sep 25Expert Stage
12:00-12:45 PM
The Global Workflow Update

Over the years, more and more technologies have been developed for the media industry. But have they also served the goal of making workflows simpler, more transparent and, above all, more efficient? A discussion on a global level.

Raymond Drewry | Movielabs
Katrina King | AWS

Sep 25Expert Stage
2:00-2:45 PM
AI in the Media Industry: Dimensions to Consider & Ethical Development 

How can the industry meet demands for the protection of intellectual property, protecting actors from being replaced illegally by AI, and developing sustainable infrastructure? In this keynote, followed by an AMA, Ali Shah, Global Managing Director for Responsible AI at Accenture, formerly with the BBC, Executive Fellow at the World Economic Forum and a member of the Board at the Ada Lovelace Institute, will guide us through the current AI landscape in a multilayered conversation on production, technology, society, regulation and law. 

Ali Shah | Accenture / World Economic Forum

Sep 25Expert Stage
3:00-3:45 PM
Practical AI Tools, PART 1: AI in Postproduction, High-quality 3D Asset Workflows, Dubbing 

From storytelling to production, we take a deep dive into four uses of AI in filmmaking with UFA, MOD Tech Labs, and Deeptune. UFA has been experimenting with various AI tools for productions and will share insights on the practical applications of AI in real-world workflows. MOD Tech Labs creates tools to streamline the production of 3D assets and immersive digital content and Deeptune specializes in AI-powered audiovisual dubbing technology for the entire dubbing process.

Marc Schwellenbach | UFA
Alex Porter | Mod Tech Labs
Tim Lupo | Deeptune

Sep 25Expert Stage
4:00-4:45 PM
Practical AI Tools PART 2: Cloud-based Workflows, Generative Editing and Production, AI-enhanced Programming 

From post-production to distribution, three leading entrepreneurs will showcase practical AI solutions: Frederik Merkel will introduce PHONT, a creative captioning software enhancing inclusion and immersion in subtitling. Michael Cioni will present his AI cloud platform Strada streamlining workflow efficiency and automation. Tobias Queisser will demonstrate Cinelytic’s data analytics and predictive intelligence platform, providing decision support tools for every stage of the film lifecycle.

Michael Cioni | Strada
Tobias Queisser | Cinelytic
Frederik Merkel | PHONT

Sep 26Expert Stage
11:00-11:45 AM
Producing in an Ever-evolving, AI-driven Media Industry 

The last decade has transformed the way we produce films several times over – from virtual production and immersive technologies to AI, which is now permeating every stage of film production. How can the industry stay on top of these changes? How can producers and studios harness the ever-evolving tech scene to deliver Next Gen Viewing Experiences to audiences? 

Max Wiedemann | Wiedemann & Berg
Pirita Pyykkönen-Klauck | ZDF Sparks

Sep 26Expert Stage
12:00-12:45 PM
Unlocked: New Ways of Storytelling and Experiences for Audiences 

Is simply watching a film enough anymore? New formats emerge as technology allows producers to create beyond the traditional ways we’re used to experiencing stories. With storytelling still at the heart of all things audio-visual, the industry experiments with new tech to bring new depths to their stories. 

Kemal Görgülü | ARTE
Christina Lee Storm | ASHER XR
Nika Nour | Game Jolt

Sep 26Expert Stage
2:00-2:45 PM
Fulfilling Audience Needs: Viewer-centered Streaming Products

Since Streaming is the frontrunner of all distribution, audiences are demanding for new ways of presenting content in the streaming product – the streaming app: more interactive, better recommendation, more aggregation, seamless navigation. By fulfilling the audience’s needs could even lead to promising new business models. But how?

Paul Kane | ITVX
Hannah Reuter | joyn
Benoît Calvez | myfilmfriend

Sep 26Expert Stage
3:00-3:45 PM
Interactive Streaming: New Tech, New Revenue – TikTok & Amazon in Discussion

New ways to interact with content can provide new revenue streams for the industry – happening through data, recommendation systems, targeted ads and more – just ask social media. 

Nele Odzuck | TikTok
Tom Frazer | APS International | Amazon

Sep 26Expert Stage
4:00-4:45 PM
Future MediaTech Trends 2024

After two days of #MTHCON24, join us for a summary of the top MediaTech trends for 2024. Tech journalist Kate Bulkley, Opening Keynote speaker Evan Shapiro, and Head of Conference Peter Effenberg will share their key takeaways and insights.

Evan Shapiro | eshap
Kate Bulkley | Tech Journalist
Peter Effenberg | MediaTech Hub Conference