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IABM at IBC 2025

IABM is bringing the impact to IBC 2025, with a host of member activities and benefits, as well as the NEW IABM Impact Awards^TM

IABM is the authoritative voice for the Broadcast & Media industry. We facilitate the all-important networking and interactions that help shape and define the unique ecosystem of the global Broadcast and Media technology industry.

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What’s IABM delivering at IBC?

Relax, network, recharge in an exclusive space.

Powerful talks, expert insights, live interviews.

Congratulations to all the IABM Impact Awards shortlisted companies and people. View here.

Reserve your seat for the Ceremony here

Presented by industry thought leaders.

Distributed in print across IBC and digitally.

Showcase exclusive prototypes, gain feedback, and maximize your IABM membership benefits.

Available in print at IBC.

Put your brand in front of key decision-makers.

Discuss business intelligence, skills and your membership.

IABM Hub – The ultimate destination for industry professionals.

The IABM Hub is where you can learn and be inspired on the Impact Stage, as well as have conversations and network in the Members Lounge. In addition, there’s the option of booking dedicated areas. Designed exclusively for IABM Members, this welcoming space offers a comfortable retreat to network, relax, and recharge amid the energy of the show.

Refreshments, WiFi and charging points are all available within the lounge.

The IABM Hub is located in the Diamond Lounge inside the RAI.

Meeting room slots now open – Free for members: Book a one-hour slot here now (limited to two per member)

IABM Impact™ Stage

IABM Member Lounge, The Diamond Lounge

The home of powerful thought leadership sessions and industry-shaping conversations. With an exciting lineup of speakers, in-depth discussions, and live interviews, this stage will deliver the insights that matter most.

DAY ONE - 12 SEPT

IABM Industry Impact Briefing: Leading Successful Transformations in Media Business (located at conference room 1)

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As Head of Knowledge & Insight at IABM, Chris is responsible for the curation and direction of IABM’s thought leadership, market insights, and analysis, as well as management of the IABM Business Intelligence Unit. Chris has provided data driven insight and bespoke research to leading broadcast media technology brands as a market analyst since 2017, having previously held the position of Principal Analyst and Head of Pro Video & Broadcast at Futuresource Consulting.

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With over 30 years’ experience with the BBC, including as a News Producer, Studio Director and R&D Technology Transfer and Partnerships Manager, Purminder Gandhu is shaping broadcast technology solutions for the future. A Technical Emmy shortlister, Purminder won the NAB Best Paper Award in 2024, was part of the team that won the IABM Peter Wayne Golden BaM Award™ 2024 and is also a jury member for the Royal Television Society (RTS) Tech Awards and the Broadcast Tech Awards. At NAB show Las Vegas 2025, Purminder produced and presented across IABM TV and the all new Impact Stage. IABM is thrilled that she is now our Technology Evangelist and leading our Global Engaged Partners program. From bustling BBC studios to remote locations facilitating live coverage of BBC World News and events, Purminder has regularly worked as a studio director, including on programs such as the BBC’s flagship Today morning show. In the broadcast technology environment, where innovation and a shared vision are paramount, Purminder’s understanding of the evolving technology landscape is exceptional. Ranging from traditional broadcast techniques through to the latest advancements in digital audio, immersive sound, connectivity solutions and notably her work on 5G as part of a multi-award-winning collaborative partnership, she is demonstrably at the leading edge of innovation. After moving to BBC R&D in early 2020, Purminder embraced leadership and collaborative teamwork in her role as the lead for the BBC Edge technology forum. BBC Edge enabled teams from across the BBC to learn, share and influence workflows while engaging with the broader industry and sharing technology developments through curated agendas – the first 24-hour test of Starlink, for example. Through the curation of valuable information on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices, sharing insights through panels and presentations for IBC, MPTS, EBU, SVG and Broadcast Techfest, Purminder has leveraged her expertise to become a sought-after thought leader. As Technology Evangelist Purminder will continue to advise, produce and present across IABM TV and the IABM Impact Stage at IBC. Enabling the IABM to continue to connect, support and inform media technology organisations across the global ecosystem. Always paying it forward, mentoring is an imperative for Purminder and she is also part of the Rise Women in Broadcast’s mentoring cohort and podcast producer.

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Nicola Cogotti is an innovative and hands-on Chief Technology Officer, Solution Architect, and founder of Alpha Cogs, with over 20 years of experience driving cutting-edge software development and digital transformation across the media, fashion, luxury, and sports industries. With a Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business Management and AWS AI Practitioner certification, Nicola has a proven track record of architecting scalable, secure, and high-impact cloud-native solutions. Under his leadership, Alpha Cogs has earned multiple industry accolades, including the IABM New Member of the Year Award and Most Innovative Team-Driven Software Development Company (SME News, 2024). Notable projects include AWS serverless transformations for Alexander McQueen and the Royal Opera House, Telestream, among others. Nicola is also a passionate advocate for team culture, technical excellence, and ethical innovation, often sharing insights at industry summits such as IBC, AWS Exec Leaders, and the DPP Broadcaster Summit. Driven by a commitment to leadership by example, Nicola continues to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve when guided by vision, empathy, and collaboration.

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Steph Lone is the Global Leader of the Solution Architecture (SA) team for Media and Entertainment business unit at Amazon Web Services. In her role, she oversees the SA’s defining the technical strategy and architectural solutions for the largest Media, Entertainment, Games & Sports customers. With over 25 years in the Media & Entertainment Industry, primarily at Paramount, she was responsible for the digital execution of live sports broadcasts including multiple Super Bowl’s and soccer productions for UEFA and SerieA. Steph was the SVP of Engineering for CBS Sports Digital for 8 years before joining AWS in March 2022. Steph’s experience includes leading the migration of thousands of enterprise and media centric workloads to the cloud allowing for the exit of multiple data centers. Steph is a board member for IABM, holds 2 patents and was named Cynopsis’ 2020 Top Women in Media as a Tech Leader, 2020 Broadcasting & Cable Tech Leadership Award and is the 2024 WICT Women to Watch – Tech Award winner

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Gareth Gordon brings over two decades of broadcast experience to his role as Chief Operating Officer at QTV. With a background in live event delivery as a Vision Supervisor and Engineering Guarantee, he has worked across major domestic and international productions for BBC, Sky Sports, Amazon, DAZN, ESPN, Eurosport, and Olympic Broadcast Services. Since joining QTV in 2020, Gareth has played a pivotal role in scaling the company’s operations. He led the development of QTV’s REMI production model for the Scottish Professional Football League, oversaw the technical design and rollout of VAR operations for the Scottish FA, and, in 2024, was responsible for the successful delivery of Sky Sports’ Rugby Super League contract, a landmark project for QTV’s national expansion. Gareth’s focus on operational excellence, technical integration, and delivery at scale continues to shape QTV’s growth as a leading production partner in the UK broadcast landscape.

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Donna is an operations leader with over 20 years’ experience establishing and scaling post-production teams producing renowned nonfiction content. Having driven major transitions across HD, UHD, HDR, and file-based delivery at global production companies and Netflix, Donna now leads post strategy at Banijay UK including setting up a new inhouse facility. Currently focused on navigating the disruptive influence of cloud and AI in the media supply chain, Donna is shaping how Banijay UK’s post-production teams adapt workflows and technology investments to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving industry.

Mastering Multiplatform Fan Engagement in Live Sports

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Claire is the CEO and Founder of LIMITLESS, specialists in advanced remote production for live sport. She began her broadcast career with BBC Events before moving into sports coverage for the Netball Superleague, British Basketball League, and the Olympics. Seeing the need for more sustainable, accessible, and forward-thinking ways to create live coverage, Claire founded LIMITLESS to empower federations, broadcasters, and rights holders to deliver content without limits. Her team is redefining how live sport is produced - with innovation, inclusion, and creativity at its core.

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Rick Young is a media technology and services executive with over 25 years of experience focusing on the intersection of media and technology, from content creation and delivery to consumer experiences. Prior to his current role leading product strategy at LTN, Rick held leadership positions at startups and global brands.

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Anna Lockwood is an experienced global media industry executive, currently heading the Media & Sport vertical at Telstra International. Anna leads a team that works at the convergence of the traditional broadcast industry with leading-edge telecommunications and digital platforms, focusing on bringing innovative solutions and services to the media and sports business. In addition to her role at Telstra, Anna represents Telstra as a Director on the IABM Board, and is an Advisory Board Member and Mentor at RISE, a group for women in broadcast. Anna is also on the Strategic Advisory Committees for Ateme and Spalk. She is active in industry initiatives around innovation, sports, and women in media and technology.

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With over 30 years in sport, media and telecoms, Matt Stagg is an award-winning creative technologist and founder of MTech Sport. He works with broadcasters, rights holders and global tech leaders to drive innovation from strategy to delivery, spanning product development, technology integration, marketing and fan engagement. Known for his sleeves-rolled-up approach, Matt doesn’t just advise – he builds, shapes and delivers. His focus is on how technology transforms storytelling, elevates fan experiences and unlocks new creative and commercial models. A respected commentator and frequent speaker, he collaborates with startups and accelerators to turn bold ideas into real outcomes.

Business Transformation – The MediaTech Buyer Perspective

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Justin is Head of Broadcast & Video Ads for EMEA in Google's Sellside Monetisation Partnerships team. His current focus is enabling advanced video and audio advertising in OTT, Connected TV and on Smart Devices, having worked on dynamic ad insertion for a number of broadcasters, ad insertion on linear TV (via HbbTV) and a number of other video and audio monetisation opportunities for broadcasters and publishers across EMEA.

Justin has been with Google for 19 years, including working on Google Video and YouTube and across a number of broadcaster and publisher monetisation products (Ad Manager, Dynamic Ad Insertion and AdSense). Prior to Google, he spent 5 years at the BBC (later Red Bee Media) working on operations for the BBCi interactive TV services.
Passionate about TV, user experience and advertising, Justin brings his industry experience and technical knowledge to this complex and evolving space.

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An award winning producer, writer and respected leader in media and production, Mina Sabet graduated from New York University with a BA in Journalism and English. She is currently the Head of Production for TED, the acclaimed nonprofit conference series featuring expert speakers on education, business, science, tech and more. Previously, she served as executive producer for NBC’s iconic morning show in Philadelphia, securing a full point jump in ratings during her first year, and served on the launch team for award-winning shows on NBC, as well as production teams for CNN, ABC, and FOX television. In 2013 she was asked to launch and lead content strategy and digital creation for one of Nestle’s largest global brands. She lives in Philadelphia with her family.

IABM Innovation Arena - Member Technology Showcase

DAY TWO - 13 SEPT

Beyond the Buzz: What CTOs Really Think About MediaTech 2025

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Well known throughout the world, Stan has worked in our industry for over three decades always focusing on technology with an exceptional business approach. You will often see Stan’s forward-looking articles in various industry publications including the IABM Journal. Stan also represents the IABM membership on the NATAS Emmy Technical Committee.

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Damon Neale is CEO of Metadat-AI, an AI automation platform for processing and tagging large volumes of media. With 15+ years in media, AI/ML, cloud, and SaaS, he specializes in technology strategy, solution architecture, and major change delivery. Damon also works as a Fractional CTO, Technical NED, and consultant, helping organizations design, implement, and integrate innovative solutions that unlock business value. With a Masters degree in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Business Management and AWS AI Practitioner certification, Nicola has a proven track record of architecting scalable, secure, and high-impact cloud-native solutions. Under his leadership, Alpha Cogs has earned multiple industry accolades, including the IABM New Member of the Year Award and Most Innovative Team-Driven Software Development Company (SME News, 2024). Notable projects include AWS serverless transformations for Alexander McQueen and the Royal Opera House, Telestream, among others. Nicola is also a passionate advocate for team culture, technical excellence, and ethical innovation, often sharing insights at industry summits such as IBC, AWS Exec Leaders, and the DPP Broadcaster Summit. Driven by a commitment to leadership by example, Nicola continues to push the boundaries of what technology can achieve when guided by vision, empathy, and collaboration.

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The Moving Target of Tariffs: Where Are We Now?

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Joining Ateme in 2005 as Field Application Engineer, Remi Beaudouin currently leads the corporate team's global strategic and marketing initiatives as Chief Strategy Officer, helping to ensure Ateme keeps pace with solutions and engagement model innovations. Leveraging the company's recognized core expertise in video compression and CDN, he develops key strategic partnerships, expands Ateme's portfolio of video delivery solutions, and continuously disrupts the Pay-TV and media and entertainment markets with new concepts based on hybrid, on-premise, and cloud technologies. Remi holds a Master of Science in signal processing from ENSEIRB-MATMECA, Bordeaux, and a LEAD Corporate Innovation certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

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Joyce Bente is President of the Americas for Riedel Communications, a global leader in real-time video, audio, and communications solutions. Over nearly a decade, she has led the region’s growth by more than 500%, driving strategic sales initiatives and building high-performing teams. With a career rooted in live production technology, Joyce combines deep industry knowledge with a proven ability to forge lasting customer relationships and expand market presence. She is recognized for her pragmatic leadership style, collaborative approach, and passion for delivering innovative solutions that empower clients in sports, entertainment, and media productions around the world.

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As Chief Strategy Officer, Stephanie is responsible for developing, communicating, and executing Grass Valley’s strategy and spearheading the strategic program management office toward the successful execution of our multiyear plan. She is recognized by her peers as a positive and action oriented leader, serving as a member of leadership teams in operations for more than 10 years. She is an accomplished product development and software development professional with extensive experience in an array of industries. Stephanie comes to Grass Valley from WorkJam, where she most recently served as the organization’s VP for Product Innovation. Prior to that role, she served as WorkJam’s VP for Development & Product. From the Université de Sherbrooke she holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a Master of Applied Sciences in Mechanical Engineering (fluid dynamics). Stephanie also holds a Master's degree in Project Management from UQAM – Université du Québec à Montréal.

Challenges in monitoring the evolving complexity in video networks

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With over 20 years of experience in broadcast technology and IT platforms, James Rivers has been with Imagine Communications since March 2023, where he excels in solutions engineering, customer interaction, and technical problem-solving in both the Playout and Network portfolios. James also has experience as the Director of a UK-based LTD company, a consultancy firm specialising in broadcast technology and system deployments. His expertise spans Playout solutions, technical investigations, and training. James has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions, enhancing customer experiences, and driving successful technical projects across global platforms.

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Dan leads the Imagine Communications AdTech product organization and is a 35-year technology veteran, including 20 years of experience in the video processing and advertising technology industries. Dan’s video expertise spans from early video transcoding technologies, one of the first transcoding engines to include adaptive bit rate and manifest manipulation, to linear broadcast ad insertion and statistical multiplexing. Currently, Imagine's AdTech products lead the way in delivering on the TotalTV promise of combined linear and digital ad inventory sales optimization.

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Jay has been in the broadcast, cable & telecommunications industries for 32+ yrs as both a vendor and a customer. He has held diverse positions in support, field engineering, software development, and management. He is considered an expert in MPEG, DVB, streaming & streaming protocols, transcoding & video processing, advanced software development, emerging artificial intelligence & machine learning solutions, and development of monitoring & configuration management solutions. Jay has spoken at seminars around the world on these topics - and more - throughout the years.

IABM Impact Awards

DAY THREE - 14 SEPT

AV Media Convergence Briefing: Understanding Parallel Market Opportunities with IABM

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Olga Nevinchana is a Senior Analyst at IABM with over 15 years of experience in research, market intelligence, and data analysis, based in Luxembourg. Since joining IABM’s Business Intelligence Unit in 2020, Olga has been leveraging quantitative market data to identify industry trends and support strategic decision-making. Passionate about data-driven insights, she provides in-depth analysis that helps businesses navigate the evolving M&E landscape. She holds an MSc in Sociology from the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy and has held analyst roles in research agencies and multinational corporations across Europe.

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Riikka is a graduate of Helsinki School of Economics, Finland’s top business school. She also studied Chinese Language and Literature at Fudan University in Shanghai, and is a fluent Finnish, English, French and Mandarin speaker. Since graduating, Riikka has held a number of market analyst roles, including Head of Research at a leading business advisory service in Shanghai, and most recently was Business Intelligence Manager at B Medical Systems in Luxembourg.

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Rethinking Security for Software-Defined Media Workflows

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Richard Jonker currently serves as NETGEAR Enterprise's Vice President Marketing & Business Development, building channel business in IT and AV-over-IP. Jonker is a seasoned executive with global experience in the technology sector. Previously with Apple, Richard Jonker joined NETGEAR in 2007 as Country Manager Benelux. In 2010, he assumed the role of Vice President, Emerging Markets. In 2015, Jonker transferred to NETGEAR's headquarters in California as Vice President of Product Line Management for Commercial products. In 2021, Richard relocated back to the Netherlands, focusing on growth in AV-over-IP by handling vendor relations. This resulted in partnerships with 465 AV manufacturers. Remi holds a Master of Science in signal processing from ENSEIRB-MATMECA, Bordeaux, and a LEAD Corporate Innovation certificate from Stanford University Graduate School of Business.

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Aus Alzubaidi is Group CISO at MBC Group, the Middle East’s largest broadcaster. He sets enterprise security strategy for broadcast, production, radio, and the streaming platform, aligning risk, resilience, and growth. With nearly two decades in media technology, he has led identity, cloud, and data programs, hardened content supply chains and facilities, and built platform assurance across multi cloud environments. He steers regulatory compliance and incident readiness. A member of the Gartner CISO Governing Body, KuppingerCole Advisory Council, American University Advisory Board and the SANS CISO Network, Aus advances practical AI security and measurable outcomes.

Solving the Energy Equation – Translating Sustainability into Cost Savings and Efficiencies

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Gareth Capon is CEO of Grabyo, the leading cloud video production platform transforming how broadcasters and media companies create live content. Since 2014, he has led Grabyo’s growth from a London startup into a global leader trusted by partners including ITV, Channel 4, and UFC. Under his leadership, Grabyo has pioneered remote, browser-based production and real-time distribution to digital platforms. Gareth is passionate about reimagining live production and helping media organizations engage audiences at scale in the digital age.

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Michael Harrit is Lead Architect Sustainability at the BBC focused on scope 3 throughout the media supply chain and with engaging suppliers to minimise the environmental impact of the media industry. He is driven by transforming the media business, its processes and technologies to become more sustainable and holds a master’s degree in science in electronic engineering and an MBA in strategy and innovation. Before joining the BBC, Michael was the Marketing Director for Sony’s professional media business across Europe, Multimedia Director at NTV in Moscow and Chief Architect at the Danish Broadcasting Corporation (DR).

DAY FOUR - 15 SEPT

The Future is Here: Meet the IABM Bursary Winners

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Stuart has been involved in training and education for the Television industry for almost thirty years. Most recently he was a Head of Department at Solent University, Southampton, with responsibility for a range of degrees across Media Technology, Computing and Television Production. He has worked in Further and Higher Education and the charity sector and is a passionate supporter of new talent in the industry. He has undertaken recent research into the shortage of young people studying the fields of media technology and broadcast engineering. As a consequence he believes there is a clear need for retraining and upskilling for both new and long standing professionals in the industry.

Expectations vs Experience – The Secrets to Keeping Early Career Talent

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Broadcast engineer with a passion for cloud. Currently working on a cloud platform for a german public broadcaster.

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Friederike Fluit, 25, based in Mainz, Germany, is a Cloud Engineer at LOGIC media solutions GmbH. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Media Technology from RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in June 2025. Friederike has been recognized as an IABM Bursary Student for September 2024, highlighting her commitment to innovation in broadcast and cloud solutions. Her academic background and hands-on experience position her as a rising professional in the media tech industry.

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Freelance Engineer and Graduate from Solent University, Southampton - Live Event Technology. Came to IBC 3 years ago with the IABM student scheme and loved it so much, I've been back every year since! In the same time I've been lucky enough to work on some of the biggest events across the UK and the World in a range of technical roles.

IABM SUPPORTED EVENTS

Explore the IABM membership and its benefits — from Business Intelligence to Skills and more.

World Skills Cafe

Date: Thursday 11 September 2025

Time: 2pm – 6pm

Location: TBC

We’re pleased to support the World Skills Café — a vibrant hub of expert keynotes, dynamic panels, and cutting-edge market insights shaping the future of work.

SPONSORSHIP

IABM sponsorship puts your brand in front of key decision-makers across the global media tech industry.

With high-impact opportunities across IBC2025, you ’ll gain valuable exposure, enhance your reputation, and drive meaningful engagement with your target audience.