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AIMS is hosting the virtual event in partnership with the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Video Services Forum (VSF), with live daily sessions scheduled from 10:00 to 13:00 EDT (15:00 to 18:00 BST/16:00 to 19:00 CET) on each day.
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has revealed the presentations confirmed for AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase.
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today revealed the presentations confirmed for AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase. Hosted by AIMS, in partnership with the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and the Video Services Forum (VSF), the free online event is slated for May 25-26, with live daily sessions scheduled from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT each day. AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase is dedicated to educating the broadcast and Pro AV industries on the latest progress in achieving an all-IP ecosystem using open standards.
Presentation lineup:
Tuesday, May 25, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
IP Systems: The Big Picture: by Brad Gilmer, Executive Director, AMWA and VSF
Live Media Production – The Ultimate End Game: by Andy Rayner, Chief Technologist, Nevion
A Review of the IP Live Core Implementation in BBC Cymru Wales – Central Square, Cardiff: by Mark Patrick, Lead Architect, BBC; Mike Ellis, Head of Production Architecture, BBC; and Dan Ashcroft, Senior Project Manager, BBC
Bridging the Gap between Broadcast and Network Monitoring and Measurement: by Michael Waidson, Application Engineer, Telestream
A Frank Discussion of NMOS: Panel discussion moderated by Brad Gilmer, Executive Director, AMWA and VSF
Wednesday, May 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. EDT
IP Video/Audio Taxonomy – A Field Guide: by Wes Simpson, Founder, Learn IP Video
Automated Inventory Discovery and Management for Hybrid NMOS Compatible & Proprietary Broadcast Infrastructure: by Thomas Gunkel, Global Market Director Broadcast, Skyline Communications
IPMX for Broadcast Installations: by Jean Lapierre, Senior Director, Advanced Technologies, Matrox
ST 2110 Over WAN – The Conclusion of Act 1: by Andy Rayner, Chief Technologist, Nevion
ST 2110: Monitoring the Future of Live Remote Production: by Kevin Salvidge, European Regional Development Manager, Leader Europe Ltd.
The Once and Future Impact of Moore’s Law on Networking: by Robert Welch, Principal Engineer, Arista Networking
These live presentations will feature end users, industry associations, solutions providers, and technology developers, who will share their knowledge and perspectives on how developments in IP workflows are shaping the industry. In addition to attending these presentations, attendees will have the opportunity for face-to-face discussions on current approaches to standards-based IP deployment across the broadcast and Pro AV markets.
Registration details, further information on AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents IP Showcase, and the full presentation schedule is available at https://aimsalliance.org/techfest-2021/.
Industry’s Popular IP Showcase Is Back. Free, Virtual Three-Day Program to Educate on Latest Progress Toward Achieving an All-IP Ecosystem Using Open Standards
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) today announced that registration is now open for AIMS TechFest 2021 Presents: IP Showcase. This free, live online IP Showcase-style event on May 25-26 is dedicated to educating on the latest progress in achieving an all-IP ecosystem using open standards. Daily sessions will begin at 10 a.m. EST. The event is hosted by AIMS in partnership with the Advanced Media Workflow Association (AMWA) and The Video Services Forum (VSF).
“The IP Showcase is an incredibly popular event at in-person trade shows, as it offers a unique opportunity to learn about current technologies and best practices in standards-based IP deployment,” said AIMS chairman Mike Cronk. “With this upcoming virtual event, we’re delivering the same great event online through a live, interactive platform that will encourage important discussion and collaboration as we move further toward IP.”
During this IP Showcase event, live presentations and case studies will demonstrate how the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards and the AMWA NMOS technology stack are improving media workflows for deployments of all sizes. This AIMS TechFest live, virtual event will give participants a chance to catch up with their industry peers and to discuss current approaches to standards-based IP deployment across broadcast and Pro AV markets.
Daily live presentations will feature end users, industry associations, solutions providers, and technology developers, who will share their knowledge and perspectives on how developments in IP workflows are shaping the industry. In addition to providing presentations by industry experts, this AIMS TechFest event will feature face-to-face breakout sessions with presenters, as well as plenty of opportunity for networking and extended discussion with peers.
Further information on AIMS TechFest 2021 events is available online at https://aimsalliance.org/techfest-2021/.
Despite the many challenges of the past year, AIMS has found ways to continue on its it mission to promote an open-standards approach that moves broadcast and media companies quickly and profitably from legacy systems to a virtualized, IP-based environment.
We’ve shifted our informational, educational, and networking events to the online realm, and professionals across the broadcast and Pro AV industries have been joining us there to discuss the latest topics in media and IP.
Our first live, interactive event of 2021 took place in March, and we drew a solid crowd. The first in a series of events slated for this year, AIMS TechFest 2021 provided eight hours of programming over two days. On day one, Pro AV experts offered their perspectives and experience working with AV over IP. On day two, renowned audio experts shared their insights on underlying technologies and current standardization activities, as well as their experiences on real projects and advice on how to avoid common pitfalls when transporting AES67 over wide area networks.
If you weren’t able to make this TechFest event or you’d like to rewatch the presentations, you can find video of TechFest case studies and technical presentations at https://aimsalliance.org/techfest-2021-presents-ipmx-and-remote-audio-production-videos/.
You’ll also find coverage of TechFest 2021 in some of your favorite trade magazines. In an SVG Europe article, David Davies offers a wonderful overview of the second day’s sessions on audio. Sound & Communications interviewed David Chiappini, chair of the AIMS Pro AV Working Group and co-chair of AIMS TechFest 2021, about IP and Pro AV.
Building on the success of the first TechFest, we are scheduling other events for later in the year. The next two live, interactive events are slated for May and June, with specific topics to be announced in coming weeks.
In the meantime, you can stay up to date on AIMS progress and perspectives by reading the latest from AIMS members, who have written or contributed to various articles on IP in both broadcast and Pro AV. Adrian Pennington included AIMS mentions in two such articles for AV Magazine and IBC365. A new Sound & Video Contractor e-bookfeatures an article by AIMS Board Member Andrew Starks addressing Pro AV product managers. The April issue of Broadcast Pro Middle East includes a ProGuest contribution by Andreas Hildebrand, who discusses AoIP standards in broadcast.
Stay tuned for more news from AIMS! We’ll be sharing details of the next live, interactive event in coming days and weeks.
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