SMPTE Toronto Section - TTC 2024 AI Conference

The SMPTE Toronto Technical Conference (TTC) 2024 is an exciting event that will bring together professionals from the media, broadcast, and entertainment industry. Here are some compelling reasons why you should consider attending:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Focus: This year’s theme is “When Media and AI Meet - Innovate, Adapt, Transform, and Generate.” The conference will delve into the profound impact of AI on media. As AI rapidly transforms the industry, understanding its fundamentals, responsible use, and implications is crucial.

Cutting-Edge Content: The conference will explore various aspects of AI, including research and development, responsible AI practices, and its impact on media. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just curious about AI, you’ll gain valuable insights and stay up to date with the latest trends.

Networking Opportunities: Attendees can connect with industry experts, fellow professionals, and potential collaborators. The in-person experience includes a trade showcase, social/networking reception, and a BBQ event on June 11. These interactions can lead to new partnerships, ideas, and career opportunities.

Membership Benefits: One of the registration options includes a one-year SMPTE membership for non-members or a one-year extension for existing members. Being part of SMPTE provides access to resources, networking, and educational opportunities throughout the year.

Here are some of the confirmed presenters for the event -

• Renard Jenkins, President SMPTE, will be our Keynote speaker opening our event on the June 11. SMPTE is knee deep in how this new AI technology should be presenting itself. The next day Renard will also be part of a panel discussion on 'Addressing the fundamentals to enable AI and automated workflows'.
• Chris Lennon, Office of the CTO, Director, Standards Strategy, Ross Video will host a panel discussion on 'Addressing the fundamentals to enable AI and automated workflows'. Joining Chris as panel members will be Loic Barbou, Head of Media Technology, Bloomberg Media; Renard Jenkins, President, I2A2 & SMPTE; Suman Kalyan, Chief AI Officer, NStarX.
• Stan Moote, CTO, IABM. Stan will be moderating a panel discussion entitled 'IABM Technology & Trends Road Map Update' with a focus on the various aspects of AI. This session will have a collaborative panel debating trends and advanced technology solutions for implementation into broadcast workflows and architectures. Panelists will include Mike Bloom, AI Solution Architect, WEKA; Tom Burns, CTO M&E, Dell Technologies; Chris Lennon, Standards Strategy, Ross Video.
• Suman Kalyan, Chief AI Officer, NStarX. Suman will present his paper entitled 'Transforming Broadcast Workflows with AI: From Automation to Personalization'. Here he will address the possible ways that AI can automate the broadcast workflows ex: ensuring optimal timing for viewership and efficient usage of resources, improvement of content management processes, reducing error and enhancing efficiencies, content curation, ML for content packaging, how Ai can analyze viewer data to personalize content, generate highlight reels etc...

Other presenters offering their perspective regarding AI in the media industry:

• Tom Burns, CTO M&E, Dell Technologies
• Charles Poynton, PhD, Consultant
• Anthony Kuzub, CBC
• Marko Mrkonjic, Magnifi.ai
• Bruce MacCormack, Principal, Neural Transform, Member of Partnership on AI steering committee, Member of Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity steering committee
• Mo Goyal, Evertz

We are excited to announce the lineup of companies participating in the Tradeshow segment of the conference. The current list includes esteemed organizations such as Ross Video, SDVI Inc, AVATEQ, Lectrosonics, Skyline Communications, and Applied Electronics. Keep in mind that this list is continuously expanding.

As we have been stating in previous emails, AI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s reshaping the media and entertainment industry. As professionals, understanding its impact beyond technology is essential. So, mark your calendar for June 11 and 12, 2024, register today and join the TTC 2024 conference exploring the exciting world of AI in media! You will not be disappointed.

Location: SIRT @ Pinewood Studios, Stage 10, 225 Commissioners St, Toronto, ON

Registration:

Registration for this event will include -

• June 11, pre-event BBQ, Keynote presentation and Section meeting (In-Person Only)
• Option to add a One-Year SMPTE membership for non-members or a one-year extension for members
• June 12, full conference event
• Lunch and after event networking opportunity (In-Person Only)

Registration Pricing

For In-Person or On-Line (during registration process you will select method of attendance)

• General Admission only - $150
• General Admission including one-year SMPTE membership - $300
• SMPTE Lifetime, Retiree - $130
• Student - Free
• Corporate or group registration (5+) please email request to smptetoronto@outlook.com
• Pricing shown is Tax In.