David O'Dwyer (Cloud Native Media) will kick things off with insights into the cloud journey—from the early days of “everything should go to the cloud” to where we are now. He’ll share thoughts on the shift from static to dynamic mindsets in cloud monitoring and how this impacts the industry.

Ben Jones (MediaKind) will dive into the transition from hardware to software, the challenges of faster development cycles, and the key data flows and security aspects of moving to the cloud. Jerome Champetier will dive into the importance of addressing cloud security concerns and the shared responsibility model.

Polly Hickling will share key data collected on mid-career professionals, highlighting some of the challenges they face, including high workloads, unclear career progression, and a desire to develop technical skills in cloud media workflows and AI. The data also reveals a growing demand for clarity on what careers in media tech look like now and how leadership and management pathways unfold. This segment will explore how individuals can address these challenges with Caspian One supporting offering valuable insights into recruitment trends, helping both employers and employees navigate the challenges and opportunities within the media tech space.

Don’t miss out on this must-attend event to get equipped for the future of media tech! 

This event is a joint event hosted in association with the RTS Technology Centre, SMPTE UK and the IABM.