Welcoming Remarks

Opening Keynote

The Tech Leadership in 2021

The opening panel will feature the B+C 2021 Tech Leadership Award winners, talking about their tech strategies and providing case studies in technical innovation that will highlight many of the key themes of this conference.

Tech Keynote

Case Study: The Future of Cloud & AI Technologies

Learn cloud-based technologies and artificial intelligence can improve operations

Case Study: Start-ups, Venture Capital and Media Innovation

Learn about some of the start-ups that are developing new technologies for telcos and media companies.

Case Study: The Future of Data Analytics

Learn about the latest trends in data analytics

Streamlined Content Delivery to Multiple Platforms

This panel will explore newer infrastructures and technologies, including cloud-based technologies, IP infrastructures, artificial intelligence, next generation automation systems and other approaches that can help companies quickly and more efficiently deliver content to more consumers in more places.

Better Tech for Live Sports

With the pandemic forcing a mini-revolution in sports production, this panel will look at new approaches and technologies for improving live sports coverage.

Tech Keynote

Closing Remarks

Welcoming Remarks

Opening Keynote

The top technologist at the nation's largest station group will discuss how Nexstar is using technology to expand their businesses and prepare for the future of broadcasting.

Using Research to Craft Better Tech Strategies

This panel will explore some recent research into consumer trends and discuss how that research can help craft better tech strategies for operations and new businesses.

Tech Keynote

Case Study: Building a New Broadcast Facility

NBC News executives will discuss their new Washington D.C. bureau studios and operations.

Tech Keynote

Case Study: Building New Studios

ABC News executives will discuss the new studio they built for 2020 election night coverage. 

New Profits with New Technologies

This panel will feature executives at SVOD services and other technologists discussing their efforts to use technology to build new businesses.

Not Your Parent’s Newscast

As broadcast stations struggle to attract younger viewers and reverse long-term audience declines, this panel will feature news and tech executives discussing their efforts to use technologies to attract new audiences and create more compelling newscasts.

Closing Keynote: Building More Diverse Tech Teams

The winner of this year’s Tech Leadership Award for building more diverse tech teams will discuss the importance of diversity in strengthening the industry’s future prospects and some of the practical steps you can take to diversify staff.

Closing Remarks