ATSC ANNUAL MEETING AGENDA

Posted on May 1, 2012 in ATSC News

Catch the momentum behind the ATSC’s ongoing work to enhance digital television by attending the Annual Meeting, which takes places at the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. next week. Events begin with a reception on Monday evening, followed by a full agenda that will highlight how ATSC members are responding to the ever-changing needs of broadcasters and consumers.

Monday, May 7

6:00PM          ATSC Champions Reception at Ronald Reagan Building, Rotunda Room

Tuesday, May 8

8:00AM          Registration opens at Reagan Building Pavilion Room

Opening Remarks
John Godfrey, Chairman, ATSC Board of Directors
Mark Richer, ATSC President

 “Television’s Next Challenge” 
Leonardo Chiariglione, chairman and co-founder of MPEG

UltraHDTV Primer
David Wood, European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

Panel:  “Television of Tomorrow” 
Moderator:  Mike Snider, USAToday
– Philip Swann, TVPredictions.com
– Steve Koenig, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)
– Myra Moore, Digital Tech Consulting

Break

Panel:  “Champions of DTV” 
Moderator:  Harry Jessell, TVNewsCheck.com
– Sam Matheny, WRAL
– Joe Igoe, WGBH
– Anita Wallgren, Consultant

Technology Trend Report:  What Viewers Will See 
Brian Markwalter, VP Research & Standards, CEA

ATSC Champions Luncheon
Remarks: The Honorable Richard E. Wiley
Presentation of Bernard Lechner Award

Future of Broadcast TV (FoBTV)
Mark Richer

Panel:  “Accessible to All”
Moderator:  Kelly Williams, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB)
-Larry Goldberg, WGBH
-Karen Peltz Strauss, FCC
-Wayne Luplow, LG Electronics/Zenith
– Oren Williams, Dolby

TG2 Report
Zefram Cochrane

Panel:  “You Can Take It With You:  Mobile DTV” 
Moderator:   Dave Arland, Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC)
– Erik Moreno, Dyle Mobile TV
– Jay Adrick, Harris Broadcast
– John Lawson, Mobile 500 Alliance
– Jim Kutzner, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)
– Bill Livek, Rentrak

Closing Remarks
Mark Richer

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