Posted on May 2, 2017 in ATSC News

When executives, technologists, policymakers and pundits gather in the Nation’s Capital this month for the “Next Gen TV Conference: Powered by ATSC 3.0,” they’ll experience the convergence of technology, business and policy related to the future of television.
The two-day conference – the May 16 ATSC 3.0 technical workshop and May 17 Next Gen TV business and policy sessions – will be held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington. Here’s a synopsis:
Tuesday, May 16
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Innovation Nation – ATSC 3.0 Technology Workshop
5 – 7 p.m.
Cheers to 3.0! – VIP Reception
Wednesday, May 17
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Inside the Beltway – Policy Perspectives
Tests and Trials – Latest Updates from Field Testing of ATSC 3.0
Measuring Up – Gauging Consumer InterestLunch & Learn – Seriously Serious Stuff
What’s Trending – Consumer Insights
Working Together – ATSC 3.0 and 5G
Implementation Planning – Next Steps
The Envelope Please – Lechner Award Presentation
The Next Gen TV Conference: Powered by ATSC 3.0 is particularly timely this year with the lion’s share of the new standard now complete. It comes on the heels of ATSC 3.0’s major presence 2017 NAB Show and coincides with the FCC’s consideration of rules for voluntary implementation of Next Gen broadcasting using ATSC 3.0. Click here to register.
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