Enterprise Video Conference – Now Placing Speakers!

I’m happy to announce that the advanced program for the Enterprise Video Conference, taking place in conjunction with our Streaming Media West show October 30-31st in LA is nearly complete. This new two-day conference will focus on video deployments within the enterprise and education verticals and will be co-chaired by seven industry peers.

In addition to round-table panels, we’ll also have stand-alone case studies and how-to presentations. The event will be kicked off with a keynote from American Airlines and additional keynotes will be announced shortly.

If you are interested in being considered for a round-table speaking spot or want to place a customer on a session, please let me know ASAP. There are a limited number of spots available. If you’d rather be considered for a stand-alone presentation, NOW is the time to contact me. In addition to the program you see below, I will be adding three additional round-table sessions on topics to be determined. So if you want to suggest a topic you see missing, (like closed captioning) please do so. If you want to be involved with the program in some capacity, you must reach out to me now to let me know.

TUESDAY OCTOBER 30th, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote 1: American Airlines
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote 2: TBD

A101 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Panel: Enterprise YouTube vs. Managed Video System
When pitching an online video platform integration to leadership, we often hear someone ask “Why not use YouTube?” Meanwhile, consumer products and services are often more feature-capable than their enterprise counterparts. What are the differences between consumer and enterprise products? Are there cases where a consumer technology can do the job, and what are they?

Moderator: Eric Hards, Manager, Digital Media and Streaming, Enterprise Digital Media, Lockheed Martin

B101 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Panel: Lecture Capture Systems
This session will cover open source products like Matterhorn and ClassX and will focus on strategies in this area for not just capture, but lifecycle management as well.

Moderator: Larry Bouthillier, Director of Digital Video Services, Harvard University

B101 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation 1: Network Architecture for Video and Collaboration
As video becomes pervasive in an organization and more video devices are used, new demands are placed on the network. This session will discuss and train participants on the value and cost savings of taking an architectural approach to an enterprise video strategy including: faster troubleshooting, easier deployment, improved network visibility, predictable quality of experience, optimized user experience, device flexibility, alignment of resources with business priorities, and optimized delivery and performance routing.

Presenter: Aamer Akhter, Technical Marketing Engineer, Cisco Video Collaboration Group

B102 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation 1: Teaching Video Production to Non-Professionals
In this session, you will learn the basics of how to train the non-video-professionals in your organization to create professional-quality and engaging content for your online video property. Topics covered are basic lighting and shot composition, effective interview techniques, tips & tricks for succinct and impactful “talking head with powerpoint” videos, and guidance on hardware and software selection to enable anyone in an organization to create high-quality content on a minimal budget.

Presenter: Bob Donlon, SVP, GM West Coast, WRECKINGBALL Media Group

B101 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Presentation 2: TBD

B102 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Presentation 2: TBD

A103 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Panel: Student-Generated Video on Campus
Students no longer are passive consumers of video. The proliferation of video-shooting smartphones and social media has made them producers. Video is a tool for creative expression, but it is also an excellent tool for evaluating performance and progress, and for sharing ideas, solutions and innovations. In this session we’ll cover ways that student-generated video can be used in education, and methods for effectively and securely managing that video.

Moderator: Paul Riismandel, Director of Curriculum Support, School of Communication, Northwestern University

B103 1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Panel: Integrating Streaming, Video Conferencing, and Unified Communications Solutions
Learn how organizations leverage existing video conferencing infrastructure as production studios when integrated with a video streaming system. And learn how video conferencing allows presenters in multiple locations to participate jointly in webcasts. Finally, learn how this is all good news to those implementing streaming solutions because now they can be budgeted as part of a larger video communications budget.

Moderator: George Levar, Video Service Delivery Lead, Accenture

A104 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Panel: Unique Deployment Challenges for mobile video in the Enterprise
Deploying mobile video presents many challenges that are unique to enterprise environments. Enabling the bring-your-own-device trend complicates matters further. This session will address the major considerations for deploying mobile video in the enterprise, including encoding video for mobile devices, choosing the correct servers, and delivering to multiple devices and players, including HTML5. The final challenge discussed is networking, as enterprises need to determine if users are going to access the video over the enterprise Wi-Fi network or the public cellular network.

B104 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Panel: Content Management, Media Management, and Learning Management
Solution strategies for managing information across multiple systems. Strategies for determining which solution is the best fit for your enterprise streaming initiative.

Moderator: Michael Newman, VP/GM, Video Content Management, Polycom

A105 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Enterprise Live Video Production: Tips and Tricks
Description to come.

Moderator: Eric Hards, Manager, Digital Media and Streaming, Enterprise Digital Media, Lockheed Martin

B105 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Panel: The Business Case for Video in the Enterprise
Description to come.

Moderator: Erica Schroeder, Director, Enterprise Video, Cisco

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 31st, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Keynote 1: TBD
9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Keynote 2: TBD

A201 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Panel: TBD

B201 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Panel: Media Asset Management 101
Learn the basics of media asset management and metadata from a panel of content management experts.  We’ll look at best practices for creating, managing and applying metadata to media assets to maximize search and storage capabilities, and strategies for getting started.

Moderator: Patty Perkins, Internal Communications Solutions Team Leader, Wells Fargo

A201 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation 2: TBD

A201 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Presentation 2: TBD

B202 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Presentation 2: TBD

B202 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Presentation 2: TBD

A203 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Developing A Device Strategy
Distinct from a focus on mobility, this panel will analyze device trends, the realities of reacting to new devices, pro-actively targeting certain devices, risks and rewards, and preparing for the future.

Moderator: Michael Newman, VP/GM, Video Content Management, Polycom

B203 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Panel: Creating an Internal CDN to Support Video Deployments

Moderator: Erica Schroeder, Director, Enterprise Video, Cisco

A204 3:15 p.m. –4:15 p.m.
Panel: TBD

B204 3:15 p.m. –4:15 p.m.
Panel: TBD