Deepfakes – November 16th, 2020
Moderator: J.C. Lee, NABA-TC Chair
Keynote Speaker: Nina Schick, Author and Broadcaster
Speakers:
- Nina Schick, Author and Broadcaster
- Bruce MacCormack, CBC/Radio-Canada
- Asish Jaiman, Microsoft
- Andy Parsons, Adobe
- David Common, CBC News, CBC/Radio-Canada
- David Reiter, ABC News
Panel Discussion:
– The risks posed by manipulated, synthetic media and the efforts underway in industry to mitigate it.
– The overall societal threat that Deepfakes represent.
Cybersecurity Challenges for Broadcasters in a Pandemic…and a Peek at the Future – September 30
Moderator: J.C. Lee, NABA-TC Chair
Keynote: Shawn Henry, Corus – An overview of the threat landscape now and over the next three years.
Speakers:
- Clarissa L. Banks, Disney
- Mike Cardosa, Viacom CBS
- Melody Hildebrandt, CISO, FOX
- Mark Lobel, PwC
- Denis Onuoha, Arqiva
Panel Discussion:
– Were broadcasters adequately prepared, and have since been operating “cyber-safely” during the pandemic?
– What are the lessons learned in 2020?
– What does the future threat landscape look like and what hazards are the major concerns?
5G – August 26, 2020
Speakers:
- Antonio Arcidiacono, 5G-MAG
- Javan Erfanian, Bell Mobility
- Matthew Goldman, MediaKind
- Darren Lepke, Verizon Media
- Athul Prasad, Nokia
- T.R. Stoner, Univision
- Aziz Taga, Rohde & Schwarz
Agenda:
– Introduction
– Presentation on 5G-MAG Status, Workplan
– Mobility Service Providers Discuss the Potential of 5G
– Status of 5G Rollout in the U.S.
– Panel Discussion on 5G Applications, Infrastructure, Networks
– Audience Questions and Answers
– Closing and Reminder of Next Seminar
ATSC 3.0 Progress – July 10, 2020
Moderator: John Lee, NABA-TC Chair
Speakers:
- Anne Schelle, PearlTV
- Madeleine Noland, ATSC
- Louis Libin, Sinclair
- Winston Caldwell, FOX
- John Hane, Bitpath
Agenda:
– ATSC 3.0 Transmitter Testing, Security Consumer “NextGen” Receivers and Data Applications
– ATSC Current Priorities and Next Steps
– ATSC 3.0 International Standardization
Spectrum Issues – June 11, 2020
Moderator: John Lee, NABA-TC Chair
Speakers:
- Bob Weller, NAB
- Haz Moakkit, Intelsat
- Winston Caldwell, FOX
- T.R. Stoner, Univision
Agenda:
– Status of the Reallocation of C-Band, both 4 GHz and 6 GHz
– CITEL and ITU Activities
– Status of UHF Repack
Broadcast Operations During a Pandemic – May 21, 2020
Moderator: John Lee, NABA-TC Chair
Speakers:
- Frank Governale, CBS
- Clarence Hau, NBCU
- Marcy Lefkovitz, Disney/ABC
- Shawn Kelly, Corus
- John Coldwell, Corus
Agenda:
Logistical and Human Standards Issues
– determining which staff work from home
– determining which staff will return to work in production centre(s)
– how to stage staff return safely and efficiently
Operational Issues and Technical Tools
– support staff working from home
– support producing news, talent, etc. remotely or in alternate production facilities
