There has never been a more important time to fully appreciate how the themes of strategy, content, and technology are interlinked. With the growing presence of digital consumption and the subsequent demand on more intricately connected approaches within sports broadcast, the OTT Summit will provide you with a comprehensive perspective on the sports broadcast ecosystem and how to capitalise looking forward.
Thought leaders joining this year's line-up
Dan Porter
CEO
Rachel Knight
Commercial Director
More information coming soon…
Sam Renouf
CEO
Rob Pilgrim
Head of Sports, EMEA
Geroge Aivazoglou
VP, Head of Fan Engagement & DTC, EMEA
More information coming soon…
Barney Francis
Former Managing Director, Sky Sports
Former CEO Future Sports at Comcast/Sky and Managing Director of Sky Sports from 2009-2019.
Transformed Sky Sports from 4 channels to 11, adding such premium rights as F1, The Open, The Masters and NBA to the portfolio as well as securing 3 x Premier League renewals, 3 x EFL renewals and 3 x ECB renewals in the face of increased competition. Also restructured Boxing alongside Matchroom with a strategy that led to the reintroduction of PPV, creating £250m+ in additional revenue.
Developed the Sky Sports digital and social platforms to be industry-leading, as well as the Sports streaming services on Sky Go and Now TV. Also ensured Sky Sports used its investment and presence to become a force for good with schemes such as Living for Sport in State schools and support for Sky’s wider Ocean Rescue project, eliminating plastics from sports venues and Production facilities.
In 10 years Sky Sports won 3 BAFTAs, 6 RTS Awards, 2 Broadcast Awards and 2 Global F1 Broadcaster Awards.
Following Comcast’s purchase of Sky, Barney was promoted to the role of CEO, Future Sports, to look at growth areas for the Comcast sports businesses on both sides of the Atlantic before choosing to take a career break in January. Currently advising a couple of Boards, one large charity and a family ebike start-up with two younger brothers.
Charley Classen
EVP, Sports
Sarah Swanson
CMO
"Excellent event, everything was top notch!"
"Many thanks for a very good conference - very impressive, and best of all very usefully, high quality networking."
"Congratulations on an excellent and well organised and thought-through event! A must attend for anyone working in OTT!"