If you want to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, streaming conferences are something you should consider right away. In the age of remote working and digital communication, offline meetings have become more valuable than ever.

So if you want to build and foster significant business relationships, meet inspiring people, and stay informed about the latest news and developments from the OTT world, continue reading, because we are about to show you the top five streaming conferences that are worth attending in 2023.

1. Connected TV World Summit

Happening on March 21-22, 2023 in London, the Connected TV World Summit is an annual event that attracts the biggest names in Pay TV, broadcasting, streaming, studios, and TV tech industry.

Hosting sessions are led by more than 80 speakers from around the world, so you can expect to hear a lot about the following subjects:

  • SVOD (Subscription Video on Demand),
  • AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand),
  • BVOD (Broadcaster Video on Demand),
  • Pay TV aggregation,
  • Content Discovery,
  • UI/UX,
  • Network innovations, and many more.

If you’re interested in gaining valuable insights and making meaningful business relationships – don’t hesitate to add Connected TV World Summit to your calendar!

More on the event here: Connected TV World Summit

2. The NAB Show

The NAB (the National Association of Broadcasters) Show takes place on 15-19 April in Las Vegas.

It’s an event that connects business representatives from across the global broadcast, media, and entertainment industry. It is one of the largest of its kind, attracting over 90,000 attendees from around the world, including many from the American market.

The NAB show includes sessions, workshops, and an exhibition floor with more than 1,800 vendors showcasing their products and services.

It is great for anyone working in the media industry and wanting to see the latest innovations in action. If you are looking to seize new business opportunities, the NAB show is one of the streaming conferences you don’t want to miss.

More on the event here: The NAB Show

3. NEM

The NEM (Next Generation Entrepreneurship and Marketing) conference happens on 5-8 June in Dubrovnik.

Focusing more than 700 companies from the media industry, the NEM show offers various panel room sessions about content creation, digitalization of the TV industry as well as monetization and marketing strategies.

It also includes an exhibition floor and many networking events. So if you want to take an action, mark your calendar for the next edition of NEM Conference!

More on the event here: Next Generation Entrepreneurship and Marketing

4. IBC

The IBC (International Broadcasting Convention) takes place on 15-18 September and is held in Amsterdam. It’s another annual event where you can see the latest innovations, discover new possibilities, and meet like-minded people from the OTT industry,

Attracting over 37,000 attendees from over 170 countries, IBC gives a great opportunity to network and make new business relationships. The IBC offers a packed schedule of keynote speeches, panel discussions, and technical demonstrations with over 1000 exhibitors.

It’s worth mentioning that last year’s edition hosted 90+ hours of content and 250+ speakers. So even if you are not looking for new business opportunities, it’s still definitely a great place to learn more about the news and trends in the OTT industry. But if your main focus is to create meaningful connections, don’t forget to say “Hi!” to us when you’ll be there (you can meet us at booth number 5.D39).

More on the event here: International Broadcasting Convention

5. Northern Waves

Northern Waves conference is going to take place on 19th October in Oslo. This event gathers main broadcasters, pay-TV operators, and OTT service providers from the Scandinavian market.

The event is great for discovering the latest advancements in the areas such as:

  • Pre-content production technologies,
  • Distribution methods and processes,
  • AVOD (Advertising-Based Video on Demand),
  • High-quality delivery methods
  • and the possibilities of the 5th generation mobile network.

There is no better way to spend a day than learning and networking with people from the industry. Therefore, if you are planning to attend Northern Waves, definitely let us know!

More on the event here: Northern Waves

Final Words

From the Connected TV World Summit in London to Northern Waves in Oslo, there are a number of OTT conferences to attend in 2023. And as you know, staying up-to-date with the latest innovations is crucial to success in the streaming industry.  These events not only give you the opportunity to learn but also to expand your business network.

We hope to see you there!