👋 Dear car enthusiasts,

You're invited to be a part of IBC, the world’s foremost event for content and technology! IBC stands out as the only event with the global reach to bring together media and entertainment companies from every corner of the world, creating an exceptional live experience that inspires, educates, and connects industry leaders.

This year, we're excited to introduce a groundbreaking initiative: bringing content partners and car manufacturers together under the COVESA sponsorship. This collaboration aims to fast-track the development of innovative in-car entertainment solutions.

Right after the event, we invite you to join our 3Ready Ecosystem beach party, co-hosted by 3SS, Faurecia and KAON, to keep the networking going in a more relaxed atmosphere. You can sign up here.

Agenda:

1. Intro and COVESA (What is COVESA and the mission behind In-Car Entertainment Working Group), 10 min, Thijs van Herkhuizen, Felix Walter, Tomasz Dzikowski

2. Nick Newell, YouTube: Presentation: “Content distribution across vehicle platform and YouTube's technology outlook”, 40 min incl. Q&A

3. Elisha Sessions, BBC: Presentation “Distribution and usage in terrestrial and how to get the user in the app“, 30 min incl. Q&A

4. Panel Discussion: "Beyond the Dashboard: Expectations, Lessons Learned, and What’s Next for In-Car Entertainment", 40 min

Agathe Renard, Sr Director, Distribution, Ecosystems & Strategic Research

Melina Mascolo, Product Owner Third Party Apps, BMW

Benjamin Rosenberg, Head of Distribution, BBC

Mishel Podolskis, Head of Video Streaming Services, Mercedes-Benz

Mattijs De Valk, Business Development & Strategic Partnerships, FaureciaSven Eckoldt, Global Partnerships Lead Group Store, CARIAD

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Join us at IBC to gain critical insights, share expertise, and unlock new business opportunities. Don't miss this chance to influence the future of in-car entertainment and be part of the evolution of media and technology.