Symposium Agenda
Two days of presentations, moderated sessions, and industry insights — Rome, October 17–18, 2017.
Two-Day Programme
The 6th Annual HbbTV Symposium spanned two full days at the Auditorium Antonianum in Rome. Sessions covered the latest developments in Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV, with contributions from broadcasters, technology providers, and standards bodies across Europe.
The agenda featured keynote presentations, panel discussions, and moderated sessions exploring HbbTV deployment, emerging standards, and real-world case studies. A detailed timetable was made available to registered attendees.
Schedule at a Glance
| Day | Focus | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2017 | Keynotes & Industry Outlook | Opening addresses, broadcaster perspectives, HbbTV market updates, and technical deep-dives from leading organisations. |
| October 18, 2017 | Panels & Case Studies | Moderated panel discussions, operator case studies, standards evolution, and the HbbTV Awards 2017 ceremony. |
Session Topics
Presentations and discussions at the symposium addressed a broad range of subjects shaping the HbbTV landscape:
- HbbTV 2.0.1 and the roadmap for future releases
- Operator deployments and hybrid service rollouts across Europe
- Targeted advertising and addressable TV
- Application development and user experience design
- Interoperability testing and device certification
- Regulatory developments and spectrum policy
Speakers represented organisations including Google, Mediaset, Tivu, ITV, Fraunhofer, BBC, Nagra, Sofia Digital, Intertrust, and many others. See the Featured Speakers page for the full list.
Venue
All sessions took place at the Auditorium Antonianum, a historic venue in the heart of Rome equipped with advanced technical facilities for conference presentations and live demonstrations.
For more information about the location and facilities, visit the Symposium Details page.