Our Partners

The VI HbbTv Symposium was made possible through the generous support of leading organizations in broadcasting, satellite, and digital media technology.

Eutelsat

Satellite operator and connectivity provider

Intertrust

Digital rights management and data security

Rai

Italian public service broadcaster

Mediaset

Italian commercial television network

The annual HbbTV Symposium in Rome has established itself as a key gathering for professionals working at the intersection of broadcast and broadband television. Media partners and sponsors play an essential role in bringing together the brightest minds from across Europe's digital television ecosystem. These organizations represent a wide cross-section of the industry, from satellite operators and public service broadcasters to commercial networks and technology companies specializing in digital rights management. Their collective support ensures that the symposium remains a neutral, high-quality forum where meaningful discussions about the future of hybrid television can take place.

The symposium's media partners help extend the reach and impact of the event beyond the conference walls. Through their various platforms, they share insights from the presentations, highlight important announcements, and amplify the conversations that begin in Rome. This collaboration creates a lasting record of the ideas exchanged during the symposium, allowing industry professionals who could not attend in person to benefit from the knowledge shared. The relationship between the symposium and its media partners is mutually beneficial, strengthening the broader HbbTV community and keeping the standard at the forefront of industry discourse.

Sponsorship of the HbbTV Symposium comes in several tiers, reflecting different levels of involvement and commitment from participating organizations. Diamond, gold, silver, and bronze sponsors each contribute meaningfully to the event's success, with their support enabling everything from venue logistics to speaker travel and technical demonstrations. These sponsors are typically well-established names in broadcasting, satellite communications, and digital media technology. Their visible presence at the symposium signals their dedication to advancing the HbbTV standard and their interest in shaping the next generation of connected television experiences across Europe and beyond.

The partnership ecosystem surrounding the symposium also includes various standards organizations and technology consortia that help guide the evolution of hybrid broadcast broadband television. These additional supporters contribute technical expertise, industry connections, and strategic guidance that enrich the program content and ensure the event addresses the most pressing challenges facing the sector. The symposium's organizing committee works closely with all partners to create a balanced agenda that covers both technical deep dives and high-level strategic discussions. This collaborative approach has helped the Rome symposium become a fixture on the European television industry calendar.