Opening and welcome remarks

Delphine Ernotte Cunci, EBU President and CEO of France Télévisions

Introduction

Zoe Kleinman, BBC Technology Editor (Moderator) 

KASRA and Hey Polly!

Build or Buy? That was the question facing ITN as it tackled the challenge of increased demand for transcription services. Tami will look at the challenges and benefits of building your own tool. She'll also showcase ITN's internal chatbot that helps staff and freelancers stay on top of changing policies, benefits and legal issues.

Speaker: Tami Hoffman, Director of News Distribution and Commercial Innovation, ITN

Smart News Assistant

The Smart News Assistant is an AI tool developed to help journalists (and, by extension, other media creators) reformat their content in alignment with VRT's style, all within a controlled environment.

Speakers:

• Catho van Den Bosch, Design researcher AI, VRT
• Frederik Nijs, Full Stack Engineer, VRT

AI Moderation: From Cleanup Crew to Catalyst for Creativity and Connection at NPO

Through in-depth discovery and a financial business case, NPO explores how AI moderation tools can reclaim time for journalists, fueling creativity and connection with the audience while aligning with NPO’s public service mission.

Speaker: Sarah van der Land, Senior Digital Innovation Strategist, NPO

With applications ranging from athlete safeguarding to enhanced broadcasting experiences and efficient energy management, the Olympic Games Paris 2024 pioneered the use of AI in sports. What better place than the Olympic Capital to hear more about the Olympics' new AI Agenda and how the technology was used to strengthen this summer’s Games?

Yiannis Exarchos, CEO, Olympic Broadcasting Services