IBC will host a series of free-to-attend panels this September as part of its IBC Owner & Partner Programme, offering industry leaders and attendees insights into the future of broadcast, satellite, and streaming technologies.

The IBC Owner & Partner Programme runs throughout the convention, providing free, expert-led content designed to help the industry navigate transformative shifts in technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.

The programme will explore themes ranging from standards and business transformation strategies to sustainable infrastructures and next-generation networks. Sessions will be held in Room E105 at the RAI Amsterdam.

On 13 September at 12.00, the World Teleport Association (WTA) will present “Serving the Software-Defined Satellite Market of the Future.” The session will be moderated by Randall Barney, Executive Director of WTA, and feature Steve Richeson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mission Microwave.

The discussion will highlight the growing role of software-defined (SD) satellites, which offer adaptability to changing market demand and improved integration with terrestrial networks. While SD satellites have been slow to gain traction in geostationary orbit, they are already reshaping non-geostationary services and challenging teleport operators to evolve their technology platforms.

The following day, 14 September at 11.00, Barney will return to moderate “Tomorrow’s Business Model: From Teleport to Network Services,” joined by Steve Good, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Gilat Wavestream, and Steve Richeson of Mission Microwave.

This session will examine how teleport operators are transitioning from traditional uplink services to multipath, multi-orbit offerings tailored to niche markets. With low Earth orbit (LEO) broadband services driving new demand but squeezing margins, operators are innovating with virtualization, open API standards, and network integration. The panel will also address how satellite networks can enable secure, private infrastructures resistant to cyber threats.

Sustainability in Streaming
On 14 September at 12.45, Greening of Streaming will host its regular “GoS Hour” with a sustainability focus under the banner “The Greening of Streaming Hour.” The session will feature three presentations:

• Satellite Broadcasting Shows its First Green Credentials – Vincent Grivet, speaking on behalf of the LoCaT consortium, will unveil the latest update to the 2021 LoCaT study, comparing the environmental impact of satellite TV delivery against IP and terrestrial options across multiple regions.

• Greening of Streaming Progress Report – The organisation will share findings from measurement campaigns on real-world streaming equipment and networks, alongside updates on its Remote Energy Measurement (REM) platform and its community of 25 member companies.

• Introducing the Media Climate Accord – A new industry-wide pledge targeting a 40% emissions reduction by 2030 and net zero by 2040 for global live events will be launched by the Media Tech Sustainability Summit (MTSS). Greening of Streaming will oversee measurement and accountability frameworks for the initiative.