Welcome to the Gracenote We Love Metadata Summit
Welcome to the Gracenote We Love Metadata Summit
Thank you for joining today’s summit sessions which have been created for customers, partners and industry colleagues at the Emirates Stadium.
We hope you find your time with us insightful and informative.
Metadata Masterclass
9.30am – 12.30pm
Future of Metadata
2.00pm – 5.00pm
9.30am - 9.40am
Welcome & Introductions
Andy Waltenspiel – Moderator
John Moulton – Global Vice President
Dietmar Krauss – Senior Director Customer Success
9.40am - 10.20am
Metadata Best Practices
Becky Whittington – Vice President, Global Customer & Partner Success
Sven Gruenheidt – Customer Success Manager Europe
Franzi Scholz – Director of Product Management
10.20am - 10.40am
Play by Play: Sports Case Study
Becky Whittington – Vice President, Global Customer & Partner Success
10.40am - 11.10am
Own the Sports Journey
Raimond van Raamsdonk – Director of Product Management Sports/Video
Becky Whittington – Vice President, Global Customer & Partner Success
11.10am - 11.30am
Coffee Break
11.30am - 12.00pm
The Metadata Platform of the Future
Phani Kalagara – Chief Technology Officer
12.00pm - 12.15pm
Next Generation Content Metadata
Tyler Bell – Senior Vice President, Product
12.15pm - 12.30pm
Q&A
Andy Waltenspiel – Moderator
12.30pm - 2.00pm
Lunch & Optional Stadium Tours
2.00pm - 2.10pm
Welcome & Introductions
Andy Waltenspiel – Moderator
John Moulton – Global Vice President
Dietmar Krauss – Senior Director Customer Success
2.10pm - 2.30pm
AI-Powered Entertainment Experiences
Tyler Bell – Senior Vice President, Product
2.30pm - 3.10pm
Fireside chat with Phani and Tyler
Andy Waltenspiel – Moderator
Tyler Bell – Senior Vice President, Product
Phani Kalagara – Chief Technology Officer
3.10pm - 3.25pm
Coffee Break
3.25pm - 3.35pm
Global Sports Engagement In Action
Becky Whittington – Vice President, Global Customer & Partner Success
3.35pm - 4.50pm
Future of Metadata Think Tank - Breakout Discussions
Andy Waltenspiel – Moderator
4.50pm - 5.00pm
Closing Remarks
Andy Waltenspiel – Moderator
John Moulton – Global Vice President
Dietmar Krauss – Senior Director Customer Success
5.00pm - 6.30pm
Cocktails & Optional Stadium Tours
Demonstrations
A number of Gracenote product demonstrations are available to view in the networking area during the breaks. Speak with a Gracenote representative if you would like to arrange a demo.
Optional Stadium Tours
There are 2 tour groups offering a 40 min highlights tour of RheinEnergieSTADION. Look for the sticker on the back of your delegate name badge which indicates which Tour Group you have been assigned.
There will be plenty of time for drinks and refreshments during the lunch period and during cocktail hour when you return from your tour. Your tour guide will come to the conference room to meet the group. Speak with the Gracenote registration desk team if you have any concerns.
Tour Group 1 – Red Circle
Departs at 1.00pm
Tour Group 2 – Blue Circle
Departs at 5.00pm
Future of Metadata Think Tank Discussion
The afternoon session contains a breakout discussion exercise. Look to the back of your delegate name badge to see which group you have been assigned to if you are attending the afternoon session. There will be five topics and the entire group will discuss the findings after a short individual group debrief.
Breakout Groups
Group 1 – Pink square sticker
Group 2 – Orange square sticker
Group 3 – Purple square sticker
Group 4 – Green square sticker
Group 5 – Yellow square sticker
Please ask the Gracenote registration desk team if you have any concerns.
Food & Drink
All registered attendee’s special dietary requirements have been catered for today but please ask the Gracenote registration desk team if you have any concerns.
Cloakroom
A cloakroom is available to store your personal items.
Wifi
The wifi code and password is
Internet Business
Password: RES-LL-03
Speakers
Industry leaders taking the stage
Leslie Alexander
General ManagerLeslie brings over 15 years of experience in shaping metadata solutions that empower broadcasters and streaming platforms worldwide.
Guy Hawkins
General CounselGuy specializes in global content analytics, helping entertainment companies harness data to connect with audiences effectively.
Annette Black
Chief Revenue OfficerAnnette leads partnerships with global studios and platforms, ensuring seamless metadata integration across the media ecosystem.
Dianne Russell
Chief Product OfficerDianne drives forward-looking initiatives in AI-powered metadata, fueling next-generation content discovery experiences.
Dianne Russell
Chief Product OfficerDianne drives forward-looking initiatives in AI-powered metadata, fueling next-generation content discovery experiences.
Jerome Bell
Chief Strategy & Transformation OfficerJerome specializes in global content analytics, helping entertainment companies harness data to connect with audiences effectively.
Devon Lane
Chief HR OfficerAnnette leads partnerships with global studios and platforms, ensuring seamless metadata integration across the media ecosystem.
Marvin McKinney
SVP, Marketing & CommunicationsMarvin drives forward-looking initiatives in AI-powered metadata, fueling next-generation content discovery experiences.
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