Tech Chat Theater.
Big Ideas. Up Close.
April 19-22, 2026
West Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center
The Tech Chat Theater offers rapid-fire, 20-minute sessions in an intimate 40-seat setting where exhibitors tackle today’s most pressing media technology challenges—and the solutions shaping the future. From CTV apps and dynamic ad insertion to AI-powered workflows, VOD strategies and local news innovation, these focused talks foster deeper connection and meaningful conversation, delivering practical insights you can put to work immediately.

Program Lineup
11:30 – 11:50 a.m.
W1143 Tech Chat Theater
2:10 – 2:30 p.m.
W1143 Tech Chat Theater
2:40 – 3 p.m.
W1143 Tech Chat Theater
Tech Chat Speakers

Tom Kim
CEO & Co-Founder
Cutback

Thomas Gunkel
Global Market Director Broadcast
Skyline

Gareth Sylvester-Bradley
Distinguished Engineer
NVIDIA

Francois Legrand
Senior Director of Innovation
CBC/Radio Canada

Vincent Trussart
Vice President, Software Architecture
Grass Valley
Andrew Starks
Director of Product Marketing
Macnica

Jed Deame
CEO
Nextera Video

Stefan Ledergerber
CEO
Simplexity GmbH

Andy Rayner
CTO
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Sourabh Rathor
Principal Architect
Peristent
Pawan Anand
Head of Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Persistent

Filiz Bahmanpour
Head of Media & Entertainment
TAVANT

Sagi Reuven
CRO
Deepdub

Steve Elliott
Industry Principal – Media & Entertainment
Vistex

Mary Cate Thalgott
VP Client Experience and Transformation
AdOmni
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