What does “broadcast-ready” really mean in 2026? This session connects three highly practical advances shaping modern media operations: a hands-on comparison of leading AI models against real newsroom and promo workflows, a deep dive on RIST as a secure, resilient backbone for internet-based contribution and distribution, and an inside look at ATSC 3.0’s Wake-up signaling for next-generation emergency alerting.

Together, these papers map the new baseline for efficiency, reliability, and public trust—on-air and behind the scenes.