Sportel Monaco 2024 with PallyCon

Sportel is the world’s leading convention for the sports media and technology industry, with a rich history spanning over 30 years. Founded in 1990, Sportel has established itself as the premier gathering for sports professionals, offering a unique platform to explore the latest trends, establish strategic partnerships, and discover innovations shaping the future of the sports business.

The organization behind Sportel continues to evolve, staying at the forefront of industry trends by consistently integrating the latest technologies and ideas into its events. Sportel 2024’s commitment to innovation, combined with its legacy and international focus, has solidified Sportel’s position as a must-attend series of events for professionals in the sports media and technology sectors.

About Sportel Monaco 2024

Sportel Monaco 2024 is the flagship event of the Sportel series, recognized as the world’s leading convention for the sports media and technology industry. Here are the key aspects of Sportel Monaco: 

• Focus:

  It primarily concentrates on sports media rights and technology, providing a platform for industry professionals to explore trends, establish partnerships, and discover innovations shaping the future of sports business.

• Duration and Location:

  The event typically takes place over three days at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. In 2024, it’s scheduled for October 28-30.

• Attendees:

  Sportel Monaco brings together a global community of decision-makers, including marketing professionals, broadcasters, athletes, and other key players in the sports business industry.

Components of Sportel Monaco 2024 

• Trade Show:
  

  Features an exhibition floor showcasing cutting-edge technologies, innovative marketing agencies, media companies, and startups.

• Conference Summit:

  Offers a program of expert masterclasses, keynotes, and panel discussions on industry trends and innovations.

• Networking:

  Sportel Monaco offers various networking formats designed to facilitate meaningful connections. These may include structured networking sessions, social events, and informal gatherings throughout the three-day event.

• Industry Significance:

  Sportel Monaco is known for its high-quality attendees, including C-level executives and decision-makers, making it a crucial event for business development and staying ahead in the rapidly changing sports media market. 

What’s new in Sportel Monaco 2024? 

There are some new features and focus areas that demonstrate Sportel Monaco’s commitment to staying at the forefront of innovation in the sports media and technology industry. Some of the key new features and highlights for Sportel Monaco 2024: 

• New Innovation Stage:

  This will feature presentations from brands like Infront Lab and other companies showcasing the latest technology trends for the sports business industry.

• Women’s Lunch:

  A new event championing women involved in sports media and innovation, co-sponsored by AWS.

• Wednesday Tech Talks:

  Including a special Sports and Generative AI Workshop in collaboration with SVG.

• Expanded Conference Program:

  An unprecedented number of executive leaders and innovators will be sharing their visions on the future of sports media and technologies

• Focus on Emerging Trends:

  There will be increased emphasis on topics like AI and innovations for broadcast.

• New Speakers:
  

  Industry heavyweights like J. Michael Evans (Alibaba Group), Yiannis Exarchos (OBS), and Scott Young (WBD Sports Europe) will be presenting.

• Pitch Session:

  A quick-fire pitch event powered by Magnifi, where new companies will present groundbreaking technologies.

Diverse Topics:

The conference will cover a wide range of subjects from the broadcast success of the Paris 2024 Olympics to the future of cricket and the changing roles of sponsorship in sports

• Nearly Sold Out Exhibition Space:
  

  Indicating high interest and participation from the industry

• High-Profile Attendees:
  

  Major international sports properties, agencies, and broadcasters will be present, including FIFA, UEFA, Premier League, NFL, NBA, Formula 1, Infront, IMG, Sportfive, DAZN, ESPN, and BeIN. 

Meet Pallycon at Booth A08

PallyCon offers several key solutions to safeguard live sports streaming, which is particularly relevant for events like Sportel Monaco where sports media rights and technology are a major focus. Here’s how PallyCon protects live sports content and why it’s important:

PallyCon’s Protection Solutions 

• Multi-DRM Service:
  

  PallyCon provides a cloud-based Digital Rights Management solution that supports various DRM technologies, ensuring secure content delivery across multiple platforms and devices.

• Forensic Watermarking:

  This technology embeds unique, invisible identifiers into video content, allowing content owners to track and prevent unauthorized distribution.

• Anti-Piracy Services:

  PallyCon offers global monitoring for illegal content leakage, takedown notice services, and tracking of leakers through forensic watermarking integration.

• High-Performance Capabilities:

  PallyCon can deliver up to 100,000 DRM licenses per second, ensuring uninterrupted service during high-demand periods typical of live sports events.

The Crucial Role of Live Sports Streaming Security

Live sports events are particularly vulnerable to piracy due to their time-sensitive nature and high viewer demand. A single high-profile match or game can attract millions of viewers, making it an attractive target for pirates. The immediate nature of live sports means that any security breach can have instant and far-reaching consequences, potentially costing rights holders and broadcasters millions in lost revenue.

1. High-Value Content Protection:

   Live sports rights are extremely expensive, making their protection crucial. As Baron from Friend MTS stated, sports rights, particularly live sports rights, are exorbitant and the investment is so large, but it’s also perishable in the sense that you watch it once.

2. Revenue Protection:
   

   Piracy of live sports content can lead to significant revenue losses. PallyCon’s solutions help protect the revenue streams of content owners and broadcasters.

3. Rapid Response to Piracy:
   

   For live events, time is critical. PallyCon’s solutions allow for quick identification and takedown of illegal streams.

4. Cross-Platform Security:
   

   With viewers accessing content on various devices, PallyCon’s multi-DRM approach ensures protection across different platforms.

5. Deterring Piracy:
   

   The combination of DRM, watermarking, and anti-piracy services creates a robust defense against potential pirates.