APRIL 9, 2026
Beyond the broadcast: Redefining fan engagement in live sports
Join leaders from across the sports ecosystem to discuss how technology, social engagement, and innovative business models are transforming the way live sports are delivered and monetized.
This session will feature an in-depth conversation on overcoming legacy barriers, meeting the demands of today’s audiences, and shaping the future of sports experiences that drive deeper engagement and unlock new growth opportunities for everyone involved.
Featured speakers
Paul Boustead
VP, Cloud Product Strategy @ Dolby OptiView
With over 17 years at Dolby, Paul has advanced video streaming technologies across live sports, gaming, and entertainment. Paul founded Spatial Voice, acquired by Dolby in 2007. His expertise includes WebRTC, SIP/RTP, real-time streaming, and advertising technology. Paul holds a Ph.D. in Telecommunications from the University of Wollongong and is passionate about innovation in audio and video technologies.
Cyprien Castanedo
Head of Media Platform & Innovation @ LFP
After completing a Master’s degree in Innovation and Project Management at HEC Paris, Cyprien gained experience in sports and media at Olympique de Marseille and Canal+. He then joined the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP Media) in 2022, where he now leads the Platform and Media Innovation team, focusing on the development of Ligue 1+ and media innovation projects across the department
Carlo De Marchis
Founder @ A Guy With a Scarf
Carlo De Marchis is an independent advisor and content creator working at the intersection of sport, media, and technology. After more than three decades in senior leadership roles in the global sports-tech industry, he now focuses on strategic advisory, thought leadership, and industry storytelling through his platform “A Guy With A Scarf.” Carlo regularly speaks and moderates at international conferences and collaborates with leading companies on topics such as fan engagement, live digital experiences, streaming innovation, and subscription strategy.
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