New for DVB World 2026, the second day of the event will feature a dedicated programme of four technical tutorials, all of which are open to every registered participant.
The tutorials will run in parallel with unconference sessions. Where possible, the unconference agenda will be structured to minimize direct topical overlap between tutorials and unconference discussions.
Each tutorial will be one hour in duration and will provide an in-depth, technical exploration of its subject matter. The sessions are designed primarily for one-way knowledge transfer, with limited interaction, though time will be reserved for questions at the end of each tutorial.
Note that the timings below are preliminary – the order of the four tutorials may change before the event begins.
Wednesday 18 March
10:15-11:15
Hybrid broadcasting on a single frequency using DVB-T2 and 5G Broadcast
This tutorial provides a technically focused overview of how DVB-T2 and 5G Broadcast (5G-BC / FeMBMS) can be multiplexed in the time domain within a single RF channel, using mechanisms already defined in their respective standards.
Topics covered:
- Physical-layer timing structure of 5G Broadcast derived from LTE, including subframes, slots, symbol timing, and resulting constraints
- CAS muting options introduced in 3GPP Release 19 and their use in creating deterministic transmission gaps without loss of UE synchronization
- DVB-T2 profiles and frame structure relevant to hybrid operation
- Use of Future Extension Frames (I/Q FEFs) in DVB-T2 as containers for non-DVB waveforms
- Combined timing analysis of DVB-T2 and 5G Broadcast, leading to feasible time-slot partitioning and bandwidth allocation between the two technologies
- Feasible time-slot partitioning schemes and corresponding bandwidth splits between the two technologies
- Presentation of a real-world hybrid DVB-T2 / 5G Broadcast demonstrator with post-session hands-on testing
Tutor: Klaus Kühnhammer (Bitstem)
Klaus has been working in signal processing and multimedia streaming since 1998. Through his company Bitstem, founded in 2007, he has developed IP interfaces for analogue and digital two-way radio systems, drive-test solutions for a range of broadcast and radio standards, and provides consulting and development services in the communications and infrastructure sectors. His latest product is a modulator for 5G Broadcast (5GM) and 5GI, a variant of 5GM that enables injection of a 5G-BC signal into a DVB-T2 MI stream. Through the Nakolos project, he has been actively advancing the 5G Broadcast ecosystem since 2020 by contributing open-source 5G-MAG reference tools for transmission, reception, and processing of 5G-BC signals.
Introduction: Johann Mika (Big Blue Marble)
Johann is Chief Innovation Officer at Big Blue Marble, where he shapes the group-wide innovation agenda and oversees strategic R&D initiatives across broadcast, hybrid, and IP-based media technologies. His work includes technical product development, ecosystem coordination, and active participation in international industry and standardization bodies, with a strong focus on translating standards into deployable, scalable systems.
11:30-12:30
Technical foundations of addressable advertising using open standards
Addressable advertising is now widely deployed across broadcast and connected TV platforms, using a range of technical approaches and standards. This tutorial provides a technically focused overview of how addressable advertising systems are designed and implemented in practice, combining real-world deployment experience with a structured introduction to relevant DVB and HbbTV specifications.
Topics covered:
- Evolution of addressable advertising and core technical concepts
- Overview of addressable advertising architectures and DAI (dynamic ad insertion) approaches
- Case study of Sky AdSmart, including direct-to-home and Sky Glass implementations
- Structure and scope of the DVB-TA specifications
- Relationship between DVB-TA and HbbTV-based DAI
- Technical comparison of spot replacement and whole break replacement models
- Certification and interoperability of HbbTV-based addressable advertising solutions
- Application of DVB-TA concepts beyond HbbTV environments
- Operational, commercial, and ecosystem considerations
Tutor: John Bartlett (BCi Digital)
John is the Chief Technology Officer and Founder of BCi Digital and brings over 30 years of leadership and innovation in the media and communications industry. He has been instrumental in shaping television and digital media technologies across the UK and Europe, guiding the strategic technology direction of BCi Digital and overseeing complex, large-scale projects for global clients. John’s pioneering work includes the launch of Sky’s AdSmart service, and contributions to national industry committees and major standards bodies, underscoring his reputation as a trusted advisor and forward-thinking technologist. He is the chair of DVB’s technical working group focused on addressable advertising, TM-TA.
13:30-14:30
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14:45-15:45
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