IAMT UK Summer Event
18th August 2026 | Amazon Headquarters (LHR14)
IAMT UK Summer Event
IAMT is thrilled to announce the IAMT UK Summer Event – an afternoon dedicated to connecting our community, hearing from industry-defining leaders, and introducing the new IAMT UK Council and how they’re built to help you.
Our jam-packed programme features expert sessions tackling the critical tech and business challenges defining tomorrow, finishing the afternoon with a networking drinks reception.
From cutting-edge discussions on Dynamic Software Licensing and JT-DMF to essential insights into the business of AI, you’ll hear directly from the people shaping our industry.
Stay tuned as we reveal the full programme below and secure your place now.
IAMT UK Summer Event Programme
Welcome & Introductions: Setting the Stage for the IAMT UK Community
Tuesday 18th August 2026
2:00pm – 2:30pm
Kick off the afternoon with an inspiring look at IAMT’s bold vision for the UK MediaTech community and the official introduction of the IAMT UK Member Council.
Discover how this new initiative is built from the ground up to empower, connect, and create impactful opportunities for our valued IAMT members across the region.
Speakers

Saleha Williams
CEO, IAMT

Neave Spikings
UK Council Chair, IAMT
Solutions Architect, dB Broadcast
Inside the Mind of the MediaTech Buyer
Tuesday 18th August 2026
2:30pm – 3:00pm
More exciting details to come…stay tuned!
Speakers
Coming soon!
Powering Software Defined Future: Dynamic Software Licensing & JT-DMF
Tuesday 18th August 2026
3:00pm – 3:30pm
Hear from the driving force behind the IAMT DSL Working Group as we explore how dynamic software licensing is completely rewriting the commercial rulebook.
Discover how these evolving frameworks are shattering traditional operational limits, and see why JT-DMF is emerging as the secret weapon powering our software-defined future.
Speakers

Martin Irvin
Senior Consulting and Lead Solutions Architect, SONY Europe
IAMT Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 18th August 2026
3:30pm – 3:45pm
A brief update on IAMT’s progress, governance and future direction as we continue building a stronger global community for MediaTech.
Speakers

Saleha Williams
CEO, IAMT
The Business of AI: Making AI Work for MediaTech
Tuesday 18th August 2026
3:45pm – 4:15pm
As AI transforms every stage of the MediaTech value chain, organisations face a critical question: how do you turn technological potential into measurable business impact?
From operational efficiency and workflow automation to product innovation and strategic growth, this session explores how forward-thinking MediaTech organisations are embedding AI to solve real business challenges and build a competitive edge in an increasingly software-defined industry.
Speakers

Damon Neale
CEO, Metadat-AI
Your Council, Your Voice:
What Can The UK Council Do For You?
Tuesday 18th August 2026
4:15pm – 4:30pm
Discover how the new IAMT UK Council will become a catalyst for collaboration, industry influence and shared innovation.
This interactive session is your opportunity to help shape its priorities and ensure it delivers meaningful value to IAMT’s UK community.
Speakers

Ian Wagdin
VP Technology & Innovation, Appear















