The London Media and Entertainment Mixer presents The First Cut

Welcome to the first cut of The London Media & Entertainment Mixer—the newest addition to the Mixer series.

After making waves in Bristol, we’re bringing the same no-fluff, high-energy format to London. This is just the beginning of what will no doubt be a standout series—bigger city, bigger conversations, same unbeatable vibe.

Join us after Day 1 of the Connected TV World Summit for our own little after-party.

We’ve got two big discussions to dive into, and we’re inviting some of the brightest and boldest minds in the industry to help us chew the fat—washing it down with some nibbles and complimentary drinks (of course).

📍 Mr Fogg’s | ⏰ 18:30 ‘til late | 🍻 Pints, panels & unfiltered opinions on the future of media & entertainment.

Panel 1: Pirates vs. Platforms – Are We Losing the War?

Piracy isn’t just a headache for content owners—it’s a multi-billion-dollar industry that’s evolving faster than the defenses against it. AI-powered takedowns, real-time watermarking, and aggressive enforcement sound great on paper, but are they actually making a dent?

This no-filter discussion brings together anti-piracy tech leaders and infrastructure insiders to debate the biggest question facing the industry:
🔹 Are we keeping up, or just playing whack-a-mole with smarter pirates?

Panel 2: Who Will Survive the Streaming Shakeout?

The OTT boom is over—now it’s survival of the fittest. With consolidation looming, viewer habits shifting, and competition at an all-time high, the real question is:
🔹 Who’s set to dominate, and who’s running out of road?

This rapid-fire panel with industry leaders from Android TV, Endeavor Streaming, and a former Harmonic codec guru (yes, that one) will break it down:
🔹 Can Android TV’s partnership strategy keep them ahead?
🔹 What rival platforms must do to stay relevant in 2025
🔹 The make-or-break tech shaping the future of streaming

No slides. No scripts. Just real talk with the people who know.

If you’re reading this thinking, "Great, another panel… no thanks after a full day of talks," then you’ve clearly never been to one of our events. We keep it fast, punchy, and packed with real industry insight—just enough time to dive into the nitty-gritty without boring you to death. And once the panels wrap? It’s all about food, drinks, and—if you’re feeling bold—karaoke. Mic’s open for the brave😎.

So, this is the First Cut—are you in?

This event is sponsored by:

Friend MTS:

Friend MTS is a global leader in content protection, providing cutting-edge anti-piracy and cybersecurity solutions for broadcasters, content owners, and streaming services. Their advanced technology, including watermarking, fingerprinting, and monitoring, helps detect and disrupt unauthorized content distribution, safeguarding media assets and revenues.

Accedo:

Accedo is a leading provider of video-centric solutions for the OTT streaming industry. The company offers services such as the creation and management of cloud-based OTT video applications, performance assessment of streaming services, and development of immersive spatial computing experiences. Accedo serves sectors including media, sports, hospitality, enterprise, and healthcare.

This event is part The Media and Entertainment Mixer family powered by:

5V Video

5V Video is instrumental in scaling technical teams for some of the most

prominent video platforms in the world. The teams they build are creating

technology that is enriching the lives of consumers across the world and

pioneering the ways in which we access video content.

They are also the Video Technology industry’s only B Corp-certified

recruitment company – meaning they’ve reached the highest possible

standard of accountability in social and environmental impact, as well as a

RDK Preferred Plus Partner.

Faultline

Faultline delivers vital competitive intelligence for companies involved in pay

TV, OTT, digital entertainment, and broadband. Faultline analyses the seismic shifts reverberating through the digital media industries on a weekly basis; change one part of the video ecosystem, and all the economic goalposts are moved. They follow the significant technology and business steps, and point to the likely winners and losers.