Join IBC365 and Verimatrix at the Attack Vectors, Scale, and the Race for Real-Time Response webinar on 29 July 2026 to discover the latest techniques propelling preventive, real-time strategies against modern piracy.
Register here.
Live piracy has become a fast-moving, industrialised ecosystem where content is often exploited within minutes of distribution – making time the decisive factor in effective protection.
This webinar examines the current piracy landscape and the most prevalent attack vectors, the role of offshore hosting providers, and how systematic infringement enables scale, speed, and resilience across global networks. It also addresses the critical role of intermediaries such as internet service providers (ISPs), whose responsiveness directly affects enforcement outcomes in live scenarios.
The discussion explores why antipiracy must shift from reactive, post-mortem responses to preventive, real-time strategies. It highlights the operational and structural hurdles that slow detection and takedown, and why these challenges are amplified in live sports and event-driven content. The overarching message is clear: safeguarding live value requires coordinated action, faster intervention, and a prevention-first approach that matches the pace of modern piracy.
Speakers:
Miruna Herovanu, Executive Director of AAPA
As the Executive Director of the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA), Miruna Herovanu represents leading broadcasters, sports leagues, and technology providers across Europe and beyond. She leads AAPA’s engagement with EU institutions, regulators, and enforcement bodies, focusing on the infrastructure and business models enabling large-scale audiovisual piracy. Her work centres on advancing practical, enforceable solutions to live and on-demand content theft.
Mark Lichtenhein, Chairman of SROC
In his role as the Chairman of the Sports Rights Owners Coalition (SROC), Mark Lichtenhein represents the collective interests of over 50 international and national sports bodies in the protection and development of their intellectual property rights. SROC seeks proper recognition of the value of sport from governments across the world, and effective protection for their rights under law. Lichtenhein has worked in the sports and sports technology industry for over 25 years, with executive roles at European Tour Productions (ETP), Siemens, Groupe Bull, Cap Gemini, and the industry-led European Software Institute in Bilbao, Spain, which was co-funded by the European Commission.
24 million watch England's World Cup defeat
A peak audience of 24 million watched as Argentina knocked out England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night (July 15) across BBC One and BBC iPlayer, giving the BBC an 85% share of all TV viewing.
Disney+ expands to 58 languages in localisation push
Disney+ expands to 58 languages in localisation push Streaming platform Disney+ is rolling out support for 17 additional languages, bringing its total to 58 audio languages.
Jeremy Clarkson and BBC’s Matt Brittin join RTS London Convention line-up
The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced a raft of high-profile speakers for its biennial RTS London Convention 2026, which takes place on September 26.
12 US states to block Paramount’s Warner Bros Discovery deal
The Writers Guild of America and a coalition of US states have both filed major antitrust lawsuits to challenge Paramount Skydance’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).
Netflix explores live TV and bundles
Netflix reportedly is exploring the addition of live channels and bundling other subscription-based streaming services in a bid to bolster subscriber engagement.
.jpg)
