Vizio Announces Second Annual Developer Conference
The August 22 "Innovate: Beyond the Stream" event will feature top developers in the streaming and entertainment industry
IRVINE, Calif.—Vizio has announced that its 2nd Annual Vizio Developer Conference, themed "Innovate: Beyond the Stream,” summit will take place on August 22.
The summit will showcase the latest innovations around its recently enhanced operating system, VizioGram, the company’s photo and video sharing feature, opportunities with Vizio’s payment and subscription management service, Vizio Account, exciting casual gaming developments and new features available on Vizio Mobile, the company said.
"At Vizio, we are committed to driving innovation and what is possible with Smart TVs and that means moving beyond video and looking at what’s next with the biggest screen in the home," said Katherine Pond, group vice president, platform content and partnerships at Vizio. "`Innovate: Beyond the Stream,' serves as a forum for connecting with innovative content partners, developers and industry experts who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of streamed content to include gaming, fitness and more. Together, we can shape the future of TV and provide audiences with extraordinary entertainment experiences."
The August 22 in-person event in Irvine Calif. will bring together the industry’s top engineering, content, product and technology professionals, to explore possibilities for the future of connected TVs, Vizio said.
Attendees of the full-day event will be able to choose from two tracks of breakout sessions in order to gain valuable insights on designing apps for discoverability, integrating monetization options, creating experiences that consumers love and learning best practices for Connected TV (CTV) app development, Vizio said.
The event will feature a keynote from VIZIO leadership, immersive workshop sessions and discussions led by VIZIO product, engineering, and technical account management teams as well as a roundtable discussion.
The panel will include respected executives from Accedo, Ottera, Sling and Warner Bros. Discovery, who will share their experiences and explore the transformation taking place in the streaming industry and advancements made in partnership with VIZIO.
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