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Mobile Tech Expert, DJ & Composer Who Collaborated with U2 and Depeche Mode to Host IBC Rising Stars 2016 Event
IBC today announced that media and technology expert Oisin
Lunny will host the IBC Rising Stars event on Saturday 11 September
in Amsterdam. The Rising Stars initiative is provided by IBC to empower
the next generation of media and entertainment professionals, and
features carefully selected broadcast leaders, celebrities, innovators
and experts.
Oisin is part of the Market Development team at leading mobile
engagement specialists OpenMarket (News - Alert). He speaks and moderates at
conferences globally and contributes to The Guardian, B2B Marketing,
Digital Doughnut and others. Oisin also sits on the advisory board for
The Economist Big Think, chairs the Fundraising Online advisory panel
and maintains a parallel profile as film composer, producer, and DJ.
"IBC has without doubt been the essential conference covering tech
innovation around broadcast interaction, and with the accelerated pace
of transformation today it's never been more important to support the
industry leaders of tomorrow. I'm honoured to be a part of the Rising
Stars initiative and looking forward to a great event!" Comments Oisin.
With over 25 years' experience working in the creative and technology
industries, Oisin is perfectly positioned to help a new generation
navigating through the Rising Stars sessions and get the most out of the
opportunity as part of the IBC event.
Oisin's career spans from being part of the Hip-Hop collective "Marxman"
who collaborated with Gangstarr and Sinead O'Connor, and supported
Depeche Mode & U2, to managing the world's largest social space for
teens, Habbo Hotel. He has released music as "Firstborn", including the
club hit "The Mood Club", and composed music for films such as After The
Dance, Men Of Arlington, The Mean Machine and Human Traffic as well as
various TV and advert commissions.
As IBC Rising Stars host, Oisin will give the audience a fresh
perspective on how to pursue opportunities and find a dream career path
in a fast paced environment. Together with other successful media
leaders, Oisin will lead sessions providing career guidance and advice
on new and future skills to supercharge careers in media and
entertainment, at a time when the accelerating power of technology is
transforming workplaces and jobs.
Oisin adds; "When it comes to career strategy I'm a great believer in
following not only your intellect but also your heart. I believe these
specially curated Rising Stars sessions from global leaders in media and
technology will offer some career-changing inspiration. This is a
perfect opportunity for learning, sharing and serendipity, and also the
chance to connect with the creative business leaders of today and
tomorrow."
The programme will also cover essential developments in the media and
entertainment world in the course of one day. Top industry experts will
share actionable insights about complex broadcast setups and creative
solutions to deliver new viewing experiences. VR experts will unleash
the power of immersive storytelling enabled by technology and present
exciting projects that will fire up imagination and uncover new
opportunities for entertainment professionals.
Sessions are designed to help attendees to see through the hype and
learn about what really matters.
To find out more about IBC2016 Rising Stars programme taking place at
the RAI in Amsterdam from 10 to 11 September 2016, visit IBC.org/rsprogramme
To book a place visit IBC.org/RSregister
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Note to Editors:
About IBC
IBC is the premier annual event for professionals engaged in the
creation, management and delivery of entertainment and news content
worldwide. Attracting 55,000+ attendees from more than 170 countries,
IBC combines a highly respected and peer-reviewed conference with
an exhibition that exhibits more than 1,600 leading suppliers of state
of the art electronic media technology and provides unrivalled
networking opportunities.
IBC2016 Dates:
Conference:
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8 - 12 September 2016
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Exhibition:
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9 - 13 September 2016
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For more information visit ibc.org
Find out more about the IBC Conference - IBC.org/conference
Find out more about the IBC Exhibition - IBC.org/discovermore
Find out more about IBC Content Everywhere - IBCCE.org
Find out more about Oisin Lunny - oisinlunny.com
Find out more about OpenMarket - openmarket.com
View source version on businesswire.com: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20160629005623/en/
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