Open Video Alliance - Credit: openvideoalliance.org

Kaltura, Yale ISP, and PCF have formally announced the Open Video Conference that will take place in New York City on June 19-20 at the NYU Law School in Manhattan.  Mozilla is also a major sponsor.

Conference Highlights

• Brings together stakeholders in the online video space (video makers, coders, lawyers, academics, entrepreneurs, etc.) for cross-pollination and development of the Open Video movement.
• Raises the public profile of video creators and artists, especially those whose work relies on or contributes to Open Video.
• Raises public interest and awareness around the Principles of an Open Video Ecosystem, a community effort to define best practices in online video.

Conference Details

• two day event; June 19-20 at NYU Law School with live webcast
• main agenda to feature high-profile speakers and presenters in legal and cultural dimensions of online video.
• secondary programming to include workshops on DIY video creation, publication, etc. (like USC’s 24/7 DIY Conference).
• secondary programming to include open source developer workshops, tech demos, and technical community building.
• compilation of video art reel (remix, collage, etc) and related documentaries for continuous screening (like Stay Free’s Illegal Art exhibit).

Hmmm…I wonder if I can catch the China Town Bus and make it up for this.

• Open Video Conference