EBU Launches IP-Based Live Production Community
The European Broadcasting Union is establishing a new community of practice for engineers focused on live IP production.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Television
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The European Broadcasting Union has launched a community of practice to support technical teams specializing in IP-based live production. The initiative offers a collaborative space for engineers to share insights from real-world deployments.
Why it matters
The community aims to connect technical practitioners who need a venue to trade knowledge and establish industry-standard best practices. By pooling experience, the group helps streamline complex IP media production workflows.
The initiative builds on existing projects including the EBU LiveIP Community and Live IP Media Sandbox. The first official meeting is set for October 27, 2026, at 16:00 CET.
The players
European Broadcasting Union
This alliance of public service media organizations promotes collaboration and technical standardization across the European broadcasting industry.
Markus Berg
He serves as a co-chair for the newly launched EBU community of practice.
Peter Brightwell
He serves as a co-chair for the newly launched EBU community of practice.
Pavlo Kondratenko
He acts as the EBU coordinator responsible for overseeing this community initiative.
The details
Members will focus on analyzing findings from live deployments to identify adaptable best practices for media production. Participants can join the initiative through the official LiveIP Community group page.
Timeline
The first community meeting takes place on October 27, 2026, at 16:00 CET.
Industry Dynamics
This launch reflects the broader industry shift toward IP-based live production, moving beyond isolated sandbox testing into permanent collaborative networks. It follows a pattern set by the EBU LiveIP Community projects, marking a transition toward sustained professional knowledge sharing.
Technical practitioners and engineers can access this collaborative space by joining the initiative through the LiveIP Community group page. The first meeting offers members a specific opportunity to begin direct knowledge sharing.
The takeaway
This initiative provides a structured environment for engineers to accelerate the adoption of IP-based technologies in live broadcasting. Professionals interested in these standards should prepare for the October 27 meeting to align their technical workflows with emerging industry best practices.
What happens next
The inaugural community meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 16:00 CET.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by TVBEurope.
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