AVX26 Announces This Year’s Incredible Keynote!

Ed Lozano – LiveU

Keynote: Behind the Broadcast – Delivering Live Video at Scale for the FIFA World Cup Across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico

Wed 10/7/2026 – 2:30pm – 3:30pm – SYNERGY RM

Join Ed Lozano, Sales Engineering & Event Services Lead for the Americas, as he shares the story behind one of the most complex live video production and transmission efforts in recent sports history. This session explores LiveU’s involvement in supporting broadcast operations for the FIFA World Cup across three host nations: the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Attendees will gain insight into the massive logistical coordination required to support multi-site live production environments, including collaboration among broadcasters, production companies, venue operators, and technology partners. Ed will discuss the planning, deployment, and execution strategies used to ensure reliable, low-latency video contribution from numerous venues and cities, while navigating cross-border operational challenges and strict event timelines.
Through real-world examples and lessons learned, this presentation will highlight how IP-based video workflows, remote production technologies, and effective stakeholder collaboration helped deliver seamless live content to audiences around the world. The session is ideal for AV professionals, broadcast engineers, event technology leaders, and anyone interested in the intersection of large-scale event production and innovative live video transport solutions.
Learning Objectives
• Understand the logistical and technical challenges of supporting live video workflows across multiple countries and venues.
• Learn how LiveU technology enabled reliable, scalable video contribution for a global sporting event.
• Explore best practices for coordinating among multiple organizations, vendors, and stakeholders during large-scale productions.
• Gain insights into lessons learned and future trends in remote production and live event broadcasting.

Ed Lozano serves as the Sales Engineering & Event Services Lead for the Americas and has extensive experience supporting large-scale live productions, broadcast operations, and mission-critical video workflows. Throughout his career, Ed has worked closely with broadcasters, sports organizations, and production teams to design and execute innovative live video solutions for major global events. His expertise spans remote production, IP-based video transport, and the operational planning required to deliver successful live broadcasts at scale.