RefCam - Lessons from the German Bundesliga and Frauen-Bundesliga
SVG Europe's The Football Summit 2026
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20m
Explore how RefCam is being deployed across the German Bundesliga and Frauen-Bundesliga, focusing on the practical lessons emerging for broadcasters, leagues and production teams. Speakers will share what has worked - and what hasn’t — from both editorial and creative perspectives, before examining the operational realities behind the innovation, including implementation, technical integration, and managing permissions and approvals. The session will conclude with key industry takeaways, outlining what others can learn from the experience in Germany and how RefCam workflows and storytelling approaches may evolve in the years ahead.
Johanna Torchetti, Sky Sport, Senior Manager of Operations, Football
Patrick Kessel, DFB, Referee
Esteban Galan, Riedel Communications, Business Development Global Events EMEA
Chair: George Bevir, SVG Europe, Editorial Director
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