Barbara Lange is a seasoned entrepreneur and accomplished executive business leader, with over 35 years of management experience. Her career includes serving as Executive Director and CEO for prominent global not-for-profit professional associations. Barbara is renowned for her exceptional leadership skills, effectively collaborating with Boards to optimize organizational performance and ensure enduring success. In 2022, she founded Kibo121, a consultancy committed to guiding industry towards sustainable solutions, encompassing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. Kibo121 specializes in guiding organizations to seamlessly integrate ESG initiatives into their core operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing legal risks in an ever-evolving landscape. Kibo121's services encompass sustainability strategic planning, assessment support, sustainability practice coaching, and thought leadership. Barbara’s expertise in sustainability has made her a sought-after speaker at prominent industry events, including the NAB Show, SVG (Sports Video Group), IBC, SMPTE, SMW (Streaming Media West), and the HPA Tech Retreat. She designed, and now manages, the NAB Show’s Excellence in Sustainability Awards, as well as being the lead judge for the Corporate Star Awards. In 2023, Kibo121 co-founded the Media Tech Sustainability Series (MTSS), a non-commercial program to aid the media tech industry on sustainability issues through webinars, training, and industry events. Barbara's achievements include executive leadership role at the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA), two prominent industry associations. Previous roles include business development and product management functions at the IEEE. Presently, she serves on the board and chairs a working group of the Greening of Streaming industry initiative and is engaged with Compton and Co. She is a member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), SMPTE, and the HPA. Her distinguished leadership has earned her recognition from Washington & Jefferson College, the IEEE, and StudioDaily50. In 2020, Barbara was selected as TVNewscheck's Woman in Technology Award honoree. In 2021, TVB Europe designated her as a Technology Leader to Watch, while Broadcast & Cable honored her with its Tech Leadership Award. Barbara holds Bachelor of Arts degrees in Chemistry and German, along with certificates from the Entrepreneurial Growth Lab of the Women’s Enterprise Development Center, Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management’s Executive Management Program, and NYU School of Continuing Development. She holds both US and EU passports and is proficient in German.

When: Day 1 | 0900 ET | 1500 CET

Location: Room 1 Session 1

When: Day 1 | 1430 ET | 2030 CET

Location: Room 1 Session 20


When: Day 2 | 0900 ET | 1500 CET

Location: Room 1

When: Day 2 | 1115 ET | 1715 CET

Location: Room 1 Session 24: What's happening at ITV?

When: Day 2 | 1230 ET | 1830 CET

Location: Room 1 Session 27: Update from the GoS trenches - The Odd Ones


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Location: Room 1 Session 29: Closing Remarks