End of an era: Retiring Dr. Blakeway says IBC Board is “all about the strategy”

As he retires from the IBC Board, former SCTE President Dr. Roger Blakeway discusses the origins of the collaboration between the two organisations, the development of the IBC organisation, and the show we recognise today.

Dr. Roger Blakeway, the last active founding member of the IBC Board, is retiring after more than a quarter-century in the role – but not before taking time out to reflect on a “very eventful” period that has continually witnessed remarkable change in both technology and business terms...

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