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Together, we innovate and grow. Our strength comes from exchanging ideas, working side by side, and building meaningful connections.
Community · Montevideo, Uruguay
A community of engineers, developers, and passionate lovers of video tech!
Join a community of engineers, developers, and video-tech enthusiasts to connect, learn, and share knowledge about video technology and streaming.
Whatâs coming
Next event!
Join us for a tech meetup focused on the future of video delivery. Weâll explore key topics, share insights, and connect with fellow professionals in the industry. đ
Our events
Recap
Who we are
A global community for people building the future of media technology
Interested in speaking at one of our events?
speaker@montevideotech.devWe bring together engineers, founders, product leaders, and innovators working across streaming, video infrastructure, AI, and the broader media tech ecosystem.
Our meetups are open conversations where industry practitioners share ideas, challenges, and lessons from building real systems used by millions of viewers worldwide.
Topics often include
- 01Streaming and video infrastructure
- 02Media processing and delivery
- 03Player technology and playback
- 04Advertising and monetization
- 05AI in media workflows
- 06New protocols and open standards
- 07Startup innovation in media tech
Events range from open roundtables like Mate Talks, to technical deep dives, to conversations around major industry events such as NAB and IBC.
MonteVIDEO Tech connects a global network of professionals from companies across the media ecosystem, from startups to major global platforms. Everyone curious about media technology is welcome to join.
How we work
Our core values
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Our community thrives on ideas and insightsânot sales pitches. Itâs all about genuine exchange and learning.
Share, Donât Sell
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We welcome diverse perspectives and open dialogue no brand wars, just respectful conversations that drive progress.
Engaging with Respect
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We prioritize focused talks on video engineering and development. Beyond discussions, we learn together, share technical knowledge, and drive innovation to foster a culture of growth and continuous improvement.
Video talks
Meetup
Qualabsâ Tech Meetup
These meetups are designed to cultivate an active, collaborative community of video industry professionals. They provide a space to share technical expertise, showcase new projects and innovations, and discuss the latest advancements shaping the industry. Itâs an opportunity to come together and explore the technologies driving video distribution. By fostering valuable connections and encouraging meaningful collaborations, Qualabsâ Tech Meetups drive growth, continuous learning within the video technology sector.
Roundtable
Mate Talks Meetup
Mate Talks are relaxed, roundtable-style gatherings where we dive into the latest topics, trends, and insights shaping the video industry. In 2024, we introduced a fixed panel featuring industry friends to enrich each session with diverse perspectives and engaging conversations. These meetups are all about fostering meaningful discussions, exchanging knowledge, and exploring whatâs next in video tech all while connecting with like-minded professionals.
And why âMateâ? đ§ We always seek to share a piece of our culture in every connection! In Uruguay, mate is a classic tradition that brings people together, shared among friends in circles of conversation, stories, and deep discussions.
The panel
Our Mate talkers 2026
Weâre taking Mate Talks to the next level with a panel of industry experts who will bring fresh perspectives, insightful discussions, and thought-provoking conversations to every session.
About Summer Camp
MonteVideo Tech Summer Camp is our annual event of collaboration and cultural & knowledge exchange within the video tech community, all while enjoying the end of our summer in March! Itâs not just an event; itâs an opportunity to connect with like-minded people, learn from experts, and discover the vibrant culture of Uruguay.
The Summer Camp includes two tracks: the well-known «Summer Projects» and the in-person « Summer Week» This dedicated period in Montevideo offers participants the chance to engage face-to-face through collaborative work, cultural exchange, and knowledge sharing, all while exploring what makes Uruguay unique.
Join us as we foster new friendships, give back to the community through shared expertise, and showcase the power of collaborative work. The next Summer Week will take place at the end of January, welcoming everyone who shares our passion for video technology.
Latest
Summer Camp 2026: Our Latest Projects
Real-time MoQ Project
Open-source project · Summer Camp 2026
This project continues last yearâs work on moq-js, focusing on creating a base modular library with sub-packages for transport, WebCodecs, and MSE. The goal is to make these building blocks reusable for developing different types of MoQ-based experiences â from real-time applications like hang.live to low-latency streaming for sporting events â all powered by open infrastructure and modern CDNs.
Includes:
- Modular library over Media over QUIC
- Sub-packages: transport, WebCodecs, MSE
- Tech sponsors: Mike English & Luke Curley
AI Co-Pilot for Multimedia Archives
Open-source project · Summer Camp 2026
This project aims to unlock the collective knowledge of the media industry â from SMPTE standards to decades of technical papers and conference recordings â by creating an AI-powered co-pilot that transforms static archives into intelligent, searchable resources.
Includes:
- AI co-pilot over SMPTE standards
- Technical papers and conference recordings
- Tech sponsor: Andy Beach
Since 2023
The Summer Projects Contributions
Since 2023, weâve developed projects that have left a lasting impact on the industry. Summer Projects, participants collaborate over 3 months on impactful open-source initiatives, diving deep into new technologies, methodologies, and video industry solutions. Supported by a team of experts from Qualabs and global industry leaders, this initiative offers a unique opportunity to learn, connect with video enthusiasts, and make meaningful contributions to the community.
- 2025 MoQ Player Implementation Building a low-latency video player leveraging the Media over QUIC protocol, with adaptive bitrate (ABR) functionality and optimized for fMP4 and LOC formats. view more!
- 2025 VAST to SGAI Conversion Creating a tool to convert VAST (XML) files into HLS interstitials, simplifying ad workflows and enabling Server-Guided Ad Insertion. view more!
- 2024 âCMAF HAMâ Focused on improving workflows based on the Common Media Application Format (CMAF), this project explored new possibilities for efficient media delivery and standards harmonization. CMAF HAM aimed to optimize content delivery, reduce latency, and enhance the user experience on streaming platforms. view more!
- 2024 âCommon Media Libraryâ Creation of a unified library for media playback, enhancing consistency and flexibility across multiple platforms. By standardizing tools and methodologies, CML facilitated the integration and optimization of video workflows, benefiting both developers and end users. view more!
- 2023 âCMCD Validatorâ Development of a CMCD validation library to simplify standard adoption for video developers through efficient parameter validation. Additionally, an app was built to enable real-time CMCD validation using players like Shaka, HLS, DASH, and Bitmovin. view more!
- 2023 âWebRTC Meetup Platformâ This project aimed to create a hybrid meeting platform with a WebRTC provider for seamless interaction. Its goal was to offer the community a tool specifically designed for hybrid events. view more!
The community
Faces of MonteVIDEO Tech
Get in touch
Letâs talk!
If youâre interested in becoming a speaker, sponsoring an event, or simply having a chat with us, donât hesitate to connect! Weâd love to hear from you and keep building this amazing community together.
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