MonteVIDEO Tech Summer Camp

MonteVIDEO Tech Summer Camp

Summer Camp 2025

Where Video Engs Connect and Collaborate

This edition is over. Summer Projects ran remotely from November 2024 to January 2025, and the Summer Week was held in person in Montevideo, Uruguay, from January 26th to February 1st, 2025. Go to Summer Camp 2026
Summer Projects
Remote · November to January
Summer Week
Jan 26th – Feb 1st
Where
Montevideo, Uruguay 🇺🇾

2 experiences for you

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SUMMER PROJECTS

Remote, side project
Nov - Jan

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SUMMER WEEK

In-person
Montevideo, Uruguay

SUMMER PROJECTS

For this edition of Summer Camp 2025, we’re diving into two key standards shaping the future of video technology. With the collective expertise of our community, we’ll explore innovative ways to contribute and make an impact in these evolving areas.🚀

MoQ Player Implementation

This project aims to build a basic player capable of handling fMP4 and LOC (Low Overhead Media Container) formats using the Media over QUIC (MoQ) protocol.
It will focus on features like adaptive bitrate (ABR) ladder auto-selection, requiring a rethinking of standard HLS/DASH functionalities to suit the low-latency environment MoQ offers. This open-source player will provide a foundation for further experimentation in the MoQ ecosystem.

Technical sponsor:

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Mike English

Senior Developer at Id3as

more about the project

VAST to SGAI Conversion service

This project will develop an open-source tool to convert VAST (XML) files into HLS Interstitials as AssetLists, enabling Server-Guided Ad Insertion (SGAI).
It will integrate with native iOS, hls.js, and ExoPlayer environments, removing the need for costly SSAI solutions. The project supports rapid adoption of SGAI and prepares for future SGAI tracking features being developed by the SVTA Advertising Working Group.

Technical sponsor:

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David Hassoun

Chief Technologist at Dolby Laboratories

more about the project

Last Meetups

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Campers Confirmed

Steve Heffernan

Henry McIntyre

Casey Occhialini

Jason Thibeault

Manuel López

Ian Zenoni

Scott Kellicker

David Hassoun

Ben Rolling

Connie Huang

João Victor Girard

Alex Zambelli

Vanessa Pyne

Ruud van der Linden

Peter Scott

Dylan Wagner

Luke Curley

Pavel Novotny

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NEW TRACK FOR WOMEN IS ON THE WAY!

We’re excited to introduce a new track dedicated to empowering women in the video-tech industry as part of Summer Camp 2025.
This unique program, led by our VP of People, Sofía Labadie, focuses on strengthening leadership skills, fostering meaningful connections, and providing a supportive community for women in tech.

Join us to grow, connect, and lead with confidence!

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Sofía Labadie

VP of People and Program Leader

The agenda

Discover Uruguay while connecting with like-minded professionals from the video industry. Enjoy our food, culture, and unique landscapes. We’ve crafted a special experience for you to explore, learn, and build meaningful relationships in a relaxed yet inspiring environment.

Join us!

Our Summer Week Agenda

  1. Sun 26th

    Welcome dinner to Uruguay at JP's home

  2. Mon 27th

    Session Women’s Program and Summer Week Campfire Opening

  3. Tue 28th

    Old City Walking Tour and Session Women’s Program

  4. Wen 29th

    Tech talks and roundtable discussion with industry leaders

  5. Thu 30th

    Closing Session: Women’s Program, Final Summer Project Demo, and After Party

  6. Fri 31th - Sat 1st

    Beach & countryside weekend, tours and tasty food

Our Summer Camp 2024

Last Projects

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Common Media Library

This initiative aims to create a unified JavaScript library that consolidates common functionalities used across different media players. We’re looking to address the issue of redundant code across open-source media players like Dash.js, HLS.js, Shaka Player, and Video.js, where there’s a lot of copy-pasting of code for similar functionalities.

CMAF HAM

This project is centered around the concept of the Hypothetical Application Model as defined in the CMAF standard. This model provides a generalized way to describe media presentations, including elements like switching sets, selection sets, and tracks, which are common to various streaming formats like HLS and DASH.

SUMMER 2024 RECAP​

What our attendees say

"I wouldn’t change anything about Summer Camp, except the fact that I left too early! While I so much enjoyed all the experiences I participated in, my favorite part was the events and interactions at the Qualabs offices.
Bringing the idea of the Common Media Library to life this year has been an incredible journey filled with pride and accomplishment. Meeting face-to-face with the developers contributing to my project and interacting with such a strong developer community halfway around the world was invaluable. The mix of activities, talks, and working sessions was truly unique, and everyone I met was kind and welcoming. I wholeheartedly recommend this event to anyone in the video tech industry! The Summer Camp added tremendous value to the community, and I am grateful for everyone's contributions"
Casey Occhialini Casey Occhialini
"The Montevideo Video Tech Summer Camp was a wonderful mix of discussions on the video industry and cultural experiences. We solved problems, shared ideas, and made lifelong friendships. It's a truly unique event, offering opportunities to learn from the Qualabs team and other attendees. You'll learn new things, make new friends, and experience great culture firsthand. And don't forget to try a Chivito; it'll change your life."
Barry Owen Barry Owen
"What we experienced went beyond expectations. Not only was it fun to be part of tech meetups, speak to university students, and learn about other common media library-type projects, but we also got an in-depth tour of Uruguay and its culture.
We enjoyed ourselves, mind, body, and soul. I'd love to recommend you guys joining the next summer camp and experiencing their hospitality and intellectual enthusiasm."
Bhavesh Upadhyaya Bhavesh Upadhyaya

About Uruguay

🌟 Top Tech Exporter Uruguay is a leading per-capita software exporter in Latin America, with the U.S. purchasing 60-70% of its software exports.

📈 Rapid IT Growth The IT industry’s value reached $7.33 billion in 2023, with significant government support for tech startups and innovation.

📡 Advanced Connectivity with 90% Internet coverage and a national fiber optic network, Uruguay boasts one of the highest Internet speeds in Latin America.

🏛 Stable and Democratic As the only full democracy in South America, Uruguay offers a secure and transparent environment for business.

🌍 Strategic Location Located in a favorable time zone for both U.S. and European markets.

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