Live Production & Hybrid Broadcast
Live from Space: The Next Frontier | Hybrid Session
Client: World Economic Forum, 2022
Production: Jonny Granger, on behalf of the World Economic Forum
Role
Gallery director & technical coordinator: Live production, show running & operational management
- Directed live hybrid broadcast between Geneva studio and the International Space Station
- Technical coordination between ESA and NASA for real-time transmission
- On-site gallery leadership and coordination of production teams
- Integration of multi-location feeds, panelists and interactive audience components
- Technical coordination between ESA and NASA for real-time transmission
- On-site gallery leadership and coordination of production teams
- Integration of multi-location feeds, panelists and interactive audience components
Project description
Live hybrid session produced for The Davos Agenda 2022, titled "Live from Space: The Next Frontier for Knowledge and Action". The session connected a live studio in Geneva with astronaut Matthias Maurer aboard the International Space Station, creating a real-time interaction between Earth and space. The conversation featured high-profile participants including the President of the European Space Agency, Al Gore, and additional astronaut voices exploring humanity’s shared future in space and on Earth. The broadcast combined cutting-edge live transmission technology with expert dialogue, marking a moment of cross-planetary collaboration in a global forum setting. The production’s technical achievement, incorporating live ISS feed coordination and multi-site integration during a virtual annual meeting model, was recognised with a Webby Award for Technical Achievement.
Stakeholder Capitalism | Studio Series
Client: World Economic Forum, 2022
Production: Jonny Granger, on behalf of the World Economic Forum
Role
Gallery director & show runner: Live production, technical coordination & creative support
- Directed and ran a 5-part video podcast studio series
- Directed on-screen talent and oversaw real-time show flow, cueing and broadcast execution
- Technical coordination of multi-cam mixing and integration of virtual panelists
- Shaped the creative look and interactive studio elements
- Directed on-screen talent and oversaw real-time show flow, cueing and broadcast execution
- Technical coordination of multi-cam mixing and integration of virtual panelists
- Shaped the creative look and interactive studio elements
Project description
Five-part live studio series produced for the World Economic Forum exploring stakeholder capitalism — a framework that encourages collaboration between business, government and civil society to build inclusive and sustainable economic systems. The series featured international panelists joining both in-studio and remotely, combining expert dialogue with interactive visual elements and multimedia inserts. As gallery director and show runner, the production required seamless coordination across locations while maintaining strong on-air presence and narrative flow. The project balanced technical precision with creative direction, facilitating global conversation on responsible leadership and the future of sustainable economies.
The Davos Agenda 2022 | Live Session Production
Client: World Economic Forum, 2022
Production: Jonny Granger, on behalf of the World Economic Forum
Role
Gallery director & live production lead: Gallery direction, technical coordination & broadcast operations
- Directed multi-cam gallery operations across 7 session rooms
- Oversaw the end-to-end live production of over 150 sessions at the first in-person Davos post-pandemic
- Served as primary point of contact for 32+ in-room producers, technical staff and distribution specialists
- Developed operational blueprints, ran trainings and led technical rehearsals to ensure flawless execution
- Oversaw the end-to-end live production of over 150 sessions at the first in-person Davos post-pandemic
- Served as primary point of contact for 32+ in-room producers, technical staff and distribution specialists
- Developed operational blueprints, ran trainings and led technical rehearsals to ensure flawless execution
Project description
Live multi-room production for The Davos Agenda 2022 — the first in-person World Economic Forum Annual Meeting following the pandemic. The production encompassed over 150 live sessions across seven multicamera spaces, requiring integrated gallery direction, technical coordination, distribution management, and operational leadership. As Gallery Director and Live Production Lead, the role involved real-time mastery of complex broadcast systems, multi-location feeds, and dynamic session formats, all while maintaining production quality and audience engagement. The project team included producers, engineers, and distribution specialists working in synchronisation to deliver live content to global audiences, highlighted by flagship sessions such as A Conversation with Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube. The production balanced rigorous technical execution with seamless show flow to meet the demands of one of the world’s most prominent live content environments.
Top 10 Emerging Technologies | Studio Series
Client: World Economic Forum, 2022
Production: Jonny Granger, on behalf of the World Economic Forum
Role
Gallery director, creative lead & show runner: Writing, studio direction & technical coordination
- Directed and ran a multi-episode live studio production
- Assisted in writing and narrative development for each episode
- Creative direction of studio look, graphics and visual language
- Oversaw gallery/technical operations and show flow across the series
- Assisted in writing and narrative development for each episode
- Creative direction of studio look, graphics and visual language
- Oversaw gallery/technical operations and show flow across the series
Project description
Live studio series produced for the World Economic Forum’s "Top 10 Emerging Technologies", a flagship publication and media initiative highlighting breakthrough technologies poised to shape the future. The series explores innovations in fields such as artificial intelligence, climate tech, biotechnology, and sustainable systems, bringing expert voices and real-world perspectives to a global audience. The production combined expertly moderated discussions with dynamic studio visuals and live graphic elements, designed to clearly communicate complex technological concepts in an engaging and accessible format. Through collaborative content writing, creative studio direction, and integrated live graphics, the project elevated the presentation of leading innovations while ensuring a seamless and visually compelling broadcast experience.