Speakers

Barbara Lange is a distinguished entrepreneur, executive business leader, and industry speaker with a proven track record in global not-for-profit professional associations. She has served as Executive Director and CEO, earning a reputation for strategic leadership, innovation, and driving organizational success. Known for her ability to collaborate effectively with Boards, Barbara excels in optimizing performance and ensuring long-term growth.

Her career includes executive leadership roles at the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) and the Hollywood Professional Association (HPA), two of the media tech industry's most influential organizations. Additionally, she has held key positions in business development and product management at IEEE, further solidifying her expertise in advancing technology-driven industries.

In 2022, she founded Kibo121, a consultancy committed to guiding industry towards sustainable solutions, encompassing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations. In 2023, together with Dovetail Creative, Kibo121co-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.

A certified ISSP Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA), Barbara is deeply engaged in sustainability initiatives. She serves on the board and chairs a working group for the Greening of Streaming industry initiative, sits on sustainability committees for SMPTE and ATSC, and advises the TV NewsCheck Women in Technology Awards committee. She is also a leadership council member for GalsNGear and contributes to the White Plains City Sustainability Committee. Additionally, she is an active member of the International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP), SMPTE, and HPA.