R&B Group
Corporate
Hybrid Event / Virtual Event
2018
TechEdge18 was a standout technology conference that took place during the Leeds Digital Festival, attracting technology professionals, developers, engineers, digital marketers, and tech enthusiasts from across the UK. With a lineup featuring key speakers from SkyBet, Amazon Web Services, and the BBC, the event offered expert insights into the latest innovations and future directions in tech.
Hosted at the elegant Aspire venue in the heart of Leeds, the event offered a premium experience for in-person delegates while also targeting a wider online audience. TechEdge18 was designed to break down barriers to access, offering hybrid event features to accommodate both physical attendees and remote participants.
R&B Group approached Stream7 to collaborate on delivering high-quality hybrid event services - covering full-scale event production, multi-camera live streaming, and network engineering for seamless content delivery.
The aim of TechEdge18 was to maximise audience reach and engagement while ensuring the technical delivery matched the high standards of the festival. The event needed to:
Provide a professional live stream to remote viewers across the UK.
Record all plenary sessions in broadcast quality for post-event content distribution.
Seamlessly integrate with the AV infrastructure at the Aspire venue.
Support hybrid event functionality with live and on-demand content.
Deliver a unique public-facing stream broadcast to the Leeds Big Screen.
To meet these goals, Stream7 deployed a comprehensive event streaming and production solution, tailored specifically for a modern hybrid tech conference.
From the planning phase to delivery on-site, Stream7 worked closely with R&B Group to design a hybrid event setup that supported both live attendance and virtual engagement. Our team provided:
Pre-production support – including technical planning and run-of-show development.
Full AV production – partnering with R&B Group to manage on-site AV including sound, projection, and lighting.
Multi-camera filming – ensuring high production value across all recorded sessions.
Live stream management – including encoding, switching, monitoring, and delivery.
Recording and post-production – enabling all sessions to be accessed on-demand following the event.
Our hybrid event services ensured that every element of the event was accessible, engaging, and professional - regardless of whether audiences joined in person or virtually.
Stream7’s bespoke event streaming service was central to the success of TechEdge18. Using our advanced NewTek TriCaster system, we provided:
Multi-angle camera feeds with real-time switching.
High-definition streaming to online platforms.
Real-time encoding and secure network infrastructure.
Integration with the Leeds Big Screen - broadcasting the event to public audiences in Millennium Square.
By broadcasting to both a curated digital audience and a spontaneous public one, the conference created buzz throughout Leeds and extended its impact far beyond the venue walls. This innovative use of live streaming helped position TechEdge18 as a forward-thinking, inclusive event.
Working in partnership with R&B Group, Stream7 ensured that all AV and live streaming requirements were met without compromise. R&B Group handled in-room production and delegate-facing AV setup, while Stream7 focused on the technical side of hybrid delivery – including:
Internet bandwidth optimisation.
External audience streaming and monitoring.
Backup systems to ensure uptime and redundancy.
This kind of partnership is what defines Stream7’s event production model: collaborative, supportive, and seamless. Our clients trust us to act as an extension of their team – providing not just technical execution, but the strategic insight and calm, confident presence that comes with experience.
Stream7 specialises in live streaming, hybrid event production, and virtual event delivery across the UK. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with a creative, flexible approach, making us a go-to partner for conferences, exhibitions, internal communications, and corporate showcases.
For TechEdge18, our hybrid event services enabled:
Increased reach – with live streaming enabling audiences from around the country to join remotely.
Lasting impact – thanks to recorded content that could be repurposed and shared.
Technical reliability – with expert engineers ensuring smooth delivery from start to finish.
When you choose Stream7, you’re choosing a team that’s been trusted by leading agencies, government bodies, and global tech firms to deliver flawless event production.
