Video Tech Community

Casey Occhialini

Principal Software Engineer at Paramount

"I try not to have expectations when I come, everything is so well planned that I just go with the flow. And I’ve yet to have a bad experience. This year I brought my family, and I was a bit worried at first, but that was dumb. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. My son already asked if we can come back. If someone asks me, I just say: go to Montevideo. I said it last year, and I’ll say it again and again. I love it here and I’m coming back."

Connie Huang

Software Engineering Manager at Warner Bros. Discovery

"My expectation was to build connections in a more intimate environment with professionals and friends in the industry. I also wanted to find opportunities to share my knowledge and enjoy. But this has far exceeded my expectations. It’s been enlightening, empowering and deeply memorable. I’ll definitely come back and bring more people. This is an opportunity to do something not just for your job, but for yourself and your career something beyond your current role."

Steve Heffernan

Co-Founder at Mux & Creator of Video.js

"I talked to Casey beforehand, and he just said: ‘I don’t know how to explain it. You just need to go.’ And he was right. We brought the whole family, it was a stretch for us. But the Qualabs team was incredible: helping us get set up, supporting us as a family! This is a chance to experience a part of the world you might not go to otherwise. To meet people you wouldn’t meet otherwise. It shows you how much bigger the tech community really is and how valuable it is to share ideas and perspectives beyond your bubble."

Barry Owen

Chief Solutions Architect at Wowza

"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."

Bhavesh Upadhyaya

Subject Matter Expert in QOE, CDN, and Live Operations at SVTA

"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."

Gabriel Dávila Revelo

Media and Video Architect at Bitmovin

"The experience at the Summer Camp was inspiring and enriching. I worked on Open Source projects and was part of an active community. Starting a project from scratch and living different experiences at Qualabs was amazing. The hospitality was impeccable and exceeded my expectations. I totally recommend the Summer Camp to network and grow professionally without losing sight of community development and video."

David Hassoun

Seasoned Streaming Media Consultant

"I hoped it would be close to the wonderful experience I had last time, and it exceeded that! I got to spend more time with the team, actually collaborating on one of the selected projects: Server-guided Ads. There was just so much energy this year. Repeat folks came back, we reconnected. The whole thing grew into something bigger, better, and even more exciting. It’s a beautiful match of tech, culture, and amazing people. All in an environment that really fosters connection."

Pavel Novotny

Chief Video Codec Architect at AMD

"This was my first time in South America, and I honestly didn’t know what to expect. But it turned out to be a fantastic introduction. Lovely people, lovely country. Even not speaking Spanish, I felt truly welcome. Where I come from, in Eastern Europe, many people never leave their country.. So being here, experiencing how others think and live, is something powerful. This week has been an incredible reminder of how much we can gain from stepping outside our comfort zone."

Marco Vidonis

Software Engineer at Nimble Ape

"The motto for the event was 'Connect through the power of collaboration', and I think it captures perfectly the essence of the whole experience. We started working together on an ambitious project, got to know each other in person and made friends sharing a mate. We believe that open source projects greatly benefit from a close-knit, friendly community. Events like this are what create and cement these communities, and we're very proud to have been part of this from the start."