SVG Sports Venue Production Summit 2018

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

PRODUCTION SUMMIT PRODUCTION SUMMIT

MAR 13-14, 2018 | MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM | ATLANTA |

MAR 13-14, 2018

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PRE S E N T S

PRODUCTION SUMMIT

CONFERENCE PROGRAM TUESDAY, MARCH 13

MODERATOR: Robert Jordan CFE, Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment, SVP PANELISTS:

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Registration

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3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Mercedes-Benz Stadium Tour 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Opening Night Reception SPONSORED BY

Josh Beaudoin, WJHW, Principal

Kevin Cottam, Ross Video, Director, Sports and Live Events Brent Stevens, Daktronics, National Sales Manager, Professional Sports Sam Thompson, Industry Consultant Larry Thorpe, Canon U.S.A., Senior Fellow, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Professional Engineering and Solutions Division

12:00 – 12:15 p.m. IBM Case Study: Delivering Next-Gen Digital Experiences SPONSORED BY at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast REGISTRATION SPONSORED BY BREAKFAST SPONSORED BY

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium With the Atlanta Falcons

Mercedes-Benz Stadium opened prior to the 2017 NFL season with one of the most unique videoboards in all of sports. Members of the Atlanta Falcons, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and AMB Sports and Entertainment video teams share what they’ve learned in Year 1.

PRESENTERS:

Jason Cothern, Director, Stadium Productions; Joseph Blanco, Lead Animator; Randy Cousar, Chief Engineer; Julia Chongarlides, Video Producer; Ben Dolinky, Engineer; Kevin Nawoichik, Graphics Producer; and Steve Smith, Video Producer

Mercedes-Benz Stadium incorporates a broad array of technologies integrated to work together as a seamless, unified system. Learn how IBM partnered with AMB Sports & Entertainment to design and implement an integrated IT platform.

PRESENTER: Ben Brillat, IBM, Chief Technology Architect, Global Sports & Entertainment Practice

12:15 – 12:45 p.m. Video Tools to Help You Crack the Creativity Code for Displays of All Sizes

Videoboards would be nothing without captivating content tailor-made to fit the canvas. Game-day production personnel share how they create dynamic video on a wide variety of shapes that are rarely, if ever, 16:9, and the gear they rely on.

MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor PANELISTS:

Jason Cothern, Atlanta Falcons, Director, Stadium Productions Scott Cunningham, Atlanta Braves, VP, Fan Experience Greg Kuh, Ross Video, Lead Designer, Rocket Surgery Michael Sullivan, Auburn University, Director of Video Services, Live Operations

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. IP Production in Sports Venues: SPONSORED BY What You Need to Know

12:45 – 1:30 p.m. Networking Lunch

IP-based technology has steadily grown in popularity in video-production workflows and is expected to explode in the near future. What does this mean for your game-day production?

MODERATOR: Karen Hogan Ketchum, SVG, Senior Editor and Sports Venue Production Summit Program Director

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. The Latest in Venue Signal Transmission and Distribution SPONSORED BY

PANELISTS:

Ken Dillard, TVU Networks, VP of Sales, North America Jeff Gouch, EVS, Sales Manager – Sports Venues, The Americas Nima Malekmanesh, Evertz, Product Marketing Manager and Senior Engineer – DreamCatcher Mike Meglathery, Diversified, Project Manager, Senior Project Engineer Scott Rinehart, University of Notre Dame, Director, Broadcast Technology

10:15 – 11:00 a.m. Making the Most of Your Team’s Big Moments Across All Platforms

A long-awaited championship. A franchise anniversary. A favorite player’s number retired.

When it comes to storylines, the possibilities and opportunities are endless. How are teams using social media, digital platforms, in-venue video, and more to engage fans?

MODERATOR: Don Sperling, New York Giants Entertainment, VP and Executive Producer

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As venues invest in the tools to capture and display content, so too must they invest in the infrastructure to get video signals from Point A to Point B. Hear from the vendors who are leading the charge.

MODERATOR: Karen Hogan Ketchum, SVG, Senior Editor and Sports Venue Production Summit Program Director PANELISTS:

Dave Belding, LiveU, Sales Director, Sports Mike Flathers, Aspera (an IBM Company), CTO Scott Nardelli, Bexel ESS, VP and GM Rick Seegull, Riedel Communications, Manager, System Consulting

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. EVS Case Study: Engaging NJ Devils Fans with Next-Gen Technology SPONSORED BY

PANELISTS:

DYVI, EVS’s live production switcher, has changed the way the New Jersey Devils’ production team entertains and engages fans on game day. The result has been faster turnaround, unmatched content customization, and ease in program making.

PRESENTER: Jeff Gouch, EVS, Sales Manager – Sports Venues, The Americas

Justin Brant, University of Alabama, Assistant AD, Crimson Tide Productions Matt Coy, Game Changer MVP, EVP/GM Eric Long, Philadelphia Eagles, Director of Production

2:15 – 3:00 p.m. Beyond the Bowl: When Control Rooms SPONSORED BY Become Broadcast Centers

11:00 – 11:15 a.m. Networking Break SPONSORED BY 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Technology and Design Considerations in Non-Traditional Video Displays

As sports venues push the boundaries of video display design, manufacturers and systems integrators must turn concept into reality. Leaders involved in building nontraditional video displays and the production systems to support them discuss the process of creating – and powering – a board that’s truly one of a kind.

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Whether it’s a college that becomes responsible for an ESPN3 production or a videoboard operator that must drive digital platforms, the capabilities of control rooms and the skills they require continue to evolve.

MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital PANELISTS:

Mike Bilbow, University of Georgia, Assistant AD, Digital and Production Stuart Reynolds, Diversified, Director, Sports and Live Events Daniel Riess, WJHW, Consultant Jeff Volk, Alpha Video, VP

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PRE S E N T S

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JOSH BEAUDOIN, WJHW, Principal

Beaudoin has benefited from working in all aspects of the technology construction industry including audio/video design-build system integration and sales, electrical contracting, audio consulting, and professional audio equipment manufacturing and international business development. He actively pursues prospective clients, negotiates fees, develops strategic business relationships, and manages projects for WJHW.

DAVE BELDING, LiveU, Sales Director, Sports

Belding is a sales leader with three decades of experience bringing high-quality technology to the sports industry spanning professional teams, colleges, universities, venues, and associations. He has been integral in driving new ways for organizations to increase fan/viewer engagement, ticket and merchandise sales, and sponsorships through the deployment of live video strategies.

MIKE BILBOW, University of Georgia, Assistant Athletic Director, Digital and Production

Bilbow oversees stadium videoboard production, linear and digital television production, social media, and other digital content creation. He is currently in his second stretch at UGA. From 2009-14, he was the executive director of new media for IMG College, leading the team that first began creating content for the Bulldogs.

JUSTIN BRANT, University of Alabama, Assistant Athletics Director, Crimson Tide Productions

Brant’s responsibilities include oversight of all creative video operations, graphic design, and live production. Since joining the Crimson Tide, the department has grown from two staff members to 18. Crimson Tide Productions covers nearly 200 live athletic events, nearly 50 broadcast shows for regional and national distribution, and much more.

BEN BRILLAT, IBM, Chief Technology Architect, Global Sports and Entertainment Practice

Brillat leads the technical architecture portfolio for IBM’s stadium, arena, shopping mall, airport, casino, and other large public venue customers. He trains IBM delivery teams around the world with assets, skills, and techniques that they need to successfully deliver these projects.

KEVIN COTTAM, Ross Video, Director, Sports and Live Events

Cottam joined Ross Video full-time in 2011 and has been working extensively with NFL, NBA, and NHL teams for game-day productions, as well as high-profile entertainment productions. He brings a wealth of production knowledge and experience to this role and looks forward to working with clients to provide technology for their live sports productions.

MATT COY, Game Changer MVP, EVP/GM

Coy has entertained fans for major league teams and events including the Dallas Cowboys, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Phoenix Coyotes, the San Diego Padres, AVP Pro Beach Volleyball, and Major League Soccer. He brings his reputation and expertise to Game Changer MVP, overseeing the business and marketing efforts, along with client services, to ensure each project stands tall.

SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, Atlanta Braves, VP, Fan Experience

Cunningham is responsible for revamping the club’s overall game presentation and fan experience while leading their Promotions, Entertainment & Special Events, Audio & Video Production, and Broadcasting departments. He understands the game flow and has the creative ability to infuse entertainment value elements that create and build atmosphere.

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KEN DILLARD, TVU Networks, VP of Sales, North America

Dillard is a broadcast industry veteran with 30 years of experience in engineering and sales in radio and TV. He has a deep understanding of news content acquisition and distribution workflows.

MIKE FLATHERS, Aspera (an IBM Company), CTO

Flathers has more than 20 years of software development experience. He has a passion for pushing the technology envelope and has been a primary contributor and visionary for Aspera FASPStream.

Throughout his career, Flathers has focused on enabling third-party technology integrations by creating software solutions and APIs.

JEFF GOUCH, EVS, Sales Manager – Sports Venues, The Americas

Gouch has been at EVS for more than four years as sales manager, with the venue focus added in 2017. He has helped initiate projects at a variety of pro and collegiate venues including the first EVS ST-2110 project in the U.S.

ROBERT JORDAN CFE, Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment, SVP

Jordan heads the Team & Venues Services Division’s design development specialty. He is an established voice in the “Smart Stadium” movement, integrating cutting-edge technology into modern stadiums to improve fan experience and drive revenue.

GREG KUH, Ross Video, Lead Designer, Rocket Surgery

Kuh joined Ross Video full time in 2013 and helped create Ross’ own creative service department. Since then, he has worked exclusively for sports and live events across North America. Kuh has worked with teams in the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, and MLB, as well as dozens of universities across the country.

ERIC LONG, Philadelphia Eagles, Director of Production

Long oversees the production of content that is consumed on a variety of platforms including television, website, app, social media, and in-venue at Lincoln Financial Field. He leads a staff of talented producers and editors responsible for the execution of the organization’s digital content strategy and manages logistics for the team’s major production projects.

NIMA MALEKMANESH, Evertz, Product Marketing Manager and Senior Engineer – DreamCatcher

Malekmanesh has been with Evertz since 2001 and is one of the lead software engineers who developed DreamCatcher. He oversees DreamCatcher marketing, sales, and service worldwide, and contributes to product direction and development.

MIKE MEGLATHERY, Diversified, Senior Project Manager/Lead Project Engineer

Meglathery currently serves as a dual-purpose senior project manager and lead project engineer, which allows him to calculatingly design and modify high-end projects while keeping a close eye on the timeline and budget, allowing clients to realize cutting-edge facilities within their project constraints.

SCOTT NARDELLI, Bexel ESS, VP and GM

Nardelli specializes in the deployment and integration of fiberoptic technology and solutions. He has involvement in the custom design and installation of broadcast cable for more than 100 stadiums, arenas, and entertainment venues across the world.

STUART REYNOLDS, Diversified, Director, Sports and Live Events

Reynolds plays a balanced role for the Diversified team, assisting business development, sales, and project engineering. He brings 30

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years of live video production engineering and facility design experience to his current role, including work with Oakland Alameda Coliseum, Hard Rock Stadium, Wrigley Field, Coors Field, Rogers Arena, Honda Center, and more.

SCOTT RINEHART, University of Notre Dame, Director, Broadcast Technology

Rinehart is responsible for providing technical direction and oversight of Notre Dame Studios’ production infrastructure. Prior to coming to Notre Dame, Rinehart worked in a variety of roles at NASCAR Media Group and PGA Tour Productions.

RICK SEEGULL, Riedel Communications, Manager, System Consulting

Seegull is responsible for managing and coordinating the design of the company’s comprehensive products in broadcast facilities throughout North America. He also develops the company product training programs and represents Riedel North America on industry panels.

DON SPERLING, New York Giants Entertainment, VP and Executive Producer

Sperling oversees all television, radio, digital and social media, publishing, creative services, events, and game-day stadium event presentations for the New York Football Giants. He was SVP and executive producer of NBA Entertainment for 15 years, responsible for the overall branding, development, programming, promotion, and creative direction.

MICHAEL SULLIVAN, Auburn University, Director of Video Services, Live Operations

Sullivan is currently responsible for overseeing all live operations for War Eagle Productions, the video services department of Auburn Athletics. This includes all SEC Network and videoboard shows and events. He is the lead production liaison between Auburn and ESPN.

BRENT STEVENS, Daktronics, National Sales Manager, Professional Sports

Stevens’ focus is on Daktronics’ business development as it relates to the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB, and other large sports projects. Stevens joined Daktronics in 1998 as a sales representative in the major league sports market, now a part of the live events market. In 2007, he took over the role of national sales manager for professional sports to focus all of his efforts on that market.

SAM THOMPSON, Industry Consultant

Thompson brings 37 years of experience and a range of expertise to any project he commands. He has drawn on his knowledge base and visionary thinking to create the infrastructure to support the world’s largest sports venue video boards at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, FL. The resulting videoboard show, which he directs, has been ranked as the top technology and content program in the NFL each of the last four seasons.

LARRY THORPE, Canon U.S.A., Senior Fellow, Imaging Technologies and Communications Group, Professional Engineering and Solutions Division

Thorpe joined Canon U.S.A. in February 2004. In January 2015, he was awarded the 2014 Engineering Emmy Charles F. Jenkins Award for lifetime achievement by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. In October 2015, Thorpe was a recipient of Honorary Membership in the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE).

JEFF VOLK, Alpha Video, VP

Volk is the founding officer/director of the Alpha Video Sports & Entertainment Group. He has overseen the negotiation and installation of more than 75 major sports venue technology integrations including control rooms, broadcast infrastructure, A/V systems, and IPTV/ digital signage solutions.

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