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8:45 a.m. REGISTRATION OPENS 9:25 – 9:35 a.m. WELCOMING REMARKS presented by FEATURING: Kevin Bovet, Vizrt, VP, Head of Sports JP LoMonoco, CBS Sports, VP, On-Air Graphics and Design; 2020 SVG Graphics Committee Chair

9:35 – 10:20 a.m. STATE OF THE ARTS 2020: Creative-Design Trends That Are Transforming the Industry Top creative directors and graphics-production executives take the stage for this annual look at the most significant design trends shaping the sports-graphics market today. From inserts to animations to AR and virtual elements, learn how production workflows and design strategies are evolving to create a better experience for fans.

MODERATOR: JP LoMonaco, CBS Sports, VP, On-Air Graphics and Design PANELISTS: Nick DiNapoli, |drive|, Co-Founder and Creative Director Joss Meinert, Big Studios, Owner/Director Tim O’Shaughnessy, ESPN, Creative Director John Schleef, NBC Sports and Olympics, Art Director Jordan Shorthouse, Turner Sports, Creative Director

10:20 – 10:25 a.m. TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT 10:25 – 10:45 a.m. MORNING KEYNOTE CONVERSATION: Inside the Launch of Turner Sports’ Virtual Shot Clock After more than a year of development, Turner Sports introduced an on-court virtual shot clock to tip off its 2019-20 NBA on TNT season. Hear how Turner Sports worked with Vizrt to develop this groundbreaking new virtual graphic and why the broadcaster believes it’s a genuine game-changer for NBA coverage.

FEATURING: Craig Barry, Turner Sports, EVP, Chief Content Officer INTERVIEWED BY: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor and Sports Graphics Forum Program Director

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. AUGMENTING YOUR REALITY: How AR and Virtual-Analysis Tools Have Come of Age As augmented reality becomes a mainstay on live sports broadcasts, producers are looking to utilize them to better inform the viewer and tell the story on the field. Get an in-depth look at how augmented-reality and virtual-analysis tools are being deployed for game coverage and in the studio by top content creators and technology providers.

MODERATOR: Kristian Hernandez, SVG, Associate Editor PANELISTS: Patrick Armstrong, MLB Network/NHL Network, Supervising Producer, Production Technologies Charlie Collin, ESPN Creative Services, Senior Manager, Motion Graphics and Production Enhancements Andrew Isaacson, The Famous Group, EVP John Murphy, BBC Sport, Creative Director, Motion Alexis Salinas​, Univision Deportes, Senior Director, Technical Creative Services

12:15 – 12:30 p.m. CASE STUDY: From Prototype to Production – Rapid Development in the Broadcast World presented by

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PRESENTERS: John Howell, SMT, Director of Creative Strategy Ryan McDonald, SMT, Director of Business Development Brad Rumler, Brainstorm, VP of Sales

As the wave of legalized sports betting begins to accelerate to more states, many broadcasters are looking to integrate betting into their live game coverage and launch betting-focused studio shows. Graphics and data integration are sure to play a vital role in the proliferation of in-game wagering and predictive-gaming telecasts in the near future. Hear from broadcasters, leagues, design experts, and data providers on how this new frontier could impact your production workflows.

MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor PANELISTS: Alon Cohen, UFC, SVP, R&D, 3027 Lead Nick DiNapoli, |drive|, Co-Founder and Creative Director Shawn Oleksiak, NBC Sports Philadelphia, VP and Executive Producer of Live Events Kieren Portley, CBS Sports Digital, VP, Programming and Production LJ Rader, Sportradar, Product Owner, Advanced Insights

2:00 – 2:20 p.m. AFTERNOON KEYNOTE CONVERSATION: Inside Fox Sports’ Super Bowl LIV Effort FEATURING: Zac Fields, Fox Sports, SVP, Graphics Technology and Integration Gary Hartley, Fox Sports Creative Services, EVP/Creative Director INTERVIEWED BY: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services

2:20 – 2:45 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK 2:45 – 3:15 p.m. BROADCAST AND DIGITAL COLLIDE: What the Rise of OTT Means for Graphics Design With more eyeballs shifting from linear TV to streaming outlets, fans expect an equally high-quality viewing experience regardless of the screen on which they are watching. This tectonic shift is having a major impact on the design and integration of graphics for live sports coverage. Hear from digital leaders how they are managing this transition and the challenges that go along with creating graphics that can serve big and small screen alike.

MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital PANELISTS: Belca Bedoya-Pedyna, ESPN, Lead Designer, Motion Graphics Sebastien Lehmann, CBS Interactive, Producer, On-Air Graphics and Branding Deb McGuffey, Disney Streaming Services, Marketing Design Director

3:15 – 4:00 p.m. VENDOR PERSPECTIVES 2020: Where Is Broadcast Graphics Technology Headed?

This year’s Sports Graphics Forum is bookended by a pair of sessions addressing the state of the industry in 2020. This closing panel features execs from top graphics-technology vendors. Learn how, as the needs of live-sports broadcasters and streaming outlets evolve, these industry leaders are finding innovative new ways to serve both the client and fan.

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services PANELISTS: Paul Babb, Maxon, Head of Worldwide Marketing Andy Blondin, Epic Games, Senior Technical Product Designer Kevin Bovet, Vizrt, VP, Head of Sports Olivier Cohen, ChyronHego, VP, Sales Enablement and Business Incubation Kevin Dresser, Ross Video, Global Business Development Manager, XPression and Ross Virtual Solutions

4:00 – 4:20 p.m. CLOSING KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: How ESPN Reimagined Its Monday Night Football Graphics Package Join the ESPN Creative team as they share their strategy used to create an NFL graphics package that changed the design landscape and highlights the intensity and passion found only in pro football. Get an inside look at the library of design elements that uniquely showcases NFL players and teams and learn about their innovative build strategy.

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SEBASTIEN LEHMANN, CBS Interactive, Producer, On-Air Graphics and Branding

Lehmann currently oversees all of the design and execution of graphics for CBS Sports HQ. Lehmann began his career in Paris, France in 2004, coordinating TV graphics for Eurosport, on major sporting events such as the US Open, Soccer Champions League, Athletics World Championships, and Tour de France. He then moved on to France’s number one broadcaster, TF1.

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2020 SVG GRAPHICS COMMITTEE CHAIR JP LOMONACO, CBS Sports, VP, On-Air Graphics and Design

LoMonaco oversees all of the design, production, and execution of graphics for the largest sporting events on CBS Sports Broadcast and CBS Sports Network, including the NFL, college football, the Masters, the PGA Championship, and the March Madness Tournament.

PATRICK ARMSTRONG, MLB Network/NHL Network, Supervising Producer, Production Technologies

Armstrong joined MLB Network full-time in 2010, wearing a number of different hats over the years before settling into his current role. He is a highly skilled storyteller within the sports industry, versed in a variety of graphics systems for both studio and remote sports production.

PAUL BABB, Maxon, Head of Worldwide Marketing

Babb is well known as the face of Cinema 4D, globally recognized as a 3D motion graphics, visual effects, and rendering software application. He spearheads efforts to bolster Maxon brand recognition and promote the company’s flagship product, Cinema 4D. Responsible for introducing Cinema 4D to the Americas, Babb was selected to form a U.S.-based entity for Maxon to serve North and South America in January 1998.

CRAIG BARRY, Turner Sports, EVP and Chief Content Officer

Barry oversees Turner Sports’ remote and studio productions, operations, technology, and talent services for sports content airing on TNT, TBS, and truTV including all productions in conjunction with the NBA, NCAA, MLB, and UEFA, along with all digital extensions.

BELCA BEDOYA-PEDYNA, ESPN, Lead Designer, Motion Graphics

Bedoya-Pedyna is responsible for creating the look for social media-based shows and for translating the design from the linear shows to its social platform. She has established the workflow for social media content production and created automation for graphics.

KEVIN BOVET, Vizrt, VP, Head of Sports

Bovet engages with rightsholders to foster business development, while advising the evolution of current value propositions to meet future industry trends. Prior to joining Vizrt, Bovet led sales and business operations for the New York Knicks’ affiliate NBA G League team, the Westchester Knicks.

OLIVIER COHEN, ChyronHego, VP, Sales Enablement and Business Incubation

Cohen is an experienced owner with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. From 2004 to 2016, Cohen developed the brand Hybrid, providing virtual set and augmented solutions to the broadcast market, as well as high performance robotics systems. In 2016, he sold Hybrid to ChyronHego.

CHARLIE COLLIN, ESPN Creative Services, Senior Manager, Motion Graphics and Production Enhancements

Collin’s responsibilities include product development, implementing new graphics technologies within the live production environment, and providing sustainable solutions that enhance the storytelling experience. He finds ways to leverage the skills and expertise of ESPN's outstanding designers, animators, and engineers.

NICK DINAPOLI, |drive|, Co-Founder and Creative Director

Since founding |drive| 20 years ago, DiNapoli oversees the design, direction, and on-air branding of some the world’s most watched sporting events for clients including Fox Sports, NBC Sports, CBS Sports, Turner Sports, Showtime Sports, the YES Network, Big Ten Network, Formula 1, and Sinclair Broadcasting.

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JOSS MEINERT, Big Studios, Owner/Director

Meinert has been pioneering CG animation and design since the industry’s inception in 1982. Big Studios was launched in 1991, completing large scale design and animation projects for clients such as HBO, MTV, CTV, CBC, ESPN, CBS, MLB Network, NHL, NBC, etc. Big Studios is now one of the most established design and animation studios in North America for mograph, 2D or 3D animation, brand development, VFX, live action, and all stops in between.

JOHN MURPHY, BBC Sport, Creative Director, Motion

Murphy leads on the branding, visual graphics, and graphical innovation for the department. His role crosses all areas of BBC Sport including football, the Olympics, the World Cup, Wimbledon, and much more. Murphy has placed a large importance in VR and AR being used to help create a unique viewing experience.

SHAWN OLEKSIAK, NBC Sports Philadelphia, VP and EP of Live Events

Oleksiak currently oversees all aspects of live event production for NBC Sports Philadelphia and NBC Sports Philadelphia Plus. This includes games and pre/post studio coverage of Flyers hockey, 76ers basketball, Phillies baseball, and Wings lacrosse, plus college and high school sports.

TIM O’SHAUGHNESSY, ESPN, Creative Director

O’Shaughnessy is primarily responsible for guiding teams of creatives through large-scale animation and insert design projects. His primary interests rest in finding ways to reinvent the traditional permutations of sports television. In his 14 years at ESPN, O’Shaughnessy’s many noteworthy projects include college football on ESPN/ABC, college basketball on ESPN, and NBA on ESPN/ABC.

KIEREN PORTLEY, CBS Sports Digital, VP, Programming and Production

Portley oversees content, programming, and production for all CBS Sports digital properties. This includes leading and developing content strategies that align across editorial, podcasts, newsletters, OTT, social, and emerging platforms. Portley and his team also launched CBS SPORTS HQ, a 24-hour streaming sports news network.

LJ RADER, Sportradar, Product Owner, Advanced Insights

Rader is responsible for building insights that leverage various data sets, including historic and live boxscore, betting, and player tracking data. He designs and develops feeds and products for both media companies (including broadcasters) and bookmakers.

BRAD RUMLER, Brainstorm, VP of Sales

Rumler’s team works with broadcasters and content providers in the U.S. and Canada to provide solutions to increase production value and provide new narrative possibilities for audience engagement while saving on production costs.

ALEXIS SALINAS​, Univision Deportes, Senior Director, Technical Creative Services

Salinas is responsible for developing, producing, and deploying real-time graphics and graphic content for TUDN, Univision’s leading sports media brand. He oversees all graphics functional groups and processes with the ultimate aim of bolstering the TUDN brand on-air and enhancing the production’s ability to tell compelling stories and engage with viewers.

JOHN SCHLEEF, NBC Sports and Olympics, Art Director

Schleef leads design teams on many of the network’s top properties, including Sunday Night Football, Football Night in America, the NHL, the Kentucky Derby, and Premier League Soccer. Since joining NBC in 2003, Schleef has worked on a variety of programs and sporting events including eight Olympics and four Super Bowls.

KEVIN DRESSER, Ross Video, Global Business Development Manager, XPression and Ross Virtual Solutions

JORDAN SHORTHOUSE, Turner Sports, Creative Director

JOHN HOWELL, SMT, Director of Creative Strategy

MICHAEL “SPIKE” SZYKOWNY, ESPN Creative Services, Senior Director, Motion Graphics and Production Planning

Dresser joined Ross Video in 2015 to manage business development for XPression and Ross Virtual Solutions in the U.S. and Canada. Last year, he was promoted to a global manager role to oversee worldwide business development for graphics solutions at Ross Video.

Howell has developed virtual set and augmented graphics solutions for The Golf Channel, UFC, Revolt TV, Inside Edition, and The Tennis Channel. He led the creation of realtime broadcast graphics for The Masters, Wimbledon, the Crossfit Games, and UFC PPV broadcasts.

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Shorthouse oversees the sports print marketing department and on-air broadcast graphics departments that support all sports telecasts. While at Turner, Shorthouse has overseen award-winning print and on-air campaigns for Turner’s tentpole events including NBA on TNT (regular season, playoffs, All-Star), MLB on TBS (regular season, postseason), and more.

Szykowny (better known as “Spike”) has been at ESPN for 22 years. He leads a group of over 160 designers, animators, and Vizrt Artists that create and play out graphics for the family of ESPN networks.

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