SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT

We make events sound better, look better, and more exciting for the fans

Investing in the right technology makes live events hit harder. CTI has a deep understanding of venues from decades of taking projects from vision to concept, integration, and operations. Our collaborative approach combines immersive technology, sound, video, broadcast TV, and custom programming, into an unparalleled customer experience. CTI designs and builds:

• LED Display Systems, Video Walls

• Broadcast TV, Production, Video Replay Systems

• In-Bowl Audio, Video, Wi-Fi, IPTV

• Infrastructure Cabling, Digital Signage & POS Systems

• Sound Reinforcement

• Concourse Video Walls, Displays, Kiosks, Concessions

• Suites, Lounges, VIP

• Locker, Meeting, Restroom, Administrative(s)

• Entertainment District, Village extensions,

• Adaptive Hardware (Upgradable for advances in technology)

• Interactive, Experiential Development & Execution

• Radio/TV Production Booth, Press Rooms,

• Content Production, Programming, and Execution

• eSports Integratio

The Competitive Edge

Founded in 1988 as Conference Technology, Inc., CTI has more than thirty years of AV experience including successful projects for major Fortune 100 companies, a nationwide network of offices, and global support through our PSNI affiliation. Our experts will listen to your needs and deliver a system that is costeffective, powerful, and user-friendly.

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. CASE STUDY: University of Georgia – Communication is Key in the Stadium, for the Coaches and on the Road presented by

The back-to-back National Champion Georgia Bulldogs and MV SportsCom implemented a new state-of-the-art communications system prior to the Bulldogs winning two consecutive championships. Learn what challenges they overcame and the benefits they have discovered over time.

MODERATOR: Dave Caulwell, Riedel, Regional Sales Director, East

PRESENTERS:

Rick Freeman, University of Georgia, Senior Broadcast Engineer

Perry Langston, UGA/PlayOnPro

John Meshad, UGA, Director of Equipment Operations

Eric Schwab, MV SportsCom, Intercomologist

Vincent Vaccher, MV SportsCom, President/CEO

10:00 – 10:30 a.m. SEND IN THE DRONES: Efficiently Bringing Aerial Coverage to Your Live Games

Across all levels of sports broadcasting, live drones are delivering truly unique visuals and providing eye-catching images to integrate into live game coverage. What technologies are needed to make the shot and, most importantly, what steps do you need to take to ensure you use drones safely — and legally?

MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Program Director, SVG College Summit

PRESENTERS:

Byron Abt, Georgia Southern University, Assistant Director of Athletics for GATA Productions

Imry Halevi, Harvard University, Associate Director of Athletics –Content & Strategic Communications

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA sponsored by

11:15 – 11:50 a.m. WHEN LINEAR COMES CALLING: Producing Games for Your Broadcast Partner

In a testament to how far this industry has come, live production teams on campus are being entrusted more frequently by their linear broadcast partners to produce live games for their air. How do you prepare differently — if at all — for a linear game? What technologies and services have come up clutch for you? And what other key issues should you consider when this exciting opportunity arises — whether it’s scheduled or sudden?

MODERATOR: Cody Chrusciel, Princeton University, Assistant AD, Multimedia & Broadcasting

PRESENTERS:

Justin Argo, Texas A&M University, Director of Live Broadcasts

Ryan Brodie, CTI, Branch Director

Kevin Hession, Temple University, Assistant AD, Broadcast Technology & Video Production

Paul McAniff, Canon, Senior Technical Specialist

Dennis Trapani, University of Wyoming, Associate AD, Creative Services

11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. SVG COLLEGE PIONEER AWARD presented by

The SVG College Pioneer Award celebrates those who have innovated in the fields of video production and technology at the university level and have advanced the industry at large. The award is selected by a panel of past honorees, current and former SVG College Summit chairmen, SVG staff, and senior members of the SVG College Advisory Committee.

PRESENTED TO: Shot Kleen, Former University of Nebraska-Lincoln HuskerVision Leader

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH sponsored by presented by

1:00 – 1:15 p.m. CASE STUDY: How Adopting a REMI Workflow Brought Cost Savings, Expanded Coverage and Grew Revenue for The Sun Belt Conference

The Sun Belt Conference, who features 14 institutions across 10 states, had a mission to provide live coverage of their championship events for 18 different sponsored sports. The conference commissioners discuss why centralizing their productions not only helped them accomplish this, but brought more opportunity to expand their content capabilities.

PRESENTER: Janel Moorefield, LiveU, VP of Sales, Sports

1:15 – 2:00 p.m. WHAT’S NEW IN GAME PRES?:

The Latest in Stadium and Arena Videoboards

While live production of games for broadcast has become the bread and butter of many athletic department media teams, more big screens are popping up on more venues across campus. Game pres pros from schools of all sized share how they keep the in-venue experience a top priority.

MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor

PRESENTERS:

Mike Bilbow, University of Georgia, Assistant AD, Digital and Production

Mike Bonner, Tepper Sports & Entertainment, Senior Director/ Executive Producer – Game Presentation & Production

Grantscott Greene, University of Houston, Assistant AD for Content Solutions

Stefan Tribble, Ross Video, Solution Specialist – Sports & Live Events

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. BREAKOUT TRACK 1: LARGE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS

Location: Juniper Room sponsored by More demands from our linear partners. Bigger videoboards and larger crowds at our venues. Higher expectations. Our departments may be welloiled content machines but what pain points are holding us back and what opportunities are primed for us to take advantage of? Professionals from Power 5 conference schools come together and share their best practices, compare notes, and share general advice.

DISCUSSION LEADERS:

Ken Cleary, University of North Carolina, Associate AD –Go Heels Productions

Valerie Gerfin, University of South Carolina, Associate Director of Live Productions

Chris Humphreys, Baylor University, Senior Director of BaylorVision

Cory Palm, Purdue University, Director of Broadcast Services

Jacob Potter, University of Oklahoma, Associate AD, Video Services

2:30 – 4:00 p.m. BREAKOUT TRACK 2: MID-SIZE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENTS

Location: Magnolia Room sponsored by Fair or not, our jobs come with high expectations. Regardless of department size and available resources, schools are annually tasked with the huge task of producing hundreds of live games for their media partners — and a lot more. Professionals from mid-major and small conference schools share their common pain points, best practices, and overall advice.

DISCUSSION LEADERS:

Chris Babb, Ouachita Baptist University, Director of Ouachita Sports Digital Network

Tiana Brown, University of Pennsylvania, Director of Broadcasting & Production

Nicholas Case, Charleston Southern University, Assistant AD of Broadcast Services

Leah Gill, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Assistant AD –Digital Media

Jimmy Johnson, Patriot League, Assistant Commissioner for Multimedia