2023 SVG SUMMIT

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TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS! MONDAY 12:30 – 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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AT-A-GLANCE DAY 1 | MONDAY, DECEMBER 11

Workshops ALL DAY 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Live Production Workshop: AI, IP & Remote / Gramercy, 2nd Floor

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SVGW Networking Breakfast / Rendezvous, 3rd Floor SVG Diversity & Inclusion Workshop / Rendezvous, 3rd Floor Cybersecurity Workshop / Nassau, 2nd Floor Sports Cloud Production Workshop / Murray Hill, 2nd Floor

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MORNING 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

AFTERNOON 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Sports Content Management Workshop / Murray Hill, 2nd Floor 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Digital Engagement Workshop / Nassau, 2nd Floor 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. SVG Audio Production and Distribution Workshop / Rendezvous, 3rd Floor

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EVENING 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Opening Night Networking Reception in Exhibits / Rhinelander, 2nd Floor SPONSORED BY

DAY 2 | TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 ALL DAY 9:00 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.

9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

General Sessions / Trianon Ballroom, 3rd Floor NewsTechForum / Gramercy, 2nd Floor

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Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame 5:00 P.M. COCKTAIL RECEPTION • 6:30 P.M. CEREMONY Separate ticket required

EXHIBITS Monday 12:30 – 6:30 p.m. • Tuesday 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Rhinelander, 2nd Floor Exhibit Map Page 14 Exhibitor Directory Page 15 Exhibitor Info Page 16-19 REGISTRATION Monday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. • Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. page 4 / SVG SUMMIT / #SVGSUMMIT

Remembering

Tom Shelburne Founder of NEP & Industry Legend 1942 - 2023

Known as the father of remote television production, Tom founded NEP Supershooters in 1987, revolutionizing the way live sports and entertainment has been shared with millions of fans and TV viewers since that time.

His ingenuity quickly led our company, now called NEP Group, to become the world’s leading mobile broadcast production company and the global media technology partner we are today.

Tom’s vision of what a mobile production truck could do launched the remote production industry, which is today so essential to live broadcasting. Thank you for inspiring us all, Tom. page 5 / SVG SUMMIT / #SVGSUMMIT

DAY 1 — MONDAY WORKSHOPS SCAN FOR UPDATED AGENDA

LIVE PRODUCTION: AI, IP & Remote

MONDAY, DECEMBER 11 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / Gramercy, 2nd Floor 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. REMOTE PRODUCTION

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. HOT TECH SHOWCASE:

The world of remote production is changing more than ever, and it’s the engineers who are at the center of making new ways of working possible. Leading engineers from remote production facility providers discuss the latest advances that are changing the way they design production facilities and how the industry needs to work together to move the industry forward.

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial

We’ll take a look at a number of products that leverage AI to either make the operation of a tool easier or to open up new creativity for the production team.

MODERATOR: Jeff Jacobs, NEP Group, SVP, Production

ENGINEERING PERSPECTIVES

AI-Based Production Tools

PANELISTS:

Casper Choffat, NEP Group, SVP, Global Product Erling Hedkvist, arkona, Sales and Business Development Peter Riordan, AWS, Broadcast Global Strategy Leader Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, SVP, Technology Melinda Wright, Mobile TV Group, Director of Operations

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3:45 – 4:15 p.m. HOT-TECH SHOWCASE: HDR Update PRESENTED BY

Multi-Screen Vertical Production for the Tik Tok Generation Earlier this year, Sky Sports Germany created watch parties for fans to stream the 2023 Super Cup, Formula 1, and Premiere League straight from Tik Tok. This interview-style case study answers the question of how Sky Sports Germany, which teamed-up with Vizrt for the live 9:16 event, produced a multi-split screen format production that delivered a unique fan experience.

MODERATOR: Nick Jameson, Vizrt, Senior Customer Success Manager SPEAKER: Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland, SVP, Continental Production Operations; SVG Europe Chairman

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. THE WORLD OF AI: Understanding AI,

Generative AI, and How They Will Impact Your Business AI and Generative AI are two of the hottest topics in the industry. But what do they really mean to the future of the sports production industry? How are leagues and networks working with AI today and how will Generative AI change the way they work in the future??

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial PANELISTS:

Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman Alessandro Reitano, Sky Deutschland, SVP, Continental Production Operations; SVG Europe Chairman Linda Rheinstein, Space Games Federation, Founder and CEO Kunal Sawarkar, IBM Ecosystem, Distinguished Engineer – Generative AI & Chief Data Scientist SPONSORED BY

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. NEW TRUCK AND FACILITY SHOWCASE

Go inside the latest facilities and trucks that have entered the sports production marketplace.

Leaders in the industry will discuss their latest facilities, the technologies and components that provide their production power, and what kind of productions the facility has been used for.

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial PANELISTS:

Paul Bonar, Game Creek Video, VP of Engineering Mike Johnson, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering Josh Liemer, NEP VISTA Worldlink, President Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, SVP, Technology Dakota Timmons, Mobile TV Group, Cloud Control Engineer Dan Turk, NEP U.S. Broadcast Services, VP and Chief Engineer

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. CASE STUDY:

Colby Adamson, Pixellot, COO Alex Redfern, EVS, Chief Technology Officer

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

11:15 – 11:30 a.m. CASE STUDY:

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

PANELISTS:

PRESENTED BY

The Power of Altcasts: How to Leverage Cloud Production Technology to Reach New Audiences In this case study, we show how “altcasts”— alternative productions derived from a standard linear broadcast — can help diversify and grow your audience. We demonstrate how this lowlift format can efficiently scale an existing broadcast into many versions tailored for a variety of audiences through cloud-based production technology where both operators and talent can work remotely. We include examples and use cases from work done with the NBA and NFL teams.

PRESENTER: Wim Sweldens, Kiswe, Co-Founder and CMO

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2024 is poised to be the year when HDR moves to the mainstream for nearly all big productions and plenty of smaller ones. Experts in HDR take to the stage to discuss their learnings and offer best practices.

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial PANELISTS:

Kenny Elcock, NESN, VP of Engineering Felix Nemirovsky, Dolby Laboratories, Solutions Architect Neal Roberts, Warner Bros. Discovery, Senior Director of Live Experiences Chris Seeger, NBCUniversal, Director, Advanced Content Production Technology, Office of the CTO

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. CASE STUDY:

PRESENTED BY

Boosting Fandom and Increasing Revenue Streams: The Savannah Bananas Story The Savannah Bananas is a growing franchise who has taken traditional baseball and turned it on its side with an emphasis on entertainment and the fan experience. Learn how league organizers implemented a remote production workflow to expand their reach, create a demand to go to games, build a fan base, drive ticket sales, and sell merchandise.

MODERATOR: Steve Wind-Mozley, LiveU, CMO PRESENTER: Chad Reese, Savannah Bananas, Coordinating Producer

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. HOT TECH SHOWCASE: AR Production Tools

The use of Augmented Reality continues to expand and play a larger part in productions. What are some of the latest developments in AR workflows that are improving the quality of the experience?

What is being done to make AR more accessible to lower-tier productions? And how can AR increase revenue opportunities?

MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor PANELISTS:

Jason Black, ESPN/Disney, Manager, Studio Technology Andy Blondin, Epic Games, Product Management Director, Broadcast Laura Herzing, Silver Spoon, Executive Director Amir Hochfeld, Zero Density, Chief Product Officer Miguel Yabrudes, disguise, Chief Creative Officer, Broadcast

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION IN EXHIBITS LIVE PRODUCTION: AI, IP & REMOTE SPONSORED BY

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DAY 1 — MONDAY WORKSHOPS

Networking Breakfast

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. / Rendezvous, 3rd Floor

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. NETWORKING BREAKFAST 9:45– 10:15 a.m. SVGW KEYNOTE CONVERSATION:

Ndidi Massay, CBS Sports, VP of Workplace Culture and Diversity Initiatives Join us for a half-hour keynote conversation and Q&A session with Ndidi Massay of CBS Sports who will share her thoughts on how the sports production industry can become more inclusive, diverse, and, ultimately, stronger both culturally and from a business standpoint.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Ndidi Massay, CBS Sports, VP of Workplace Culture and Diversity Initiatives

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SVG Diversity & Inclusion 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Rendezvous, 3rd Floor

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. REACHING TEQUITY: Allyship in Action

For decades, the technical side of the broadcast industry has been male dominated and women have had to work harder to not only achieve equality in terms of position, but also in order to gain access to technical educational resources. The goal of Tequity is to change that and to give women greater access to new technical knowledge that will allow them to grow their career and have greater impact on everything from product development to workflows and more.

MODERATOR: Andrea Berry, NBCUniversal – Telemundo and Latin America, EVP, Operations and Technology PANELISTS:

Samira Bakhtiar, AWS, General Manager, Media, Entertainment & Sports Carol Bettencourt, Chyron, VP of Marketing Amy DeLouise, DeLouise Enterprises, Chief Creative Officer and #GALSNGEAR, Founder Yolanda Starks White, YoSy Media, CEO and Co-Founder, HBCU Bridge

• Hiring: How can we add more diverse perspectives to our hiring workflow?

• Training: What steps can we take to include anti-bias training for employees?

• Retention: How can your company support, retain and give voice to diverse emerging leaders (but not give them added work of running internal diversity committees)?

• Product Engineering and Testing: How can women become a bigger part of product engineering and testing? Why is it important to make sure women are involved in all aspects of product and software design, testing, and deployment?

• HBCU Bridge: Learn how your company can get involved with the HBCU Bridge program and help engage a new generation of diverse talent.

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

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11:30 – 12:30 p.m. ALLYSHIP IN ACTION: Working Group Conversations

We’ll conclude the 2023 SVG Diversity and Inclusion Workshop by breaking into groups and discussing how the industry can move ahead effectively. Working Group leaders will share their experiences and be available for questions and conversation. Topics include:

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Cybersecurity 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Nassau, 2nd Floor

10:30 – 11:00 a.m. CONTENT CREDENTIALS:

11:45 am. – 12:30 p.m. PROTECTING THE SPORTS PRODUCTION

The threat of manipulated content to broadcast journalism, news, sports, and other curated media.

MODERATOR: Rebecca Hanson, NABA, Director-General PRESENTER: Bruce MacCormack, Neural Transform, Principal

How are broadcast technology and service providers working to protect the sports production supply chain from disruption?

MODERATOR: Gary Olson, SVG Cybersecurity Work Group, Chair; GHO Group, Managing Director

11:00 – 11:45 a.m. BROADCASTING IN AN EVER-HOSTILE

Bob Burkhardt, Fortinet, VP, System Engineering Enterprise, North & Global Financial Services John Naylor, Ross Video, VP of Products, Enterprise Management, and Director of Product Security

Knowing What’s Really Real in the Era of Generative AI

THREAT ENVIRONMENT

Cybersecurity remains a fundamental threat to broadcast operations, including live events. NABA members will focus on the evolution of the threat landscape and what broadcasters can do to protect themselves.

MODERATOR: John Lee, NABA Cybersecurity Sub-Committee, Chairman PANELISTS:

Josh Arensburg, Verizon Business Group, CTO, Media & Entertainment Carlo Joseph, Paramount/CBS, SVP, Information Security Strategy and Governance Kristen Maynes, PwC, Cybersecurity Partner John Naylor, Ross Video, VP of Products, Enterprise Management, and Director of Product Security

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12:30 – 1:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

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DAY 1 — MONDAY WORKSHOPS SCAN FOR UPDATED AGENDA

SPORTS CLOUD PRODUCTION 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. / Murray Hill, 2nd Floor

10:30 – 11:15 a.m. HEADS IN THE CLOUD PART 1:

How Cloud-Based Workflows Are Changing the Game for Sports-Media Organizations Consider today’s fast-paced sports-media landscape, efficient collaboration is essential for success. With that in mind, many organizations are turning to cloud in order to enhance productivity and collaboration. Hear how broadcasters, leagues, and teams are revolutionizing content creation, postproduction, content management by leaning into the cloud.

MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S. PANELISTS:

Eric Bolten, Zixi, VP, Business Development Jeremy Dujardin, Tata Communications, CTO, Global Media & Entertainment Services Kendall Ginsbach, Riot Games, Global Lead, Content Operations Marco Lopez, Clear-Com, VP of Engineering Nima Malekmanesh, Evertz, Director of Business Development – Live Media Scott Rinehart, University of Notre Dame, Director, Broadcast and Streaming Technologies

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. HEADS IN THE CLOUD PART 2 MODERATOR: Dave Klee, A+E Networks, VP, Strategic Media Solutions PANELISTS:

Marwan Al-Habbal, Matrox Video, Senior Product Manager David Boland, Wasabi, VP of Cloud Strategy Robert Erickson, TAG Video Systems, VP, Live Production and Sports Adam Marshall, Grass Valley, Chief Product Officer Michael Raimondo, PGA TOUR Entertainment, VP, Broadcast Technology Julie Souza, AWS, Head of Sports, Global Professional Services

12:30 – 1:30 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

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11:15 – 11:45 a.m. CLOUD PRODUCTION SPOTLIGHT: NHL MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S. SPEAKER: Grant Nodine, NHL, SVP, Technology

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SPORTS CONTENT MANAGEMENT 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. / Murray Hill, 2nd Floor

1:30 – 2:00 p.m. BULL’S AI: The Growing Role of AI and ML in

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

This panel session examines how AI and ML are automating tasks, such as content tagging and retrieval, and improving the overall efficiency of sports-media organizations.

MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. METADATA MADNESS:

Sports Content Management

PANELISTS:

Garron Bateman, Veritone, Director, Sales Engineering and Live Events Daniel Evans, Magnifi, SVP of Sales, U.S. Dustin Myers, Fox Sports, SVP, Production Operations Andrew Reich, AWS, Senior Consultant, Sports, Professional Services

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. CASE STUDY:

PRESENTED BY

INDYCAR: Getting Content Distribution on the Fast Track Discover how INDYCAR merged its content-delivery lanes, accelerated asset retrieval, and drove value with a one stop shop for video, imagery, and more.

PRESENTERS:

Olivia Cianci, Imagen, Senior Account Manager Kate Davis, INDYCAR, Director of Communications

2:15 – 2:45 p.m. A SYMPHONY OF STORAGE: How Cloud,

Hybrid, and On-Prem Can Work Together in Harmony This session will provide an overview of the latest developments in hybrid cloud storage and how you can leverage the power of on-premises and cloud storage to get the best of both.

MODERATOR: Brent Angle, CineSys, CTO PANELISTS:

Chris Cruz, CBS Sports, Senior Director of Media Services Adam Japhet, Major League Baseball, Senior Director of IT Infrastructure Jeremy Strootman, Backlight, Director, Channel Sales Hossein ZiaShakeri, Spectra Logic, SVP, Business Development and Strategic Alliances

2:45 – 3:00 p.m. CASE STUDY:

PRESENTED BY

Atlanta Hawks Hybrid Media Asset Management

Join us for a discussion on how the Hawks worked with IMT to leverage a multi-vendor solution for MAM, production workflow, and Backup & Archive. Learn how this reference architecture helped the Hawks streamline their media workflow for home and away games.

PRESENTER:

Roy Burns, IMT, VP, Media Solutions Charles Gilbert, Atlanta Hawks & State Farm Arena, Manager, Digital Assets

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Creating Efficiency While Maintaining Your Sanity Media managers and technology leaders take the stage to discuss best practices in metadata assignment.

MODERATOR: Anne Graham, WBD Sports, Manager of Strategy and Planning, Sports Media Services; 2023 SVG Sports Content Committee Chair PANELISTS:

Ian Owen, Riot Games, Manager, Media Asset Management, Esports Kevin Varnell, IPV, Senior Solution Engineer

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. IDENTITY FORCES: The Arrival of the Interoperable HAND (Human & Digital) Talent ID

This session explores the arrival of the interoperable HAND (Human & Digital) Talent ID — the first global ID registry for notable legal, virtual, and fictional talent in sports & entertainment.

PRESENTER: Will Kreth, HAND (Human & Digital), CEO

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. SPORTS CONTENT MANAGEMENT

LIGHTNING ROUND: What’s New and What’s Next?

In this rapid-fire-style panel session, leaders from sports leagues and broadcasters will take the stage to answer today’s most tantalizing media-management questions.

MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S. PANELISTS:

Anne Graham, WBD Sports, Manager of Strategy and Planning, Sports Media Services; 2023 SVG Sports Content Committee Chair Jim Miles, NBC Sports & Olympics, Senior Director, Live Event Workflows Scott Rinehart, University of Notre Dame, Director, Broadcast and Streaming Technologies

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION IN EXHIBITS SPORTS CONTENT MANAGEMENT SPONSORED BY

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DAY 1 — MONDAY WORKSHOPS SCAN FOR UPDATED AGENDA

DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT

1:30 – 5:00 p.m. / Nassau, 2nd Floor

1:30 p.m. WELCOMING REMARKS

PRESENTED BY

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. SPORTS DIGITAL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE Q&A

PRESENTER: Dan Marshall, Amagi, EVP, Sales (Global SaaS)

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. SPORTS TECH LEANS IN:

The Creative Vision and the Technological Innovation Powering Next-Gen Sports Viewers

In live sports streaming, expectations are higher than ever. Lightning-fast delivery married with interactive experiences are tasking content producers and technology vendors to raise their game in innovative ways. In this roundtable discussion between industry leaders, get an inside look at what innovations are proving worthy of investment, how live streaming is revolutionizing their businesses, and what’s next for the sports media industry?

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

Colin Brown, Evertz, Senior Director, D2C Technology Ken DeGennaro, NBA, SVP, Media Operations and Technology Dave Giancola, USGA, Director, Digital Strategy and Innovation Nematolah Kashanian, Multicasting.io, Founder and CIO Tim Stevens, Verizon Business Group, Global Leader, Strategic Innovation for Sports, Media & Entertainment

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. CASE STUDY:

PRESENTED BY

Scaling Up the Deployment of IPTV at Churchill Downs Beyond “The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports”

Prior to the 2023 Derby, the First Turn at Churchill Downs was upgraded with a VITEC IPTV system to engage fans and offer new sponsorship opportunities throughout the venue. Learn more about the deployment and how Churchill Downs is leveraging the successful launch to scale up the IPTV platform around the track and event facilities.

PRESENTERS:

Jeff Volk, Alpha, EVP – Strategic Accounts, Sports & Live Events Andy Wagner, VITEC, Sales Manager, Sports & Entertainment

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

A key executive from the sports media industry shares their best examples of streaming and digital content and offers a peek inside the innovations they are investing in to grow their business.

INTERVIEWER: Joanna Merchie, SPORTEL, Conference Director SPEAKER: Sean Loughlin, PFL, SVP of Global Brand, Digital & Social

Panam Sports Channel and Streann: The Arrival of TV 3.0

Streann Media presents the arrival of TV 3.0 in sports with the successful completion of the Santiago 2023 Panam Games apps. The award-winning streaming platform elevated the Panam Sports Channel viewing experience to unprecedented heights, with its revolutionary live multi-screen content experience and unique engagement features.

PRESENTER: Gio Punzo, Streann Media, CEO

4:30 – 5:00 p.m. THE BUSINESS OF FAST: A New Flavor of Streaming Changes the Sports Game?

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

Get an insiders’ perspective on the present successes and the future opportunities built into the rise of FAST channels. How are sports entities utilizing in their digital distribution portfolio?

MODERATOR: Joanna Merchie, SPORTEL, Conference Director PANELISTS:

Pamela Duckworth, Fubo, Head of Fubo Studio Chris Foster, NHL, VP, Digital Business Development Dan Marshall, Amagi, EVP, Sales (Global SaaS) Colin Moran, LTN, VP of Production Products

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION IN EXHIBITS DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT SPONSORED BY

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. DEEP DIVE: Inside Monumental Sports Network’s New Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service

The Washington D.C.-based RSN Monumental Sports Network recently released a fresh direct-toconsumer streaming platform and you’ll get one of the first in-depth looks at the work that went into building it, what the primary goals were for launch, and what’s to come next.

INTERVIEWER: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital SPEAKER: Chris Thorman, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, SVP, Digital Media

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

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4:15 – 4:30 p.m. CASE STUDY:

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SVG AUDIO PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION

1:30 – 5:00 p.m. / Rendezvous, 3rd Floor

1:30 – 1:45 p.m. OPENING REMARKS

3:00 – 3:45 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

1:45 – 2:00 p.m. EXPANDING CONSUMER PATHWAYS FOR

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. AUDIO PRODUCTION PLANNING

2:00 – 2:15 p.m. IMPROVING STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY

4:15 – 4:30 p.m. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF AI

PREMIUM ATMOS AND HDR LIVE CONTENT AND PERSONALIZATION

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. ENABLING NEXT GENERATION AUDIO AND VIDEO IN ST-2110 INFRASTRUCTURES

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. AUDIO PRODUCTION FOR US OPEN TENNIS SVG AUDIO PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION SPONSORED BY

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4:30 – 5:00 p.m. PERSPECTIVES ON LIVE AUDIO PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION IN EXHIBITS

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Vic Jimenez

vic.jimenez@adder.com

AI-MEDIA

326

John O'Brien

john.obrien@ai-media.tv

AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS

235

John Ladle

johnl@aja.com

AMAGI

224

Daniel Marshall

dan@amagi.com

AMAZON WEB SERVICES

123

Jason Dvorkin

jdvorkin@amazon.com

ANTON/BAUER

215

Paul Dudeck

paul.dudeck@videndum.com

APPEAR

214

Ed McGivern

ed.mcgivern@appear.net

ARISTA NETWORKS

323

Albert Faust

afaust@arista.com

AT&T

306

Scott Beckett

sb9485@att.com

ATEME

322

Joe Sheehan

j.sheehan@ateme.com

AUDIO TECHNICA

226

Gary Dixon

gdixon@atus.com

AVID TECHNOLOGY

324

Jack Northcott

jack.northcott@avid.com

BLACK BOX

316

Cathleen Gill

cathleen.gill@blackbox.com

BLACKMAGIC DESIGN

119

Bob Caniglia

bobc@blackmagicdesign.com

CALREC

204

Chris Fichera

lchrisfichera@gmail.com

CANON

232

Rich Eilers

reilers@cusa.canon.com

CES POWER

331

Mike Hone

mhone@cespower.com

CHYRON

207

Mark Friedman

mark.friedman@chyron.com

EDITSHARE

107

Mike Wright

mike.wright@editshare.com

ELUVIO

327

Michelle Munson

michelle.munson@eluv.io

EVERTZ

127

Tony Silvestri

Tsilvestri@evertz.com

EVS

318

Laurent Petit

l.petit@evs.com

FILMWERKS POWER, A SUNBELT RENTALS COMPANY

307

Aaron Frye

aaronf@filmwerkspower.com

FORECAST CONSOLES

208

Ryan Haberman

ryan@forecast-consoles.com

FORTINET

113

Nicole Larsen

nlarsen@fortinet.com

FUJIFILM

219

Stosh Durbacz

sdurbacz@fujifilm.com

G&D NORTH AMERICA

210

Craig Abrams

craig.abrams@gdsys.com

GRABYO

312

Mike Kelley

mike@grabyo.com

GRASS VALLEY

305

Jay Gravina

jay.gravina@grassvalley.com

IHSE USA

304

Dan Holland

dholland@ihseusa.com

IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS

230

Jimbo Haneklau

jimbo.haneklau@imaginecommunications.com

JOSEPH ELECTRONICS

101

Chris Ahern

cahern@josephelectronics.com

KEY CODE MEDIA

211

Tony Arratia

tarratia@keycodemedia.com

LAWO

222

Forrest Sussman

forrest.sussman@lawo.com

LIVEU

105

Janel Moorefield

janelf@liveu.tv

LTN

100

Connie Petrides

connie.petrides@ltnglobal.com

LUCIDLINK

115

Dennis Radeke

dennis.radeke@lucidlink.com

LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES

117

Joseph Belfi

joseph.belfi@lumen.com

MAGNIFI

313

Jere Hanks

jere.hanks@magnifi.ai

MARKERTEK

228

Greg DeCelle

greg@towerpower.com

MARSHALL ELECTRONICS

206

Bernie Keach

bernie.keach@marshall-usa.com

MAXON

311

Joe Smith

j_smith@maxon.net

MEDIAPRO

209

Tiffany Bader

tbader@mediapro.tv

MULTIDYNE VIDEO & FIBER OPTIC SYSTEMS

216

Matt Watkins

mattw@multidyne.com

NEP GROUP

223

Howie Rosenthal

hrosenthal@nepgroup.com

NETGEAR AV

109

Tod Musgrave

tod.musgrave@netgear.com

PANASONIC CONNECT

231

Rick Lamb

rick.lamb@us.panasonic.com

PERIFERY

212

Seth Cohen

Seth.Cohen@perifery.com

PIXOTOPE

129

Brian Olson

brian.olson@pixotope.com

PROGRAM PRODUCTIONS

201

Amy Scheller

ascheller@programproductions.com

QVEST

308

Justin Karpowich

justinkarpowich@qvest.us

RED5

111

Sylvio Jelovcich

sylvio@red5.net

RIEDEL COMMUNICATIONS

131

Joyce Bente

joyce.bente@riedel.net scott.rogers@rsa.rohde-schwarz.com

ROHDE & SCHWARZ

325

Scott Rogers

ROSS VIDEO

330

Kevin Cottam

kcottam@rossvideo.com

RTS INTERCOM SYSTEMS

328

Greg Compagnone

Greg.compagnone@us.bosch.com

SCALE LOGIC

334

Andrew Wanstall

dwanstall@scalelogicinc.com

SEAGATE

229

Mark Anderson

mark.b.anderson@seagate.com

SIGNIANT

125

Jodi Carter

jcarter@signiant.com

SOLID STATE LOGIC

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Steve Zaretsky

stevez@solidstatelogic.com

SONY

217

James Bales

james.bales@sony.com

SOS GLOBAL EXPRESS

225

Steve Gruning

sgruning@sosglobal.com

STEVENS GLOBAL LOGISTICS

310

Michael Behar

michaelb@stevensglobal.com

STREANN

200

Gio Punzo

gio@streann.com

TELESTREAM

205

Alex Keighley

alex.keighley@telestream.net

TELOS ALLIANCE

315

Martin Dyster

martin.dyster@telosalliance.com

TERADEK

329

Michael Gailing

michael.gailing@teradek.com

THE STUDIO - B&H

335

Michel Suissa

michels@bhphoto.com

TVU NETWORKS

234

Matt Keiler

mkeiler@tvunetworks.com

VIZRT GROUP

218

Mark Gederman

mgederman@vizrt.com

XYTECH SYTEMS

317

Keith Buckley

kbuckley@xytechsystems.com

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SUMMITEXHIBITORS AWS aligns the most purpose-built media and entertainment capabilities of any cloud with six solution areas to help customers create, deliver, and monetize content to transform the industry: Content Production, Media Supply Chain & Archive, Broadcast, Directto-Consumer & Streaming, Data Science & Analytics, and Monetization. With AWS, you can select the right tools and partners for your workloads to accelerate production launches and see faster time to value.

Absen Inc., the US subsidiary of Absen, the premier direct-view LED display solutions provider, excels in indoor, outdoor, and rental applications. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Orlando, FL, Absen Inc. combines cutting-edge technology and top-notch service, offering unparalleled quality and cost-effective performance in the direct-view LED industry.

Adder is excited to bring its ADDERLink INFINITY range to the SVG Summit 2023 in New York. Trusted by many of the leading sports networks, the range can be used as a point-to-point extender, or as an IP KVM matrix utilizing an existing IP network, to give users real-time access to their computers — no matter where they are based.

Sports broadcasters, franchises, and venues worldwide choose AI-Media for streamlined sports captioning. Our AI-powered live captions recognize sports-specific terms and names, enhancing the fan experience. AI-Media can help automate complex captioning workflows and dramatically reduce your captioning costs, making us the ideal choice for sports needs, whether broadcast or in-venue. ®

AJA Video has been a leading manufacturer of video interface technologies, converters, digital video recording solutions and professional cameras, bringing high-quality, cost-effective products to the professional broadcast, video, and postproduction markets.

AJA products are designed and manufactured at our facilities in Grass Valley, CA.

Today, the cloud offers content owners and rights holders a massive opportunity to streamline their operations, ensure real-time content delivery, enhance viewership and ultimately maximize reach and revenue. Amagi’s glass-to-glass suite of cloud-based products and solutions helps achieve these milestones seamlessly. Visit us at Booth 224 to discover more.

Salt-E Dog is a revolutionary power solution designed for sustainable production. Powered by sodium, the IP55 rated battery delivers consistent, reliable power that is cleaner and more environmentally safe than fossil fuel or lithium generators. With no noise, and no pollution, Salt-E Dog is ideal for broadcasters who are looking to deliver on net-zero sustainability goals.

Appear is a global leader in high-capacity solutions for media processing and content delivery, including premium live event contribution, remote production and distribution. At the 2023 SVG Summit, we’ll be on hand to demonstrate how we’re pushing the limits of innovation, elevating content delivery to unprecedented levels of success.

Arista Networks is an industry leading provider of broadcast network solutions. Arista’s open architecture is further enabled by our skilled and experienced broadcast technology team. Small or large, Arista can support your transition to IP, ensuring reliability, performance, visibility and simplicity. Arista will be showing Monitoring and Orchestration Solutions at the SVG Summit.

AT&T is leading the way to the future — for customers, businesses, and the industry. The company continues to develop new technologies to make it easier for customers to stay connected. AT&T envisions a world where everything and everyone work together, a world that works for you. AT&T Global Video Service features flexible, cost-effective connectivity tailored to suit your business needs.

Want to transform video delivery with simple, unified, scalable workflows? Revolutionize video experiences to engage fans? Monetize your premium content through shoppable TV experiences? Meet Ateme at SVG Summit and discover a new level of flexibility — with end-to-end IP-streaming-based distribution and Software-as-a-Service — that transforms your workflows and your audiences’ experiences.

Audio-Technica announces a new exclusive relationship with the MotoAmerica race series, to be the official Broadcast Partner for microphones and headphones for the organization. The audio is a crucial part of the series’ broadcast coverage, including real-time commentary, rider interviews and the roar of the vehicles around every turn.

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Black Box high-performance KVM-over-IP solutions address the requirements of modern broadcast, gaming, and esports environments. In addition to providing proven reliability, ensuring low-bandwidth requirements, and enabling exceptional user experiences with anytime, anywhere access, these solutions lower users’ cost of ownership, support greater workflow optimization, and contribute to more nimble IP-based operations.

Blackmagic Design will showcase multiple switching and streaming workflows using several new creative video products, including Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro digital film camera, Blackmagic Studio Camera 6K Pro, ATEM Mini Extreme ISO and ATEM Television Studio HD8 ISO live production switchers, and a collaborative DaVinci Resolve postproduction workflow.

Meet Argo, the new standard for broadcast audio with more DSP, greater flexibility for workflow and surface design, and all the tools A1s require within easy reach. Work on any show, anywhere with Calrec’s flexible and compact Type R, with extensive features essential to broadcasters and the portability A1s require.

Canon will showcase its latest imaging technology, including the CJ20ex5B broadcast lens, which is ideal for wide angle and telephoto capture. The CR-N700 PTZ camera will be shown with precise auto focus and tracking capabilities, along with the new RCIP1000 remote control. Canon’s cinema cameras will also be on display.

CES Power will be attending the SVG Summit in December and will be promoting Redundant Power Generation, UPS Technology, HVAC & Power Distribution Products, along with WIFI Networking & Event Mapping. www.cestechnologies.com

Chyron provides innovative solutions for sports including PRIME CG for fan engaging visuals, robust data integration and rapid recall and playout to air or to any size LED; PAINT for reliable and intuitive telestrated replay; VP for down and distance, offsides lines plus virtual ads; and Tracab for FIFA approved tracking.

Designed specifically for media, EditShare provides high performance shared storage, archiving & backup,

SUMMITEXHIBITORS & intelligent media asset management on prem, in the cloud, or in a hybrid configuration. Through a merger with Shift Media, EditShare also now includes tools for content review & distribution, branded pitch reels, & secure preview of high-value pre-release content.

Eluvio will showcase its Content Fabric Protocol, a decentralized open content distribution and storage protocol that transforms the economics and delivery of premium video, and replaces traditional media clouds and CDNs. Eluvio has been used by FOX, Telstra, Globo, MGM, Microsoft, Sony, Warner Bros., WWE, The Masked Singer, Dolly Parton, Black Eyed Peas, Rita Ora, independent filmmakers, and others.

Evertz is a leading global solution provider for sports production. Evertz delivers IP-based and 12G-SDI solutions for live productions moving to UHD; low latency streaming for remote production over public internet and 5G with XPS; virtualized production using DreamCatcher BRAVO Studio; cloud-based SaaS for free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels using evertz.io; and gamification of the fan experience using Ease Live.

EVS redefines the possibilities in live production, using AI to ignite fresh creativity for production teams.

Join EVS CTO Alex Redfern on December 11 at the Hot Tech Showcase: AI-Based Production Tools and visit our table 318 for a demonstration of our LiveCeption replay and highlights solution, featuring the latest AI-driven effects that enhance storytelling.

We have provided solutions for networks, agencies, retailers, designers, artists, producers, and owners across the entire broadcast, live event, retail and themed entertainment markets. With our culture rooted in live events, Filmwerks is a collaborative partner that focuses on solutions and value, innovative methods and materials, and out-of-the-box thinking. Over the years, we have evolved to support not only temporary but permanent and semi-permanent projects across the world. We are a solutions provider, helping our partners build their dreams behind the scenes.

Forecast Consoles is a family-owned business that designs and manufacturers control room furniture.

Whether it be a small podcast desk or a full control room, our team will help you make your project a reality.

Making possible a digital world you can always trust.

Founded more than 20 years ago, Fortinet continues

to be a driving force in the evolution of cybersecurity and the convergence of networking and security. Securing people, devices, and data everywhere is our mission. To that end, our portfolio of over 50 enterprise-grade products is the largest integrated offering available, delivering proven cybersecurity everywhere you need it. More than 660,000 customers trust Fortinet solutions, which are among the most deployed, most patented, and most validated in the industry. Learn more at www.fortinet.com/m&e

The Fujinon DUVO series zoom lens for cinematic live expands to include the Portable DUVO24300mm, T2.9, which will be shown for the first time in the US at the 2023 SVG Summit. This portable lens compliments the already popular first ever CinePL Box lens, the DUVO25-1000mm. Rounding out the DUVO line with be the lightweight portable DUVO14-100mm available in the summer of 2024.

G&D, leading manufacturer of high-performant KVM solutions, will be advising on its broad portfolio. Renowned organizations such as MLB Network, Golf Channel, and University of Notre Dame’s broadcast division trust G&D’s KVM solutions. The experts in KVM will offer insights into various applications for KVM systems in sports broadcasting.

Grabyo has released multiple major updates to Grabyo Producer, its cloud-based live production platform, including SCTE-35 and YouTube ad marker insertion, broadcast audio updates, multi-action key bindings, dynamic transitions, interface customization and clean, dirty and high FPS replays. Visit stand 312 for a demo and to get a free trial.

Experience Grass Valley’s pioneering solutions at SVG Summit NY, Booth 305. Discover LiveTouch X Replay, redefining live sports replay with unparalleled cloudbased capabilities. Explore the Compact LDX 150 camera’s creative grading for exceptional imagery, and the K-frame switcher on AMPP local, setting new standards in live production. Join us in shaping live content creation’s future.

IHSE’s solutions turn mobile trucks into highly efficient and easily configurable multi-unit production centers with the draco series of KVM systems. These systems use fiber interconnects to tieline A/B unit replay sources.

IHSE offers a wide range of extenders for Displayport, HDMI, DVI, VGA, USB, Audio and RS-422 control.

Imagine Communications’ state-of-the-art technology has been center stage at the most iconic sports and live events for decades. Join us at Booth 230 to see our latest advances in UHD/HDR production and be sure to catch our live panel session, “The Fast Track to ST 2110 with Pac-12 Networks.”

Joseph Electronics is an authorized stocking distributor of 100+ premier broadcast and pro A/V brands. JE also manufactures and supplies innovative custom fiber solutions and is equipped with a state-of-the-art fiber lab that can fabricate, terminate, or repair any connector, assembly, panel, breakout or interface in use.

Key Code Media, a nationwide systems integrator, specializes in TV Studios, Camera Systems, and Control Rooms for sports clients such as Metlife Stadium, Dallas Cowboys, and Chicago Cubs. With 400 reseller partners, we offer preferred pricing, engineering design, and support for leading brands like Avid, Ross, Riedel, LiveU, and Panasonic.

Lawo designs and manufactures pioneering network, video, audio, control, and monitoring technologies for broadcast, performing arts, HOW, stadiums, and corporate applications. Products include IP-based media infrastructure solutions, control and monitoring systems, audio mixers, and video processing tools, all developed by Lawo’s international R&D teams and manufactured at Lawo’s Germany headquarters.

Part of the LiveU EcoSystem, LiveU Studio adds efficiencies and shortens workflows. The cloud-native IP production solution enables professional, collegiate, and sports associations/conferences to create more content for less and take fan engagement to the next level, bringing them closer to the action and keeping them glued to your content.

LTN is a worldwide leader in media technology solutions for producers and distributors of broadcastquality content. Built on the world’s fastest and most reliable IP multicast network, LTN’s media ecosystem unites modular services and seamlessly integrates with other leading technologies to bring full video chain workflows, driving scale from creation and acquisition to monetization and delivery. LTN has been connecting the world with transformative video experiences for more than 15 years.

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SUMMITEXHIBITORS LucidLink’s storage collaboration platform enables creatives to access, share, and collaborate on projects anywhere — simultaneously, without the cost and delays of downloading or copying large files. Production teams can easily ingest live event footage directly into cloud storage as it is created, making growing files immediately available to remote editors.

Lumen is a global telecommunications company that empowers organizations to ignite growth by connecting people, data and apps — quickly, securely and effortlessly. Opportunities like this need an advanced application delivery architecture — designed specifically to handle the complex, data-intensive workloads of nextgen technology and businesses. Lumen brings together the talent, experience, infrastructure and capabilities of leading technology companies to address the dynamic data needs of next-generation applications.

Magnifi, VideoVerse’s premier enterprise solution, leverages AI and ML to analyze live sports games, creating real-time video highlights. With auto-resizing for social platforms, it empowers sports leagues to engage fans in real-time. At SVG, explore our award-winning sports and esports solutions, offering seamless, personalized content creation and automation to save valuable time and resources.

clude Cinema 4D for 3D modeling, simulation and animation; Forger for mobile 3D sculpting; the Red Giant lineup of editing and motion design tools; the bleeding-edge Redshift 3D renderer; and ZBrush, for real-time digital sculpting and painting.

Mediapro North America is a dynamic full-service media powerhouse with offices in Miami, New York, Canada, and Mexico. Our wide range of offerings include 17 state-of-the-art studios, LED volumes, a fleet of HD/4K mobile units as well as end to end playout, teleport and delivery services provided by Overon.

MultiDyne Video & Fiber Optic Systems has over 46 years of experience serving the broadcast and video production communities worldwide. MultiDyne leads the industry in pioneering signal conversion and fiber-optic-based transport systems for the broadcast, cable, satellite, production, digital cinema, surveillance, teleconferencing, and Pro-AV markets across all business verticals.

NETGEAR continues to expand its influence into sports broadcast production with new M4350-series AVoIP switches with expanded bandwidth and profiles including SMPTE ST2110, IPMX, NDI, Dante, AES and more. M4350 managed switches check all the boxes with 1G~100G ports, ultra-quiet fans, edge-to-core stackable, redundant power supplies, and large PoE budgets.

Markertek has been the trusted source for sports video production engineers for over 35 years. Stop by Booth 228 and meet Mr. Net, the very latest in delivering a self-redundant, high speed internet connection for your live streams! Custom tactical & SMPTE fiber along with our custom panels, field boxes and copper cables, combine with the best names in broadcast video to offer you a one-stop shop for all your needs.

You have a vision. We see it, too. With a worldwide network of experts and cutting-edge technology, our global production ecosystem empowers content creators and rights holders to tell stories in breakthrough ways. We’re built on 35 years of trusted experience to deliver the solutions you need — anytime, anywhere.

For over 30 years, Marshall Electronics, has been a trusted provider of high quality and reliable video, audio and multimedia systems for broadcast video, pro audiovisual, studio audio, and industrial OEM applications worldwide. Marshall Electronics operates manufacturing facilities in the US, China, Japan, Korea, and Russia.

Panasonic Connect North America will showcase its latest professional video and live production solutions, including KAIROS and its line of PTZ and studio cameras. Supporting more dynamic, multi-camera productions, Panasonic Connect’s solutions enable crews looking to expand their connected workflows through the flexibility of ST 2110 and IP/networked capabilities.

Maxon makes powerful solutions for artists in motion graphics, vfx, and visualization. Products in-

Perifery, a division of DataCore, provides worldclass, innovative workflow solutions for evolving

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media organizations. Trusted by leading media and entertainment companies worldwide, Perifery edge appliances, its Object Matrix and Swarm software set the bar for fast, secure, and scalable solutions that preserve, protect, and speed up monetization of digital assets. Learn more at perifery.com.

Virtual production for the world’s greatest storytellers. Trusted by industry legends, Pixotope empowers creators to tell immersive stories with cinematic impact, online scalability, and the interactive nature of video games. Visit pixotope.com to create the next generation of immersive content.

ProCrewz streamlines end-to-end labor management and payroll. Clients manage schedules and communicate job information with the ProCrewz Client Portal.

Crews utilize the ProCrewz Mobile App to access their schedule, view job information, punch in/out from their mobile device within a set geofence, submit expenses and communicate with coordinators.

Qvest is the world’s largest media-focused consulting and system integration firm for broadcast and media.

It touts a proven track record, having driven complex transformative initiatives globally in the areas of streaming, digital media supply chain, broadcast systems integration, media workflows and data and analytics solutions.

Red5 accelerates how people connect, learn, and play.

With custom real-time interactive streaming solutions for sports and beyond, we are a proven partner for creating scalable workstreams that power live experiences.

At the SVG Summit 2023, we’ll be exhibiting our new TrueTime Solutions to fully energize fan engagement.

Riedel Communications designs, manufactures, and distributes pioneering real-time video, audio, data, and communications networks for broadcast, pro audio, event, sports, theater, and security applications. The company also provides rental services for radio and intercom systems, event IT solutions, fiber backbones, and wireless signal transmission systems that scale easily for events of any size, anywhere in the world. Riedel is headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany and employs over 1000 people in 30 locations throughout Europe, Australia, Asia, and the Americas.

SUMMITEXHIBITORS Rohde & Schwarz is among the technology leaders in all of its business fields with an unparalleled expertise in Broadcast and Media. The Broadcast & Media product portfolio is designed with a customer focus to match your application needs spanning from post-production, studio production, and playout to the delivery network.

Ross Video’s integrated production solutions for sports & live events have helped teams and broadcasters from around the globe to draw fans deeper into the game. The combination of production control room technology, LED content management systems, and stunning 3D data-driven graphics streamlines event production for operators while delivering fully immersive and unforgettable experiences for fans.

RTS is the 40-plus years’ industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional intercom solutions. From smaller in-house productions to the Advanced Digital Audio Matrix systems used to coordinate major network broadcasts of the world’s largest events, RTS is dedicated to innovating the future of global communications.

At the 2023 SVG Summit, Scale Logic will highlight its groundbreaking offerings for the Sports Market, including an AI-powered content search tool, network-attached storage designed for high-performance media production, universal storage for enterprise environments powered by VAST Data, and cutting-edge storage analytics and data management applications.

At Seagate, we’re storing, protecting, and activating the world’s data as explosive growth in cloud, AI, and M&E drive the demand for breakthrough technology and mass-capacity storage solutions. The result is industry-leading areal density that powers a full portfolio of devices, systems, and services for every data-driven ecosystem imaginable.

The Signiant Platform is an integrated set of SaaS products that make media content flow easier and more efficient. The platform is built on a fast file transfer foundation already used to connect more than 50,000 companies of all sizes and over one million users. For more information, please visit http://www.signiant.com.

During 50 years of innovation, Solid State Logic has evolved to become a leading manufacturer of audio consoles for news, sports, and live production. With increasing demand for distributed and decentralized collaborative workflows, System T’s architecture provides an agile and easily scalable production platform that can be managed from anywhere.

Sony Electronics offers a comprehensive suite of tools and technologies to help creators connect with their fans. Legendary imaging tools ranging from Alpha full-frame cameras to their award-winning Cinema Line and Super 35mm system cameras, provide professionals with the ultimate in versatility and flexibility on and off the field.

No one knows logistics like SOS Global Express. After all, we’ve been doing it at the highest levels for nearly four decades. We are an engineered solutions partner whose multimodal logistics services are trusted by the sports broadcasting industry for being reliable, timely, and cost-effective.

Stevens Global Logistics was busy in 2023, delivering success to venues such as SOFI, Walt Disney World and Javitz. We delivered critical support for the 2023 NCAA Final Four and the Ultra Musical Festival in Miami. Always LIVE, our complete roster of services is ready to go 24/7/365.

Since 1998, Telestream has delivered innovations that drive the digital video industry forward. The company’s solutions span the entire digital media lifecycle, from media processing and workflow automation to production and live streaming, video quality monitoring and analytics, virtual events and video hosting, content management, and video test and synchronization — available on-premises and in the cloud. Top broadcasters, media companies, enterprises, and millions of consumers worldwide rely on Telestream to help them communicate in the powerful and increasingly ubiquitous language of video.

Telos Alliance is glad to attend this year’s SVG Summit!

Signature products on display include the award-winning Telos Infinity IP Intercom system and Infinity VIP Virtual Intercom Platform, Linear Acoustic LA-5300 audio processor, and Linear Acoustic UPMAX ISC Immersive Soundfield Controller for NextGen TV audio.

Teradek, a Videndum Group brand, manufactures wireless and IP video devices for video contribution, distribution, live ENG backhaul, real-time monitoring, and webcasting. For complex IP video systems. All Teradek products are designed and manufactured in the USA.

The Studio-B&H is a unique service-based environment dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions to all professional media markets. The Studio and its state-of-the-art Technology Center offer unmatched access to high-end technology as well as a superior level of expertise in all aspects of digital cinema, live broadcast production, post-production, emerging technologies and their related digital workflows. The Studio has assembled a highly skilled team of accomplished professionals to provide solutions for nearly any media environment. These solutions include technology demonstration, testing and experimentation as well as a wide range of system design services and integration for all vertical segments of the media industry, from independent filmmakers to major broadcasters.

Stop by TVU’s booth to see the latest live video solutions for sports. Learn how the WNBA and other leading sports leagues, teams, and organizations are using TVU’s cloud-based and on-prem products for cost-effective REMI production. See how TVU technology is helping to drive fan engagement and increase monetization opportunities.

With a 25-year history of inventing new simplified workflows for visual storytelling, Vizrt has helped define and reshape the way video is created and shared with the world. Dedicated to delivering ground-breaking solutions across graphics, cloud, remote and live production, live streaming, virtual reality and virtual studios, and infrastructure — Vizrt enables more stories, better told.

Xytech’s Media Operations Platform is a purposebuilt, end-to-end solution trusted by the world’s premier media and broadcast companies. It efficiently schedules and manages people, resources, and assets from one centralized system, and will soon include a new mobile UX for remote scheduling and management from anywhere. Preview it at Booth 317.

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Bull’s AI: The Growing Role of AI and ML in Sports Content Management

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Sports Tech Leans In: The Creative Vision and the Technological Innovation Powering Next-Gen Sports Viewers

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Protecting the Sports Production Supply Chain

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Imagen Case Study 2:15 - 2:30 p.m.

Kiswe Case Study 2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

Hot Tech Showcase: AI-Based Production Tools

SVG Audio Production & Distribution 1:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Welcoming Remarks 1:45 - 2:00 p.m.

Expanding Consumer Pathways for Premium Atmos and HDR Live Content 2:00 - 2:15 p.m.

Improving Standards for Accessibility and Personalization

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A Symphony of Storage: How Cloud, Hybrid, and On-Prem Can Work Together in Harmony

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IMT Case Study

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VITEC Case Study

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Enabling Next Generation Audio and Video in ST-2110 Infrastructures

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Deep Dive: Inside Monumental Sports Network’s New Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Service

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Audio Production for US Open Tennis

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Hot-Tech Showcase: HDR Update

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Metadata Madness: Creating Efficiency While Maintaining Your Sanity

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Sports Digital Business Executive Q&A

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Audio Production Planning for Paris 2024

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LiveU Case Study

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Identity Forces: The Arrival of the Interoperable HAND (Human & Digital) Talent ID

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Streann Media Case Study

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Cloudy with a Chance of AI

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Sports Content Management Lightning Round: What’s New and What’s Next?

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The Business of FAST: A New Flavor of Streaming Changes the Sports Game?

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Perspectives on Live Audio Production and Distribution

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Opening Night Reception in Exhibits

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DAY 2 — TUESDAY GENERAL SESSIONS SCAN FOR UPDATED AGENDA

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12 9:00 a.m. – 4:15p.m. / Trianon, 3rd Floor

1:30 p.m. WELCOMING REMARKS

a backdrop of global RSN challenges nationally, this facility, developed with Diversified, represents a major strategic investment for in-house content production. Discover the cuttingedge technologies and strategic planning underpinning this initiative.

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PRESENTER: Chris Blandy, AWS, Global Leader, Strategy & Business Development,

Media & Entertainment

PRESENTERS:

9:05 – 9:45 a.m. STATE OF THE REMOTE PRODUCTION BUSINESS

Jason Kornweiss, Diversified, VP Strategic Solutions Charlie Myers, Monumental Sports and Entertainment, CTO

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Change is constant in the world of remote production and never more so than in 2024. There are more ways than ever to produce an event thanks to cloud services, fiber connectivity, and IP but there is still plenty of demand for trucks to be on site. Top executives from the remote production community discuss the challenges and opportunities of trying to meet the increasingly diverse needs of clients.

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial PANELISTS:

Mary Ellen Carlyle, Dome Productions, SVP and GM Robert Carzoli, Program Productions, Chairman Nick Garvin, Mobile TV Group, COO Pat Sullivan, Game Creek Video, President Mike Werteen, NEP Broadcast Services, Global President

9:45 – 10:00 a.m. CASE STUDY:

The rise in interest rates has meant that all industry participants, from leagues to owners to manufacturers to networks, are now confronting business model challenges head on. Market expectations have been reset and there is uncertainty around key revenue streams. Can technology help sports content creators and distributors get ready for the next decade?

PRESENTER: Josh Stinehour, Devoncroft Partners, Principal Analyst PRESENTED BY

The Fast Track to ST 2110 with Pac-12 Networks Being at the forefront of live sports production provides a full viewer experience, and Pac-12 scores the winning play. Join Pac-12 Networks, ASG, and Imagine Communications as they discuss the best practices and lessons learned when migrating to IP connectivity.

MODERATOR: Brian Beckwith, Imagine Communications, Senior Solutions Architect

Revolutionizing Broadcast and Sports Production with Cloud-Based Live Production and HEVC Cloud-based live production solutions utilizing advanced HEVC codec technology will revolutionize broadcast and sports production by delivering higher quality video with reduced bandwidth requirements. This will enable more immersive and crisp broadcasts, providing viewers with an enhanced experience. Additionally, the scalability and flexibility of cloud-based solutions will empower organizations to efficiently handle complex productions, lower their implementation costs, and ultimately transform the industry’s broadcasting capabilities.

PRESENTER: Hugo Gaggioni, Sony Electronics, Chief Technology Officer, Sony Imaging Products and Professional Solutions – Americas SPONSORED BY

ALTERNATE BROADCAST PRODUCTIONS When it comes to hot trends in sports production, the rise of alternate broadcasts as a way to engage viewers continues to become a bigger part of not only national broadcasts but also regional shows. Join us to learn how to cost effectively create the technical backbone for an alternate broadcast as well as how to find the winning combination of talent and programming ideas.

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

Danielle Cranin, NBC Sports, Senior Director, Content Integration & Partnerships Drew Gallagher, ESPN, Coordinating Producer Jon Klein, HANG Media, Co-Founder and CEO Michael “Spike” Szykowny, ESPN Creative Studio, Edit + Animation + Graphics Innovation + Production & Playout

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK IN EXHIBIT AREA SPONSORED BY

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11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. INNOVATION AT THE REGIONAL SPORTS NETWORKS

No one understands the challenges of creating tons of content both cost effectively and with an eye on innovation to keep viewers tuned in better than the regional sports networks. Leaders from RSNs discuss some of their innovations in 2023 and what they are looking forward to in 2024.

MODERATOR: Mike Connolly, Bally Sports, SVP and Executive Producer PANELISTS:

Friday Abernethy, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, GM, Network John J. Filippelli, YES Network, President, Production & Programming; Executive Producer Jon Slobotkin, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Content and Live Programming Howard Zalkowitz, NESN, Executive Producer

12:00 – 12:15 p.m. CASE STUDY:

1:15 – 1:45 p.m. DEVONCROFT PRESENTATION

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10:00 – 10:30 a.m. THE INS AND OUTS OF

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH

PRESENTED BY

Monumental Sports and Entertainment Network: A Glimpse Into Investment in DC Regional Sports

As 2024 approaches, Monumental Sports and Entertainment prepares to unveil its innovative RSN production facility, supporting their DC area NBA, WNBA, and NHL teams. Amidst

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PANELISTS:

Hieu Ho, Pac-12 Networks, Lead Broadcast Technology Engineer Nik Kumar, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Technology Specialist, Systems Integration John Mailhot, Imagine Communications, CTO, Networking & Infrastructure

2:00 – 2:40 p.m. THE RISE OF WOMEN’S SPORTS PRODUCTION The ratings for women’s sports continue to climb to record levels and that, in turn, drives the need for better and deeper productions. Leaders in women’s sports production discuss how their productions are evolving, why their programming is connecting with viewers, and why everyone should be paying more attention to the world of women’s sports.

MODERATOR: Melissa Forman, Impakt Partners, Co-Founder PANELISTS:

Patricia Lowry, GameTime Productions, President Sara Gaiero, ESPN, VP, Production Emily Sisson, Octagon, SVP of Business Development Curtis Symonds, HBCUGo, President and Co-Founder

2:40 – 3:00 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

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3:00 – 3:45 p.m. SPORTS PRODUCTION ROUNDTABLE SPONSORED BY

The SVG Summit concludes with a roundtable discussion featuring top leaders in sports production. We’ll discuss the latest trends that are driving their productions, the challenges in continuing to do more as shows get larger and goes deeper, and what new technologies are making a difference.

MODERATOR: Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman PANELISTS:

Chris Brown, WBD Sports, VP, Tech Operations Patty Power, CBS Sports, EVP, Operations and Engineering Susan Stone, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering Tina Thornton, ESPN, EVP, Creative Studio and Marketing

3:45 – 4:15 p.m. CLOSING KEYNOTE: Telemundo's Eli Velazquez During his 20 year career at Telemundo, Eli Velazquez has played a key part in production decisions concerning some of the world’s biggest sporting events like the World Cup, Olympics, Super Bowls, and more. He joins us to discuss his production philosophy, production plans for 2024, reflections on the World Cup, and much more.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Eli Velazquez, Telemundo, EVP of Sports MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial

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ELI VELAZQUEZ, Telmundo, EVP of Sports Velazquez leads the network’s award-winning sports division, Telemundo Deportes, with oversight of sports production, programming, acquisitions, operations, and content. He is also responsible for the management and execution of major Spanish-language event coverage — including FIFA World Cup properties, the Olympic Games, NFL Sunday Night Football, U.S. Soccer Federation matches, Premier League, and Liga MX’s Chivas de Guadalajara— working closely with NBC Sports and Peacock.

GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS FRIDAY ABERNETHY, Monumental Sports & Entertainment, GM, Network Abernethy is a strategic dealmaker with high-impact media experience and a proven ability to inspire, grow, and reimagine businesses. Serving as general manager of the network at Monumental Sports & Entertainment, Abernethy oversees day-to-day operations of the network while working with existing leadership to build best-in-class linear and digital services for current and new partners alike.

BRIAN BECKWITH, Imagine Communications, Senior Solutions Architect Beckwith joined Imagine Communications in January 2021 with 25+ years of a sports production and design engineering background. His entry into sports production came on production trucks covering local, collegiate, and professional sports. Beckwith also worked for a prominent system integrator, starting in the early 2000s.

MARY ELLEN CARLYLE, Dome Productions, SVP and GM Carlyle currently leads one of North America’s largest production services companies with its integration of mobile production, host broadcast services, master control, crewing, and transmission services all under the corporate umbrella. Under Carlyle’s guidance, Dome Productions became the very first production mobile vendor in North America to launch 4K with an NBA Toronto Raptors broadcast live to the home in Canada on January 20, 2016.

ROBERT CARZOLI, Program Productions, Chairman For over two full decades, Carzoli has overseen the astronomical growth of Program Productions, XLT Management Services, ProCrewz, and Kingsbridge Shared Services. Today, these entities make up the industry’s largest labor management group. Carzoli brings over 30 years of diverse labor management experience to his companies and their customers, matched with a foresight and understanding of the industry he loves.

DANIELLE CRANIN, NBC Sports, Senior Director, Content Integration & Partnerships Cranin manages the network’s day-to-day relationship with PointsBet, its exclusive sportsbook partner. During the partnership, Cranin has led the efforts to grow the value of betting content integrations within marquee NBC Sports properties at the national and local levels. Recently, she oversaw the development and implementation of the first sportsbook integrations within Super Bowl pregame coverage and dual NBA BetCast telecasts.

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MIKE CONNELLY, Bally Sports, SVP and Executive Producer Connelly is responsible for the day-to-day production of Bally Sports’ 22 regional sports networks. He oversaw the launch of the new network on March 31, 2021. Connelly also manages partnerships with the NHL, NBA, and MLB with more than 7,800 productions that include 12 NHL teams, 17 NBA teams, and 16 MLB teams.

MIKE DAVIES, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman Davies manages all day-to-day aspects of live broadcast operations and oversees the integration of new and emerging technologies for Fox Sports and Fox Sports 1. With over two decades of experience in sports television, Davies specializes in technical production and innovation for large sporting events. As the head of field and technical operations, he manages a highly talented team of individuals responsible for the thousands of live sports broadcasts yearly at Fox. He currently serves as chairman for the Sports Video Group.

JOHN J. FILIPPELLI, The YES Network, President, Production & Programming; Executive Producer Filippelli, one of the most influential and most respected executives in all of sports television, is responsible for every aspect of the critically acclaimed on-air content for the YES Network, the pre-eminent regional sports network in the nation. He is one of a select few producers who have held senior positions in the truck as well as in management.

MELISSA FORMAN, Impakt Partners, Co-Founder Forman is co-founder of Impakt Partners with Allyson J. Davis, a women’s sports production, media, and purpose marketing company whose mission is to increase visibility in women’s sports. Impakt Partners has successfully produced and distributed Uphill Climb Film and is currently in development and production on a variety of women’s sports projects.

SARA GAIERO, ESPN, VP, Production Gaiero is responsible for strategic oversight and management of ESPN’s coverage of the NCAA women’s basketball, in addition to her WNBA responsibilities. She is charged with establishing production objectives, concept design, and the execution of creative content, to help expand viewership, talent/personnel assignments, and manage relationships with both the NCAA and WNBA.

DREW GALLAGHER, ESPN, Coordinating Producer Gallagher oversees production of ESPN NFL shows, including Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Football with Peyton & Eli, NFL Primetime, and the recent Toy Story: Funday Football, as well as the NFL Draft on ESPN. From 2014 to 2023, Gallagher oversaw college sports studio shows, including College GameDay (football and basketball), College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings Show, College Football Live, and the NFL Draft on ABC.

NICK GARVIN, Mobile TV Group, COO Garvin is responsible for all strategic partnerships for Mobile TV Group, management of all day-to-day operations for its mobile unit fleet covering over 4,000 live events annually, and its audio/video manufacturing facility called Colorado Studios. MTVG has led live 4K HDR productions in the U.S. covering the PGA Tour, NBA, NHL, UFC, college football, entertainment, and corporate events for many of the top Fortune 500 companies.

HUGO GAGGIONI, Sony Electronics, Chief Technology Officer, Sony Imaging Products and Professional Solutions – Americas Gaggioni, who joined Sony in 1988, holds several patents and has authored more than 40 technical publications in the areas of video compression, digital filter banks, HDTV, and UHDTV devices and systems.

Prior to joining Sony, he worked at RCA Corporation and Bell Communications Research.

GENERAL SESSION BIOS HIEU HO, Pac-12 Networks, Lead Broadcast Technology Engineer Ho is a broadcast engineer who has over 12 years of experience in leading and managing maintenance engineering teams at various college and professional sports, and news network facilities. Ho led the engineering efforts in completing the recent relocation and build out of a brand-new SMPTE ST 2110 Pac-12 Studio facility.

JASON KORNWEISS, Diversified, VP– Strategic Media Solutions Kornweiss is pivotal in elevating the client experience. Drawing upon substantial leadership and end-user experience, he adeptly navigates the ever-evolving tech landscape to align clients with cutting-edge solutions, empowering them to flourish in a dynamic landscape.

JON KLEIN, HANG Media, Co-Founder and CEO Klein is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning media executive who blazes new frontiers of technology, audience engagement, and storytelling. He is co-founder and CEO of HANG Media, a cutting-edge streaming platform that enables millions of sports fans to watch games on TV alongside top athletes and celebrities.

NIK KUMAR, Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Technology Specialist, Systems Integration Kumar is a broadcast solutions architect who has successfully managed and led project engineering and integration teams in completing system integration projects for a wide range of customers in the broadcast/media and entertainment industry for over 17 years.

PATRICIA LOWRY, GameTime Productions, President GameTime Productions is the newest division of Live Media Group, focused on production. Lowry joined GameTime as president in September 2023 after nearly 21 years at ESPN, most recently as vice president of production. She led ESPN and ABC’s coverage of women’s basketball games, women’s College GameDay, and the Women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament.

JOHN MAILHOT, Imagine Communications, CTO, Networking and Infrastructure Mailhot has worked in the field of digital high-definition (HD) television systems since its North American inception in 1990. He began as part of the AT&T-Zenith team, responsible for system architecture and integration of the digital spectrum compatible high-definition television (DSCHDTV) system prototype.

CHARLIE MYERS,Monumental Sports and Entertainment, CTO Myers oversees a new department inclusive of information technology, engineering, cyber security, digital development, new technologies & innovation projects, and other critical technology needs. He joined Monumental from Sirius XM where he served as VP and General Manager.

PATTY POWER, CBS Sports, EVP, Operations and Engineering Power is responsible for the day-to-day management of operations and engineering including production management, technical management, network operations, commercial operations, postproduction, and media services for all CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network’s broadcast and cable properties. She is also responsible for the technical production of over 350 remotes and hundreds of hours of studio and original programming annually on CBS Sports Network.

EMILY SISSON, Octagon, SVP, Business Development Sisson leads Octagon’s overarching business development efforts across North America, seeking to drive new business, expand existing relationships, and continue to grow the agency’s impressive list of Fortune 500 clients. An industry veteran with nearly two decades of experience throughout the sports industry, Sisson has played a pivotal role in continuing to grow Octagon’s sports marketing and sponsorship practices.

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JON SLOBOTKIN, NBC Sports Regional Networks, SVP, Content and Live Programming Slobotkin is responsible for all content and live production, which includes more than 1,500 games annually, and leads content and production strategy and execution across platforms. Prior to his current role, Slobotkin served as VP and executive producer of live events, where he oversaw all aspects of live event coverage for the NBC Regional Sports Networks.

JOSH STINEHOUR, Devoncroft Partners, Principal Analyst Stinehour is a principal analyst with Devoncroft Partners, a provider of market research and strategic consulting services to a wide range of digital media clients and institutional investors. He is a frequent presenter at conferences and trade shows in the media technology sector. Prior to joining Devoncroft, Stinehour was a managing director at Silverwood Partners in the firm’s Technology, Media, and Telecommunications group.

SUSAN STONE, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering Stone oversees the day-to-day management of MLB Network remote operations, broadcast operations, studio operations, media management, engineering, and IT. She also oversees the operations and engineering for the NHL Network as part of the NHL – MLB digital media rights partnership announced in 2015.

PAT SULLIVAN, Game Creek Video, President Sullivan is the president of Game Creek Video, which is the largest independently-owned mobile television production company in the United States.

Game Creek Video provides mobile television production trailers to a wide list of clients including ESPN, Fox Sports, NBC Sports, and more.

CURTIS SYMONDS, HBCU GO, President and Co-Founder Symonds is an innovative and charismatic cable television distribution and marketing pioneer. He is currently co-founder and president of HBCU GO, a free streaming digital platform and the leading media provider dedicated to providing sports, entertainment, and educational programming to the nation’s 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

MICHAEL “SPIKE” SZYKOWNY, ESPN Creative Studio, Edit + Animation + Graphics Innovation + Production & Playout Szykowny has worked at ESPN for 26 years and is a 10-time Emmy Award winning visionary, team builder, and problem solver. He leads a team of editors, animators, producers, and graphic innovators who focus on creative ways to improve the art of storytelling.

TINA THORNTON, ESPN, EVP, Creative Studio and Marketing Thornton is responsible for leading all of ESPN’s marketing efforts — overseeing all creative output for ESPN marketing, overall media strategy, spending and budgeting, and fan engagement — across brands, events, platforms, and shows. She is instrumental to the ESPN brand, working collectively to enhance promotion for critical league partners inclusive of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and F1.

MIKE WERTEEN, NEP Broadcast Services, Global President Werteen is responsible for the company’s broadcast services business globally. Werteen joined the company in 2008 as vice president of sales of U.S. Mobile Units operations when NEP acquired NCP. He was promoted to co-president of the company’s U.S. Mobile Units Division in 2014.

HOWARD ZALKOWITZ, NESN, Executive Producer Zalkowitz is the executive producer for NESN’s Red Sox and Bruins games and pre/post-game coverage.He has overseen award-winning original programming including Bell Biv DeVoe at Fenway Park; the biographical My Story series; and Bergeron at 1000 and Chara at 1000. In 2021, he launched NESN’s sports betting shows.

SCAN FOR UPDATED AGENDA

Tuesday, December 12 December 11-12, 2017 • New York Hilton 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Gramercy, 2nd Floor

>9:00 – 9:45am Adapting to a Culture of Continuous Crisis

The pace of TV newsroom life no longer allows for periods to regroup between major stories. Journalists are grappling with burnout, a barrage of threats both virtual and in person, an erosion of their collective mental health and job insecurity. TV stations must harden their physical infrastructure against devastating weather events and better train their staffs to be safer in the field. How can the industry evolve fast enough to sustain the incessant red line of pressure on which it now operates daily?

> 9:45 – 10:00am Fireside Chat: AI and the Future of Broadcast Workflows

Artificial Intelligence is dominating discussions on a global scale, influencing various domains across different industries. The realm of media is no stranger to this phenomenon. However, the pertinent question remains: what is the actual impact of AI on broadcast production workflows in both the immediate and distant future? Through the introduction of Avid Ada, this session delves into needs of the broadcast industry, how Avid is strategically integrating AI to introduce features that not only optimize workflow efficiency but also expedite content delivery, and our commitment to responsible AI, embodying a tangible advancement in the broadcast production landscape

> 10:00 – 10:45am Keynote: Democracy, Technology, TV Journalism and the 2024 Election

Never has the direct relationship between a free press and healthy democracy been so keenly felt and precarious as it does now. As we head into a crucial U.S. election year when mistrust, misinformation and disinformation are circulating with furious velocity, video journalists face a crucible. A look at how the industry must meet that moment, where emerging technologies will come to bear and what’s at stake in the work they do over the next year.

> 10:45 – 11:15am Networking Break > 11:15am – 12:00pm Reassessing the Streaming News Content Strategy

The news industry is already several years into a broad embrace of streaming as a necessary distribution channel for its content. What has it learned about what consumers want to see there? How are organizations continuing to develop and iterate original content for streaming? How are data and technology facilitating decision making?

How deep are audiences’ appetites for experimentation on news streaming? And how are organizations programming FAST and channels for maximum impact?

> 12:00 – 1:00pm Lunch Break

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> 1:00 – 1:45pm Harvesting the Archive for New Content and Opportunities

Media companies are beginning to use technology to tag, index and search for video to enhance storytelling, create new shows and, eventually, find new revenue by licensing content. How are the newest in AI making these tasks significantly easier? Will AI offer a path to circumventing metatagging altogether? And how can media companies authenticate their deep trove of archival content and determine rights ownership?

> 1:45 – 2:00pm Fireside Chat — News: The Last Frontier for AR and Virtual Sets

Widely used in sports programming, augmented reality and virtual sets are making their way into news programming, thanks to photo realism and other technologies that have ramped up quality. How are AR and virtual sets affecting news storytelling and expanding companies’ ability to go beyond the news into magazines and other formats? Is the cost of AR and virtual sets in line with the needs of local news organizations?

How do AR and virtual sets empower new creativity and flexibility in news programming?

> 2:00 – 2:45pm Building the Architecture of More Collaborative Content Creation

News organizations are increasingly undertaking ambitious, wideranging and often daily collaborations across their groups. How are they organizing their newsrooms to best foster these collaborations, identify topics of maximum national impact and connect colleagues across vastly different markets? What technologies are surfacing to best enable these projects, facilitate cross-group communication and make promising local content visible to all?

> 2:45 – 3:15pm Networking Break > 3:15 – 4:00pm Agility in News Production

Major technology changes to studio design and production have transformed how newscasts can be produced and how they feel to audiences. Technologists and journalists take an in-depth look at how news studio advances in video walls, augmented and extended reality are changing the fabric of newscasts themselves. And they examine how dramatic leaps in field production technology are forever changing workflows and the shape and speed in which content can be generated.

> 4:00 – 4:15pm Fireside Chat > 4:15 – 5:00pm Chasing AI: Threatening or Enhancing the News?

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the way organizations produce news. On the positive side, operational functions like speech-totext transcription, translation, editing, quality control monitoring and metatagging have eased workflow burdens. But generative AI presents far thornier challenges for newsrooms, complicating journalistic rules and even posing an existential threat to the profession. A candid look at how news organizations are continuously reassessing their guidelines around AI usage and grappling with the step change it presents to the industry.

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