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EVENT SPONSORS 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. Women’s Sports Media Initiative Annual Meeting 10:00 a.m. – Noon Remote Engineering Workshop 10:00 a.m. – Noon SVG College: New York 10:00 a.m. – Noon Cloud Workshop: Production & MAM Workflows 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. DTV Audio Workshop 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Venue Production Workshop 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Sports Asset Management & Storage Workshop 1:00 – 4:45 p.m. General Sessions

4:00 p.m. TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE AREA OPENS 4:30 p.m. Opening Night Reception in Technology Showcase Area

Tuesday General Sessions Schedule For additional details, turn to pages 6-8 8:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast in Technology Showcase Area 9:00 a.m. Sports-Production Highlights From the Year That Was 10:00 a.m. Producer Perspectives: Storytelling in the Digital Age 10:30 a.m. Networking Break in Technology Showcase Area 11:15 a.m. Leaders in Remote Production: The State of the Industry Noon Case Study: Oracle 12:15 p.m. Networking Lunch in Rhinelander Gallery 1:15 p.m. How Social Video Will Change the Way You Create Content 2:00 p.m. NEP: Augmented Reality Overview 2:15 p.m. Networking Break in Technology Showcase Area 3:00 p.m. Digital Leaders Perspectives: The Big Picture 4:00 p.m. Closing Keynote: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver

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DAY 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 • WORKSHOPS WOMEN’S SPORTS MEDIA DTV AUDIO WORKSHOP INITIATIVE ANNUAL MEETING 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. GRAMERCY SUITE EAST, 2ND FLOOR GIBSON SUITE, 2ND FLOOR The DTV Audio Group Workshop is designed for those who make a living creating, SVG’s Women’s Sports Media Initiative is a networking group that aims to enhance mixing, and delivering sports audio for 5.1-surround-sound broadcasts, mobile devices, the role of women in the creation, production, and distribution of sports content. This and more. Attend the workshop and learn about the latest trends and workflows that year’s meeting includes a special presentation by Sports Broadcasting Hall of Famer will make a difference in the way sports fans consume your content. The DTV Audio Andrea Berry on managing change. Group is sponsored by Calrec Audio/DiGiCo, Digital Audio Denmark, Dale Pro Audio, Dolby Laboratories, Harman, Lawo, Linear Acoustic, and Plus24/Sanken. REMOTE ENGINEERING VENUE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP WORKSHOP 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. SPONSORED BY 10:00 a.m. – Noon GIBSON SUITE, 2ND FLOOR GRAMERCY SUITE WEST, 2ND FLOOR The Venue Production Workshop will feature panel Topics at this year’s Remote Engineering Workshop include a 2017 Forecast for the discussions on how producers in the control room and the Broadcast Business by Josh Stinehour of Devoncroft Partners; Hardware Virtualization broadcast truck can share resources more effectively and engage fans everywhere, the and Why It Could Change Everything; and A Washington D.C. Update on the 2016 latest technology expectations in the control room, a look at in-venue closed captioning, Election’s Impact on Transporting Sports Video Equipment. and the future of venue video-signal transport. The SVG Venue Initiative is sponsored by Bexel, Canon, Cisco, Clear-Com, Crown Castle, Daktronics, EVS, Grass Valley, KMH THIS IS SVG COLLEGE: NEW YORK Audio-Video Integration, Panasonic, Quantum, Ross Video, and Sony. 10:00 a.m. – Noon SPONSORED BY SMART SPORTS ASSET MANAGEMENT & MADISON SUITE, 2ND FLOOR STORAGE (SAMS) WORKSHOP The SVG College Initiative returns to the SVG Summit 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. with a workshop offering informative presentations and GRAMERCY SUITE WEST, 2ND FLOOR TITLE SPONSOR discussions addressing the robust college-sports-video– production industry. Network with industry peers and SPONSORED BY leaders in technology development and help take your career and your organization This year’s SAMS Workshop opens with a “SAMS Straight Talk” session addressing to the next level. The SVG College Initiative is sponsored by Avid, Bexel, BlueFrame the hottest topics in the industry and is followed by discussions on how social-media Technology, Canon, EVS, Grass Valley, LTN Global Communications, Panasonic, analytics can enrich your metadata, the potential challenge that virtual-reality presents, Quantum, Ross Video, Sony, Tightrope Media Systems, and Wowza Media Systems. and how to plan for proxy support for next-gen content like VR. CLOUD WORKSHOP: GENERAL SESSIONS PRODUCTION & MAM WORKFLOWS 1:00 – 4:45 p.m. 10:00 a.m. – Noon TITLE SPONSOR TRIANON BALLROOM, 3RD FLOOR MORGAN SUITE, 2ND FLOOR SPONSORED BY The Cloud Workshop will focus on cloud-based production and media-asset-management workflows currently deployed by sports-production organizations through a trio of case studies The General Sessions track extends over two days and is designed to put production by IMG/Premier League, MLB Network/NHL Network, and NBC Sports/Olympics. workflows, tools, and technologies front and center, with leaders from across This seminar aims to provide insight into how the cloud technologies are changing the the industry taking part in exclusive keynote conversations, presentations, panel video-production ecosystem. discussions, and debates. For more information, turn to pages 6-8.

CHECK OUT THE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES! The Technology Showcase Area is bigger and better than ever, with more than 75 industry-leading vendors exhibiting their latest gear for sports production. Support our sponsors and check out the Technology Showcases! This is HDR. What if you could deliver a consistently high-quality HDR experience, regardless of content Monday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. format or input? Technicolor’s smart HDR solution makes this possible by accepting a wide Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. range of formats, and up-converting all SDR content to stunning HDR. And, by delivering SDR and HDR through a single stream, we minimize bandwidth utilization, avoiding the need Mercury Ballroom, Mercury Rotunda, Petit Trianon, Rendezvous, and Lobby for costly infrastructure upgrades and maximizing HDR coverage. Because HDR should belong to the many, not to the few. Get the whole picture. Visit OpenHDR.com The Technology Showcases are listed on page 13 • Showcase Map is on pages 14-15 ENTERTAINMENT INTENSIFIED. HDR UNLEASHED. page 4 / SVG SUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT DAY 1 MONDAY, DECEMBER 12 • GENERAL SESSIONS Trianon Ballroom, 3rd Floor

1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Jason Hedgcock, MLB Network, Manager, Remote Technical Operations Engineering Perspectives on IP and the SPONSORED BY Mark Hulsey, Big Ten Network, SVP, Production and Executive Producer Changing Production Landscape: Part 1 Leon Schweir, Pac-12 Networks, SVP, Production The engineering teams at both the remote-production–service providers and the networks John Ward, AT&T Entertainment Group, SVP, Content Operations are being challenged with integrating a tremendous amount of new technologies requiring 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. new ways to plan a production, integrate them within existing workflows, and ensure that operations run smoothly. How is the transition to IP progressing in the field? How are more- Networking Break bandwidth-intensive camera systems for high-speed and super-zoom needs being integrated 3:15 – 3:30 p.m. into traditional replay operations? And how is digital-media delivery affecting the engineering Case Study: The Next Chapter: SPONSORED BY side of the production? Leaders share their experiences and expertise. How IP Is Benefiting the Live Production MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Environment Today PANELISTS: Although it has taken time for video-over-IP standards to be resolved, only now is the transition Brad Cheney, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering truly beginning. This case study will reveal how VoIP is being used today by broadcasters, Michael Francis, CBS Sports, Director, Remote Engineering and Technical who benefit from the flexibility of IP-based live production, which brings efficiencies by using Operations multivendor equipment and technologies to deliver more content while cutting time and costs. Maciek Janiszewski, BroaMan, Applications Engineering Manager PRESENTER: Jason Taubman, Game Creek Video, VP, Design and New Technology James Stellpflug, EVS, VP, Product Marketing 1:30 – 1:45 p.m. SPONSORED BY 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Case Study: Multi-Studio, Best Practices for HDR on Game Day Multi-MAM Sports Automation Design The industry is expecting more experiments in live HDR production in the coming months. Learn how high-end automation can revolutionize the productivity and flexibility of multi- How does live HDR production change the way people do their jobs? How does it change studio operations by bringing disparate products from multiple vendors into one integrated camera shading, monitor setup in a production truck, and more? Those who have tackled HDR − Enterprise-class Workflow −Editing Collaboration for system. production share their experiences and offer advice on how to best produce an event in HDR. Orchestration & Integration Adobe® Premiere® Pro CC PRESENTER: MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial − Ingest, Edit, Archive, Distribution −Search, Import, Ingest, Check-In Jim O’Brien, Aveco, President PANELISTS: Joe Bogacz, Canon U.S.A, Advisor, Professional Engineering and Solutions Group −Multi-Site & Multi-Language −Proxy or HiRes editing, Background 1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Mark Coleman, Spectrum Sports, VP, Engineering and Operations −Logging, QC, Review & Approval, conforming and transfer Engineering Perspectives on IP and the Philip Garvin, Mobile TV Group, President/Founder/Co-Owner Studio Production tools −Project management templates Changing Production Landscape: Part 2 John Humphrey, Hitachi Kokusai, VP, Business Development and system administration MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial 4:00 – 4:45 p.m. SPONSORED BY −Optional VPMS MAM integration PANELISTS: Making the Move to HDR Bill McKechney, F&F Productions, VP, Engineering High dynamic range has cast a spell over many in sports production and, in many cases, is seen Jon Pannaman, ESPN, VP, Content and Production System as more important than adding resolution via 4K acquisition. There have been numerous HDR Scott Rothenberg, NEP Group, VP, Technology and Asset Management trials in recent months and plenty of new ways to think about how to produce and distribute James Stellpflug, EVS, VP, Product Marketing HDR content. Industry leaders take to the stage to discuss what they have learned and what is 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. next for this exciting and enticing new advance. Working Lean While Meeting MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Multiplatform Needs PANELISTS: More and more sports-production teams are working on not just one deliverable (the Hugo Gaggioni, Sony Electronics, CTO, Broadcast and Production Systems broadcast) but multiple feeds, signals, and sources to the web and digital devices. Division Accomplishing that continues to be a work in progress as new workflows are hammered Pat Griffis, Dolby Laboratories, VP, Technology, Office of the CTO out and need to be adopted on the fly. Experts take to the stage to discuss how they are Mike Johnson, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering CONNECTING approaching multiplatform content creation and how it impacts technical and personnel Roy Stewart, Technicolor, VP, Business Development and Partner Relations needs. 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. CONTENT MODERATOR: Jason Cohen, VP – HBO Sports Production Opening Night Reception in Technology Showcase Area PANELISTS: SPONSORED BY & PEOPLE Chris Brown, Turner Sports, Senior Director, Technical Operations Global Broadcast Solutions Don Colantonio, AT&T Entertainment Group, Executive Producer, Mosaic Productions CHECK OUT THE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES! The Technology Showcase Area is bigger and better than ever, with more than 75 industry-leading vendors exhibiting their latest gear for the sports-production community. Support our sponsors and check out the Technology Showcases! All the steps of the way, Arvato provides you with the best possible solutions – turning your viewers into excited fans. Monday 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. • Tuesday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Arvato Systems | Email: [email protected] Phone: +1 866 413-3622 | IT.arvato.com/broadcast Mercury Ballroom, Mercury Rotunda, Petit Trianon, Rendezvous, and Lobby The Technology Showcases are listed on page 13 • Showcase Map is on pages 14-15 Showcase Profiles are on pages 18-21 Arvato Systems - Empowering Digital Leaders. page 6 / SVG SUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT ARSY_Anzeige-SVG_Summit 2016-7.5 x 10in.indd 1 14.11.16 11:18 DAY 2 TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 • GENERAL SESSIONS Trianon Ballroom, 3rd Floor

SPONSORED BY 7:30 a.m. SPONSORED BY Noon – 12:15 p.m. BECAUSE THIS IS Registration Opens Oracle Case Study: NASCAR – Archive Workflow – 8:00 a.m. SPONSORED BY Today and Future NOT AN OPTION. Continental Breakfast in PRESENTER: Technology Showcase Area Chris Witmayer, NASCAR Productions, Director of Broadcast, Post Production and New Media Technology

8:55 a.m. SPONSORED BY 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. SPONSORED BY Welcoming Remarks Networking Lunch in 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. SPONSORED BY Rhinelander Gallery, 2nd Floor Sports-Production Highlights From the Year That Was 1:15 – 2:00 p.m. 2016 might one day be remembered as the beginning of the UHD and VR era, but it will also be How Social Video Will Change the Way You Create Content remembered as a year of tremendous technical and production achievement. Leaders in sports Anyone can publish video to a social-media platform, but does your organization have a production discuss some of their favorite accomplishments, how they affected the industry at strategy to really attract a crowd? Experts discuss the different social-media platforms and how large, and what they are looking forward to in 2017. to get the most out of each. How does content need to be tweaked for each platform? Which MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial platform is most “long-form”–friendly? And are things like live streaming through a social- PANELISTS: media platform going to become a part of your production workflows? Ken Aagaard, CBS Sports, EVP, Innovation and New Technology MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Michael Davies, Fox Sports, SVP, Technical and Field Operations PANELISTS: Ken Goss, NBC Sports, SVP, Remote Operations and Production Planning Steve Hellmuth, NBA, EVP, Media Operations and Technology Nilay Shah, New York Giants, Director, Digital Strategy John LaChance, ESPN, Director, Remote Production Operations Lyndsay Signor, NBC Sports, Senior Director, Consumer Engagement Tom Sahara, Turner Sports, VP, Operations and Technology Scott Warfield, NASCAR, Managing Director, Social Media Susan Stone, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering 2:00 – 2:15 p.m. 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. NEP: Augmented Reality Overview Producer Perspectives: Storytelling in the Digital Age Producers today have more ways to enrich their storytelling than ever before. Augmented PRESENTER: reality, POV cameras, super zoom, performance data, and much more. How are they making Ralf van Vegten, NEP The Netherlands, CIO use of these tools, and what is on their wish list for next-generation tools? And how do they Team up with one of the industry’s most embrace these new technologies in a cost-effective manner? 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. MODERATOR: Glenn Adamo, Ivanhoe Media & Entertainment, President Networking Break SPONSORED BY reliable Global Power Providers. PANELISTS: in Technology Showcase Area Craig Barry, Turner Sports, EVP, Production and Chief Content Officer Knowledge requires precise and timely information. Our broadcast compound Harold Bryant, CBS Sports, Executive Producer and SVP, Production 3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Portable Command Center seamlessly communicates with our first in the industry Uninterruptable Power Supplies, generators, and distribution modules, all of which 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. SPONSORED BY Digital Leaders Perspectives: The Big Picture Digital, from social media to OTT to YouTube and beyond, has transformed the way sports incorporate smart technologies. Critical assets in the compound, including venue power Networking Break in fans consume and engage with content. What is the relationship between digital platforms and distro and broadcast trucks, continuously provide data to the Command Center. Technology Showcase Area traditional TV platforms? How can an organization’s different elements operate as one in a multiplatform universe? And what is the push-pull between TV and digital platforms? Cat Entertainment Services system analytics anticipate issues before they become 11:15 a.m. – Noon MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director, SVG Digital problems allowing for immediate response. Our industry leading ‘know-how” is the Leaders in Remote Production: The State of the Industry PANELISTS: combination of our experience, expertise and sophisticated integration of technologies. The remote-production business is always focused on making sure client needs are met. But Troy Ewanchyna, NBC Sports, VP and GM, NBCSports.com We provide a high return on your investment without putting your valuable reputation at client needs and the technology they rely on are evolving more quickly than ever. How are Clark Pierce, Fox Sports, SVP, TV Everywhere and Special Projects risk. Let Cat Entertainment Services engineer your next solution. remote-production companies responding to current market needs and laying the groundwork Rob Shaw, Facebook, Global Sports Media Partnerships for the future? MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor 3:45 – 4:00 p.m. GENERATORS, UPS, POWER DISTRIBUTION & FACTORY-TRAINED TECHNICIANS PANELISTS: Networking Break Mary Ellen Carlyle, Dome Productions, SVP and GM Philip Garvin, Mobile TV Group, President/Founder/Co-Owner 4:00 – 4:30 p.m. SPONSORED BY Barry Johnstone, CTV Outside Broadcasts, Managing Director Pat Sullivan, Game Creek Video, President Closing Keynote Conversation: Mike Werteen, NEP, Co-President, U.S. Mobile Units NBA Commissioner Adam Silver LOS ANGELES | NEW YORK | DALLAS | ORLANDO The NBA continues to be a leader in advancing technology and its commissioner, Adam Silver, NEW ENGLAND | ATLANTA | BATON ROUGE | CHARLOTTE has been found to have a soft spot for new technologies that can help grow the game and also improve the quality of play. Silver shares his thoughts on the state of the game, the intersection of sports and technology, and more. 866.ROCK.CAT 7 6 25 228 page 8 / SVG SUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT CONGRATULATIONSCONGRATULATIONS CONGRATULATIONSto the toto the the streaming•social•mobile•data 12.12.2016 •nyc 20162016 HALLHALL HALL OFOF OF FAMEFAME FAME INDUCTEES INDUCTEESINDUCTEES Monday, December 12 Location: Concourse Room A, Concourse Level Digital-content creation and distribution have dramatically changed sports entertainment and engagement. Viewers interact with content on their terms and on their devices and gravitate toward new and customized experiences. Leaders in the sports-digital and -media industry converge for this exciting new SVG event to work through the challenges and share best practices for engaging viewers in the new digital world.

10:00 a.m. SPONSORED BY MODERATOR: Troy Dreier, SVG, Contributing Editor, Streaming and Digital PANELISTS: Opening Remarks Michael Allen, NBA, SVP, Digital Products and Emerging Technology Brendan Canning, Silver Chalice Ventures, SVP, Business Development 10:05 – 10:45 a.m. Jason Hofmann, Limelight Networks, VP, Architecture Michael Spirito, Fox Sports Regional Networks, VP, Business Development and Digital Media DESIGNING THE FUTURE OF Know Your User: How Data Is Changing DESIGNINGDESIGNING THE THE FUTURE FUTURE OF OF Content Creation 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Recess ENGINEERING BROADCAST SERVICES, SINCE 1981. Live sports streaming continues to produce outstanding numbers as users migrate to mobile ENGINEERING BROADCAST SERVICES, SINCE 1981. and digital platforms for viewing. But what does it all mean? What insight into fans and ENGINEERING BROADCAST SERVICES, SINCE 1981. viewers have content creators acquired? How can digital platforms be better monetized? In 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. what ways will live sports consumption change in the future? Keys to Successful Social Streaming MODERATOR: Brian Ring, Ring Digital, President Live streaming on such platforms as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Periscope has opened PANELISTS: up entirely new distribution channels that have proved tremendously direct and engaging. Matthew Azzarto, Akamai, Director, Media Operations, Content creators that have found success on these platforms share their advice. Broadcast Operations and Control Center MODERATOR: Steve Cobb, Hashtag Sports, Co-Founder David Dowd, Tubular Labs, VP, Customer Growth PANELISTS: William Mao, MP & Silva, VP, Digital Jayne Bussman-Wise, NYCFC, Director, Digital Marketing Chris Wagner, NeuLion, EVP and Co-Founder Marc Kohn, Bleacher Report, Senior Director, Video Programming Mark Leblang, Philadelphia Eagles, Studio/Live Production Manager 10:45 – 11:00 a.m. SPONSORED BY Michael Porter, Telescope, VP, Business Development Technology Case Study: Rob Shaw, Facebook, Global Sports Media Partnerships No other company delivers unparalleled NeuLion – OTT Just Got Personal production services like Bexel. 2:15 – 2:45 p.m. NoNo other other company company delivers delivers unparalleled unparalleled As OTT and TVE services continue to become more tailored to accommodate specific Keynote Conversation: Rory Brown, Bleacher Report, subscribers and segments of viewers, personalization is the key element in targeting and productionRENTALS services like Bexel. measuring the true lifetime value of a video subscriber. NeuLion, in conjunction with customers President production services like Bexel. such as the UFC, has released new personalization features that improve customer satisfaction, Bleacher Report has established itself as one of the most successful and engaging brands in Flypacks, Fiber Optic Solutions, Servers, digital sale conversions, marketing results, branding, and advertising. RENTALS the digital sports space. Brown shares the company’s vision behind its new video strategy and RENTAGraphics,LS Specialty Cameras, 4K Solutions, PRESENTER: gives a peek at what the company has up its sleeve. Chris Wagner, NeuLion, EVP and Co-Founder Flypacks,Flypacks,RF Audio/Comms Fiber Fiber Optic Optic Solutions, Solutions, Servers, Servers, 2:45 – 3:00 p.m. Graphics, Specialty Cameras, 4K Solutions, 11:00 – 11:15 a.m. Graphics,ENGINEERED Specialty SYSTEMS Cameras, AND SOLUTIONS 4K Solutions, Networking Break Networking Break RF Audio/Comms RFSystems Audio/Comms Integration and Managed Services 3:00 – 3:15 p.m. 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. ENGINEERED SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS Live Streaming Keynote: NBC Olympics at Rio Technology Case Study: SPONSORED BY ENGINEEREDSALES SYSTEMS AND SOLUTIONS The 2016 Summer Games in Rio set all kinds of live digital consumption records for NBC Limelight Networks SystemsProduct Integration Sales and Liquidationand Managed Services Services Olympics and proved to be a watershed moment in the nation-wide adoption of live sports Systems Integration and Managed Services streaming. Eric Black, Chief Technology Officer for NBC Sports Digital pulls back the curtain 3:15 – 4:00 p.m. SALES and shares how his team pulled off such a massive feat, providing more than 6,700 hours of live SALES event programming over the 24-day event. VR/AR/360°: What’s Next in the Future of Product Sales and Liquidation Services PRESENTER: Eric Black, NBC Sports, Chief Technology Officer, NBC Digital Social-Video Engagement? Product Sales and Liquidation Services INTERVIEWED BY: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director, SVG Digital Streaming, social, and mobile platforms have seen an influx of virtual-reality, augmented- reality, and 360-degree video content over the past year. With so much room for these 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. technologies to grow, what’s on the horizon from sports-content creators? Strategies for Building an Engaging Experience MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director, SVG Digital OTT streaming services. Mobile applications. Second-screen offerings. What makes these PANELISTS: sports-consumption experiences different from traditional linear television or video content? Michael Davies, Fox Sports, SVP, Technical and Field Operations Top thought leaders from teams, leagues, and media companies discuss the lessons learned Fabrice Lorenceau, LiveLike, Co-Founder/Head of Production and successful strategies they have tried and take a look at what the future may offer. Laura Williams Argilla, Adobe, Director, Services and Workflows, Professional Video page 10 / SVGdigital #SVGSUMMIT#SVGDIGITAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES DIRECTORY Location: Mercury Ballroom (MB), Mercury Rotunda (MR), Petit Trianon (P), Rendezvous (R), and Lobby (L) Exhibit Hours: Monday, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. SPONSORS TABLETOP CONTACT EMAIL PHONE AJA VIDEO SYSTEMS 74 R Christina Oliver [email protected] 530-271-3326 December 12-13, 2016 • New York Hilton AJT SYSTEMS 62 P Marilyn Monteagudo [email protected] 954-776-4591 Monday, December 12 and Tuesday, December 13 AKAMAI 69 R Shane Keats [email protected] 857-285-9061 ALDEA SOLUTIONS 51 MB Larry Tonon [email protected] 514-461-4136 Location: Murray Hill Suite, 2nd Floor ARTEL VIDEO SYSTEMS 82 R Andy Slayton [email protected] 978-795-4756 ARVATO SYSTEMS 20 MR Rob Fox [email protected] 917-270-6719 ASPERA, AN IBM COMPANY 22 MR Francois Quereuil [email protected] 510-849-2386 x207 Presented by TVNewsCheck and SVG, the fourth-annual NewsTECH Forum 4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Case Study: Social News Desk AT&T 75 R Scott Beckett [email protected] 214-647-0486 provides a high-level opportunity for executives and managers in news, AVECO 13 MR Jim O'Brien [email protected] 818-292-1489 technology, and digital to exchange ideas, promote excellence in their field, and AVID 29 MB Doug Price [email protected] 817-239-9626 4:30 – 5:15 p.m. Chasing Millennials With Streaming BARNFIND AMERICAS 26 MB John McCluskey [email protected] 888-491-6903 inform new-product development at key technology manufacturers. 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Emily Stone, WTTG Washington (Fox), Digital Content Manager CHYRONHEGO 55 P Mark Gederman [email protected] 401-787-0120 CLEAR-COM, AN HME COMPANY 63 P Bradley Kellogg [email protected] 510-337-6601 PANELISTS: COBALT DIGITAL 28 MB Bob McAlpine [email protected] 217-531-0165 Roger Keating, Hearst Television, Chief Strategy Officer COMREX 16 MR Chris Crump [email protected] 978-784-1776 Frédéric Roux, Dalet, Director of Sales, Americas Tuesday, December 13 DEVLIN DESIGN GROUP 27 MB Dan Devlin [email protected] 970-349-5836 Sean McLaughlin, E.W. Scripps, VP, News DPA MICROPHONES 38 MB Christoper Spahr [email protected] 914-582-4399 Steve Schwaid, Crawford Johnson & Northcott, VP, Digital Devices 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Tech Leaders on the Issues ELEMENTAL TECHNOLOGIES 48 MB Henry Canizares [email protected] 971-270-0320 ERICSSON 17 MR Dan Burnett [email protected] 678-689-6535 1:40 – 2:00 p.m. Q&A: Newsy GM Blake Sabatinelli Technology chiefs for the networks and station groups talk about their biggest challenges and EUROVISION 33 MB Jim Scott [email protected] 973-650-9577 detail their wish lists for new developments in news workflow. EVERTZ 46 MB Orest Holyk [email protected] 905-335-3700 x2268 on Monetizing News With OTT PANELISTS: EVS 19 MR James Stellpflug [email protected] 973-575-2140 How will escalating competition among OTT programmers and apps affect the news FILECATALYST 78 R Gerald Nelson [email protected] 613-667-2439 x117 Joe Addalia, Hearst Television, Director, Technology Projects FUJIFILM 25 MB Gordon Tubbs [email protected] 973-686-2769 industry? What are the best monetization strategies for news apps? How can news services Del Parks, Sinclair Broadcast Group, SVP and CTO FX DESIGN GROUP 56 P Mack McLaughlin [email protected] 407-877-9600 and/or apps get discovered by OTT audiences? Blake Russell, Nexstar Broadcasting, SVP, Station Operations GRASS VALLEY, A BELDEN BRAND 80 R David Cohen [email protected] 215-837-8699 Fabian Westerwelle, ABC News, Director, News Acquisition G-TECHNOLOGY 73 R Jason Windsor [email protected] 480-544-0042 2:00 – 2:30 p.m. Keynote Interview: Andrew Morse, HARMAN 23 MR Rachelle Avery [email protected] 818-895-3474 9:45 – 10:15 a.m. Keynote Interview: Gordon Borrell, HARMONIC 11 MR Bill Cordo [email protected] 201-669-0890 CNN U.S., EVP, Editorial/CNN Digital Worldwide, GM HITACHI KOKUSAI 2 L Sean Moran [email protected] 516-682-4431 Borrell Associates, CEO IHSE USA 79 R Dan Holland [email protected] 732-738-8780 2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Networking Break IKEGAMI 71 R Teri Zastrow [email protected] 201-368-9171 10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Case Study: The Weather IMAGINE COMMUNICATIONS 43 MB Peter Tsegaye [email protected] 647-772-4013 2:45 – 3:30 p.m. TV Graphics: State of the Art JOSEPH ELECTRONICS 44 MB Chris Annella [email protected] 847-588-3800 Company, an IBM Business JVCKENWOOD 37 MB Craig Yanagi [email protected] 973-317-5176 Reporters are creating graphics for their stories and controlling how augmented reality PRESENTER: Terry Casey, The Weather Company, Meteorologist and VP, Digital Business LAWO 49 MB Don Bird [email protected] 818-292-2541 enhances them. This panel will explore the real-world experience of integrating graphics. Development LEVEL 3 21 MR Cathy Rieb [email protected] 720-888-8552 PANELISTS: LIMELIGHT NETWORKS 64 R Janice Merk [email protected] 602-850-5385 LIVEU 77 R Claudia Barbiero [email protected] 201-742-5229 Suzanne Grethen, Hearst Television, VP, Promotion and Marketing 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Networking Break MICROSOFT 9 L Scott Bounds [email protected] 646-225-4380 Joel McDonald, WUSA, Manager of Technology MULTIDYNE 8 L Frank Jachetta [email protected] 516-671-7278 x301 Lucy Paynter, Vice Media Group, Real-Time Graphics Art Director 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. ENG Evolution: NEWTEK 61 P Philip Nelson [email protected] 210-863-0360 Everything Is Changing ORACLE 65 R Sean Killen [email protected] 786-417-9358 3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Avid and WGBH Case Study: PANASONIC 59 P Carter Hoskins [email protected] 770-619-1779 News acquisition and contribution technology continues to evolve rapidly. How are the latest QUALCOMM 6 L Deep Sen [email protected] 858-860-4185 Order From Chaos – Moving to an Integrated technologies affecting news storytelling, and how are manufacturers keeping up with the QUANTUM 39 MB Dan Hatch [email protected] 949-856-7800 Production Ecosystem needs of news storytellers? REALITY CHECK SYSTEMS 34 MB Jeff Heimbold [email protected] 323-465-3900 RIEDEL COMMUNICATIONS 32 MB Joe Commare [email protected] 508-981-4858 WGBH recently re-imagined its production ecosystem to better serve their different brands. PANELISTS: ROSS VIDEO 15 MR Kevin Cottam [email protected] 613-228-0688 x4366 Learn how WGBH News is leveraging its expanded mission using Avid products. Mike Englehaupt, Graham Media Group, VP and CTO SAM (SNELL ADVANCED MEDIA) 14 MR John Shike [email protected] 650-703-4906 PRESENTERS: Louis Libin, Broad Comm, Founder and President SENNHEISER 81 R Chris Clay [email protected] 860-434-9190 SES 5 L Leslie Gadsby [email protected] 609-987-4082 Chris Fournelle, The OutPost at WGBH, Director of Post-Production Alexander Lindsey, 3D Producer Michael Porter, Telescope, VP, Business Development SGL 47 MB Doug Wynn [email protected] 608-345-1568 Bob Judge, WGBH News, Production Manager, Boston SMARTCART SVX M1 L Gil Cowie [email protected] 646-863-6263 Jeff Rose, Sinclair Broadcast Group, UAS Chief Pilot Bill Reinhart, Avid, Account Manager SMT 7 L Patricia Hopkins [email protected] 919-493-9390 SONY 40 MB Deon LeCointe [email protected] 201-930-6926 3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Is Facebook Eating Television? 11:30 – 11:45 a.m. Case Study: Aveco SOS GLOBAL EXPRESS 36 MB Fernando Soler [email protected] 800-628-6363 Distributed content offers a critically important outlet — and potential competitor — for TERADEK 57 P Jon Landman [email protected] 949-743-5783 11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. News Automation and THE STUDIO - B&H 41 MB Michel Suissa [email protected] 212-239-7500 x2240 reaching consumers not tuned into traditional media. What are the indispensable platforms? THE SWITCH 30 MB Christian Kneuer [email protected] 212-239-3715 MODERATOR: Michael Depp, NetNewsCheck, Editor Robotics 2.0 THE VIDEO CALL CENTER 52 MB Jerry Berger [email protected] 855-765-3532 x722 A new generation of technology points the way to greater efficiencies in operations THINKLOGICAL 70 R Richard Cooper [email protected] 484-467-5633 PANELISTS: TOKBOX 50 MB Nhu-Anh Can [email protected] 408-421-9292 Michael Fabac, News-Press & Gazette Co., Director, News and Marketing and storytelling. What has been the impact so far on workflow, content, and more? TSL PRODUCTS 31 MB Amanda Dixon [email protected] [44] 1628 564610 Frank Mungeam, Tegna, VP, Digital Content PANELISTS: TV GRAPHICS 72 R Dave Shepley [email protected] 919-452-7437 VITEC 76 R Geol Yeadon [email protected] 650-230-2563 Gloria Stitt, Shareablee, Head of Marketing and GM of Media Mike Fass, Gray Television Group, Director, Production Adam Wiener, CBS Local Digital Media, EVP and GM VANTRIX 1 L Kjell Kolstad [email protected] 514-613-1320 Robert “RJ” Russell, WTXF Philadelphia (Fox), VP, Engineering and Operations VIZRT 60 P David Jorba [email protected] 646-746-0038 WDT 4 L Dax Cochran [email protected] 405-579-7675 x257 pagepage 12 12 // SVGNewsTECH SUMMITForum #NEWSTECHFORUM#SVGSUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT SVG SUMMIT / page 13 SHOWCASE LOCATIONS

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CHECK OUT WHAT’S ON DISPLAY FROM anare (18 MR), which manufactures high-quality Ccables and connectors used in broadcast and produc- MORE THAN 75 INDUSTRY-LEADING VENDORS tion, is showcasing the latest in SMPTE HFO cables and Devlin Design Group (27 MB) is exhibit- ileCatalyst (78 R), the Emmy Award-winning pioneer ing its latest innovative set designs and Location: Mercury Ballroom (MB), Mercury Rotunda (MR), Petit Trianon (P), Rendezvous (R), and Lobby (L) connectors, 12G-rated coax cable, and other products that Fin managed file transfers, is showcasing its Olympics- can be used to help deliver your message. scenic environments. The projects are tested accelerated file-transfer solutions. Stop by the File- Exhibit Hours: Monday, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. turnkey solutions, from design to integra- Catalyst tabletop and learn how sports broadcasters like tion to fabrication to air. Services include scenic design, NBC Olympics use FileCatalyst to improve the efficiency construction, facility integration, lighting distribution, of their file-based transfers for live sports productions. Visit Arvato Systems to see its latest innovations for media- lighting equipment, lighting direction, scenic electronics, business operation, including its latest, MediaPortal, which anon U.S.A. (68 R) is a leading provider of consumer, and large-format graphic design. revolutionizes how news and sports broadcasters acquire, Cbusiness-to-business, and industrial digital-imaging JA (74 R) is showcasing the RovoCam UHD/HD process, and publish content. solutions. The company is committed to the highest level DPA (38 MB) is debuting its entire line HDBaseT camera ecosystem, the FS4 four-channel of customer satisfaction and loyalty, providing 100% A of d:fine headset and d:screet miniature ujifilm (25 MB) will exhibit its Fujinon HD and UHD HD frame synchronizer and converter, U-TAP for USB3- U.S.-based consumer service and support for all of the exel (66 R) celebrates 35 years of broadcast excellence microphones, including the d:fine in- (4K) lenses, including the flagship UA Series. The based streaming and conferencing applications, the Ki products it distributes. F and a reputation of skillfully delivering unparalleled ear broadcast headset and the d:screet UA107x8.4B telephoto and the UA13x4.5B wide-angle Pro Ultra 4K/HD recorder and player and the UDC Mini- B production services for scalable live-production systems, heavy-duty 4061. Additionally, DPA will lens possess the high-resolution, high-contrast, and high Converter for up/down/crossconversion needs. spera (22 MR) will showcase its new FASPStream specialty cameras, fiber, graphics, and wireless communica- highlight its d:dicate 4017 shotgun microphone and the dynamic range characteristic of the series. The UA107x is ASoftware for live and near-live streaming of broad- tions. Bexel ESS designs and builds integration systems and d:mension 5100 mobile surround microphone. the longest, widest 4K field lens for UHD and HD broadcast-quality video over IP with low start-up delays and remote enterprise video solutions. Bexel TSS sells new and aterpillar Entertainment Services (67 R) has developed cast applications. glitch-free experiences. The first open video transport used broadcast-video and -audio equipment and now offers Ca portable Command Center that seamlessly communi- solution capable of high-quality live streaming over com- liquidation services. cates with UPS, generators, distro, venue power, and broad- JT (62 P) is demonstrating its award-winning Live- modity Internet reduces the need for expensive and lim- cast trucks, all of which incorporate CAT smart technologies. lemental (48 MB), an Amazon Web Services compa- ABook GFX Sports Graphics Solution. Since last ited satellite-based backhaul, transport, and distribution. The Command Center monitors, records, and analyzes ex- Eny, empowers media companies to deliver premium year’s Summit, AJT has released Hockey and Baseball tremely precise power parameters and notifies operators of video experiences to consumers. As a leader in software- X (56 P) offers in-house, turnkey sports-broadcast de- SportApps and added a variety of new features, such as AT&T Global Video Service (75 R) can issues before they become problems. defined video solutions, Elemental powers video infra- itcentral (58 P) helps traditional broadcasters profit- sign solutions, including set design, motion-graphics Team Rosters, Insert Graphics, Player-Driven Data, and deliver broadcast-quality video virtually structure for top-tier media franchises worldwide and F ably evolve in a world where content is coming from design, AR/VR design, set fabrication, and lighting design Video-to-Data OCR Clock. Stop by for a look at these ex- whenever and wherever you may need it. B helps pay-TV operators, content programmers, broad- anywhere and going everywhere. The company’s products and equipment. With design, fabrication, and administra- citing developments! This service features a high-quality network, transform media operations with tools that enable content casters, and enterprise customers deliver video content hristie (3 L) is providing the digital projectors for the tion all under one roof, every aspect of your project can be flexible, with quick access and cost-effective producers to deliver exceptional programming to their to any screen, anytime — all at once. 2016 SVG Summit Keynote and General Sessions. handled in-house by FX’s team of experts. connectivity tailored to suit your business needs. It is built viewers. More than 1,000 media operations worldwide rely C Come visit Christie at the table-top expo and learn about to provide customers a “hitless” switching experience, more on Bitcentral news- and sports-production and master- the projectors, displays, video processors, and media serv- The TV industry and consumer viewing bandwidth, and dual and diverse end-to-end routing con- control–automation solutions. ers that the company has to offer sports teams and venues is undergoing persistent change. Erics- nection arrangements. ow do you ensure your streaming quality is the for state-of-the-art broadcast production and crowd-pleas- son (17 MR) offers a fully deployable Hbest? From encoder to viewer, where are the chal- ing projection mapping shows. UHD ecosystem to enable our customers rass Valley (80 R) is demonstrating its LDX 86 Uni- lenges? Without good telemetry, it’s impossible to judge. Aveco (13 MR) has supplied com- to realize their vision for the future of verse and K2 Dyno Universe systems, which provides lack Box (45 MB) is a world-leading technology-so- G Akamai (69 R) will exhibit a sample of its “Best of NAB plete solutions to some of the largest TV and drive forward their TV transformation to con- the ultimate 4K UHD/HD 6X replay solution, and the GV lutions provider specializing in complete high-per- 2016”-winning Broadcast Operations Control Center. broadcast facilities around the world. B tinually deliver seamless, personalized, and immersive Korona compact switcher and GV Node. Also, GV experts formance KVM, A/V-signal distribution, and extension Learn how Akamai is proactively monitoring to improve Whether operating in a file-based hyronHego (55 P) is showcasing its industry-leading TV experiences. will participate in the Venue Production Workshop panel. and switching solutions for mission-critical applications. quality for live streaming globally. environment or moving to a file-based tapeless workflow, solutions for live sports broadcasting: LyricX 2.0 Every day, customers trust Black Box to design, integrate, C Aveco’s ASTRA Suite of Tools offers countless innovations next-generation graphics-creation and -playout solution; and maintain control room solutions for broadcasting, in Master Control automation, News automation and Stu- the popular Paint telestration and analysis tool for sports postproduction, stadiums and arenas, and other indus- urovision (33 MB) is a leading provider of interna- dio automation, all integrated around a common Media As- of all types; Virtual 1st, the down-and-distance solution tries. tional circuits for HD and 4K distribution of sports set Management System. for football; and Live Compositor, an intuitive solution for E -Technology (73 R) designs premium external stor- ldea Solutions (51 MB) is a provider of high-quality around the world. Serving major sports federations and multicamera production. TV networks in the U.S. and abroad, the company ensures Gage solutions with creative performance and capacity Avideo services and solutions for the television and needs in mind. The company’s complete portfolio delivers media industries, backed by an extensive fiber-based live worldwide delivery of top-level basketball, golf, soccer, motor racing, and dozens of other sports. unmatched throughput, reliability, and best-in-class du- network with points-of-service across 29 major cities in rocade (12 MR) networking solutions help the world’s rability for Mac and PC users alike. From general storage 20 countries across the Americas and Europe. Aldea will vid (29 MB) creates powerful solutions for storytell- Bleading organizations turn their networks into plat- lear-Com (63 P) is highlighting its IP communica- to high-performance RAID solutions for intensive video be presenting its end-to-end worldwide transmission and Aers. Discover how its story-centric workflow can help forms for business innovation. With solutions spanning Ctions and connectivity solutions for remote produc- editing, G-Technology offers storage for every stage of the content distribution services. you create more-captivating and -compelling sports pro- public and private data centers to the network edge, Bro- tions. Its intercom systems leverage existing IP networks creative workflow. ductions faster and easier. Accelerate media ingest/play- cade is leading the industry in its transition to the new IP for production crews to connect and communicate from vertz (46 MB) designs, manufactures, and markets video and audio infrastructure solutions for the Artel (82 R) announces the Infin- out with Avid’s new Maestro Video Engine. Enable col- network infrastructures required for today’s era of digital anywhere in a production or even across the world. Visit E television, telecommunications and new-media indus- ityLink Broadcast Media Trans- laboration with PlayMaker and Avid NEXIS. Create your business. Clear-Com to understand this capability or meet and tries. Evertz provides complete end-to-end solutions to port Solution, which offers the best stories possible with Media Composer. greet. content creators, broadcasters, specialty channels, and IL6000 1RU chassis with internal television service providers to support their increasingly top by Harman (23 MR) and play with Studer’s Vista 1 routing and SNMP management; Cobalt (28 MB) is introducing produc- complex multi-channel digital and HD television and Black Edition, the all-in-one mixing system that offers new and enhanced video-over-IP (VoIP) solutions fea- tion-oriented openGear cards; BBG- S next-generation high-bandwidth low-latency IP network premium functionality at an affordable price. The flexible turing auto-sensing of broadcast-quality HD/SD-SDI 1000 standalone systems and BBG environments and by telecommunications and new- mix system packs everything you need within a single, and ASI formats and support for SMPTE 2022 stan- throwdown converters, including 3G- media companies. compact console. A single chassis combines our industry- dards; and the DLC510 L-Band demodulator, satellite alrec’s (24 MB) compact Brio36 console is broadcast- SDI HANC/VANC metadata-management tools with IP leading control surface with advanced DSP, fully configu- scanner with carrier-ID support. Cready with no compromises or workarounds, with Multicast support and frame-accurate data insertion; and arnfind Americas (26 MB), the U.S.-based presence for built-in I/O and slots for further connectivity including 3G-SDI fiber transport cards with PTZ remote-control ex- rable I/O, and redundant power supplies. BNorwegian company Barnfind Technologies — which multiple audio-over-IP (AoIP) protocols. Calrec’s RP1 is tension and a 12G-SDI 12x4 router for openGear. manufactures a multifunctional, fiber signal-transport a 2RU engine enabling remote mixing functionality, and VS (19 MR) is offering more speed and collaboration for platform — is featuring game-changing additions to the its Fieldbox and H2Hub can quickly expand and distrib- Esharing files and metadata content over IP from any OB poplar BarnMini family of small, portable, low-cost de- ute any Hydra2 network. DiGiCo’s brand-new S31 console truck, broadcast center, or production studio. The new XT4K server provides users practical ways to step into live 4K with armonic (11 MR), the worldwide leader in video- vices. Barnfind will also demonstrate its popular BarnOne builds on the audio quality, power, and flexibility of the omrex (16 MR) is displaying LiveShot, which delivers rvato Systems’ (20 MR) solutions are used by broad- HDR replay and effects with signature speed and reliability delivery infrastructure for emerging television BTF1-07 frame, which supports all signals and functions in S21. live, two-way, HD video, and AoIP networks at laten- H Acasters around the world for media-asset manage- one chassis. C — while preserving Full HD/1080p, flexible capabilities. and video services, enables customers to produce, de- ment (MAM), studio production, and collaborative editing. cies as low as 200 ms. With CrossLock technology, Live- liver, and monetize amazing video experiences with page 18 / SVG SUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT SVG SUMMIT / page 19 TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE EXHIBITORS Location: Mercury Ballroom (MB), Mercury Rotunda (MR), Petit Trianon (P), Rendezvous (R), and Lobby (L) ony’s (40 MB) growing lineup of products enables Exhibit Hours: Monday, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. oss (15 MR) solutions are used by top stadium, okBox (50 MB), a Telefónica company, operates Open- broadcasters and producers to configure powerful HD Tok, a real-time communications platform that enables event, and mobile-production organizations world- S R and 4K HDR- and HFR capable systems to meet a wide Torganizations to embed real-time video into websites and wide. The company has long considered the unique variety of applications and budgets. Sony is highlighting mobile apps. Interactive Broadcast enables large-scale broad- unequaled business agility and operational efficiency, by Lawo (49 MB) provides established eo and audio mixing, live encoding and streaming, virtual needs of these applications and have created tailored new technologies that allow professionals to seamlessly in- cast experiences where viewers and presenters can interact in providing market-leading innovation, high-quality ser- solutions for IP video and audio core sets, automation, and more. The NewTek IP Series merges solutions to make these moments possible in live, mo- corporate high dynamic range (HDR) and high frame rate real time with a live audience. TokBox is trusted by leading vice, and compelling total cost of ownership. infrastructure for global sports and en- the power, efficiency, and flexibility of IP with NewTek’s bile, and multiscreen environments. Ross offers tight in- (HFR) content into a 4K live sports production workflow. organizations including Fox Sports, Major League Baseball, tertainment live production, including software-driven live production approach to define a new tegration, providing enhanced workflows and improved and Bridgestone Golf. remote-production flypacks, V__matrix workflow paradigm: Interconnected Production. efficiencies. software-defined IP-based video-routing and -processing platform, VSM broadcast-control and -monitoring Products itachi Kokusai (2 L) is featuring the new CU-HD1300FT system, theWALL multiviewer control solution, and the argo-transportation specialist to the broadcast, HCCU, which can connect with either SMPTE fiber or mc²56xt dual-fader audio-mixing console. pecializing in audio monitoring, broadcast control sys- triax camera cable. The CCU and head adapter feature ad- production, and major-events industries since 1986, racle (65 R) is a global leader in providing content- AM (14 MR) is exhibiting its LiveTouch sports-replay C tems, intelligent display systems, and power management vanced digital triax, significantly extending triax-cable dis- SOS (36 MB) has offices in the U.S., Germany, UK, and S storage–management solutions for preserving, man- and highlights system. Fast and easy to use, it delivers tools, TSL Products’ (31 MB) solutions satisfy and exceed the tance. Hitachi’s full line of HD and UHD cameras now in- O S Russia and is positioned to deliver around the world, commercial, technical, and operational requirements that aging, and protecting media content. Its Content Storage sophisticated highlight capabilities, integrated editing, cludes HDR (high dynamic range). and around the clock 24/7/365. From customs clearance, exist in large broadcast facilities, OB broadcast remotes, or Management solutions provide smart storage and easy and multicam configuration and offers integration with ith Level 3 (21 MR) Vyvx Internet Access, you can trucking, ocean, and air freight, SOS handles it all from a live-to-tape studio environment, helping its customers to access to assets. Additionally, Oracle has created the first- RT Software’s tOG Sports for graphics and telestration. send broadcast-quality video over the public inter- budgeting to execution. lower costs, generate revenue and streamline operations. W ever media-grade private-cloud CSM storage solution. LiveTouch brings seamless HD/4K handling to replay and net, without sacrificing pixels on the way. You can use that production workflows. same internet access to connect to the Level 3 Vyvx Net- n display at IHSE USA (79 R) is the Draco ultra work, book occasional-use services, and use the Level 3 ODisplayport KVM extenders supporting up to full- Media Portal for services. eradek (57 P) is showcasing its Sphere professional 4K resolution and the Draco compact UNI matrix for anasonic (59 P) will show the VariCam LT promotions ennheiser (81 R) is showcasing its new AMBEO VR T360° live-streaming and monitoring solution which V Graphics (72 R) introduces the All-in-One: a flex- signal-switch management of 3G-SDI, MADI, USB 3.0, Pand cinematic camera with HDR capture, 35mm sen- SMic, the new standard in 3D-audio capture from allows any four- to eight-camera rig to be stitched and Tible graphics CG solution for broadcast and stream- and KVM using an SFP modular design. Eight-, 16-, sor, 4K creative design, and dual native ISO 800 and 5000; Sennheiser. Also on display is the new EK6042 digital por- streamed to any compatible online video platform. Also ing. The All-in-One includes traditional features such as 32-, 64-, or 80-port frame sizes are available. 360-degree Virtual Reality Camera with live stitching; the table receiver, which is compatible with both analog and on display are several new Bolt transmitters offering zero- clock and score and lower thirds, as well as full-screen, imelight Networks (64 R), a global leader in digital- AW-HR140, a new outdoor weather camera integrated digital transmitters, and the soon-to-be-released EM6000 delay wireless video at distances up to 3,000 ft. interstitial, and data-driven stat pages. Additional features Lcontent delivery, helps broadcasters around the world PTZ with IP streaming; and AK-UB300, an HDR-ready wide-band digital microphone receiver. include dual-channel functionality, multiple playlist sup- deliver flawless game-time experiences with its award- 4K Box Camera with B4 mount. port, and NDI-IP compatibility. master QC logo The Studio – B&H (41 MB) is exhibit- winning Limelight Solution for Media and Broadcasters. SES (5 L) is the world-leading satellite kegami (71 R) is demonstrating the HDR features of ing a vast array of solutions across many Built on top of an industry-leading CDN, this solution en- operator, with more than 50 geosta- the UHK-430 4K camera, the first of the company’s new disciplines, showcasing state-of-the-art I ables organizations to securely deliver broadcast-quality tionary satellites. In 2017, the com- Unicam XE camera series. Designed for use in the studio technology, such as 4K studio camera video to virtually any device anywhere. pany will launch SES-11, which will be located at 105° W and field, the UHK-430 provides Ikegami’s superb imag- systems featuring Panasonic’s AK-UC3000; the award- ualcomm’s (6 L) demo will showcase VR content as and will support the continued development of the U.S. antrix (1 L) will show a camera streaming live to a TV, ery in true 4K and features three ⅔-in. 4K (3,840x2,160) winning ARRI AMIRA; HDR monitoring with Sony’s well as the tools for the production of live and offline media-distribution neighborhood and provide coverage VR headset, and tablet. The app shows the VR video in a CMOS sensors with RGB prism optics. Q industry-standard monitor BVMX300; live VR streaming V immersive 3D audio and is implemented according to the over North America, including Hawaii, Mexico, and the sports arena with graphics such as ads, scoreboards, and sub- and portable switching environments. Scene-Based Audio (SBA) representation supported by Caribbean. titles, to convey a message about 360 virtual reality for sports. iveU (77 R) is the live video solution of choice for in- the MPEG-H standard. SBA is based on Higher-Order- Vantrix will have content from hockey, basketball, and more. Lternational, national, and regional sports broadcasters Ambisonics (HOA), a mathematical framework for the SGL (47 MB) is exhibiting FlashNet magine Communications’ (43 MB) sports-production and online content creators. LiveU’s first key deployment representation of sound fields. Infinity, an elegant suite of web-based Iportfolio features the Platinum IP3 router, Selenio signal- was at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Subsequently, LiveU has dashboard tools that add further he Switch (30 MB) is America’s leading video solu- -processing solutions, the EPIC MV multiviewer for hybrid been used at major sporting events around the globe to sophistication and flexibility to the Ttions service provider. The Switch currently provides ITEC (76 R) is quickly becoming the leading pro- UHD-ready monitoring, and the Infocaster venue-signage capture high-quality action-packed sports and behind- FlashNet archive solution. The com- advanced, on-demand, inter-city video switching and lo- Vvider of IPTV and signage solutions for sports ven- system. Partnering with EVS, Imagine delivers the critical the-scenes live coverage. uilt on the power of the StorNext 5 platform, Quantum’s pany is also highlighting FlashNet Lite, a comprehensive, cal fiber circuit services, satellite services, scalable Ether- ues across the country. With recent implementations in components of tomorrow’s live-production facilities today B(39 MB) Xcellis and Lattus workflow storage solutions entry-level solution combining the power and flexibility net, and “home runs” remote production via its FiveNines Orlando; Kansas City, MO; and Sacramento, CA, VITEC’s with Unified Venue, the ultimate in-stadium, any-screen enable content creators to collaborate in real time and keep of FlashNet with the elegance of FlashNet Infinity at a Service across the United States, Canada, the United King- Sports Venue Solution is proving to be the performance solution. assets readily accessible for future use and remonetization. compelling price. dom, France, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. and cost -efficiency winner. See this solution and more at udience attention is more precious than ever in to- StorNext solutions support every step of media workflows, this year’s SVG Summit. Aday’s digital age, and media and sports companies managing content files from ingest to archive. SmartCart (M1 L) is showing the need the technology to rapidly deliver interactive experi- SmartCart SVX, which covered this ences that surprise and engage. Microsoft (9 L) delivers oseph Electronics (44 MB) is showcasing its Waveshifter season’s PGA TOUR and looks for- the intelligent cloud solutions that produce actionable in- The future of graphics is here. With RCS and DFT 16R custom fiber-transport solutions and will ward to providing more golf coverage J sights, accelerate media delivery, and inspire your work- (34 MB) Singular, content creators can in 2017. The company will also show izrt (60 P) provides the perfect tools for live sports introduce its latest solution, the HD/HDMI Press Box. he VCC (52 MB) powers an innovative approach to live force to deliver new experiences. now provide a custom experience for each footage from multiple events where SmartCarts have production. The company is showcasing the Viz Also on display will be its JE200-TE and JE320 Truck Edi- sports television, leveraging the power of the smart- V viewer — from language localization to been used to enhance fan engagement and to provide T Arena live-virtual-enhancement tool, Viz Libero analysis tion monitors produced specifically for studio and truck phone and audience participation to enhance engagement. targeted advertising and interactivity. greater insight into the game and more-compelling in- tool for broadcasters and coaches, Viz Multiplay stadium production walls. These monitors bring fantastic gamma Bringing together players, coaches, experts, and everyday Based on common web standards, Singular provides an terviews with the competitors. screen and video-wall system, and Viz Trio playlist-based performance and 3G resolution. fans, The VCC provides the technologies and production open, scalable architecture for web-enabled devices from graphics- and video-playback system. ith 40 years of experience, MultiDyne (8 L) leads services producers need to welcome callers from wherever smartphones and tablets to desktops and smart TVs. Wthe industry in developing signal-conversion and they are while maintaining editorial control. fiber-optic–based transport solutions designed to help VC (37 MB) will have on display their latest IP and wire- studios, venues, and mobile facilities (including trucks) less production solutions, including the new ProHD achieve more with less baggage. MultiDyne solutions MT (7 L) is displaying its Emmy-winning products and J services, including the new dual-channel SportsCG in- Wireless Bridge and Silvus Technologies MESH network- exceed these goals through lighter weights, fewer compo- S implify management of 4K video with Thinklogical’s DT’s (4 L) WeatherOps team is proud to serve the iedel (32 MB) is highlighting the MediorNet MicroN studio scoring and graphics-publishing platform and the ing system for GY-HM890 camcorders, GYHM200SP nents, and greater format compatibility. (70 R) TLX24, an uncompressed 4K@60Hz 4:4:4 KVM sports video industry utilizing the finest weather and its uses, ranging from standalone signal processor SMART Tracker technology featuring SMT’s 1st and Ten S W Sports Production Camcorder with built-in streaming R matrix switch in a compact form factor ideal for control support and guidance tools available. Expanding its to decentralized router. The company also is showing its graphics package and in-venue virtual sponsorship. The and score overlays, new 10-bit FHD studio monitors, and rooms, postproduction, and remote-broadcast trucks. relationship with SVG and its members solidifies the SmartPanel equipped with the new Control App, which, in company is demonstrating how visual data intelligence the new IP-based PTZ camera and controller. Other demonstrations include Intuitive Mouse Switching, company’s position as the premier weather resource to combination with the existing Intercom App, enables users can elevate your broadcast! providing seamless and instant computer source selection ewTek’s (61 P) complete multi-camera production ensure a safe and successful production for each and to route, control, and communicate — all in a single RU. by moving the mouse from screen to screen. Nsystems provide powerful capabilities including vid- every broadcast. page 20 / SVG SUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT SVG SUMMIT / page 21 Conference HAROLD BRYANT, CBS Sports, Executive Producer and tual reality. It also incorporates a high-tech production arsenal for coverage of such Chairman Keynote Speaker SVP, Production events as the Super Bowl, U.S. Open, World Series, and the Daytona 500. In his current position since June 2014, Bryant oversees all creative aspects of production and editorial content for all sports programming at TROY EWANCHYNA, NBC Sports, VP/GM, NBCSports.com ADAM SILVER CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, including Super Bowl 50, the Ewanchyna oversees day-to-day management for many NBC Sports NBA, Commissioner most-watched single broadcast in television history on an all-or-part Digital assets, including NBCSports.com, Rotoworld, and NBC Sports basis; Super Bowl XLIV, the most-watched program in television history at the time; Talk franchises. Previously, he served as the VP of business develop- nanimously elected by the NBA Board of Governors on Feb. 1, 2014, and Super Bowl XLVII. Bryant also oversees production of the Emmy Award-win- ment and digital strategies for NBC Sports Group, driving digital Silver presides over a league that is a global leader in social responsibil- ning Inside the NFL on Showtime. He became VP of production in June 2008 and growth and partnerships across NBC Sports, NBC Olympics, Golf Channel, and ity, a model for international sports marketing, and one of the largest executive producer/VP of production in August 2011. NBC Sports Group regional-network assets. He led successful negotiations for digi- U tal-business opportunities, including partnerships with Yahoo!, Facebook, Twitter, Tom Sahara providers of sports programming in the world. He is dedicated to increas- ing transparency, leading with integrity, and inspiring youth to live healthy MARY ELLEN CARLYLE, Dome Productions, SVP and GM NFL (acquiring rights to first-ever Super Bowl streaming), and the London and So- SVG Advisory Board lifestyles through basketball. Carlyle oversees the administration, sales, and operations of Dome Pro- chi Olympic Games. Chairman; In 2015, Silver was named to Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential People. ductions. As one of North America’s leading production facilities pro- MICHAEL FRANCIS, CBS Sports, Director, Remote Engineering and Turner Sports, He also received Sports Executive of the Year honors at the 2015 Sports viders, Dome offers a long list of production and digital services, in- Technical Operations VP of Operations Business Awards and was named to Fortune’s 2015 list of the World’s 50 cluding HD and SD production trucks, fly packs, uplinks, satellite, fiber Greatest Leaders. In 2014, SportsBusiness Journal ranked him No. 1 on its list and internet distribution for all configurations, web-casting, social media, studio Francis joined CBS Sports in July to coordinate remote engineering & Technology of the 50 Most Influential People in Sports Business, and Sports Illustrated named him Executive of the Year. facilities with the latest green screen technology, and full turnkey host broadcast and technical operations. He oversees all engineering-related initia- Prior to becoming commissioner, Silver served as deputy commissioner/COO for eight years. In that role, he was instrumental services. Carlyle has held various positions at Dome Productions, including VP of tives for CBS Sports major properties, including the NFL, SEC college to many of the league’s signature achievements, including negotiation of the three collective-bargaining agreements with the Production Services, Director of Mobile and Stadium Operations, and Event Pro- football, the Masters, PGA Golf, and NCAA college basketball. Prior to National Basketball Players Association, development of the WNBA and the NBA Development League, partnership with duction Manager. In these roles she was accountable for the mobile and telecom- joining CBS, he spent 14 years working in live sports and entertainment broadcast- Turner Broadcasting to manage the NBA’s digital assets, and creation of NBA China. munications businesses as well as responsible for the operation of Canada’s first ing for industry innovators Game Creek Video — serving as director of technology, Previously , Silver spent more than eight years as president/COO, NBA Entertainment. Since joining the league in 1992, he HDTV mobile. engineering manager, and engineer-in-charge — and Mobile TV Group as engi- has also served as SVP/COO, NBA Entertainment; NBA chief of staff; and special assistant to the commissioner. neer-in-charge. Before joining the NBA, Silver was a litigation associate at the New York law firm of Cravath, Swaine & Moore, concentrating BRAD CHENEY, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering on media and antitrust cases. He also served as a law clerk to Federal District Court Judge Kimba Wood in New York. Cheney manages golf, baseball, and advanced-technology projects for HUGO GAGGIONI, Sony Electronics, CTO, Broadcast and Production THE SPORTS VIDEO GROUP He graduated from Duke University and the University of Chicago Law School. He was elected to Duke’s Board of Trustees Fox Sports Media Group. He is a leader in new-technology approaches, Systems Division 260 Fifth Avenue in 2015 and received the 2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of Chicago Law School. He also serves on the including highly reliable and resilient long-haul fiber-optic live-pro- Gaggioni, who joined Sony in 1988, holds six patents and has au- Suite 600 board of the Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Foundation. duction and postproduction centers, advanced networking workflows thored 32 technical publications on video compression, digital fil- New York, NY 10001 in 10/40 Gb, and UAS systems. Cheney manages technical and operational planning ter banks, and HDTV devices and systems. With research interests Tel: 212-481-8140 for all FSMG golf events, including the 2016 U.S. Open, one of the largest and most ranging from digital video, image processing, and information Fax: 212-696-1783 technologically advanced productions to date. The 2015 U.S. Open also marked the theory to video/audio compression and multidimensional signal processing, he Web: www.sportsvideo.org General Session Speakers first legal drone use for live broadcast, which was preceded by the first airing of legal has served as session chairman for 13 international conferences on HDTV and PAUL GALLO recorded drone footage after the FAA’s COA 333 exemptions were enacted in 2014. bandwidth-compression systems. He has also given numerous presentations Executive Director and tutorial courses on signal processing and advanced video technologies at MARTIN PORTER KEN AAGAARD, CBS Sports, EVP, Innovation and sions. A 26-year Turner Sports veteran, he also leads the creative JASON COHEN, VP – HBO Sports Production international events sponsored by SMPTE, IEEE, and Eurasip organizations. Executive Director New Technology direction of Turner Sports’ portfolio of sports properties, ensur- Cohen’s main focus is on the technical planning and advances of HBO’s KEN KERSCHBAUMER ing collaboration and integration of content and promotion live boxing telecasts. Key areas of focus include vendor contracts and PHILIP GARVIN, Mobile TV Group, President/Founder/Co-Owner Executive Director, Editorial In his current role since April, Aagaard oversees operations, engineering, and production man- across all platforms. And he has been named executive responsi- relations, managing staff tasked with crewing and postproduction, and In addition to his role at Mobile Television Group, the nation’s second- JASON DACHMAN agement for all field events and the CBS Broad- ble for oversight of Turner Sports’ business interests surrounding creating innovations and implementing technical workflows to ad- largest mobile-production-facilities company, Garvin is president of Chief Editor cast Center, including logistics and technical Eleague, the professional eSports organization established in a vance live production. Colorado Studios, which manufactures mobile units. He has built his BRANDON COSTA support. He is also responsible for the CBS College Sports Net- partnership between Turner and WME | IMG. businesses around his experience as a creative producer and technolo- Senior Editor DON COLANTONIO, AT&T Entertainment Group, Executive Producer, gist. Mobile TV Group provides facilities for live coverage of more than 4,000 pro- work. Involved in developing new technology and production JOE BOGACZ, Canon U.S.A, Advisor, Professional KAREN HOGAN KETCHUM enhancements for both CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, Mosaic Productions fessional and college sports events each year with mobile units based all over the Senior Editor he expanded the use of EyeVision technology with EyeVision Engineering and Solutions Group After a long and wide-ranging career with ESPN, Colantonio contin- U.S. It is the leading mobile company for RSNs’ MLB, NBA, and NHL productions Bogacz joined Canon in 1989 after a successful and developed the dual-feed approach. In 2016, Mobile TV Group launched the first SUSAN QUALTROUGH 360 for Super Bowl 50, giving viewers a 360˚ perspective and ues his work producing mosaic coverage of tennis and golf majors career as a professional photographer, video edi- 4K mobile unit in the U.S. Copy Editor higher resolution than had been seen before. In addition, he for AT&T Entertainment Group. He is also contracted by ConCom as oversaw the first use of Pylon Cam for a Super Bowl. tor, and camera operator. He helps with the technical producer of 4K coverage for the UFC and other events. RIVA DANZIG launch of Canon imaging products, third-party KEN GOSS, NBC Sports, SVP, Remote Operations and Production Art Director GLENN ADAMO, Ivanhoe Media & Entertainment, relationships, and product and feature development. He is an MARK COLEMAN, Spectrum Sports, VP, Engineering and Operations Planning ROB PAYNE President integral part of Canon’s efforts to communicate the needs of Coleman was involved in the startup and operation of Satellite News A 30+ year veteran at NBCUniversal, Goss is responsible for the develop- Managing Director, With more than three decades of experience in industry professionals to the engineers and designers who Channel and Home Team Sports, now Comcast Sports Mid-Atlantic. ment and implementation on remote technical operations and production Worldwide Sponsorship new media, technology, broadcasting, and enter- can translate ideas into the products of tomorrow. Over his Before landing in his current position as VP of engineering and opera- planning, which includes overseeing field and studio production manage- Development tainment, Adamo is now president of an inde- career, Bogacz has been involved with many facets of imaging, tions for Spectrum Sports (formerly Time Warner Cable Sports), he ment, field engineering, technical field managers, and mobile unit facilities. ANDREW GABEL pendent consulting business, which is focused including the changeover from analog to digital, SD to HD, worked for Home Shopping Network. He also helped with the growth and operation In his role, Goss is responsible for more than 400 broadcasts yearly, including Sunday Manager, Sponsorship on all aspects of media creation, production, and delivery. The and now the migration to 4K and beyond. of Fox Sports Net/FX, Golf Channel, and Comcast Programming Group and was Night Football, Super Bowl XLIX, Football Night in America, and other high-profile NBC Development part of the acquisition and merger into NBCUniversal. Coleman has been instru- Sports Group and Golf Channel properties, including the NHL, NASCAR, PGA/LPGA/ former VP of media operations at NFL Films and Broadcast- CHRIS BROWN, Turner Sports, Senior Director, GREG BARON ing played an integral role in the launch of NFL Network’s mental in the development and launch of the Cisco Live event controller and the Champions Tours, Notre Dame Football, Triple Crown horse racing, the Premier League, Sponsorship Coordinator production center in Culver City, CA, and left his imprint on Technical Operations Evertz DreamCatcher and, in 2014, led his team in the first live 4K lens-to-home Major League Soccer, Formula One, and NBC Sports’ newest property, Thursday Night Brown oversees coordination of technical and re- Football. ANDREW LIPPE its Thursday Night Football package. He helped shepherd distribution of a Lakers game. mote operations across all Turner Sports proper- Membership & Client Services the network from a fledgling football channel to its current ties, including all remote productions and studio Dolby Laboratories, VP, Technology, Office of the CTO Manager status as a cable sports powerhouse. MICHAEL DAVIES, Fox Sports, SVP, Technical and Field Operations PAT GRIFFIS, operations for NBA TV, with roughly 50 hours per With more than two decades’ experience in sports television, Davies Griffis is charged with helping define future technology strategy. Previ- HAYLEY GORDON CRAIG BARRY, Turner Sports, EVP, Production and week of live (studio or remote) and taped regular-season pro- manages all day-to-day aspects of live-broadcast operations and over- ously, he spent 10 years at Microsoft, leading digital-media–standards Marketing Coordinator Chief Content Officer gramming. Prior to joining Turner Sports and NBA Digital, he sees integration of new and emerging technologies for Fox Sports and strategy on a global basis, including adoption of the Digital Living Net- CRISTINA ERNST Barry oversees Turner Sports’ remote and studio served as director of operations for National Mobile Television’s FS1. He specializes in technical production and innovation for large work Alliance as a baseline media-sharing standard in Windows 7 and Event Operations productions, operations, technology, and talent ser- East Coast office, responsible for up to 80 mobile-unit engineers sports events. In addition to technical design and oversight, Davies shares oversight standardization of Windows Media Video technology as an international standard in ALICIA MONTANARO vices for sports content airing on TNT, TBS, and and truck drivers as well as oversight of technical facilities for of Fox Lab, a designed approach to exploring technical partnerships to enhance the SMPTE. Prior to Microsoft, he spent 15 years at Panasonic in senior-management Conference and Organizational truTV. This includes all productions in conjunction such clients as CBS Sports’ PGA TOUR and its six Masters tour- viewing experience. Fox Lab has positioned the network at the forefront of technical positions, including VP, strategic product development, Panasonic Broadcast, where he Coordinator with the NBA, NCAA, MLB, and PGA, as well as all digital exten- naments, NFL on CBS, and NCAA college basketball. innovation in sports broadcast, including several high-profile live activations in vir- helped launch DVCPRO and drive HDTV strategy for the U.S. page 22 / SVG SUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT #SVGSUMMIT SVG SUMMIT / page 23 JASON HEDGCOCK, MLB Network, Manager, Remote Technical the Midwest’s top corporate entertainment and production firms for 13 years. LEON SCHWEIR, Pac-12 Networks, SVP, Production SUSAN STONE, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering Operations With more than two decades of operational experience, he specializes in techni- As head of production, Schweir is responsible for all studio and remote Stone oversees all studio, remote, and broadcast operations, as well as Hedgcock has been a member of the Remote Operations department at cal production and oversight of large-scale sports and entertainment events. He productions and for digital content for Pac-12 Networks. Prior to par- engineering, IT, postproduction, and media management for both MLB Network since 2014. In addition to his work on the MLB Network has coordinated technical management for a host of marquee events — Super ticipating in its launch of Pac-12 Networks, he was executive producer/ MLB Network and NHL Network. Previously, she worked at NFL Net- Showcase game series and MLB Network’s coverage of the All-Star Game Bowl XL, the former Bowl Championship Series, each of ESPN’s College Foot- VP, production, for the Big Ten Network and part of its launch team. work, CBS Sports, and NBC Sports. and World Series, he was instrumental in expanding the department to ball Playoff series — featuring some of the most-watched cable events in U.S. The veteran sports-television–production executive and recipient of multiple na- include MLB International’s jewel-event world-feed coverage, as well as NHL Network’s history. tional and local Sports Emmy Awards has held senior-level positions with MSG Net- PAT SULLIVAN, Game Creek Video, President/Owner coverage of major NHL events. This year, he oversaw the migration to an HD/4K UHD work and Comcast/NBCSN/Versus. Responsible for strategic planning and corporate sales, Sullivan has simulcast for the MLB Network Showcase and DirecTV season-long collaboration. BILL McKECHNEY, F&F Productions, VP, Engineering overseen the dramatic growth of the largest independently owned McKechney joined F&F Productions in 1981 and, since his early days NILAY SHAH, New York Giants, Director, Digital Strategy mobile-production company in the U.S. Game Creek has built 26 STEVE HELLMUTH, NBA, EVP, Media Operations and Technology with the company as EIC of the GTX-1, has proved to be a driving force Shah is in his 10th season running the Giants’ digital, mobile, and remote-production and support facilities in the past five years, and Hellmuth oversees the league’s technology, broadcast-operations, and en- in the industry. He has headed the deployment of format transitions for social-media operations. During his time with the Giants, the team six 4K-capable units are slated to launch by March. The company rolled out the gineering departments. He also oversees development and implementa- F&F’s growing fleet of HD mobile, transitioning the company from has ranked in the top quartile for numerous web metrics and first IP-based remote-production facility in the world in 2014 and has now tion of the NBA broadcast-facility standards for design, construction, analog to SD to HD. McKechney has led an incredible engineering team, while over- launched several social-media campaigns that were firsts for pro- helped facilitate more than 30 live 4K productions for various clients. Among and operations of NBA arenas. Under his direction, the league installed seeing the diverse technical requirements for every major sports event in the U.S. fessional sports. The Giants became the first team to integrate tweets into game those clients are ESPN, YES Network, MASN, NESN, CBS, ABC, NBC, HBO, and SportVU player-tracking technology from STATS in every venue, becoming the first and South America. He has received four Sports Emmys for technical excellence. broadcasts, host a “Social Media Night” prior to Super Bowl XLVI, and use aug- Fox Sports. major U.S. professional sports league to quantify and analyze the movement of live mented reality that allowed fans to “try on” virtual Super Bowl rings. action throughout an entire season. The system calibrates and measures the move- JIM O’BRIEN, Aveco, President JASON TAUBMAN, Game Creek Video, VP, Design and ments of all players and the ball on the court. Hellmuth also led the launch of the NBA O’Brien is one of the industry’s leading automation experts, having ROB SHAW, Facebook, Global Sports Media Partnerships New Technology Digital Media Archive, the first such initiative by a major professional sports league. helped design and build several hundred television operations in 41 Shaw works with partners worldwide to utilize Facebook to achieve Taubman spearheads the company’s innovative efforts in truck design countries over 48 years. For 24 years, Aveco has focused on production broadcast and publishing strategies. He joined Facebook after four and helps service its vast profile of high-profile sports clients, includ- MARK HULSEY, Big Ten Network, SVP, Production and and playout innovation, serving 300+ broadcasters, including many of years at Bloomberg Sports as VP, content/media, leading partnerships ing ABC, CBS, ESPN, Fox, HBO, NBC, MLB, NBA, YES Network, USA Executive Producer the world’s largest national television networks. with such media companies as Turner Sports, Fox Sports, ESPN, and network, NFL Network, and Winnercomm. Prior to joining Game NBC Sports. Prior to transitioning to the business side, he was an award-winning Creek in 1999, Taubman was an engineer-in-charge for National Mobile Television Under Hulsey’s direction, the Big Ten Network produces more than 450 JON PANNAMAN, ESPN, VP, Content and Production Systems live productions and more than 430 hours of studio programming a sports anchor and reporter at NBC and CBS television affiliates in Florida. and VTE Mobile Television Productions. Pannaman joined ESPN in 2007 as senior director of technology and year. In addition, the network produces more than 900 streamed events engineering to build and oversee engineering for the Los Angeles through its Student U initiative. Throughout his tenure, the network LYNDSAY SIGNOR, NBC Sports Group, Senior Director, JOHN WARD, AT&T Entertainment Group, SVP, Content Operations Production facility, ESPN’s first 3G, 1080p-capable facility. He moved has been an industry leader in technical advances for live productions. Big Ten Net- Consumer Engagement Ward is responsible for sports operations and content management to ESPN’s headquarters in Bristol, CT, in 2010. He was team lead and work was the first collegiate sports network to initiate the at-home production Signor co-leads implementation of marketing consumption plans, in- for the DirecTV and U-verse video platforms, as well as for media architect for the J2K compressed infrastructure at the network’s second digital model, allowing the network to produce live coverage of hundreds of events per year cluding media execution, sales partnerships and integrations, digital productions at AT&T’s Dallas headquarters. He is responsible for center, DC-2, which has been in operation more than 2½ years. He and his team from its Chicago studios, rather than producing all coverage solely onsite. Previ- and social activation, and cross-company collaboration for the Olym- on-air operations for its original entertainment. He also oversees have also created and deployed a large-scale, all-IP–based ingest facility in sup- ously, Hulsey served as executive producer at Fox Sports Midwest/Fox Sports Indi- pics, NFL, NASCAR, and NBC Sports Regional Networks. She is also on-air operations for AT&T Entertainment, including Audience Network, the port of ESPN’s REMI production model and editing-expansion efforts. Before ana/Fox Sports Kansas City. responsible for the social strategy for NBC Sports and the NBC Olympics. Previ- premier destination for compelling original content and critically acclaimed ESPN, Pannaman spent 17 years with Quantel, ultimately as chief technology of- ously, Signor served as senior director of social-media marketing for NBC Sports series — only on DirecTV and U-verse. Ward oversees the sports-operations JOHN HUMPHREY, Hitachi Kokusai, VP, Business Development ficer, North America. and Olympics. In that capacity, she oversaw social-media strategy and day-to-day group at the Los Angeles Broadcast Center and has helped transform the LABC social-media initiatives and operations for NBC Sports Group. She also led NBC from a turnaround facility to a full-fledged production house. His group is re- Humphrey’s career began in audio- and video-engineering, operations, CLARK PIERCE, Fox Sports, SVP, TV Everywhere and sales, and systems integration. He has worked in radio and television as Sports Group’s Social Media Council and Social Media Task Force. sponsible for the delivery of more than 100,000 sports events each year to out- Special Projects of-market customers. a chief engineer and built and operated multiple mobile trucks as EIC. Pierce oversees efforts for Fox Sports GO. Launched in October 2013, JAMES STELLPFLUG, EVS, VP, Product Marketing During three decades in video-equipment sales and system integra- the company’s TV Everywhere solution provides live streaming of a Stellpflug has more than two decades of industry experience, includ- SCOTT WARFIELD, NASCAR, Managing Director, Social Media tion, Humphrey has developed a deep knowledge of the business and technology. He variety of Fox Sports networks — FS1, FS2, Fox Deportes, Fox Sports ing facility design and integration, mobile satellite communication, Warfield leads all NASCAR social-media efforts, including the sport’s is a life-certified SBE CPBE and a SMPTE section manager. Regional Networks — and for selected events from Fox Broadcast Net- and mobile TV production. In various roles, he has overseen several Fan and Media Engagement Center, a content-development and strat- work. Under Pierce’s leadership, Fox Sports GO became the first application to live- major technology transitions, including migrations from analog to egy group, and a partner-engagement discipline tasked with helping MACIEK JANISZEWSKI, BroaMan, Applications Engineering stream the Super Bowl (XLVIII). Pierce began his career with the company when it digital, SD to HD, and, more recently, from linear to cloud and VOD distribution. official partners drive ROI. He oversees a team responsible for the edi- Manager launched in 1994. He has designed and operated production trucks and consulted on developments torial direction, data analytics, and monetization strategy around NASCAR social Janiszewski took on a support-engineer role at Optocore, a German of early NLE news-editing platforms. He has been with EVS Broadcast Equipment platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. Warfield joined manufacturer of professional fiber networking solutions, in 2010. In SCOTT ROTHENBERG, NEP Group, VP, Technology and Asset since 2000, serving in various roles from technical-operations management and NASCAR in 2010 as senior manager of broadcasting and entertainment communi- 2012, Optocore owners founded a company with a broadcast-prod- Management program management to his current role as global VP of product marketing. cations and helped build the company’s new Integrated Marketing Communica- ucts portfolio, BroaMan (Broadcast Manufactur), where Janiszewski Rothenberg has spent nearly his entire career at NEP, working his way tions (IMC) division. became an applications engineer. In 2014, he was promoted to applications engi- up from freelance technician to his current role. In this role, he focuses ROY STEWART, Technicolor, VP, Business Development and neering manager in Optocore and BroaMan, overseeing the applications-engi- on both client needs and NEP technical capacity, working across all of Partner Relations MIKE WERTEEN, NEP, Co-President, U.S. Mobile Units neering teams. NEP’s divisions to ensure that the right equipment is always in the right Stewart’s current efforts are focused on developing the market for high- In tandem with co-President Glen Levine, Werteen is responsible for place and that NEP is always working to develop technical solutions to emerging dynamic-range video production and distribution within the sports- overseeing and delivering on division P&L and sales, as well as op- MICHAEL JOHNSON, Dome Productions, Director of Engineering client needs. In addition, Rothenberg works to continuously improve NEP’s internal broadcasting, studio, OTT, cable, and satellite markets. He is also focused erational and financial activities. Previously, he served as SVP, sales, operations and processes and works with vendors to source and develop specialized Johnson has been part of Dome’s growth for more than two decades, on virtual-reality and augmented-reality production. He works with the for NEP U.S. Mobile Units for six years, managing a portfolio of cli- equipment. during which the company has moved from analog to digital and USC Film School’s Entertainment Technology Center and collaborates with leading ents and leading all sales initiatives. Before becoming part of the NEP Group, from SD to HD and, more recently, has entered UHD production. He studios. Prior to joining Technicolor, Stewart held senior-management positions at Werteen served as GM of NCP, a mobile-production company with focus in the TOM SAHARA, Turner Sports, VP, Operations and Technology has led engineering planning and development for mobile produc- Apple Canada, ATI Technologies (now AMD), and Aldus Software (now Adobe). northeast U.S. tion and technical facilities and managed fiber-network services, all in support of A 28-year veteran of the broadcast industry, Sahara oversees the re- video/audio delivery for host-broadcast events, major-league sports productions, mote-broadcast facilities for Turner Sports IT departments, including and awards-show presentations across North America. Recent activity includes day-to-day operations of TBS and TNT live sports productions, and CHECK OUT THE TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASES! deployment of 4K/UHD production facilities in support of delivering UHD supports the infrastructure of Turner Sports online properties. 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