Thursday (12/17) Post-Game: Industry Initiatives Day

* All times are ET *

Time Session
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
All times are in EST

(12:00 PM EST)
Clean Freaks Meeting

Join us for a very special “Clean Freaks” meeting where we will discuss the current state of COVID-19 protection protocols, the latest efforts by sports leagues and networks, and more!

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
All times are in EST

(1:00 PM EST)
SPIRIT Diversity Meeting

The Sports Production Inclusion Responsibility in Technology (SPIRIT) Diversity meeting will provide an overview and discussion of the role SVG and its members and sponsors can play in making the sports-production workplace more diverse and inclusive. Learn about organizations that can partner with yours to make a difference, the difference between inclusion and diversity.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All times are in EST

(1:00 PM EST)
DTV Audio Group Meeting

Production Practices for Next-Generation Audio

As television-distribution models continue to evolve, opportunities are opening up to enhance viewer experiences with augmented personalization and accessibility features. How can these features be supported on a practical production basis for live sports programing? Join the DTV Audio Group roundtable for a discussion of these and other aspects of next-generation audio.

With the collaboration of networks, manufacturers, technologists, sound designers, and engineers, the DTV Audio Group is committed to furthering the practical application of emerging television audio standards and technologies through education and open exchange of ideas, best practices, and techniques.

1:15 - 1:45 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour Production Services

Automated Production; Crewing; Logistics; Mobile Trucks; Equipment Rentals/Reseller; Power Services; Production Services

Tour Leader: Mike Davies, Fox Sports, SVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman

Companies: Gravity Media, Mediapro, NEP, Program Productions, The Switch

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2:00 - 2:30 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour B Infrastructure

Encoders/Decoders; Routers/Networking/Signal Transport; Test and Measurement/Conversion Gear

Tour Leader: Mike Francis, CBS Sports, VP, Remote Engineering

Companies: Adder Technology, IHSE USA, Markertek, VITEC

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2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All times are in EST

(2:00 PM EST)
SVGW Meeting

SVGW (formerly SVG’s Women’s Sports Media Initiative) is a networking group that aims to enhance the role of women in the creation, production, and distribution of sports content. Members are an integral part of the larger SVG community and work for sports leagues, teams, television networks, technology companies, and startups, where their focus is the business and technology behind sports production. All are invited to attend!

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour A Infrastructure

Encoders/Decoders; Routers/Networking/Signal Transport; Test and Measurement/Conversion Gear

Tour Leader: Mike Francis, CBS Sports, VP, Remote Engineering

Companies: EVS, Imagine Communications, Lawo, Nevion, Riedel

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3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All times are in EST

(3:00 PM EST)
RSN Meeting

Few sectors of the sports-media industry have been impacted as significantly by the pandemic as regional sports networks. With that in mind, this meeting will offer a look at the current RSN landscape and how production workflows are evolving to meet today’s challenges. RSN production, operations, and technology leaders will take part in this open conversation in an effort to enhance collaboration, communication, and innovation in 2021.

3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour Audio

Consoles/Mixers; Intercom Systems; Microphones; Sound Systems

Tour Leaders:
Karl Malone, NBC Sports and Olympics, Director of Sound Design
Henry Rousseau, ESPN, Associate Director Remote Production Operations

Companies: Calrec DiGiCo, Clear-Com, Joseph Electronics, Shure, Telos Alliance

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4:15 - 4:45 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour OTT/Streaming/Social Media

OTT/Streaming; Social Media Publishing Tools; Data Provider

Tour Leader: Steven Thorpe, Fox Corporation, VP, Video Platforms

Companies: AWS, Limelight Networks, The Switch, Zixi

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4:45 - 5:15 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour B Content Management

AI/ML; Content Security; MAM/Orchestration Systems; Storage/Archive Technology; Cloud Services

Tour Leader: Tab Butler, MLB Network, Senior Director, Media Management and Post Production

Companies: EditShare, Signiant, Tedial, Telestream, Veritone

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5:15 - 5:45 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour B Production Tools

Production Switchers; Replay; Graphics

Tour Leader: Brad Cheney, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering

Companies: Evertz, EVS, Nelco Media, TVU Networks

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5:45 - 6:15 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour A Production Tools

Production Switchers; Replay; Graphics

Tour Leader: Brad Cheney, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering

Companies: Blackmagic Design, Grass Valley, Panasonic, Ross Video, Vizrt Group

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6:15 - 6:45 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour Transmission Services

Contribution Services (Fiber/Satellite/IP); Hi-Speed File Transfer; RF/Wireless

Tour Leader: Adam Whitlock, ESPN, Associate Director, Remote Traffic Operations

Companies: AT&T, Eurovision, IBM Aspera, LiveU

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6:45 - 7:15 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour Acquisition

Cameras/Lenses; Camera Support

Tour Leader: Jason Cohen, CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, VP, Remote Technical Operations

Companies: Canon, Fujifilm, Grass Valley, Sony

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7:15 - 7:45 p.m.
All times are in EST

Tech Tour A Content Management

AI/ML; Content Security; MAM/Orchestration Systems; Storage/Archive Technology; Cloud Services

Tour Leader: Tab Butler, MLB Network, Senior Director, Media Management and Post Production

Companies: Google, Lumen Technologies, Microsoft, Seagate powered by Tape Ark

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