The SVG Summit:CONNECT Day Ahead - Day 2 Features Remote-Production-Services Providers and Conversations With MLB, NFL

The SVG Summit:CONNECT Day Ahead - Day 2 Features Remote-Production-Services Providers and Conversations With MLB, NFL Roundtables will address Betting/Predictive Gaming, Venue Production and Technology, OTT and Streaming, and Automated Production Tools By Ken Kerschbaumer, Editorial Director

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 7:00 am

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Good morning and welcome to the Day Ahead for the SVG Summit:CONNECT for Day Two. Once again, the action starts at 11:30 a.m. ET, this time with a look back at the 2020 MLB season and some of the innovations that marked the coverage.

Remote-production-services providers are front and center beginning at 12:15 p.m. Tune in to hear what execs from Dome, Game Creek, Mobile TV, NEP, and PPI have to say about the state of the remote-production business. It has been, without doubt, their most challenging year ever, and you won't want to miss what they have to say.

As if that weren't enough, we will wrap things up with the NFL. Starting at 1:15 p.m., top execs will discuss the current season as well as NFL Network's new home, which will open its doors next year.

Want to take a deeper dive? Then make sure to check out the virtual roundtables in the afternoon - addressing Betting/Predictive Gaming, Venue Production and Technology, OTT and Streaming, and Automated Production Tools - beginning at 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. ET.

And make sure to check out Tech Tour TV for a look at all the latest products and technology from top vendors in the industry.

Check out Tuesday's full agenda below (all times EST) and all sessions can be viewed live on My Page at TheSVGSummit.com. If you have not registered for the Summit, please click here to register. To check out all the sessions, click here.

11:00 11:30 a.m.: Event Opens

11:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m.: THE CONVERSATION: Inside the MLB 2020

The 2020 MLB season resulted in a unique playoff format, rule changes that might stick for next year, and new workflows designed to make productions safer and better. Leaders from MLB Network, rights holders, and teams discuss their efforts and the lasting impact on MLB production.

Moderator: Susan Stone, MLB Network, SVP, Operations and Engineering

Panelists:

Daniel Blanchard, MLB, Senior Director, Media Technology

Jason Hedgcock, MLB Network, Director, Remote Technical Operations

Jason Lobb, MLB Network, Director

Jacob Soto, MLB Network, VP, Engineering and IT

12:00 12:15 p.m.LiveU Case Study: The Mint 400 Live Stream - Under the Hood of the Action-Packed Desert Race

The Mint 400 is the oldest and most prestigious off-road race in America. LiveU Sports Sales Director, Dave Belding explains how California-based production company, Mad Media produced comprehensive live coverage of the entire 116-mile desert race using a LiveU Wireless At-Home Production workflow. Learn how the lean crew produced a multi-camera REMI production amidst challenging outdoor elements and a tight budget, which resulted in record-breaking viewership, engagement, and overall race exposure among a global audience.

Presenter: Dave Belding, LiveU, Sales Director, Sports

12:15 1:00 p.m.: The Remote Production Services Town Hall

Those involved in remote production services have had arguably the most challenging 10 months they have ever faced. Top executives from leading remote production service providers join us to discuss the current state of the business, how it is impacting their operations and future builds, and what they need from key clients and partners to ensure the ecosystem weathers the storm.

Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Executive Director, Editorial

Panelists:

Mary Ellen Carlyle, Dome Productions, SVP and GM

Phil Garvin, Mobile TV Group, Founder and CEO

Pat Sullivan, Game Creek Video, President and Founder

Mike Werteen, NEP Broadcast Services, President

Scott West, Program Productions, President and CEO

1:00 1:15 p.m.: Imagine Communications Case Study: Fiserv Forum A Look at ST 2110 and Remote Production

When the Fiserv Forum production system went live in 2018, it was one of the first SMPTE ST 2110 uncompressed IP video systems on earth. Amidst the unpredictable circumstances of 2020, Fiserv was able to leverage IP and IT technologies to support remote production workflows and address rapidly changing needs. Ken Barski, Director of Broadcast Technology at Milwaukee Bucks, discusses how things are going today and the challenges they were able to overcome by moving to IP.

Presenters:

Ken Barski, Milwaukee Bucks, Director of Broadcast Technology

Cassidy Phillips, Imagine Communications, VP, Networking Solutions

1:15 1:45 p.m.: THE CONVERSATION: Inside the NFL 2020

The NFL is in the midst of its 2020 season but the league also was one of the first out of the chute in terms of remote workflows for the 2020 NFL Draft back in April. Join us to learn about those workflows, the current season of coverage, and a sneak peak at Super Bowl plans and how things might change for the big game.

Moderator: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor

Panelists:

Onnie Bose, NFL, Vice President, Broadcasting

Bruce Goldfeder, NFL Media, VP of Engineering

Dave Shaw, NFL Media, VP, Head of Media Operations

2:00 3:15 p.m.: Roundtable Betting/Predictive Gaming

As sports betting booms in several states across the U.S., sports-content creators - ranging from major national networks to leagues to digital-first media companies - are diving in with a wealth of new interactive experiences to drive engagement approaches ranging from free-to-play games to full-on gambling. Data and video are the heartbeat of it all. Take a deep dive into the developments in this exciting space from content and technology experts looking to deliver the next generation of live-sports-video engagement.

2:00 3:15 p.m.: Roundtable: Venue Production and Tech

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