SVG Summit 2025 Preview: Everything You Need to Know for Next Week's Big Show in NYCRegistration is still open so act now!By SVG Staff Friday, December 12, 2025 - 1:43 pm
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The SVG Summit returns to New York City on Dec. 15-16 for its landmark 20th chapter. Over two full days, the 20th SVG Summit will feature industry-focused Main-Stage panels and fireside chats with major sports networks and leagues; informational Workshops on Women's Sports, Live Production, AI Production, Content Workflows, Digital Engagement/Monetization, Cloud Production, and Audio Production/Distribution; state-of-the-art Technology Exhibits; and, of course, plenty of time to network and catch up with old friends.
Registration is still open for the The SVG Summit (with a $150 administrative late fee), so reserve your spot now! Here is you in-depth look at everything this year's SVG Summit has to offer.
DAY 1 WORKSHOPS (Dec. 15)SVGW Meet-Up @ The Summit
9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Rendezvous, 3rd Floor
SVG Women's Sports Workshop
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Rendezvous, 3rd Floor
Live Production Innovation Workshop
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Gramercy Suite, 2nd Floor
Content Workflows Workshop
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Nassau Suite, 2nd Floor
AI Production Tools Workshop
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Murray Hill Suite, 2nd Floor
Digital Engagement and Monetization Workshop
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Nassau Suite, 2nd Floor
Cloud Production Workshop
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Murray Hill Suite, 2nd Floor
SVG Audio Production and Distribution Workshop
1:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Rendezvous, 3rd Floor
TECHNOLOGY EXHIBITS & OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION (Dec. 15-16)Exhibit Hours: 12:30 - 6:30 p.m. ET
Exhibits Location: Rhinelander Gallery, 2nd Floor
Location: All Technology Showcases will be in the Rhinelander Gallery (2nd Floor)
Full List of Exhibitors: CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LISTING
Opening Night Reception in Exhibits
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Location: Rhinelander Gallery, 2nd Floor
DAY 2 GENERAL SESSIONS (Dec. 12)10:00-10:30: Opening Keynote Conversation: Inside the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Oscar Sanchez
The 20th SVG Summit kicks off (pun intended) with an overview of FIFA's operations for the 2026 Men's World Cup which will take over the U.S. next summer. Oscar Sanchez, FIFA's Head of Host Broadcast Operations joins us to discuss how FIFA, HBS, and rights holders around the globe will cover what will be a massive event for everyone involved.
Keynote Speaker:
Oscar Sanchez, FIFA, Head of Host Broadcast Production
10:30-11:00: Follow the Money: How Sports TV Tech Can Benefit from Sports Investors
We read the headlines everyday about massive investments that are fueling athlete performance technology, next-gen digital apps, sports leagues and franchises, and more. So, the question is is there a way for those who create broadcast technology to become part of those investment conversations? How can the traditional tech industry get closer to investors who believe that sports is an important catalyst for growth and technology?
Moderator:
Sam McCleery, G3DVU, Head of Sales
Panelists:
Lori Bistis, PWC, Deals Partner
John Kosner, Kosner Media, President
Serge Van Herck, EVS, CEO
11:15-12:00: National Perspectives: What to Expect in Production in 2026
2026 is an even year and historically that means one thing: a very busy time for the world of sports. And next year, arguably, will be the biggest year ever as there is not only a Winter Olympics but the largest World Cup ever. Toss in new rights deals, new technology, and new demands and it all adds up to new challenges and opportunities. Leaders from the national networks discuss their plans for 2026 and much more.
Moderator:
Jeff Jacobs, NEP Group, SVP and Head of Production
Panelists:
Chris Brown, WBD, VP, Technology and Operations
Dennis Cleary Jr., ESPN, Senior Director, Remote Production Operations
Jason Cohen, CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, SVP, Remote Technical Operations
Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG U.S. Chairman
Jonathan Mussman, Netflix, VP of Production
1:00-1:45: What's Happening in Remote Production?
Producing a live sports event begins with great on-site facilities, technology, and production crews. We'll spend some time with key executives who face the challenge every day of an industry which is in a state of constant change as it evolves to meet the needs of broadcasters across the country.
Moderator:
Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services
Panelists:
Mary Ellen Carlyle, Dome Productions, SVP and GM
Bob Carzoli, Program Productions, Executive Chairman
Nick Garvin, Mobile TV Group, CEO
Patrick Sullivan, Game Creek Video, President
Mike Werteen, NEP Americas, President, and Global Chief Commercial Officer
1:45-2:00: Full Throttle to IP: Indy Motor Sports Productions' Fast-Track Transformation for IndyCar Coverage
Join Jason King, Sr Director of Engineering at IMS Productions and Paul Nijak, VP, General Manager & Managing Partner at BeckTV, as they share how Indy Motor Sports Productions completed a rapid IP transition of five mobile production trucks ahead of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series. Learn how the system architecture, and IP workflows are redefining live motorsports coverage.
Moderator:
Jimbo Haneklau, Imagine Communications, VP of Sales, Sports and Live Events
Panelists:
Jason King, IMS Productions , Sr. Director of Engineering
Paul Nijak, BeckTV, VP, General Manager and Managing Partner
2:00-2:30: The State of the Sports Industry with Devoncroft's Josh Stinehour
It's officially a tradition for the SVG Summit as Devoncroft Partners Principal Analyst Josh Stinehour gets to the heart of the matter: the financial health of the br
