SVG Venue Summit at Allegiant Stadium: Look Who's Speaking!

SVG Venue Summit at Allegiant Stadium: Look Who's Speaking! Super Bowl LVIII Keynote will feature NFLs Tim Tubito, Van Wagners Bob Becker, Allegiant Stadiums Aric Carpenter By Kristian Hern ndez, Senior Editor

Wednesday, January 24, 2024 - 9:00 am

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The two best teams in the National Football League will play in Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in 18 days, but in 40 days, the 2024 SVG Venue Summit will be taking place at the same venue on Monday, March 4. The newest home for sports in Las Vegas, the 65,000-seat stadium will host a day's worth of conversations on the current state of in-venue production, what technologies and workflows are influencing this sector of the industry, and more. From representatives with local teams and sports leagues to critical manufacturers and vendors, the agenda is filling up quickly.

Take a peek at the one-day agenda and the panelists that are confirmed so far:

Monday, March 4

(All times are in Pacific Time Zone)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast

10:00 - 10:05 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks

10:05 - 10:40 a.m.: Las Vegas Raiders Provide Tech Roadmap of Allegiant Stadium (Session Introduction: Ryan Haberman , Forecast Consoles, CEO)

After heading to Las Vegas, the Raiders have staked their claim as a must-see destination in a city with a ton of options. After three years in their new home, the crew has gotten comfortable with the technology at their disposal and have elevated their production quality to new heights. Members of the club's production team take you back to when the stadium was first put together, the challenges that were navigated to bring their control room up to speed, the special elements and activations seen on a typical gameday, and more.

Confirmed Panelists:

Justin Casserly, Las Vegas Raiders, Senior Director, Game & Event Presentation

10:40 - 10:55 a.m.: Sony Case Study

Presenter: Hugo Gaggioni, Sony Electronics, Chief Technology Officer, Sony Imaging Products and Professional Solutions - Americas

10:55 - 11:35 a.m.: Local Venues Fire Up the Entertainment Capital of the World

Sports in Las Vegas are only one option in a city with endless opportunities for fun. To capture fans' attention, sports venues around Las Vegas are committed to create engaging content and unforgettable gameday experiences on any given day. Local professional and collegiate teams around the area discuss how these creative ideas, along with high-quality technology, help them stand out.

Confirmed Panelists:

Andrew Abrams, Vegas Golden Knights, VP & EP, Entertainment & Production

Gene Canal, UNLV, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement

Matt Heuer, 3 Point Productions, Creative Director

11:35 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.: Allegiant Stadium Tour

Step inside and take a tour of the one of the NFL's newest venues. This behind-the-scenes trip will allow attendees to see important destinations including the control room, docking bays, rack room, and other key production areas in the building.

12:20 - 1:05 p.m.: Networking Lunch

1:05 - 1:35 p.m.: Connectivity Update: 5G, Enhanced Wi-Fi, and Internal Signal Transport

Stadiums are gradually implementing new systems for increased connectivity. Whether it's 5G, DAS, or Wi-Fi 6, experts dissect how this enhanced infrastructure is allowing fans to indulge deeper into the gameday production and technicians to transport video signals and other information with more efficiency.

Confirmed Panelists:

Lee Field, Verizon Business Group, Managing Director Global Solutions

Sasha Zivanovic, Nextologies, CEO and Co-Founder

1:35 - 1:50 p.m.: Technology Case Study

A leading technology vendor offers an in-depth look at its innovative solution in use in the field.

1:50 - 2:20 p.m.: Networking Break

2:20 - 3:00 p.m.: Keynote Conversation: The Home of Super Bowl LVIII

On Feb. 11, 2024, Allegiant Stadium will host one of the most-watched sporting events on the calendar: Super Bowl LVIII. The Raiders re-take the stage to explain how their in-venue production team entertained fans during the NFL's championship game, how they worked with CBS Sports to enhance their show, how logistical challenges were overcome, and more.

Confirmed Panelists:

Bob Becker, Van Wagner, President of Productions

Aric Carpenter, Allegiant Stadium, Director of Production Technology

Tim Tubito, NFL, Director of Event Presentation & Content

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.: Matrox Video Case Study

3:15 - 4:00 p.m.: In-Venue Technology Wrap-Up: A Discussion on 4K, IP, and More

To take gameday shows to the next level, venues around the country are investing in new technologies on the back end. To close out the day, leading vendors offer an update on in-venue workflows, where the industry is at on topics that include 4K, HDR, and IP, and preview how control rooms will continue to work at a high level in the future.

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Networking Reception

After a full day of conversations and case studies, enjoy complimentary drinks and time for networking.

Additional speakers will be included as the calendar gets closer to event day.

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