Two Weeks Out! SVG Venue Summit Examines the State of Gameday Production on March 13-14 By Kristian Hern ndez, Senior Editor Wednesday, March 1, 2023 - 10:47 am
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With only two weeks away from the 2023 SVG Venue Summit on March 13-14, today is the last day of FREE registration for the two-day event at UBS Arena. Headlined by a presentation by the New York Islanders and UBS Arena on Day 1 and a keynote conversation with Oak View Group on Day 2, this in-person event has something for every production professional within the in-venue space.
CLICK HERE to register.
Panelists and topics of the event have been confirmed. Here is a breakdown of discussions on both days:
Day 1: Monday, March 13
(All times are in Eastern Time Zone)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Registration
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.: Inside UBS Arena With New York Islanders
After multiple false starts, games played at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and a global pandemic, the completion of UBS Arena has been a long time coming for fans of the four-time Stanley Cup Champion New York Islanders. The seven-year process has resulted in a $1.1 billion venue that boasts high-quality production technology within an IP, HDR-capable control room, numerous LED video displays, and an experience that's uniquely their own. Members of the Isles' video production team provide a glimpse at the in-venue equipment, workflows, and technologies while also explaining the creative elements that go into their shows.
Confirmed Presenters:
Chris Billotto, UBS Arena, Senior Manager of Digital Displays, IPTV Systems, & Arena Content
Ryan Halkett, New York Islanders, SVP, Event Presentation and Content Experiences
Paul Jennings, New York Islanders, CTO
Alex Leafer, New York Islanders, Director of Production
Adam Sabh, New York Islanders, Director of Media Art & Design
Fritz Stillings, New York Islanders, Senior Manager of Game Presentation & Events
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.: Tour of UBS Arena
Step inside and take a tour of the newest NHL venue. 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.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Opening Night Reception
After the tour, enjoy complimentary drinks and time for networking.
Day 2: Tuesday, March 14
(All times are in Eastern Time Zone)
10:00 - 10:30 a.m.: Registration and Breakfast
10:30 - 10:35 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks presented by Title Sponsor, Canon
Presented by: Jamon Lomax, Canon, Senior Manager of Television Broadcast & Production Sales, U.S. and Latin American Markets
10:35 - 11:20 a.m.: System Integration Focus: The Current Trends and Triumphs Within an Everchanging Production Landscape
With new venues planning to open within the next few years, the venue sector of the industry is still dealing with unprecedented challenges. Despite these hurdles, the community is still finding ways to deploy state-of-the-art systems that bring crowds to their feet. Leading system integrators and consultants sit down for a conversation on the state of the industry and what's to come in the future.
Moderator: Jason Dachman, SVG, Chief Editor
Confirmed Panelists:
Kevin Henneman, KMH Integration, President and Director of Engineering
Brock Raum, BeckTV, Senior Project Engineer
Daniel Riess, WJHW, Associate, Video Production Design Lead
Steve Stubelt, Diversified, VP of Sales, Media & Entertainment
Darren Whitten, Alpha, Sports Account Executive
Joe Wire, NEP Integrated Solutions, VP, Managed Services
11:20 - 11:35 a.m.: Ross Case Study: How to Best Use Projection Technology to Elevate the Game-Day Experience
Professional sports teams are constantly looking for new ways to push the boundaries of their game-day presentation with the goal of drawing in new spectators while finding innovative ways to delight loyal fans. While sports teams have experimented with display projections on the playing surface for quite some time, professional hockey teams have recently used Ross Video Technology to seamlessly integrate on-ice display projections into their entire production workflow, which has elevated their pre-game ceremonies and entertainment between periods to a whole new level.
Confirmed Presenter: Shawn Hutcheson, Ross Video, Business Development Manager - North American Sports & Live Events
11:35 - 11:50 a.m.: Networking Break
11:50 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Big Shows in the Big Apple: Local Teams Highlight Respective In-Game Experiences
Working in the saturated media market of New York City, professional sports teams are competing for the attention of the masses that consistently crave new forms of entertainment. When fans do walk through the turnstiles of their respective venues, how do clubs keep them in their seats and how do they get these fans to return? Game presentation crews from around the area give a peek behind the control room door to explain their production philosophies, new and legacy activations, how they stand out in the Big Apple, and tips for improving your gameday atmosphere.
Moderator: Kristian Hern ndez, SVG, Senior Editor; SVG Venue Summit Program Director
Confirmed Panelists:
Matt Coy, Madison Square Garden, VP of Event Presentation
Brooke Eveler, New York Red Bulls, Director of Event Production
Joe Kuchie, New Jersey Devils, Senior Director of Live Experience and Production
Brendan McKeon, New York Mets, Executive Director of In-Game Operations
Don Sperling, New York Giants, VP and Executive Producer
12:45 - 1:00 p.m.: Verizon Case Study: UBS Arena, the NY Islanders, and Verizon: A Technology Hat-Trick
As the Official 5G and Technology Partner at UBS Arena, Verizon works closely with both UBS Arena and the New York Islanders to ideate, build and deploy next-generation solutions for content production, content distribution,
