Agenda Finalized for SVG’s Sports Venue Technology Summit; Register Today!

The agenda is set for SVG’s annual Sports Venue Technology Summit! On Wednesday, October 15, join the Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, Portland Trailblazers, and more at the University of Washington’s Husky Stadium to hear their thoughts on the latest in control room gear, mobile-fan strategies, IP infrastructure, and the growing role of 4K in sports venues.

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12:00 p.m.: Registration

12:00-12:30 p.m.: University of Washington Presentation

12:30-2:00 p.m.: Tour and Networking Lunch

2:00-2:30 p.m.: Local Teams Weigh In
Whether fresh off a renovation or relying on legacy equipment, every team must make the best of its production system to engage their hometown fans. Local teams discuss their game-day workflows and how they strive to put on the best show possible.

2:30-3:00 p.m.: On Demand Fan Experience: What Role Does Mobile Video Play?
With live-camera angles and replays available at the touch of a button, in-venue apps give fans more options than ever before. And of course, in-venue apps aren’t only for live video; they’re making mobile ticketing, concession ordering, even tweeting easier than ever. What are fans actually using? And how are teams building apps to keep fans coming back?

3:00-3:30 p.m.: Networking Break

3:30-4:00 p.m.: Control Room Update: The Systems Integrator Perspective
This summer has seen a renovation boom on both the professional and collegiate levels, with the vast majority driven by video-board and control-room upgrades. Leading systems integrators share their recent projects, the latest in control-room gear, and how they keep in-venue video looking spectacular.

4:00-4:30 p.m.: Making the IP Transition
IP-based networks continue to proliferate in venues. From IPTV and digital signage to audio elements and more, IP-based tools and technologies are changing the way content is distributed. Industry execs discuss the next steps in the IP era, the unique challenges of retrofitting existing venues, and more.

4:30-5:00 p.m.: 4K in Venues: Where’s Its Place?
From video boards to cameras to control rooms, 4K continues to creep into the sports-venue space. Who is using the technology now and who is preparing for the future, and why?  What needs to happen to increase the use of 4K in venues?

5:00-6:00 p.m.: Networking Reception

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