Agenda Announced for Sports Venue Production Summit in Philadelphia

On Wednesday June 29 and Thursday June 30, join SVG in Philadelphia for the Sports Venue Production Summit!  The two-day event kicks off on Wednesday with a behind-the-scenes visit to Lincoln Financial Field, followed by an opening-night networking reception. On Thursday, a full day of informative panels and case studies will offer discussions on the latest in fan entertainment, beyond-HD production, asset-management workflows, marketing and sponsorship strategies, and much more.

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Wednesday June 29
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. Lincoln Financial Field Tour

5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Opening Night Networking Reception

Thursday June 30
8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Welcome

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Inside Lincoln Financial Field With the Philadelphia Eagles Production Team
Prior to the 2014 season, Lincoln Financial Field unveiled a $125 million renovation, featuring high-resolution videoboards in the bowl, 4K technology in the control room, and a revitalized approach to the game-day fan experience. Hear from the team’s production staff on its production facilities, resources, and workflows and how the upgrade has affected its approach to game-day presentation

9:30 – 10:15 a.m. Production Perspectives: Engaging Your Fans in the Stands
Over the past decade, in-venue video has evolved from a nice perk into a “must-have” for sports franchises at every level, and fans now expect to be entertained and informed throughout the game. But, with so many variations in video-display technologies and presentation philosophies, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. How much is too much? Learn about what steps you can take to develop and execute your team’s unique video strategy and strike a balance between entertaining and overwhelming your fans.

10:15 – 10:30 a.m. Case Study 1: TBD

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Networking Break

10:45 – 11:30 a.m. How To Manage Assets and Keep Control of Your Content
As sports franchises expand the amount of video produced per game, the need to manage this valuable content multiplies in importance. But how can you ensure your content creators aren’t spending all their time on content management? Hear how local teams are implementing media-asset–management systems, streamlining metadata logging, and archiving footage for future use.

11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Tips and Tools for Tapping Into Your Fanbase Year-Round
With sports fans constantly clamoring for content, franchises are finding ways to satisfy year-round demand through linear and digital programming produced out of their year-round homes: the training facilities. Hear how franchises are investing in video-production capabilities at their training facilities, boosting fiber and IP connectivity between buildings, and turning to wireless and cell-based technologies to create content easily and cost-effectively.

12:15 – 12:30 p.m. Case Study 2: TBD

12:30– 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 – 2:15 p.m. On-Campus Perspectives: Local Colleges Weigh In
On college campuses around the country, finding passionate fans is as easy as walking to the nearest dorm. Building a video-production strategy that encompasses multiple sports and venues isn’t quite as simple. Whether your team has one control room and video display or many, a mid-major budget or big-conference funds, an army of professionals or an all-student staff, learn from local schools how they create captivating content to pump up their crowds.

2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Networking Break

2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Boosting ROI and Making Your Video Strategy Work for You
Upgrading control-room technology, installing bigger and brighter videoboards, and deploying digital signage throughout the bowl may be a necessity, but it comes at a cost. How can you work with your corporate sponsors to integrate their message with your brand? Team executives share their marketing strategies, tips for developing corporate partnerships, and the importance of brand integration.

Program subject to change.

Speakers will be announced in the coming weeks, so be sure to check back often!