Innovative Broadcast Technology at Kaseya Center Delivers NBA Excitement & Drives Fan Engagement
The Miami Heat’s Blake Engman, Director of Broadcast Services, and Kurt Doster, Director of Arena Video Production discuss the state-of-the-art broadcast technology recently implemented at the Kaseya Center. Learn about the myriad technical and operational benefits gained with an end-to-end ST 2110 IP ecosystem, enabling NBA-standard premier quality live sports production while delivering unmatched viewer and fan experiences.
Speakers:
Blake Engman, Miami Heat, Director of Broadcast Services
Kurt Doster, Miami Heat, Director, Arena Video Production
Jimbo Haneklau, Imagine Communications, Business Solutions Manager – Sports

Technology and the Future of Fandom
Sports leagues, teams, and federations continue to take advantage of technology to connect with fans in new ways, enhance their broadcast productions, and improve everything from player safety to instant replay operations. Join us to learn how leagues, teams, and federations are looking for out of next-generation technology.
Moderator:
Larry Meyers, Industry Consultant / Event Planning & Support
Panelists:
Barney Carleton, NBA, Senior Director, Broadcast Planning and Strategy
Grant Nodine, NHL, SVP, Technology
Michael Raimondo, PGA TOUR Entertainment, VP, Broadcast Technology
Chris Vassallo, NFL, Director, Stadium Infrastructure & Football Technology

Think Local: How Regional Sports Networks Embrace Innovation
Yes, the national networks have a tremendous role to play in the world of sports but for many fans it is the local RSN that is the place to be day in and day out. Leaders from the RSN marketplace discuss the current challenges, opportunities, and innovations that they are employing to satiate local fans.
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Behind the Game: What it Takes to Send the NFL Abroad
Making International NFL games possible requires intricate planning and execution, from coordinating and transporting broadcast and production technology across continents to ensuring seamless fan experiences globally. Attend this session to hear Dave Shaw, formerly with NFL Media and Jason Kornweiss from Diversified highlight the challenges and strategies behind taking America’s favourite sport global.
Speakers:
Jason Kornweiss, Diversified, SVP, Strategic Solutions
Dave Shaw, NFL Media, Former VP, Head of Media Operations

SVG Rewind: The Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics were a big hit with viewers in the U.S. and around the globe and we’ll hear from some of the key executives involved with this year’s Games to learn about how they pulled off a massive production effort that literally spanned the globe.
Introduction:
Josh Miller, 3Play Media, Co-Founder and Co-CEO
Moderator:
Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services
Panelists:
Joe Gesue, NBC Sports, SVP, Olympics & Paralympics Programming and Executive Editor
Darryl Jefferson, NBC Sports and Olympics, SVP, Engineering and Technology
Amy Rosenfeld, NBC Sports, SVP, Olympics & Paralympics Production
Molly Solomon, NBC Sports, Executive Producer & President, NBC Olympics Production

The Munich Massacre: When Sports Became News
On September 5, 1972 the sports broadcasting world was changed forever, as the storied team at ABC Sports found themselves at the center of an unimaginable world tragedy, which unfolded only yards away from their German Broadcast Center. With most of the nation gathered to celebrate the heroes competing at the Summer Olympic Games in Munich, Roone Arledge and HIS team were instead faced with the horror of an unraveling hostage situation at the Olympic Village. The brave decisions, unprecedented pictures and humanity in storytelling are forever woven into the historic fabric of our industry. Now the basis of a motion picture, September 5, SVG will honor this live merger of news and sports with a look-back at that event and the people who helped viewers around the world follow the hostage crisis. Their lessons and leadership influence and inspire the best in our profession today, and the session will help your team get ready for the moment when sports becomes news.
Introduction:
Robert Carzoli, Program Productions, Chairman
Moderator:
Lesley Visser, Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Featuring:
John Magaro, September 5, Actor
Geoffrey Mason, ABC Sports, Former Executive Producer / Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Sean McManus, CBS Sports, Retired Chairman / Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Driving Efficiency: How Sony’s Ci Media Cloud Supports NHRA’s End-to-End Workflow
The National Hod Rod Association (NHRA) relies on Sony’s Ci Media Cloud to simplify and optimize its complex production needs – from live stream capture to seamless editing and broadcast delivery. Discover how Ci Media Cloud centralizes NHRA’s media, reduces integration overhead, and supports remote workflows for editors and producers alike – maximizing efficiency and collaboration while reducing costs across the entire media lifecycle.
Presenters:
Mike DesRoches, Sony, National Accounts – Sports West & New Media
Rob Hedrick, NHRA, Senior Director of Production

Devoncroft’s Josh Stinehour on the State of the Industry
Josh Stinehour takes to the stage to discuss the current economic conditions within the media landscape, the financial impact of key industry trends, and how your organization can make sure it makes the right moves in an era of unprecedented change, uncertainty, risk, and opportunity.
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National Network Perspectives
Join us for our closing session, featuring leaders from the national networks. We’ll dive into some of the key accomplishments in 2024, look forward to the big events and technologies that will make a difference in 2025, and much more.
Moderator:
Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG Chairman
Panelists:
Jason Cohen, CBS Sports and CBS Sports Network, SVP, Remote Technical Operations
Jason Hedgcock, MLB Network, Senior Director, Remote Technical Operations
Tina Thornton, ESPN, EVP, Creative Studio and Marketing