* Program subject to change.
9:15 – 9:55 a.m.: Registration and Coffee
9:55 – 10:00 a.m.: Welcoming Remarks Presented by BitFire
Presenter: Ben Grafchik, BitFire, VP, Business Development
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.: The State of TranSPORT: Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Headed
After navigating a harrowing 3½ years of pandemic-related upheaval and cord-cutting, the sports-media industry is looking to the future for new ways to better engage fans. This annual state-of-the-industry session brings together transmission-focused executives from major sports broadcasters to address the most pressing issues facing the business today and what to expect in the coming years.
Confirmed Panelists:
Brad Cheney, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering
Ian Dawes-Kuchta, NBC Sports Group, VP Broadcast and Transmission Operations
Adam Whitlock, ESPN, Director, Remote Traffic Operations
10:45 – 11:00 a.m.: Sony Case Study
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.: Networking Break
11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.: REMI Revelations: How the Rise of Remote Productions Has Skyrocketed Connectivity Needs
With REMI/remote productions becoming ubiquitous throughout the industry in recent years, the number of video and data paths between the venue and the broadcast center has exploded. As a result, the majority of live sports productions require a new level of connectivity. Hear from transmission experts at broadcasters and vendors on how they are confronting connectivity needs to deliver live games to fans.
Confirmed Panelists:
Tom Buffolano, The Switch, Head of Business Development, College Sports
Brian Nelles, PSSI Global Services, EVP and CTO
Stephen Repass, Ross Production Services, Vice President
12:15 – 12:45 p.m.: Keynote Session: More information coming soon!
12:45 – 1:30 p.m.: Networking Lunch
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.: Plotting Your Transport Roadmap for the Future: CDI, JPEG XS, RIST, RTMP, SRT, Zixi, BitFire, and Beyond
Today, new compression standards like JPEG XS; transport protocols like RIST, RTMP, and SRT; and transport services like Zixi and BitFire are more crucial than ever in ensuring reliable, low-latency transmission of live sports content over the internet or IP networks. Meanwhile, AWS’s Cloud Digital Interface (CDI) technology allows users to transport high-quality uncompressed video inside the AWS Cloud, with high reliability and ultra-low latency. Industry leaders take the stage to discuss how these IP- and cloud-based workflows are changing the face of live-video transport.
Confirmed Panelists:
Jim Akimchuk, BitFire, CTO
Ghislain Collette, Haivision, VP, Product Management
Emeka Okoli, Zixi, VP, Customer Success and Solutions
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.: Matrox Video Case Study
2:30 – 3:00 p.m.: Networking Break
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.: Fiber and Satellite Provider Perspectives: A Glimpse Into the Future of TranSPORT
When it comes to contribution for live sports productions, there is no one-size-fits-all solution. From dedicated fiber networks to satellite uplinks to the public internet, and everything in between, it’s important to find the right balance of availability, capacity, cost, and latency for your specific event. Leading connectivity providers detail the latest challenges and opportunities in live-sports backhaul and how they’re adapting to a changing industry.
Confirmed Panelists:
Tim Jackson, Globecast, SVP, Sales and Marketing, The Americas
Brad Wall, LTN, CTO
3:45 – 4:30 p.m.: The 5G Factor: From Acquisition to Distribution, How 5G Could Change the Game
5G technology continues to entice sports-broadcasters around the world with the promise of ultra-high-speed solutions for acquisition, contribution, and distribution. From 5G-enabled cameras to bonded-cellular backhaul to ATSC 3.0 Next-Gen TV broadcasting, hear how 5G has the potential to serve as a hyperdrive engine for tomorrow’s live sports broadcasts.
Confirmed Panelists:
Ghislain Collette, Haivision, VP, Product Management
Tim Stevens, Verizon Business Group, Global Leader, Strategic Innovation for Sports, Media & Entertainment
4:30 – 5:15 p.m.: Networking Reception