INTUIT DOME • 2025 EVENT PROGRAM
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9:00 – 9:30 a.m. REGISTRATION
9:30 – 9:35 a.m. WELCOMING REMARKS
PRESENTER: Steve Reynolds, Imagine Communications, CEO
9:35 – 10:05 a.m. HOME AT INTUIT DOME:
Los Angeles Clippers Walk Through Advanced Production Layout
Whether it’s 4K HDR workflows, the largest double-sided Halo Board video display, or the bevy of high-quality gear in the SMPTE 2110-powered control room, there are many aspects of Intuit Dome that will pique the interest of sports-videoproduction professionals. Members of the Los Angeles Clippers’ production team and the venue’s systems integrator, BeckTV, reflect on the tech installation process, run down the pieces of equipment that are used for live sporting events, and more.
PRESENTERS:
Francisco Castillo, Los Angeles Clippers, Manager of Broadcast and Production Services
Jason Lemiere, Los Angeles Clippers, Head of Broadcast
Jared Ponce, Los Angeles Clippers, Director of Game Presentation
Brock Raum, BeckTV, Senior Engineer
10:05 – 10:20 a.m. TEAMS SPOTLIGHT:
Los Angeles Chargers’ New Content Studio at The Bolt
At the start of last year’s training camp in July, the Los Angeles Chargers moved into their brand-new headquarters — The Bolt — in El Segundo, CA. Hear about the work that was put into bringing this space to life, the creative decisions that were made to represent their passionate fans, and how the studio is making a difference in their social media and digital content.
MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor; Venues & Teams Summit Program Director
SPEAKER: Jason Lavine, Los Angeles Chargers, SVP, Brand Creative & Content
10:20 – 10:35 a.m. USING ST 2110 TO MAXIMIZE THE IN-GAME EXPERIENCE AT GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE
Many of professional basketball’s most electrifying players call Gainbridge Fieldhouse home and Indiana fans expect their in-game experience to complement the excitement on the court. In this informative case study, Emily Wright, the Director of Broadcast Engineering for Pacers Sports and Entertainment, will discuss why she rebuilt their facility around ST 2110 and what the production standard of the future has enabled them to accomplish in just two seasons.
PRESENTERS:
Jeff Lawson, Panasonic, National Sales Manager, Live Events Emily Wright, Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment, AVP, Broadcast Engineering & Operations
10:35 – 10:55 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK
10:55 – 11:30 a.m. L.A. KNOWS HOW TO PARTY: Local Teams Captivate Fans on the West Coast
Los Angeles is undoubtedly a hotbed for creative and in-depth storytelling. This conversation will go into how professional franchises are generating amazing pieces of content seven days a week and 365 days a year, how an overall marketing strategy combines both gameday production and digital content departments, and how placing fans at the center of their efforts is always the main goal.
MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor; Venues & Teams Summit Program Director
PANELISTS:
Chris Cunanan, Los Angeles Lakers, Director, Game Entertainment
Scott Fausneaucht, Anaheim Ducks, Manager of Game Presentation
Meghan Hartley, Angel City FC, Game Day Producer
Barbara Maningat, LA Galaxy, Director of Content & Brand
11:30 a.m. – 12 :00 p.m. LOWER BOWL TECH: Gameday Workflows Extend Outside the Control Room
The heart of any in-venue production is located inside of the control room, but a show couldn’t be done without the equipment and solutions in the lower bowl and concourse. In this panel, trusted camera manufacturers, connectivity providers, and more sound off on the latest innovations on the hardware front and what’s needed to bring together a large crowd.
MODERATOR: Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital
PANELISTS:
Tom Buffolano, Tata Communications Media, Head of Business Development
Arin Segal, Telestream, Senior Strategic Account Manager
Josh Stoner, Canon, Senior Specialist, Pro Rep Team, Broadcast and Cinema Lenses
Harsha Viswanathan, Verizon Business Group, Associate Director - Sports and Venues
Product Strategy
Effy Yang, Disguise, Special Projects Manager
12:00 – 12:55 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH
12:55 – 1:25 p.m. IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL COME: Looking Back at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium
Hosting eight Group Stage matches in the 2024 Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup, the temporary Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in East Meadow, NY was constructed in less than half a year. In this 30-minute chat, crucial members of the project highlight the challenges of this build, the technology that was installed to drive shows, and its lasting impact on what can be built in such a short period of time.
PRESENTERS:
Charles Adkinson, WJHW, SVP, Sports and Entertainment
Logan Meier, PMY Group, SVP, USA
1:25 – 1:45 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK
1:45 – 2:15 p.m. KEYNOTE
CONVERSATION: Powering the Stadium Environment at 2024 Paris Olympics
RWS Global, a production and entertainment company at the center of international sporting events and live performances, has been responsible for the in-venue activations and overall fan experience of the Olympic Games since 2000 in Sydney. For the 2024 Summer Olympics, more than 450 staffers were onsite to produce 54 sports in 37 venues across Paris and the country of France. In this keynote conversation, we take you back to the City of Light to discuss the planning and execution of the in-venue portion of Paris 2024 and more.
MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor; Venues & Teams Summit Program Director
PRESENTERS:
Matthew Byles, RWS Global, VP of Sports Technology
Kim Henshaw, RWS Global, EVP of Business Operations
2:15 – 3:00 p.m. THE FUTURE OF CONTROL ROOMS:
Leaders Talk 4K, IP, and More
Stadiums are getting bigger and more elaborate, which means that production personnel are tasked with maintaining a sturdy tech infrastructure. Larger videoboard displays, a deeper commitment to entertainment, and the insatiable need to keep fans informed with real-time information have bumped up the need for advanced workflows. Leading vendors and gameday staffers provide a catch-up on what’s new inside of the control room, provide insights on a range of techfocused topics, and give advice on how to handle changes in their setup.
MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.
PRESENTERS:
Ben Dolinky, Grass Valley, Senior Solutions Architect
Steve Dupaix, Key Code Media, Senior Director of Broadcast Innovation
Patti Gunnell, Riedel Communications, VP, Key Accounts - West
John Mailhot, Imagine Communications, SVP, Product Management
Emily Wright, Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment, AVP, Broadcast Engineering & Operations
3:00 – 5:00 p.m. INTUIT DOME TOUR & NETWORKING RECEPTION
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KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
MATTHEW BYLES, RWS Global, VP of Sports Technology
Byles is the leader of RWS Global’s technical and innovation team and spearheads the integration of cutting-edge digital technologies into event production across our sports portfolio. He oversees all technical aspects, including lighting, audio, video, screen production, and host broadcaster links.
KIM HENSHAW, RWS Global, EVP of Business Operations
Henshaw’s experience stretches back to the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, Canada as a Producer of the Victoria Harbour Festival managing all sides of the stage, from performers to gold medal winning athletes to Host Broadcast. Over the last three decades, Henshaw has become instrumental in the growth and scale of RWS Global’s sports division, previously known as Great Big Events, leading the team on the commercial side of the business.
GENERAL SESSION SPEAKERS
CHARLES ADKINSON, WJHW, SVP, Sports and Entertainment
Adkinson has been a senior member of WJHW since 2015 and brings his extensive eclectic background to focus on technology leadership for critical large-scale projects. He brings a significant experience across technology infrastructure and experiential designs to provide subject matter expertise across a wide range of disciplines. He leads WJHW’s professional sports portfolio globally.
TOM BUFFOLANO, Tata Communications Media, Head of Business Development
A seasoned expert in the sports broadcasting and entertainment industry, Buffolano’s experience spans business development and partnerships, sales and marketing, rights acquisition, programming and production, distribution, and monetization. He holds decades of experience growing businesses and driving new partnerships at leading media companies.
FRANCISCO CASTILLO, Los Angeles Clippers, Manager of Broadcast and Production Services
In 20 years, Castillo has held many positions within Broadcast and Sports Production. From small Government Access productions to big in-house shows such as the Super Bowl, the World Series, and the MLS Cup to name a few. Castillo’s experience has now landed him at Intuit Dome, where he was tasked to help build and crew their new 2110 control room.
CHRIS CUNANAN, Los Angeles Lakers, Director, Game Entertainment
Cunanan serves as the curator, show caller and producer of all in-arena entertainment at Lakers home games. He joined the Lakers in 2019 and just completed his sixth season with the team. Cunanan previously worked in game production for the Arizona Diamondbacks, Washington Capitals, Cleveland Cavaliers and LA Clippers.
BEN DOLINKY, Grass Valley, Senior Solutions Architect
Dolinky is a recognized leader in live production technology, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience from some of the most prominent venues in sports and entertainment. He is focused on designing cutting-edge sports and live production solutions for customers across North America.
STEVE DUPAIX, Key Code Media, Senior Director of Broadcast Innovation
With over 30 years of experience, Dupaix brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. He has commissioned broadcast infrastructure systems all over the world and has helped to bring new technologies to market such as video over IP, ST2110, and NMOS.
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FAUSNEAUCHT, Anaheim Ducks, Manager of Game Presentation
Fausneaucht is a two-time Emmy Award-winning producer and show caller, passionate about creating unforgettable live experiences. He leads game presentation with one goal: making sure every guest has an amazing time — from the moment doors open to (hopefully) celebrating a Ducks win on the way out. Previously, Fausneaucht worked with the Washington Capitals and ESPN.
PATTI GUNNELL, Riedel Communications, VP, Key Accounts - West
Gunnell is a dynamic strategic sales executive with years of experience driving cutting-edge technology solutions for entertainment and sports venues. She leads teams to deliver robust tech infrastructures for highprofile clients. Her strategic partnerships with rental companies, multipurpose venues, systems integrators, and consultants strengthened brand presence in all markets.
MEGHAN HARTLEY, Angel City FC, Game Day Producer
Hartley is a live event producer with a strong background in sports and entertainment production. She plays a pivotal role in orchestrating dynamic in-stadium experiences that captivate fans and enhance the matchday atmosphere.Her career includes over twelve years in major league sports, including roles at Los Angeles Football Club, Los Angeles Rams, and Philadelphia Eagles.
JASON LAVINE, Los Angeles Chargers, SVP, Brand Creative & Content
Lavine oversees the organization’s brand creative efforts, game presentation, digital content and award-winning social media department.Under Lavine’s guidance, the Chargers content and social media teams have been widely recognized as among the best in all professional sports. Lavine has also led the Chargers game presentation team for the past two seasons and, prior to the 2024 campaign, helped spearhead an overhaul of the team’s overall brand creative.
JASON LEMIERE, Los Angeles Clippers, Head of Broadcast
Lemiere is a dynamic Broadcast and AV Presentation leader with extensive experience at premier venues such as Intuit Dome, Apple and the SAP Center. With specialty in cutting-edge 4K UHD facilities and large-scale production leadership. Lemiere has a 30-year track record of building high-performing teams, overseeing innovative AV and broadcast projects, and delivering exceptional results.
JOHN MAILHOT, Imagine Communications, SVP, Product Management
Mailhot has worked in the field of digital high-definition (HD) television systems since its North American inception in 1990. He began as part of the AT&T-Zenith team, responsible for system architecture and integration of the digital spectrum compatible high-definition television (DSC-HDTV) system prototype, and then served as technical lead for the Grand Alliance encoder at Lucent Technologies.
BARBARA MANINGAT, LA Galaxy, Director of Content & Brand
Maningat is a passionate visual storyteller with over a decade in Major League Soccer bringing brands to life through creative content. She currently leads the strategic and creative direction across all platforms, blending storytelling with strategy to drive revenue, deepen fan engagement, and connect the club to broader culture.
LOGAN MEIER, PMY Group, SVP, USA
Meier has an extensive background managing technology, creative, production teams, and marketing content. Meier has experience in overseeing the development and growth of digital platform services. He has worked directly with executive leadership, product, engineering, marketing and sales teams to ideate and launch new digital products and services within the aviation and retail industries.
FEATURED PROJECT: INTUIT DOME
TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO DESIGN. THOROUGHLY
WJHW, technology design experts, collaborates with its clients to create innovative and practical solutions for new construction and renovation projects, and technology upgrades, ensuring future-proofed, cost efficient, and enhanced fan experiences.
With 30+ years of experience designing technology solutions for some of the world's most complex and technologically advanced venues and places in the USA and globally, WJHW is trusted by major sports and entertainment brands, leagues, partners, and architects.
WJHW's strength lies in its team's diverse technical and operational skills, vast experience from thousands of successful projects, and commitment to excellence, making it the ideal partner to transform your ideas into technical reality. Thoroughly.
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JARED PONCE, Los Angeles Clippers, Director of Game Presentation
Ponce is a seasoned live event producer and the current director of game presentation for the LA Clippers. With over a decade of experience in NBA entertainment, Ponce has helped lead the creative and technical execution of some of the league’s most high-profile moments, including the opening of the most technologically advanced arena in professional sports.
BROCK RAUM, BeckTV, Senior Engineer
Raum has helped design and implement state of the art control rooms. Raum’s past work as a producer, director and engineer at the University of Notre Dame and Kansas City Chiefs uniquely positions him in the systems integration sector to help understand and engineer complex gameday workflows for end clients.
STEVE REYNOLDS, Imagine Communications, CEO
Reynolds is chief executive officer, and former president, of Imagine Communications, a global leader in multiscreen video and ad management solutions that broadcasters, networks, video service providers and enterprises around the world rely on to support their mission-critical operations. Reynolds brings more than 25 years of technology leadership in the cable industry to Imagine Communications.
ARIN SEGAL, Telestream, Senior Strategic Account Manager
Segal joined Telestream in 2023 and currently leads the Sports, Venues, and Trucks vertical across the U.S. and Canada. She began her career in sports executive search before transitioning into media analytics and enterprise video strategy, holding key roles at Prodigy Search, Conviva, and Vimeo.
JOSH STONER, Canon, Senior Specialist, Pro Rep Team, Broadcast and Cinema Lenses
Stoner is a senior specialist for Canon’s Pro Rep Team focused on broadcast and cinema lenses. For a majority of his career at Canon, Stoner has served as a repair engineer and field support for customers on the front line of productions, and often the sidelines of major sporting events. He has served as the face of Canon for most broadcast customers and done his utmost to ensure no customer ever misses a shot.
EMILY WRIGHT, Indiana Pacers Sports & Entertainment, AVP, Broadcast Engineering & Operations
Wright joined Pacers Sports and Entertainment full-time in 2020. She currently manages and oversees broadcast engineering and technical operations for all events at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.Wright began her career in the broadcast industry freelancing for various sports broadcasts in a variety of roles. She rapidly established herself as a forward-thinking and skilled professional, and her early experiences provided a solid foundation for the work she does today.
EFFY YANG, Disguise, Special Projects Manager
A key contributor to innovative technical solutions in large-scale environments, Yang is the special projects manager at Disguise Systems. With a background in both content creation and software development, she has played a vital role in deploying cutting-edge workflows that enable real-time and interactive content in stadium settings.
