2024 SVG Venue Summit

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MONDAY, MARCH 4

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. REGISTRATION

10:00 – 10:05 a.m. WELCOMING REMARKS

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PRESENTED BY: James Stellpflug, SVP, Community Engagement, Live Ecosystem

10:05 – 10:40 a.m.

LAS VEGAS RAIDERS PROVIDE TECH ROADMAP OF ALLEGIANT STADIUM

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After heading to Las Vegas, the Raiders have staked their claim as a must-see destination in a city with a ton of options. After three years in their new home, the crew has gotten comfortable with the technology at their disposal and have elevated their production quality to new heights. Members of the club’s production team take you back to when the stadium was first put together, the challenges that were navigated to bring their control room up to speed, the special elements and activations seen on a typical gameday, and more.

PRESENTER: Justin Casserly, Las Vegas Raiders, Senior Director of Game & Event Presentation

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10:40 – 10:55 a.m. CASE STUDY: Revolutionizing Broadcast and Sports Production with 5G Live Production and HEVC

Live production solutions utilizing 5G connectivity and advanced HEVC codec technology will revolutionize broadcast and sports production by delivering ultra-low latency video with higher quality and reduced bandwidth requirements. This will enable more immersive and crisp broadcasts, providing viewers with an enhanced experience. Additionally, the flexibility provided by 5G technology enables novel solutions for the transmission of camera signals to processing centers, empowering organizations to efficiently handle complex productions, lower their implementation costs, and ultimately transform the industry’s broadcasting capabilities.

MODERATOR: Hugo Gaggioni, Sony Electronics, Chief Technology Officer, Sony Imaging Products and Professional Solutions – Americas

10:55 – 11:35 a.m.

LOCAL VENUES FIRE UP THE ENTERTAINMENT CAPITAL OF THE WORLD

Sports in Las Vegas are only one option in a city with endless opportunities for fun. To capture fans’ attention, sports venues around Las Vegas are committed to create engaging content and unforgettable gameday experiences on any given day. Local professional and collegiate teams around the area discuss how these creative ideas, along with high-quality technology, help them stand out.

MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor; SVG Venue Summit Program Director

PANELISTS:

Andrew Abrams, Vegas Golden Knights, VP & EP, Entertainment & Production

Gene Canal, UNLV, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement Austy Champion, Allied Esports and HyperX Arena, Brand Ambassador

Matt Heuer, 3 Point Productions, Creative Director

11:35 a.m. – 12:20

p.m. ALLEGIANT STADIUM TOUR

Step inside and take a tour of the one of the NFL’s newest venues. This behind-thescenes trip will allow attendees to see important destinations including the control room, docking bays, rack room, and other key production areas in the building.

12:20 – 1:05 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH

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1:05 – 1:35 p.m. CONNECTIVITY UPDATE: 5G, Enhanced Wi-Fi, and Internal Signal Transport

Stadiums are gradually implementing new systems for increased connectivity. Whether it’s 5G, DAS, or Wi-Fi 6, experts dissect how this enhanced infrastructure is allowing fans to indulge deeper into the gameday production and technicians to transport video signals and other information with more efficiency.

MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial

PANELISTS:

Lee Field, Verizon Business Group, Managing Director Global Solutions

Jesse Janosky, JPM Technology Consulting, Principal and Co-Founder

Sasha Zivanovic, Nextologies, CEO and Co-Founder

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1:50 p.m. CASE

STUDY: PRESENTED BY

How Fuse Technical Group Leverages IP Video for Live Shows and Venues

Fuse’sDirectorof MediaServers,RyanMiddlemiss,willdescribethetechnical andlogisticalchallengeof implementingST2110fortheworld’sbiggestshowon theworld’slargesthigh-resolutionscreen.

PRESENTER:RyanMiddlemiss,TheFuseTechnicalGroup,

Director of Media Servers

1:50 – 2:20 p.m. NETWORKING BREAK

2:20 – 3:00 p.m. KEYNOTE CONVERSATION:

The Home of Super Bowl LVIII

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On Feb. 11, 2024, Allegiant Stadium hosted one of the most-watched sporting events on the calendar: Super Bowl LVIII. The Raiders re-take the stage to explain how their in-venue production team entertained fans during the NFL’s championship game, how they worked with CBS Sports to enhance their show, how logistical challenges were overcome, and more.

MODERATOR: Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor; SVG Venue Summit Program Director

PANELISTS:

Bob Becker, Van Wagner, President of Productions

Aric Carpenter, Allegiant Stadium, Director of Production Technology

Tim Tubito, NFL, Director of Event Presentation & Content

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. IN-VENUE TECHNOLOGY WRAP-UP:

A Discussion on 4K, IP, and More

To take gameday shows to the next level, venues around the country are investing in new technologies on the back end. To close out the day, leading vendors offer an update on in-venue workflows, where the industry is at on topics that include 4K, HDR, and IP, and preview how control rooms will continue to work at a high level in the future.

MODERATOR: Peter Skorich, Chief Content Officer

PANELISTS:

Kevin Cottam, Ross Video, VP, Global Sports & Live Events

Dustin Culhane, Alpha, Senior Account Executive – Sports & Live Events

Daniel Riess, WJHW, Associate Principal, Video Production and LED Design Lead

James Stellpflug, EVS, SVP, Community Engagement, Live Ecosystem

Pete Soto, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, VP of Game Presentation and Fan Experience

Josh Stoner, Canon, Senior Specialist, Pro Rep Team, Broadcast and Cinema Lenses

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. NETWORKING

RECEPTION

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SPEAKERS

BOB BECKER, Van Wagner, President of Productions

Becker has overseen game presentation and video operation for some of the highest profile leagues, teams, venues, events, brands, and corporations in the world. He is credited with producing the nation’s most creative and entertaining stadium and arena shows, and has developed high-end digital control rooms that serve as the gold-standard for the video/message board industry.

GENE CANAL, UNLV, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Marketing & Fan Engagement

Canal oversees the promotions and fan engagement team and leads the efforts in marketing all of UNLV’s athletics programs. He has played a close role in the planning and execution of UNLV’s football’s game day, as well as the year-round promotional efforts for the program.

ARIC CARPENTER, Allegiant Stadium, Director of Production Technology

Carpenter has been with Allegiant Stadium since May 2020, just completing his fourth season managing and directing the in-house show for the Las Vegas Raiders gamedays. In addition to Super Bowl LVIII, other events he has worked on include Pro Bowl, Pac-12 Football Championships, Concacaf Gold Cup, and League’s Cup, as well as the many concerts hosted at the stadium.

AUSTY CHAMPION, Allied Esports and HyperX Arena, Brand Ambassador

Champion is a passionate esports enthusiast with an undeniable flair for entertainment. He currently leads brand initiatives for Allied Esports after having performed and produced events for hundreds of thousands of people through various fields of production.

KEVIN COTTAM, Ross Video, VP, Global Sports & Live Events

Cottam joined Ross Video full-time in 2011 and has been working extensively with professional and collegiate sports teams for game day productions. In 2013, Cottam was promoted to head up Sports & Live Events for the U.S. and Canada. In 2018, he started to take on global responsibilities and in 2020 was promoted to VP of global sports and live events.

LEE FIELD, Verizon Business Group, Managing Director Global Solutions

Field leads Verizon’s 5G and Enterprise Solutions team for the Sports & Venue and Investment segment based in Basking Ridge, NJ. Verizon’s Sports & Venue team supports professional sports leagues, teams, and large venues across the USA making use of Verizon technology innovation to transform the fan experience, open new revenue streams, and improve game day operations.

HUGO GAGGIONI, Sony Electronics, Chief Technology Officer, Sony Imaging Products and Professional Solutions – Americas

Gaggioni, who joined Sony in 1988, holds several patents and has authored more than 40 technical publications in the areas of video compression, digital filter banks, HDTV, and UHDTV devices and systems. Prior to joining Sony, he worked at RCA Corporation and Bell Communications Research.

MATT HEUER, 3 Point Productions, Creative Director

Heuer’s expertise lies in producing first class fan experiences through entertainment, script writing, content creating, soundtracking, and developing unique sponsorship activations. Heuer has been an influential creative producer and director for events like the WNBA All-Star Game, and NBA Global Games & All-Star Weekend events.

JESSE JANOSKY, JPM Technology Consulting, Principal and Co-Founder

Janosky leverages over 15 years of invaluable experience as both an end-user and design engineer to support engineering staff in navigating the transition to SMPTE 2110 and IT-based workflows. His notable contributions include collaborating on a pivotal two-year DAS and Wi-Fi 6 initiative for the previous Super Bowl in Phoenix, AZ.

RYAN MIDDLEMISS, The Fuse Technical Group, Director of Media Servers

Middlemiss has a diverse work experience in the technical and production industry. Ryan’s career started in 2008 as a consultant for Superior Stage Crew and later joined EPIC Production Technologies as a technical director. In 2011, Middlemiss worked at Control Freak Systems as the vice operations manager before becoming the sales director. From 2016 to 2020, Ryan worked as the operations manager for Earlybird Visual.

DANIEL RIESS, WJHW, Associate Principal, Video Production and LED Design Lead

Riess is an associate principal at WJHW, where he also serves as the discipline lead for video production and LED. Since joining WJHW in 2015, Riess has worked on a wide range of projects that spans both professional and collegiate facilities, playing a role in shaping the current generation of technology deployed in sports and entertainment venues, including iconic venues such as SoFi Stadium, Citi Field, Lambeau Field, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

PETER SKORICH, Chief Content Officer

Skorich is an award-winning event presentation and broadcast executive with a diverse background in all facets of sports and entertainment. For over 25 years, he has delivered expertise in content creation, brand marketing, programming, and development. Skorich is comfortable on the technical side of entertainment offerings, as well as delivering creative compelling content.

PETE SOTO, Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, VP of Game Presentation and Fan Experience

Soto directs the fan experience for the Detroit Red Wings, Little Caesars Arena, the Detroit Tigers and Comerica Park. He oversees game presentation and live event experience elements at both venues, and his direct reports include the game presentation, promotions, and special events team at the Tigers, as well as the game presentation team at the Red Wings.

JAMES STELLPFLUG, EVS, SVP, Community Engagement, Live Ecosystem

Stellpflug boasts over thirty years of expertise in facility design, engineering integration, and overseeing live event TV production operations. Originating from a background in sports coverage and venue operations and design, Stellpflug has played a pivotal role in shaping the media industry’s evolution, contributing insights from both the media production and vendor perspectives.

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.

TIM TUBITO, NFL, Director of Event Presentation & Content

Currently in his fifth season at the NFL League Office, Tubito holds a paramount role, directing event presentation, entertainment, and concert production and creative on a global scale for NFL flagship events, including the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and International Series. In his current capacity, he meticulously crafts event entertainment strategies, and selects a diverse set of vendors, partners, talent, and executes production across all NFL events.

SASHA ZIVANOVIC, Nextologies, CEO and Co-Founder

Zivanovic grew up in logistics, passing up the opportunity to attend MIT to take the helm of his family’s trucking business. A decade or so later, he began transferring that knowledge of goods logistics into revolutionizing the management of digital logistics. Today, Zivanovic is the CEO and co-founder of Nextologies, a multinational company that develops its own hardware and software to create a lens-to-screen suite of video delivery solutions.

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