NEW YORK, Oct. 17, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- The First Annual League Technology Summit, featuring an unprecedented line-up of senior production and operations executives from the sports leagues and their broadcast partners, has been announced by the Sports Video Group (SVG) for December 12, 2006 at the New York Hilton Hotel in midtown New York City.
This executive interface and networking event will feature exclusive NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, NASCAR and PGA interactive, roundtable discussions on strategies for profitable implementation of high-definition TV, mobile devices and broadband. Conveniently planned to accommodate the busy schedules of the industry's leading names, each session will be devoted to a critical technology initiative that league and broadcast executives believe will lead to dynamic improvements in programming and profits.
The initial program of presenters includes:
Ken Aagaard, CBS Sports, SVP Operations and Production Services Rick Abbott, ESPN, VP of Remote Operations Adam Acone, NHL, VP, Broadcasting and Programming Glenn Adamo, NFL, VP, Media Operations and Broadcasting Chip Adams, NBC Olympics, Director of Venue Engineering Lou Borrelli, NEP Broadcasting, CEO Ed Delaney, YES Network, VP, Operations Dave Franza, NFL Films and NFL Network, CIO Russell Gabay, Major League Baseball International, Executive Producer Dr. Kamil A. Grajski, Qualcomm SVP and GM Tim Hayden, VividSky, President Steve Hellmuth, NBA, SVP, Operations and Technology Mark Howorth, NMT, CEO Joe A. Inzerillo, MLB.com SVP, Multimedia and Distribution Barry Johnstone, CTV Outside Broadcast managing director Robert D. Jordan, New York Jets, VP, Design & Construction Patti Kleinman-Fallick, NHL Group VP, Media Operations and Planning Patrick Mattson, Kangaroo.TV Scott Rinehart, NASCAR Images, Director of Operations and Licensing Rich Routman, Collegiate Images, Director of Business Development Tom Sahara, Turner Sports, Senior Director, IT and Remote Operations Ron Scalise, Surround Sound expert and consultant Phil Sharpe, Turner Sports SVP, Tech Operations and Development Jim Starzynski, NBC-Universal Advanced Technology, Principal Engineer Jerry Steinberg, Fox Sports, SVP, Operations Pat Sullivan, Game Creek Video, President Eric Weinstein, NBA Entertainment, director broadband programming
According to SVG Editorial Director Ken Kerschbaumer, "This Summit will deliver the clearest picture of where the sports television industry is going and what the content providers view as their technical priorities and new directions. The leagues, teams, their distribution partners and the remote production community are building the business of sports with advanced technologies and this is where the industry's leading executives will meet to find out what's new and what's next."
The program includes the following Roundtable Discussions:
-- Going Mobile: Small-Screen Production -- Building Better Broadband: Technology Tips and Trends -- Listen Up! Surround Sound Challenge -- Archiving and Storage: Building a Legacy -- On The Road Again: Remote Production Technology Update -- Total HD: Are We There Yet?
In addition, the day-long event will include a Technology Showcase Lounge, a networking luncheon and reception and the first annual New York Union HD Training Seminar - entitled, "The ABC's of HD," which has been endorsed by the IBEW, NABET and IATSE.
For more information about the SVG's First Annual League Technology Summit visit www. sportsvideo.org
For sponsorship opportunities contact: Denise Camens at denise@sportsvideo.org or Michael Valinsky at Michael@sportsvideo.org
For program details contact: Ken Kerschbaumer, kenkersch@sportsvideo.org
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