How can HBCU's leverage their collective power in the world of education and athletics to work together, buy together, and raise the quality and quantity of sports content? How conferences work together and learn from each other…and how can those same lessons and efforts apply to individual schools as well?
There was a time when developing a sports production department would require large infrastructure builds for studios and production control rooms. But technology is advancing quickly and making it much easier to get started. We'll discuss how HBCU's looking to expand their content creation strategy can make sure they meet the needs of athletes, incoming students and athletes, and more without breaking the bank.
A number of HBCU's have built out their sports content creation strategy and infrastructure and are making a difference. Learn from those who have built out successful programs that elevate their athletes, fans, and ultimately brand reputation. We'll spend some time discussing what it takes to cover arena and stadium sports properly and how to ensure your team makes the right hires and expenditures to develop a strong social media presence, event coverage, and more.
Returning from one of our exclusive tech tours in town? Just arriving at the hotel after your journey in? Join us in the exhibit hall for complimentary coffee, tea, and water and ease into this year’s show!

There’s no denying that college athletics is being dramatically altered by the era of name, image, and likeness (NIL), but what does it mean for our world of video production and distribution? How are internal content creation departments evolving to better support the athletic department and its student-athletes? How is content creation a more critical piece of recruiting? What are best practices for content sharing between athletic departments and student-athletes? How does this impact our live broadcasts and in-venue shows? This show opening panel breaks it all down.
Two years ago, HuskerVision started their journey by building out an IP-based audio network with Lawo mc2 consoles, interfaces, and HOME management. This month they will complete the video portion of the installation with .edge and HOME Apps. We will discuss some of the decisions made along the way, the lessons learned, and how a 2-step approach that starts with audio can make any IP transition far less daunting.

The art of directing a live game is a special skill whether working with two cameras or two hundred cameras. One of the sports media industry's most accomplished directors takes the SVG College Summit stage for our keynote conversation. Jimmy Platt is the lead director for ESPN’s coverage of college football (incl. the College Football Playoff and the National Championship Game) and the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament (incl. the Final Four and National Championship). He'll analyze his process and answer your questions.
The 17th annual SVG College Sports Media Awards presented in association with NACDA celebrates its annual ceremony. Join us as winners are named and finalists are praised from across college sports.
One of the biggest trends in all of media and entertainment is the growth of augmented reality graphics and virtual production technologies. Whether it’s green screen, LED walls, or as elaborate as working in a full LED volume, how are schools beginning the immerse themselves in the style of content creation? What tech does it take and how do you train your team to thrive?
Join Matt Alvarado from the University of Texas as he shares how they leverage SMPTE ST 2110 to enable high-quality, IP-based media transport across campus. Learn how interconnectivity enhances live production, streamlines resource sharing, and supports a scalable, future-ready infrastructure.

In today’s hyperactive media age, how are you taking care of yourself and your team’s mental well-being? Is it getting better out there? This panel discussion tackles the important topic of how we can continue to make ithe industrybetter today and for future generations
In college athletics — as in content creation — more is more. From implementing tools like the cloud and REMI/remote production workflows to managing internal expectations, how are athletic departments today combating the enormous demands on their staffs and production facilities? A panel of industry pros share their advice and experiences.
In college athletics — as in content creation — more is more. From implementing tools like the cloud and REMI/remote production workflows to managing internal expectations, how are athletic departments today combating the enormous demands on their staffs and production facilities? A panel of industry pros share their advice and experiences.
Ever see a piece of content online and think “how’d they do that?” In this in-depth presentation, the University of South Carolina pulls back the curtain to show all the ins and outs of how he and his team produced a thrilling hype video to preview the new baseball season and spotlight a new head coach.
Our control rooms are our homes away from home. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new control room operating at the University of South Carolina. The gorgeous, new four-control room production facility opened this year to support live production to SEC Network, ESPN+, and in-venue videoboards. Discover the latest technology powering those broadcasts, gain insider insights into the university’s key technology decisions, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of live production.

Our control rooms are our homes away from home. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the new control room operating at The University of Texas at San Antonio. The facility, which was built and fitted for more than $5 million, allows UTSA Athletics to produce top-quality live productions to meet broadcast standards set by ESPN and the American Athletic Conference. Discover the latest technology powering those broadcasts, gain insider insights into the university’s key technology decisions, and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of live production.
We are capturing seemingly endless amounts of footage and sound of our athletic programs. How do we get the most out of it? Some of the industry’s top college creatives share how they log and use footage across all their projects, making videos for social, digital, videoboard, linear, and other destinations sing in their own ways.
Please wrap your lunch and join us in the Regency Ballroom for the presentation of the SVG College Pioneer Award. This year is a celebration of the late, great Mike Bilbow, the former Assistant Athletic Director of Digital and Production for the University of Georgia Athletics.
Dive into the nitty gritty of live game production with some of the very best in the industry. We’ll touch on everything from smart production tool investments, camera and microphone layouts, rundowns, staffing, student training, and much more. Also, how are departments balancing the demands of both broadcast and videoboard shows?
Dive into the nitty gritty of live game production with some of the very best in the industry. We’ll touch on everything from smart production tool investments, camera and microphone layouts, rundowns, staffing, student training, and much more. Also, how are departments balancing the demands of both broadcast and videoboard shows?
Content capture — or media days — have become a critical time in the calendar. Banking still and moving imagery for website, social, videoboard, broadcast, and more sets you and your team up for success throughout the season. Creatives from across the country share their creative ideas for these days and offer advice for organizing an effective use of the student-athletes’ time.
Explore how Georgia State’s GSPN program uses Vizrt technology and pro-level equipment to train students for real careers in sports media.

Take a seat in the film room, except this time, we’re breaking down a live broadcast. In this in-depth case study, Virginia Tech's HokieVision gives an in-depth breakdown of not only how they produce a live women's basketball game, but how they told a unique compelling story of a game that also included the jersey retirement of one of the program's great players - and WNBA Draft pick - Liz Kitley.
In one of the more original productions of the academic year, Harvard executed its first social-specific live event broadcast distributed in a 9:16 vertical aspect ratio. The live tennis broadcast featured commentary and offered whiparound coverage of multiple simultaneous matches. The production was natively cut for vertical video with customized graphics for streaming on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. The team at Harvard shares the blueprints of this unique production.