May 28-29, 2025
| Hyatt Regency Atlanta

POWER PROGRAMS BREAKOUT

This breakout is for those looking to discuss live event production from the perspective of a large athletics program. All are welcome to attend but the conversations will center around topics pertinent to those from schools within conferences such as the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12.
(LOCATION: REGENCY BALLROOM)

11:30 am

12:00 pm

12:30 pm

1:15 pm

1:30 pm

2:15 pm

2:30 pm

When Demand Exceeds Supply: Workflows and Technologies For Crossover Season and Beyond

11:30 am - 12:00 pm (30 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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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.

Moderator:
Brandon Costa, SVG, Director of Digital and SVG College Summit Program Director

Panelists:
Weston Carter, Diversified, Technical Sales Consultant, Media Supply Chain
Randy Dickerson, Panasonic Professional Video & Audio Systems, Senior Strategic Account Executive – Broadcast & Sports
Grayson Moyer, Auburn University, Broadcast Engineer
Scott Rinehart, Notre Dame Studios, Senior Director
Mike Szlamowicz, University of Virginia, Assistant AD / Sport and Broadcast Production

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Inside the Control Room: University of South Carolina’s Four-Control Room Production Palace

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm (30 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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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.

Introduction by:
Jeff Volk, Alpha, EVP, Strategic Accounts, Sports & Live Events

Presenters:
Valerie Gerfin, University of South Carolina, Associate Director of Live Productions
Brady Smith, University of South Carolina, Assistant Director of Live Productions

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Networking Lunch in Exhibit Area

12:30 pm - 1:15 pm (45 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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SVG College Pioneer Award Presentation: Mike Bilbow

1:15 pm - 1:30 pm (15 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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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.

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On the Air: Best Practices in Live Event Production

1:30 pm - 2:15 pm (45 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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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?

Moderator:
Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services

Panelists:
Rick Bagby, Clemson University, Assistant AD / Video & Technology
Ben Dolinky, Grass Valley, Senior Solutions Architect
Greg Kirkorsky, ShotTracker, Chief Revenue Officer
Lee Scioneaux, LSU Athletics, Director of Broadcast Operations
Drew Shealy, Ross Video, Manager, Content & Workflow, Sports & Live Events

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Turning Tech into Talent: GSPN at Georgia State

2:15 pm - 2:30 pm (15 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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Explore how Georgia State’s GSPN program uses Vizrt technology and pro-level equipment to train students for real careers in sports media.

Presenters:
Chandler Apple, Georgia State University, Lead Broadcast Engineer
Chris Burgos, Vizrt, Sales Enablement Manager

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Behind the Broadcast: Virginia Tech’s HokieVision Breaks Down a Women’s Hoops Broadcast Complete with a Jersey Retirement

2:30 pm - 3:00 pm (30 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)
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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.

Presenters:
Evan Ellis, Virginia Tech Athletics, Senior Director, ACC Network
Alanna Guertin, Virginia Tech Athletics, Coordinator, ACC Network
Andrew Park, Virginia Tech Athletics, Assistant Director, ACC Network
Isaac Poe, Virginia Tech Athletics, Associate Director, ACC Network
Trever Sheets, Virginia Tech Athletics, Senior Director, ACC Network

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