Thursday General Sessions

(All times are in Eastern Time Zone)
LOCATION: REGENCY BALLROOM

8:15 am

9:00 am

9:45 am

10:00 am

10:30 am

Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Area

8:15 am - 9:00 am (45 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)

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Blurring Reality: Is Virtual Production What’s Next in College Content Creation?

9:00 am - 9:45 am (45 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)

General Sessions

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?

Moderator:
Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.

Panelists:
Dennis Black, University of Florida, Assistant Athletics Director, Creative Video
Nicholas Jushchyshyn, Drexel University, Program Director, Digital Media & Virtual Production
Jim Mclean, Matrox Video, Regional Sales Manager
Scott Rinehart, Notre Dame Studios, Senior Director

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Bridging Campuses: Interconnectivity and ST 2110 at the University of Texas

9:45 am - 10:00 am (15 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)

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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.

Interviewer:
Jimbo Haneklau, Imagine Communications, Business Solutions Manager, Sports

Speaker:
Matt Alvarado, University of Texas at Austin, Head Broadcast Engineer

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Managing Your Team and Yourself: Mental Health in Today’s Media Production Age

10:00 am - 10:30 am (30 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)

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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

Moderator:
Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor

Panelists:
Chris Gargano, Gargano Leadership Group, Founder
Dr. Kensa Gunter, PsyD, CMPC®, Licensed Psychologist, Certified Mental Performance Consultant
Dennis Trapani, University of Wyoming, Associate AD for Creative Services; 2025 SVG College Summit Chairperson

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Networking Break in Exhibit Area

10:30 am - 11:30 am (60 min) - (All times are in UTC Time Zone)

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