May 28-29, 2025
| Hyatt Regency Atlanta

Thursday Overview Agenda Grid

  • 8:15 am
  • 8:30 am
  • 8:45 am
  • 9:00 am
  • 9:15 am
  • 9:30 am
  • 9:45 am
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:15 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 10:45 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:15 am
  • 11:30 am
  • 11:45 am
  • 12:00 pm
  • 12:15 pm
  • 12:30 pm
  • 12:45 pm
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:15 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 1:45 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:15 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 2:45 pm
  • 3:00 pm
    • General Sessions
      Thu 29 May, 2025
      8:15 am - 9:00 am
      Networking Breakfast in Exhibit Area
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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      9:00 am - 9:45 am
      Blurring Reality: Is Virtual Production What’s Next in College Content Creation?
      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

      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?

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      9:45 am - 10:00 am
      Bridging Campuses: Interconnectivity and ST 2110 at the University of Texas
      Interviewer:
      Jimbo Haneklau, Imagine Communications, Business Solutions Manager, Sports

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

      Sponsored by:

      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      10:00 am - 10:30 am
      Managing Your Team and Yourself: Mental Health in Today’s Media Production Age
      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

      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

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      10:30 am - 11:30 am
      Networking Break in Exhibit Area
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    • POWER PROGRAMS BREAKOUT
      Thu 29 May, 2025
      11:30 am - 12:00 pm
      When Demand Exceeds Supply: Workflows and Technologies For Crossover Season and Beyond
      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

      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
      Inside the Control Room: University of South Carolina’s Four-Control Room Production Palace
      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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      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Networking Lunch in Exhibit Area
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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      1:15 pm - 1:30 pm
      SVG College Pioneer Award Presentation: Mike Bilbow

      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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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
      On the Air: Best Practices in Live Event Production
      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

      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?

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
      Turning Tech into Talent: GSPN at Georgia State
      Presenters:
      Chandler Apple, Georgia State University, Lead Broadcast Engineer
      Chris Burgos, Vizrt, Sales Enablement Manager

      Sponsored by:

      Explore how Georgia State’s GSPN program uses Vizrt technology and pro-level equipment to train students for real careers in sports media.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
      Behind the Broadcast: Virginia Tech’s HokieVision Breaks Down a Women’s Hoops Broadcast Complete with a Jersey Retirement
      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

      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.

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    • MID-MAJOR/SMALL PROGRAMS BREAKOUT
      Thu 29 May, 2025
      11:30 am - 12:00 pm
      When Demand Exceeds Supply: Workflows and Technologies For Crossover Season and Beyond
      Moderator:
      Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.

      Panelists:
      Byron Abt, Georgia Southern University, Assistant Athletics Director, GATA Productions
      Jason Barfield, Sam Houston State University, Director of Broadcasting for Athletics
      Ryan Carignan, CMSI, Director of Innovation
      Patrick Cunningham, Elon University, Director of Live Broadcast Production
      Boyzie Hayes, Old Dominion University, Director of Video Operations

      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
      Inside the Control Room: UTSA’s New ESPN+ Live Production Facility
      Presenters:
      Elliott Greisen, UTSA, Director of Sports Production
      Aaron Magill, UTSA, Production Assistant

      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Networking Lunch in Exhibit Area
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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
      On the Air: Best Practices in Live Event Production
      Moderator:
      Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S.

      Panelists:
      Andrew Alvarez, Tulane University, Assistant Athletic Director, Video & Broadcasting
      Rachel Conidaris, Rochester Institute of Technology, Producer/Director/Editor
      Joel Kitay, Kitay Productions, President
      Stefan Tribble, Ross Video, Project Manager / Solution Specialist, Sports & Live Events

      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?

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
      Behind the Broadcast: Harvard’s Whiparound Tennis Coverage in 9:16 for Social
      Presenters:
      Joe Franklin, Harvard University, Assistant Director, Multimedia and Production
      Imry Halevi, Harvard University, Senior Associate Director of Athletics, Content & Strategic Communications

      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.

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    • CREATIVE CONTENT BREAKOUT
      Thu 29 May, 2025
      11:30 am - 12:00 pm
      Show Us Your Timeline: Inside South Carolina’s Baseball Season Hype Video
      Presenter:
      Eichel Davis, University of South Carolina, Associate Athletics Director for Creative Media

      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
      Storytelling Across Mediums: Getting the Most Out of Creative Content
      Moderator:
      Chris Taylor, Ball State University, Senior Director of Sports Production & Associate Lecturer of Media

      Panelists:
      Steven Gonzales, University of Arizona, Director, Football Creative Media
      Dane Lewis, Conference USA, Associate Director, Digital Content | Creative Video
      Jacob Orr, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Assistant Manager of Creative Services
      Tim Reusche, University of Missouri, Director of Creative Video

      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.

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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
      Networking Lunch in Exhibit Area
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    • Thu 29 May, 2025
      1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
      Content Capture Days: Upping the Cool Factor and Maximizing Time With Student-Athletes
      Moderator:
      Kristian Hernández, SVG, Senior Editor

      Panelists:
      Jackson Kaplan, The Citadel, Director of Creative Content
      Parker Peltier, Tulane University, Associate Director of Football New Media
      Jess Taylor, Georgia Tech Athletics Association, Assistant Director of Creative Video
      Oli Thompson, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Manager of Creative Services

      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.

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