20 years ago, this Summit had a different name but the same mission – to bring the industry together once a year to assess the state of sports production and collectively look at and discuss game-changing technologies. For a look back at the “origin story” of the SVG Summit, here’s the original press release for that first New York Hilton show: in December 2006:
Sports Technology ‘A-Team’ to Meet At First Annual League Technology Summit, December 12, in New York
Sports Video Group Executive Conference to Feature Exclusive NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and NASCAR Roundtable Discussions on Strategies for High-Def, Mobile Devices and Broadband
NEW YORK, – 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:
- 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.
- 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