1:30-2:15: Transport Perspectives: Doing it Right
The opening session of TranSPORT 2011 will feature industry leaders discussing the current state of the backhaul, distribution, and delivery marketplace. What does the industry need to improve the quality of signal transport?
Moderator: Matthew Goldman, Ericsson, Head of Compression Technology, Solution Area TV
Panelists:
David Chilson, CBS Television, Associate Director of Broadcast Distribution Services
Anthony De Vita, Vista Satellite Communications, Senior Vice President
Tim Jackson, Intelsat S.A., VP, Media Product Management
Emory Strilkauskas, ESPN, Principal Engineer, Transport Technologies and Special Projects

2:15-3:00: Proper Transport of 3D, 1080p, and Next-Gen Services
Interest in next-generation services like 3D and 1080p continue to expand but how will they impact backhaul and distribution operations?
Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Panelists:
Richard Buchanan, Comcast Media Center, VP of Content Operations and Engineering
Matthew Goldman, Ericsson, Head of Compression Technology, Solution Area
Joe Lograsso, NetInsight, VP of Sales, North America
Janne Morstol, T-VIPS, COO and CFO

3:00-3:15: Networking Break

3:15-3:45: Are Cellular-Based ENG Systems Up to the Sports Challenge?
The use of cellular-based systems that tie together 3G and 4G cellular signals and offer lower cost than other wireless ENG technologies are a tempting solution for those looking to cut costs. But are they ready for sports production primetime?
Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Panelists:
Dave Robertson, TVU Networks, VP of Content and Media Sales
Ken Zamkow, LiveU, Head of Sales and Marketing

3:45-4:15: Venue Circuits
Fiber transport continues to play a bigger role for sporting events as more and more venues reside on league-wide circuit paths. How are those paths changing workflows for both leagues and networks? And what’s next in fiber?
Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Panelists:
Mark Henry, MLB Network, Director of IT Broadcast Systems
Christian V. Kneuer, HTN Communications, Senior Director, Operations and Client Relations
Ryan Korte, Level 3 Communications, Principal Architect

4:15-4:30: Networking Break

4:30-5:00: File-Based Transport and Remote Operations
Remote productions and venues are increasingly tossing files back and forth between home broadcast facilities (and each other). How can you ensure your facility implements a rock-solid file based workflow? And what are the limitations and benefits?
Moderator: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG Editorial Director
Panelists:
Jay Deutsch, EVS, Director, Projects and Systems Architecture
Jim Frantzreb, Avid, Senior Broadcast Segment Manager
Ian Hamilton, Signiant, CTO
Serban Simu, Aspera, VP of Engineering and Co-founder

5:00-5:15: Radio Frequency Interference-End User’s Initiative
Satellite interference is a very real problem, impacting distribution and contribution quality and services. What is being done to mitigate it and what factors will impact it in the future?
Presentation by:
Richard Wolf, ABC Broadcast Operations and Engineering, Vice President, Telecommunications & Network Origination Services

5:15-6:00: Satellite Services: Beyond the Basics
Learn about the newest offerings from satellite service providers and what their sports clients need to more efficiently meet delivery goals.
Moderator: Richard Wolf, ABC Broadcast Operations and Engineering, Vice President, Telecommunications & Network Origination Services
Panelists:
Bob Adler, Coastal Media Group, Owner
Kevin Ancelin, Adtec Digital, SVP, Sales
Steven Corda, SES Americom, VP of Product Development
Tim Jackson, Intelsat S.A., VP, Media Product Management
Brian Nelles, PSSI, Strategic Television Executive Vice President – Engineering
Brian Stanley, Arctek Satellite Productions, Owner

6:00-7:00: Networking Reception

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