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October 13-14, 2010
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October 13-14, 2010
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY |
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October 13-14, 2010 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center New York, NY |
 
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Home // Conference // Conference Sessions By Day SATCON 2007 Conference Sessions By DayWhen attending SATCON you have access to the sessions within the SATCON Track as well as all sessions presented at Content & Communications World. You can view the SATCON track below or click here to view the complete conference offerings at Content & Communications World. To view a list of speakers click here. Speakers and sessions will be updated weekly, please check back for the most current information. Wednesday, October 10, 2007
8:00 - 8:55am
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems, Part 1
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 1:
General Session
This 2-hour seminar is addressed to government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. The first hour will cover satellite basics including orbits, frequencies, digital transmission techniques and ground station technology for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and full-mesh satellite communications networks. The second hour will discuss applications for communications satellites - including mission-critical private networks, disaster recovery, rural telephony and multicast. The seminar will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems. This seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications. The attendee will obtain a knowledge of terminology and concepts that will be addressed in more detail during the two days of the SATCON Conference.
Tutorial: Avoiding Acquisition Mistakes: The 2007 Landscape of HD Cameras
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
HDTV cameras now come in a bewildering range of imager types, sizes, resolutions, and frame rates, but perhaps more important than any of those are the interactions of different elements of the image-acquisition chain, including lighting, optical filters, and processor settings. And lenses serve as the gatekeepers of quality.
Learn about the performance capabilities of standard 2/3-inch HDTV camera systems and how they change in both smaller and larger formats. Do iris settings actually affect image sharpness? See for yourself.
SPEAKERS: Mark Schubin, Technology Consultant, SchubinCafe.com Larry Thorpe, National Marketing Executive, Canon U.S.A. Inc., Broadcast & Communications Division 9:00 - 10:00am
10:30 - 11:45am
Building the GIG - a Technology Challenge near and far-term
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 3:
Government & Military
DoD is building the Global Information Grid (GIG) to provide a global internet-like capability to its users. The GIG will consist of a world-wide network of space and terrestrial systems integrated seamlessly to achieve net-centricity. It is being built in phases with planned enhancements in features and capabilities. Beginning with today’s legacy stovepipe systems, the GIG will gradually transform into a fully networked capability as new and emerging systems, services, and applications become available.
The GIG architecture needs to provide consideration and inclusion of commercial practices and capabilities such as: standards to facilitate interoperability; commercial products (COTS) to reduce system costs; use of commercial SATCOM to augment MILSATCOM systems with additional bandwidths; and services such as Teleports for connecting deployed users to the terrestrial segment of the GIG. New technologies relating to both space and ground segments are critical to building the GIG and for supporting high data rate communications from air, land, and ship borne terminals. Should DoD fund the development of the requisite technologies or look at the commercial sector for a technology partnership? This session will explore both near and far-term technology issues and how relevant commercial technologies can be infused into the design of the space and terrestrial segments of the GIG. SPEAKERS: Kenneth Miller, President, Globecomm Systems Shaum Mittal, Chief, Lead System Engineering Office, Prgrm Exec Office- Satellite, Transport & Services (PEO-STS) Directorate DISA John Ratigan, President, iDirect Government Technology CAPT Douglas S. Schroeder USN, Director, National Security Space Office Christopher Swenarton, CERDEC Yong Xue, Technical Director, DISA/EWSE Branch MODERATOR: Pravin Jain, Ph.D., Vice President and Chief Scientist, LinQuest Corporation
Why Does it Look so Bad in My House?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
We have all seen the pristine HD pictures at the conference exhibits, in the mobile units, studios and network control rooms. They are absolutely stunning, but then what happens to them? HDTV becomes a very relative term. With satellite providers claiming superior HD quality in their ads and cable companies filing for injunctions in court to stop them, while others announce delivery of prime time HD shows available over the web, there are obviously some pretty major differences in the delivery systems. The experiences of Home Viewers with HDTV quality vary widely depending on the signal path and the devices used to deliver the picture to their home display, and even then the differences in displays themselves have a final major impact. What is happening to your signal from the time you finish a show to the time that it hits your eye? Join our panel of experts as they cover these issues and perhaps even give you a tip or two on what you can do to optimize your product for these distribution differences.
SPEAKERS: John Luff, Television Technology Consultant, HD Consulting Bryan McGuirk, Senior Vice President, North American Media Services, SES World Skies Brian Morris, Vice President Americas Region, Digital Media Networks, Scientific Atlanta, A Cisco Company Charles J. Myers, Vice President, Distribution and Technology, Discovery Communications, LLC Bob Wilson, General Manager, MPEG-4 Encoding Solutions Group, Home and Networks Mobility, Motorola, Inc. MODERATOR: Clyde Smith, SVP Global Broadcast Technology and Standards, Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.
User Interface and User Experience for Television 3.0
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
IP Media Expo
For decades, the access point (the TV channel dial) and the content menu of television (the channel lineup) marched in lockstep. When the content landscape expanded with the proliferation of new cable channels, the EPG (Electronic Program Guide) arrived as the new presentation schema.
Now, in a new era of VOD, IPTV, broadband video, downloadable and other models, TV/ video content offerings have grown by orders of magnitude. New UIs and UXs are vital for the support and expansion of these new business models. This all-star panel of design and television leaders will present a range of fascinating new visual and technical gateways for discovery and presentation of the exploding video universe.
SPEAKERS: Dale Herigstad, Chief Creative Officer, Schematic Robert Murdock, VP Design, Method Warren Schlichting, SVP, New Business Development, Comcast Spotlight Lori H. Schwartz, SVP and Director, Interpublic Emerging Media Lab Suzanne Stefanac, Director, AFI Digital Content Lab MODERATOR: Seth Shapiro, Principal, New Amsterdam Media, LLC 12:00 - 12:40pm
Inmarsat Sponsored Forum: Inmarsat Mobile Broadband & Voice Services Roll-out (executive overview)
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 1:
General Session
Inmarsat launched its Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) service within the Americas in April 2006. Late in 2007, Inmarsat will launch similar mobile broadband services for ships and aircraft. FleetBroadband and SwiftBroadband will offer both voice and broadband data simultaneously as well as guaranteed data rates on demand through a single device. And through collaboration with ACeS, Inmarsat began providing reliable satellite handheld service over portions of Europe, Asia, and Africa in 2007. Join our open forum for an executive overview of Inmarsat’s evolving portfolio.
SPEAKERS: Frank August, Director, Business Development - Americas, Inmarsat JJ Shaw, Director, Naval Programs, Government Services, Inmarsat
Adobe Sponsored Forum: Visually Innovative Workflows using Production Premium CS3 (Now on the Mac!)
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
Join Adobe in this FREE workshop on real-world workflow for your Mac or PC. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium software, the successor to Adobe Production Studio, enables exceptional productivity as you create visually innovative work for film, broadcast, web, mobile phones, and other portable devices. You'll preview new releases of Adobe’s essential post-production and graphic tools : Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Adobe Soundbooth, Adobe Ultra CS3 (Windows only) , Adobe Photoshop Extended, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, Adobe OnLocation and Adobe Encore.
Juniper Sponsored Forum: New Advertising Models for IPTV: Unlocking Value, Delivering Measurability
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
IP Media Expo
Telcos are rolling out new IPTV services as quickly as possible. The unique two-way nature of IP technology opens up a degree of personalization not seen in cable or satellite, and this means opportunity for targeted, relevant, and actionable advertising.
Exploiting this opportunity has great significance for several stakeholders. Advertisers, seeking better ways to reach relevant audiences, have shown a willingness to embrace technological solutions at the same time they fear the impacts of ad-skipping technologies. Content providers are seeking ways to keep their product valuable in a time of great technological change and tectonic business model shifts. Service providers are looking for new revenue streams to offset the high cost of operation and improve business metrics.
1:15 - 2:15pm
The Role of Satellite for Video Applications in the Enterprise
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 2:
Enterprise
New and innovative technologies continue to evolve and improve the way enterprise organizations communicate and distribute their video. Satellite has established its value as a proven, strategic means to deliver content - getting the information to people, when they want it, where they want it and on the viewing device of their choice.
This is a topical, non-technical panel discussion, featuring executives from enterprise organizations who have embraced satellite as a key component for the distribution of video and rich media applications. The session will address trends in the satellite industry, including: SPEAKERS: Roger Hansen, Manager, Media Services & Orthopaedic Sales Training, DePuy, Inc. Alan Langford, Network Manager, Internal Communications, JCPenney Brad Lund, Manager, Creative Media Services Video, Satellite and Streaming, Unisys Judy Masserang, Manager, General Motors University Distance Learning, General Motors Video Satellite Network Darryl Person, Network Engineer / Satellite Operations Manager, MetLife Bill Wimsett, Unit Manager, Video Technical Services, Division of Media Support Services, Mayo Clinic MODERATOR: Randy Palubiak, President, Enliten Management Group
Hands Off My Spectrum! Terrestrial Threats to Satellite Communications
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 3:
Government & Military
As radio frequency spectrum has evolved from a public trust into a multi-billion-dollar asset auctioned by governments, terrestrial threats to satellite communications are rising. More intensive use of satellites is leading to rising accidental and deliberate interference. Even more worrisome are the efforts of terrestrial wireless technology companies to appropriate satellite frequencies for broadband wireless, 3G and 4G services. Already, in isolated cases, regulators have permitted broadband wireless companies to use portions of C and extended C-Band. The results could be television channels blasted off the air. With extended C-Band in heavy use by military customers, the potential spectrum grab also has national security implications. This panel of satellite users and service providers explores the present and potential threats, their probable impact, and what you can do to secure the future of satellite communications.
SPEAKERS: Paige Atkins, Director, Defense Spectrum Organization, DISA Matthew W. Botwin, Managing Director, The Regent Square Group, Chair, GVF Regulatory Working Group Michael Chiarulli, Director, Telecommunications & Distribution Services, ABC Broadcast Operations and Engineering Mary Ann Elliott, Chairman of the Board, Arrowhead Global Solutions, Inc. MODERATOR: Robert Bell, Executive Director, Society of Satellite Professionals and World Teleport Association
HD Sports: Is the Science Project Over?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
HD Sports broadcasts continue to be the leading edge in HD and will continue to be year after year. From a production perspective there is a degree of maturity and ease in terms of operations. Even though the big science project is over – there is still some lack of clarity as to why certain problems persist including drop outs and bottom feeder issues. The integration of so many control points and complexities put us at the potential cusp of failure for events, much more so than in TV productions. We are at the edge in terms of communications and control, but there still are infrastructure issues. Some of the big issues are glossed over because they are not as interesting or seem simple. Hear about these issues and lessons learned from CBS, NBA, NBC and VERSUS. A question and answer period will follow.
SPEAKERS: Kenneth Aagaard, EVP Operations, Engineering and Production Services, CBS Sports Chip Adams, VP, Venue Engineering, NBC Olympics Steve Hellmuth, Executive Vice President, Operations and Technology, NBA Entertainment Paul Koopmann, Director of Engineering, VERSUS, a division of Comcast Corporation MODERATOR: Jay Adrick, Vice President Broadcast Technology, Harris Corporation 2:45 - 3:45pm
Scaling Solutions
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 2:
Enterprise
Once the infrastructure for an IP-based satellite network is in place, the applications are limited only by the imagination..... and the budget. Companies can leverage their investment by adding complementary and reasonably priced B2B and B2C applications, such as video broadcasts, local advertising, advanced security payment processing, and many many more. Regardless of the size of the company, network solutions for data, voice and video can be addressed economically. This panel of enterprise end users will share their experiences, their growth plans and their challenges.
SPEAKERS: David Bettinger, Chief Technology Officer, iDirect Tom Galley, Chief Operations and Technology Officer, National Cinemedia Mark Lalley, CIO US Fuels, BP America Tom Lindblom, VP and CTO, CKE Restaurants, Inc. MODERATOR: Michael Cook, Senior Vice President, HUGHES
“The End of Analog” Television
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 4:
Media & Entertainment
After years of study and coordination, US Congress has mandated that over the air broadcasters cease operation on their analog channels on or before February 17, 2009. The panel will explore what major issues broadcasters and support manufacturers face in light of the looming deadline. Specifics include:
The devil for station management in this monumental effort is the details. SPEAKERS: Andy Bater, Director RF Systems Engineering, Tribune Broadcasting David Converse, VP Operations, Director of Engineering for ABC owned stations, ABC Martin Faubell, VP Engineering, Hearst-Argyle Television Bill Hull, Director of Satellite Operations, Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) MODERATOR: Brent Stranathan, VP, East Coast Operations, CBS
Quality of Service, Meet the Technology Gatekeepers
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
IP Media Expo
Listen to network technology experts or as they prefer to be called “gate openers”, discuss Quality of Service issues relating to technical and business expectations for IPTV distribution providers. Discussion will center on SD and HD video bit rate delivery expectations, conditional access, copy protection, and digital rights management.
SPEAKERS: Craig Cuttner, SVP, Advanced Technology, HBO John Eberhard, VP, Technology and Distribution, ESPN Todd Narwid, Senior VP, Worldwide Sales, Narrowstep Glenn Reitmeier, Vice President, Technology Standards, Policy and Strategy, NBC Universal MODERATOR: Mike Aloisi, VP Technology, Satellite & Affiliate Services, MTV Networks 4:00 - 5:00pm
Life, Death & the Business Case for Disaster Recovery, Emergency Management and Business Continuity
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 2:
Enterprise
As harsh lessons continue to be learned in the aftermath of 9/11, Rita, Katrina, Pakistan’s earthquake and the Asian tsunami – and with the 2007 cyclone and hurricane seasons getting underway in the Pacific and Gulf of Mexico – this session will be an open-forum roundtable that reveals how satellite communications are being applied to prepare for and respond to disasters… whether they are natural or man-made. Further, it will facilitate contingency planners’ and emergency managers’ efforts to cost effectively integrate satellite communications into their operational plans.
SPEAKERS: Dale Barr, Chief of the Advanced Technology Section with the, National Communications System's Technology and Programs Division Chad Council, Technical Information Specialist, Massachusetts Task Force 1, Urban Search & Rescue Regina James, Catastrophe Staff Assistant, State Farm Insurance Gwen Wood, VP Distribution Services and Operations, PBS MODERATOR: David Hartshorn, Secretary General, Global VSAT Forum
How Do I Know What They’re Seeing at Home?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
With the seeming overnight disappearance of the CRT from consumer TV sets, broadcasters and video producers worldwide are faced with determining how to best monitor their productions considering the proliferation of new display technologies in the consumer marketplace. A distinguished panel of experts will discuss the options available to the television production industry, including LCD, plasma & rear projection technologies, their pros & cons and the practical applications of these displays. The implication of the use of these technologies in consumer displays and their impact on professional monitoring will be a focus of the discussion.
SPEAKERS: Gary Mandel, Sr. Product Manager, Sony Electronics, Inc. Pete Putman, ROAM Consulting, HDTVexpert.com MODERATOR: Richard Friedel, EVP & General Manager, Fox Networks Operations & Engineering
Dispersion: Content Ownership and Digital Rights in a Multi-Network, Multi-Platform and Multi-Device World
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
IP Media Expo
Dispersion can be generally defined as the separation of one into many, such as when light hits a prism, resulting in a rainbow effect of light. A similar phenomenon has gained momentum over the past couple of years in the media industry as individual content titles are rapidly being delivered across multiple networks onto multiple platforms and into multiple devices. Some argue that this embodies the media industry’s need to address the consumer’s desire to have more control over how, when and where they consume content. However, significant business rules must be addressed in order to safeguard the content from unauthorized distribution and preserve the integrity of the content as well as. This panel will discuss issues affecting content owners, digital rights management firms and video service providers as they seek to balance new market dynamics with established business rules for content distribution and monetization.
SPEAKERS: Channing Dawson, Senior Advisor, Scripps Networks Lindsay Gardner, Director of Global Media Development, MediaTech Capital Partners John J. Petrocelli, Vice President of Internet TV, Widevine Technologies Amy Sweigert, Director of Information Management, Associated Press MODERATOR: Anthony Bontrager, President, 1Cast, Managing Partner, Axis Partners, LLC Thursday, October 11, 2007
8:00 - 8:55am
Fundamentals of Satellite Communications Systems, Part 2
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 1:
General Session
This 2-hour seminar is addressed to government and enterprise professionals who need an introduction to satellite communications. The first hour will cover satellite basics including orbits, frequencies, digital transmission techniques and ground station technology for point-to-point, point-to-multipoint and full-mesh satellite communications networks. The second hour will discuss applications for communications satellites - including mission-critical private networks, disaster recovery, rural telephony and multicast. The seminar will conclude with an overview of recent and proposed communications satellite systems. This seminar will provide an understanding of when to use satellites and how satellites both compete and coexist with terrestrial communications. The attendee will obtain a knowledge of terminology and concepts that will be addressed in more detail during the two days of the SATCON Conference.
Latest Developments in Satellite Distance Learning
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 2:
Enterprise
This session will present Government and Enterprise case studies from the U.S. Air Force and Rollins/Orkin. Our presenters will offer real life experiences and perceptions of the strengths and challenges of training in the work place and how satellite distance learning is being used to achieve their goals. How are today’s corporate and government educators integrating online learning, interactive techniques, and IP technology to adapt to the shifting demands of the work force? Cutting edge tools and techniques are leading to more flexible offerings, such as training on demand, changing formats and blended learning.
SPEAKERS: C. Ramiro Banderas, Director Media Services, Rollins/Orkin Philip Westfall Ph.D., Director, Air Technology Network Program Management Office, Air University, Department of the Air Force 9:00 - 10:00am
Tutorial: Video Compression Technologies for Broadcast Production Applications
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
This tutorial will discuss Video Compression Technologies for broadcast production applications. More specifically, it will cover basic algorithms and main differences among well established and upcoming compression schemes. An analysis and performance comparison will also be given for evaluation of these compression techniques, but considered from a system perspective. The tutorial will conclude with presentation of picture quality performance by the various schemes with critical video material.
SPEAKERS: Hugo Gaggioni, Chief Technology Officer and VP of Broadcast and Professional Systems Division, Sony Electronics, Inc.
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Industry Leaders Roundtable: Where is the Satellite Industry Today? Open to All Attendees! 2007 has been a year of innovations, growth and continuing consolidation for the satellite industry. New mobile, IP and video applications are spawning new service offerings, as well as new partnerships and competitors. The financial industry continues to exhibit significant interest in the satellite sector. The CEO's of the world's largest satellite companies will discuss their challenges, their opportunities and their prognostications for the future of the industry in this "not to be missed" panel discussion. 10:30 - 11:45am
Military Commercial Partnership for a Long Term Plan
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 3:
Government & Military
The military relies extensively on commercial satellite solutions, with DoD being quoted as the single largest consumer of commercial satellite services and, even with emerging military satellite systems, projections show continued reliance on commercial systems. To date, the partnership has predominately taken on traditional lease arrangements with base and option years. Moving forward, other arrangements exist that may be more attractive to both DoD and Industry, such as more long-term leases, lifetime transponder leases, and hosted payloads, etc. This panel will address the potential confluence of military demand, industry supply, and varied or new DOD business arrangements. Comparison to commercial business practices and their implications to DoD will also be discussed.
SPEAKERS: Andrew D. Cox, Deputy, Program Executive Office Space Systems, Executive Director, SPAWAR Space Field Activity Britt Lewis, VP, Marketing & Business Strategy, Intelsat General Dr. Troy Meink, Director for the Communications Directorate, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense/Networks & Information Integration Brig. Gen. Ellen M. Pawlikowski, Commander, Military Satellite Communications Systems Wing, Space and Missile Systems Center, Los Angeles Air Force Base, Calif. Joseph D. Rouge SES, Associate Director, National Security Space Office (NSSO) MODERATOR: Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, President, Inmarsat Government Services Incorporated
Ramping Up for ‘08
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 4:
Media & Entertainment
Every four years, media companies and transmission service providers are challenged to balance a limited supply of ground-based, satellite and wireless telecommunications services against an insatiable appetite of demand to bring a series of major stories to a global audience.
2008 is upon us and with it a series of amazing stories that include: How is the marriage of customer requirements and supply services going to be achieved? How are the media companies planning to blend traditional and new media applications to provide a richer experience to the consumer? How are telecommunications service companies in the terrestrial, wired and wireless “space” preparing for the onslaught of global service demand? Will the events of 2008 bring HDTV to the mainstream of the news gathering and news presentation business? These are just some of the questions that will be discussed and explored with our panel of experts as the partnership between media customer and service provider collaborates and embarks to provide media coverage for the historical events that will occur in 2008. SPEAKERS: Robert Galker, Sr. Director, Satellite Operations, Fox News Channel Chris Myers, Executive Director, Newsgathering Operations, ABC News Mel Olinsky, Director of Operations, CBS News Derek Smith, Senior Vice President, Level 3 Content Markets MODERATOR: Rich Wolf, Vice President, Telecommunications & Distribution, ABC Broadcast Operations & Engineering
HD News- A competitive Mandate?
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
The penetration of High Definition television sets in the US will reach 73 millions units by the end of 2007 and more than 50 TV stations have already transitioned to producing local HD news. Has producing HD news become a competitive mandate, since local TV stations derived the vast majority of their revenue from local news advertising, coupled with the fact HDTV set owners sample the HD stations first? The advent of low cost High Definition camcorders and digital ENG microwave equipment has made HD newsgathering technically possible and economically viable. This session will review the progress in the area of high definition newsgathering and discuss the experiences of stations that have already made the transition to HD ENG.
SPEAKERS: David Converse, VP Operations, Director of Engineering for ABC owned stations, ABC Bob Hesskamp, Turner Broadcasting Corporate Vice President, CNN Broadcast Engineering and System Technology Rich Paleski, Director of Engineering and Operations, CBS 3 KYW-TV MODERATOR: Bob Seidel, VP Engineering & Advanced Technology, CBS Television Network 12:00 - 12:40pm
Thrane & Thrane Sponsored Forum: Extending Mobile Enterprise Applications Beyond Traditional Wireless Coverage
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 1:
General Session
Discussion on the new Inmarsat BGAN (Broadband Global Area Network) service and Thrane EXPLORER(TM) compact satellite modems and how they, together, extend enterprise wireless voice and data applications beyond where traditional wireless networks cover and how they can serve as a backup when traditional networks are down or overloaded.
SPEAKERS: Stephanie Souder, Product Manager, Verizon Business George N. Spohn, Vice President, Business Development, Americas, Thrane & Thrane Inc. Chuck Wilsker, President & CEO, The Telework Coalition 1:15 - 2:15pm
Intermixing Formats & HD Conversion
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
For over 50 years, analog television, its systems and infrastructure ruled the nest in the TV programming, engineering and operations business. Even the most fundamental change of that era, the advent of color television, relied on the cornerstone technology fabric that had existed previously -- the analog NTSC standard. The world of digital has changed what was once a single standard and protocol into more than any of us would care to admit. SDI, HD-SDI, DVB ASI, 10 BaseT, 100 BaseT, GigE, and 10Gbps protocols are just some of the networks that are being used in the broadcast/cable plant to support the creative, production, contribution and distribution media food chain. And guess what? The consumer couldn't care less what the protocol is because all the consumer cares about is seeing and hearing content any time, anywhere, anyhow.
The engineering and operations challenge is to make sure we marry these standards together so that content can be created, produced and distributed to displays as large as over 100”” to devices that can fit in the palm of your hand.
Our panel of experts will share their experiences, their wins and losses in this amazing journey – the conversion of television (now media) from analog to digital.
SPEAKERS: Chris Ehrenbard, Director, Broadcast Distribution, CBS Mike Pusateri, Senior VP, Technology, Disney ABC Television Group Emory Strilkauskas, Associate Director, Transmission Contribution Services, ESPN Sean J.W. Sullivan, Media & Entertainment, Verizon Business Premier Accounts MODERATOR: Rich Wolf, Vice President, Telecommunications & Affiliate Services, ABC Television Network
An Open Forum on New Business and Revenue Models. Join the discussion.
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
IP Media Expo
Is there one emerging IP business model that trumps all others? Will on-demand finally find a viable advertising model? How will local integrate with national advertising? Will video advertising be replaced by lead generation? Will pay-to-play continue as an enduring revenue fountain? Is there a viable subscription model that gives hope to super-niche programmers? Will social networking on the web change IP media distribution so much that none – or all -- of these models will endure?
In the spirit of socializing this timely discussion, this session will be an open-forum, open-mike discussion about new and emerging business models in the IP Media space. Scripps Networks Senior Advisor Channing Dawson will serve as facilitator. Rather than featuring a panel of experts, attendees to the session will be participants in the discussion. All speakers from the conference are invited to participate as well. The idea is to have a hearty give-and-take, voicing the pros and cons of models that show promise, articulating the pitfalls of ones that don’t, and working toward a broader, deeper understanding of the compelling reality of IP media.
SPEAKERS: Channing Dawson, Senior Advisor, Scripps Networks Shelly Palmer, Managing Director, Advanced Media Ventures Group
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
Government & Military Keynote: Brigadier General Michael J Basla USAF Open to All Attendees! Integral to Joint Net-Centric Operations, today's SATCOM challenges directly affect our military logistics, mobility, lethality, and precision capabilities. Brigadier General Mike Basla, Vice Director, Command Control Communications and Computer Systems Directorate, The Joint Staff, will discuss the need for the right balance of commercial and military satellite communications to meet warfighter needs in today's net-centric environment. Additionally, he will discuss the need for secure and survivable satellite communications given today's threat environment. 2:45 - 3:45pm
The Promise and Limitations of the Satellite Alternative
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 2:
Enterprise
Satellite networks are an obvious choice when you need to link a number of far flung operations and have few other high speed data options. But new developments, are opening up new vistas for satellite communications. This session will explore where satellites make sense, examine technical issues like latency and security, and cover deployment alternatives, including hybrid approaches.
SPEAKERS: David Myers, Senior Vice President of Marketing & Corporate Development, Spacenet Darryl Person, Network Engineer / Satellite Operations Manager, MetLife Mark Rasmussen, VP, Intelsat MODERATOR: John Dix, Editor in Chief, Network World
Feeding the Beast: Broadening the Contribution Base
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 4:
Media & Entertainment
It’s not your dad's content distribution system anymore! Demands for new, fresh content are skyrocketing and serving an explosion of applications and formats -- for niche markets; for TV (SD and HD) or the web; for your PDA or cell phone. You need to get more and more content to keep your customers happy. How do you do it with the greatest efficiency and the least cost, avoiding increases in staff and in new equipment? Fewer scripts and more “reality”? More crews for news or one-man bands? Repurposing like crazy? Whether entertainment, sports or news – the need for more “stuff” keeps spiking. The people who spend their days figuring it out will share with us how content is acquired, managed and packaged to meet this growing demand.
SPEAKERS: Michael Chiarulli, Director, Telecommunications & Distribution Services, ABC Broadcast Operations and Engineering Robert J. Ross, Senior VP, East Coast Operations, CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Andrew G. Setos, President Engineering, Fox Group Rick Young, Vice President, Product Management, Pathfire, Inc. MODERATOR: Dick Tauber, VP Transmission Systems and New Technology, CNN News Group
A 360 Degree Turn on the New Content Model...Stops Along The Pipeline
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 6:
IP Media Expo
Opportunities abound for companies along the evolving IP media pipeline. How are networks and content owners, agencies and technology companies responding to new platforms, new business models and an increasingly involved audience? Who should partner with who and what infrastructure and best practices should be in the works now to lay ground work for this exploding future? Take a look at what some of the major stakeholders are doing in this show and tell forum.
SPEAKERS: Tara Maitra, Vice President, General Manager of Programming, TiVo Rick Mandler, VP, Digital Media Advertising, Disney ABC Media Networks, Digital Media Group Eric Picard, Director, Advertising Strategy & Emerging Media Planning, Microsoft Digital Advertising Solutions Jen Soch, VP, Activation Director Advanced TV, MediaVest MODERATOR: Lori H. Schwartz, SVP and Director, Interpublic Emerging Media Lab 4:00 - 5:00pm
The Mobile Warfighter
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 3:
Government & Military
The mobile warfighter has always been an integral part of military command, control, and communications but now it also is becoming an integral part of future battlefield scenarios. Today's warfighter needs ever increasing ubiquitous access to information and applications, such as assured communications to aircraft, ships and soldiers on the move; battlefield imagery from satellites and UAVs; and reachback to sustaining bases. To support such applications, communications architectures must support platforms such as tanks, planes, ships, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and handhelds terminals. These communications are supported by a mix of commercial and military communications systems, including wireless and satellite.
This panel will discuss the satellite communications needs of the Mobile Warfighter, including the evolution of applications and platforms. To understand how satellite architectures will support mobile warfighters, the panel will discuss the mobile capabilities of current and future DoD systems as well as the role of commercial systems as an integral part of this capability. SPEAKERS: Patrick J. Browne, MUOS Technical Director, Navy's Communications Satellite Program Office (PMW-146) COL Patrick H. Rayermann, Chief, Space and Missile Defense Division, Army G-3/5/7 Nelson Santini, Director of C4ISR Business Development, DataPath, Inc. JJ Shaw, Director, Naval Programs, Government Services, Inmarsat MODERATOR: Shaum Mittal, Chief, Lead System Engineering Office, Prgrm Exec Office- Satellite, Transport & Services (PEO-STS) Directorate DISA
Taming 5.1 Audio Production for HD
Open to Conference Attendees Only!
Track 5:
HD World
As broadcasters march ahead to originate, distribute and transmit an ever-increasing volume of HD programming, many continue to fall short of exploiting the full potential of HD’s Dolby Digital 5.1 audio format. While Hollywood studios have long since adopted 5.1 as the gold standard for HD production and deliver an overwhelming majority of pre-produced HD content in 5.1, broadcasters shy away from a full commitment to 5.1 for everyday production. With the exception of high profile sports and entertainment programs, most broadcasters do not have a comprehensive roadmap for the changeover to 5.1 production in-house. Why are so many broadcasters willing to forego the viewer excitement and competitive value of high-quality multi-channel audio? Is it really that hard to get 5.1 right? Are there economical common-sense approaches to news and informational programming in 5.1? Does 5.1 require a complete reinvention of production workflow or simply un-biased application of good production practices?
Our panel of 5.1 audio pioneers boasts a wide range of experience of both production technology and broadcast operations that runs the gamut from entertainment specials to nature documentaries. The panel will asses the path forward for 5.1 audio and address the interconnected nature of production philosophy, infrastructure planning, and production workflow. This is sure to be a lively discussion that may produce some startling conclusions that will be as relevant and informative for the local broadcaster and small-scale content creator as for the network VP who share in the belief that 5.1 is a critical competitive component of HD TV.
SPEAKERS: Rocky Graham, Director of Broadcast Products, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. Jim Kutzner, Chief Engineer, Public Broadcasting Service Michael Nunan, Post Sound Supervisor, CTV Television Jim Starzynski, Principal Engineer and Audio Architect, NBC - Universal Advanced Engineering MODERATOR: Roger Charlesworth, President, Charlesworth Media |
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