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REMOTE PRODUCTION FORUM September 23-24, 2026 | Atlanta

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REMOTE PRODUCTION

Your whole production team doesn’t have to be at the venue, but your production should still feel like it is.

Remote production is more than moving people off-site. It’s connecting every signal, system, workflow, and team member into one seamless operation. So you can produce where it makes sense, scale when you need to, and deliver with confidence.

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Centralized & Remote Production • Localization & Alternate-Lan$ua$e Commentary • Multi-Feed Creation • Closed Captionin$

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Ad Insertion • Feed ersionin$ • Playout • Content Distribution

NEP. One Connected Workflow. One Partner. From the first si$nal to the final screen.

REMOTEPRODUCTIONFORUM Day 1 | Wednesday, September 23 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. FACILITY TOURS AND NETWORKING IN EXHIBITS 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. OPENING NIGHT NETWORKING RECEPTION IN EXHIBITS SPONSORED BY

Day 2 | Thursday, September 24 8:45 - 9:40 a.m. REGISTRATION AND COFFEE IN EXHIBITS 9:40 – 9:45 a.m. WELCOMING REMARKS

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PRESENTER: Steve Grigely, NEP US Connected Solutions, SVP & GM

9:45 – 10:25 a.m. WELCOME TO TECHWOOD STUDIOS: An Inside Look at WBD’s Atlanta Production Hub The 2026 Remote Production Forum kicks off with an in-depth overview of the technical facilities, workflows, and operations that power the WBD Campus. From sports to news and everything in between, get an inside look at one of the most state-of-the-art live-production facilities in the industry. MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services PRESENTERS: Chris Brown, Warner Bros. Discovery, VP, Technology & Operations Ryan Harrell, Warner Bros. Discovery, Principal Architect, Strategy & Solutions Dan Nabors, Warner Bros. Discovery, Senior Director, Remote Engineering & Operations

10:25 – 10:35 a.m. TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE SPOTLIGHT Canon, Evertz, Hawk-Eye Innovations, and Teradek offer a preview of the hot technologies you can check out in the exhibit area of the SVG Remote Production Forum.

10:35 – 11:20 a.m. NETWORKING BREAK IN EXHIBITS

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AGENDA 1:50 – 2:35 p.m. REMOTE PRODUCTION AT HOME: Building a REMI Hub for Today and Tomorrow What technologies should be deployed to ensure an at-home production facility operates with reliability, capability, and flexibility? Networks and leagues approach centralized production workflows differently, and the decisions driving those choices matter. Leaders in remote production discuss the @home side of their workflows, what shaped their decision making, and where their operations are headed next. MODERATOR: Mike Davies, Fox Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG U.S. Chairman PANELISTS: Keith D’Alessandro, NASCAR, Managing Director, Executive Producer - Live Events Mike Francis, Amazon Prime Video, Head of Global Engineering and Technology, Live Sports Mo Goyal, Evertz, Senior Director, International Business Development, Live Media Solutions Steve Grigely, NEP US Connected Solutions, SVP & GM Philip Stein, Riedel, VP, Key Accounts / Manager, LVP Sales – Americas

2:35 – 3:20 p.m. A SOFTWARE-DEFINED FUTURE: New Concepts in Remote- and Cloud-Production Software-defined production, the Dynamic Media Facility, and the Media eXchange Layer are reshaping how production operations are built and run. Coupled with public or private cloud, the future of live sports production could be more efficient, scalable, and flexible than ever. Get an update on DMF, MXL, and the software- and cloudbased workflows ahead. MODERATOR: Ken Kerschbaumer, SVG, Co-Executive Director, Editorial Services PANELISTS: Ben Dolinky, Grass Valley, Senior Solutions Architect Michael Raimondo, PGA TOUR, VP, Broadcast Technology Francesco Scartozzi, Matrox Video, VP, Sales & Business Development – Broadcast & Media Group Jeff Sullivan, Sony, Solutions Architect

3:20 – 4:00 p.m. THE ECONOMICS OF REMOTE: Measuring ROI Across Production Models Stand-alone trucks, REMI, @home, fully cloud-based — each model carries a different cost structure, and the math changes by sport, tier, and frequency. Leaders from networks, leagues, facility providers, and technology vendors compare CapEx versus OpEx tradeoffs, examine how remote workflows have actually performed against initial projections, and discuss which production models pencil out for which kinds of properties. MODERATOR: Jason Dachman, SVG, Editorial Director, U.S. PANELISTS: Chris Connolly, NBC Sports Group, VP, Olympic Venue Engineering Pete Emminger, Diversified, Chief Technology Officer Ben Hayes, BitFire, Director, Client Services Janel Moorefield, LiveU, VP of Direct Sales

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GEOFF BOWEN, Appear, Chief Technical Architect Bowen oversees contribution solution strategy at Appear. He has spent over 30 years in the industry, championing the development and delivery of software defined workflows in live contribution, production, and playout applications.

MO GOYAL, Evertz, Senior Director, International Business Development, Live Media Solutions Goyal has been with Evertz since 2005, and is currently responsible for international business development for Live Media Production which includes Evertz’ Software Defined Video Networking (SDVN) IP solutions and DreamCatcher production suite.

CHRIS BROWN, Warner Bros. Discovery, VP, Technology & Operations Brown oversees the technology infrastructure and production operations for WBD’s sports division, TNT Sports. He has been a driving force behind WBD’s shift to IP-based remote production and REMI-style control rooms.

STEVE GRIGELY, NEP US Connected Solutions, SVP & GM Grigely oversees business strategy, operational delivery, financial performance, and network operations, while partnering closely with NEP’s technology and engineering teams on technical strategy, architecture, and service development.

MIKE BURK, Appear, VP of Business Development, North America Burk brings more than 20 years of experience in broadcast and live production to Appear. He has held senior leadership roles across the industry, most recently leading LTN Global’s production and managed services business.

RYAN HARRELL, Warner Bros. Discovery, Principal Architect, Strategy & Solutions Harrell is a media technology leader with extensive experience designing and delivering mission-critical broadcast and live production systems. Today, he leads teams across North America and EMEA focused on developing scalable, resilient technology platforms that support the evolving needs of broadcast and streaming.

KEVIN CALLAHAN, Fox Sports, VP, Field Operations and Engineering Callahan is tasked with providing coverage of events large and small, both on location and from the studio. He joined Fox Sports Media Group in the summer of 2013 to oversee the technical planning and development/deployment of new technology. GHISLAIN COLLETTE, Haivision, VP, Product Management Collette has over 20 years of experience in video networking, working in broadcast, cable distribution, and streaming industries. Prior to Haivision, Collette served as a project engineer at Videotron, designing and coordinating the deployment of multi-million-dollar projects. CHRIS CONNOLLY, NBC Sports Group, VP, Olympic Venue Engineering Connolly has been with NBC Sports for over nine years. He oversees all transmission engineering and operations for NBC Sports Group and is based out of its state-of-the-art broadcast center in Stamford, CT. The center encompasses NBC Sports, NBC Digital, NBC Olympics, Olympic Channel, and Golf Channel. KEITH D’ALESSANDRO, NASCAR, Managing Director, Executive Producer - Live Events D’Alessandro is the managing director and executive producer for NASCAR, and Live Events.With 30 years of experience in television production, including 25 years in remote production, he has supported some of the biggest events for ESPN, ABC, NBC, Fox, CBS, and more. MIKE DAVIES, FOX Sports, EVP, Technical and Field Operations; SVG U.S. Chairman Davies is a sports television executive with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of live production and emerging technology. He currently leads the teams responsible for bringing live sports to audiences across the network’s full portfolio — from the Super Bowl, FIFA World Cup, MLB Postseason, and the NASCAR Daytona 500, to the regional broadcasts, remote studios, and smaller productions. MARK DAVIS, TAG Video Systems, Director of Sales, Americas Davis' thorough understanding of the technical aspects behind IP video streaming, broadcast infrastructures, cloud, media, and digital advertising combined with extraordinary problem-solving skills have powered his ability to deliver fresh and practical solutions supporting operational excellence and expanded business opportunities. BEN DOLINKY, Grass Valley, Senior Solutions Architect Dolinky is a recognized leader in live production technology, bringing a wealth of hands-on experience from some of the most prominent venues in sports and entertainment. He is focused on designing cutting-edge sports and live production solutions for customers across North America, helping them deliver exceptional viewer experiences. PETE EMMINGER, Diversified, Chief Technology Officer Emminger brings more than 25 years of experience leading technology strategy, innovation and business transformation. Most recently, he advised technology companies, startups and private equity firms on technology strategy, SaaS transformation, product innovation and growth initiatives. MIKE FRANCIS, Amazon Prime Video, Head of Global Engineering and Technology, Live Sports Francis leads engineering and technology across a global portfolio of premier sports properties, including NFL Thursday Night Football, NBA, The Masters, WNBA, NHL, NASCAR, NWSL, New York Yankees Baseball, English Premier League, UEFA Champions League, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon.

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BEN HAYES, BitFire, Director, Client Services As the primary point of contact for BitFire clients, Hayes manages their relations and communications with the company’s sales, operations, and development departments. He has extensive background in managing live and remote productions. JANEL MOOREFIELD, LiveU, VP of Direct Sales Moorefield is responsible for driving the strategy for LiveU’s Sports Group. She is integral in bringing LiveU Sports solutions to professional teams, sports associations, and production companies, allowing them to create more unique live content and increase fan engagement. DAN NABORS, Warner Bros. Discovery, Senior Director, Remote Engineering & Operations Nabors leads technical planning, engineering strategy, and operational execution for some of the company’s highest-profile live sports productions. In this role, he oversees the technical infrastructure, workflows, and engineering teams that support major events across the NCAA championships, NASCAR, Grand Slam tennis, and more. MICHAEL RAIMONDO, PGA TOUR, VP, Broadcast Technology Raimondo oversees a team at the TOUR that includes broadcast engineering and operations, media asset management, transmission operations, content distribution, and remote technical operations. He joined the TOUR in 2003. FRANCESCO SCARTOZZI, Matrox Video, VP, Sales & Business Dev. - Broadcast & Media Group Scartozzi is responsible for managing the worldwide BMG Sales and Product Management teams to develop, sustain, and grow revenue. He joined Matrox in 1995 and has held various roles from applications engineer to sales director. PAUL SCOTT, Lawo, Product Evangelist, Media Infrastructures Scott has more than 25 years of experience spanning engineering, technical sales, account management, and business development across a wide range of disciplines from Playout and Media Asset Management to Live Production workflows. JONATHAN SOLOMON, TVU Networks, Senior Media Technology Evangelist Solomon is a technology and media industry leader with more than 30 years of experience spanning broadcast engineering, live production, IP, cloud, and media operations. His career began in broadcast engineering and included work with Game Creek Video and WWE. PHILIP STEIN, Riedel, VP, Key Accounts / Manager, LVP Sales – Americas Stein works closely with top-tier clients to design and deliver cutting-edge video production systems. His insight into live workflows makes him a trusted partner for organizations to deploy innovative production workflows. JEFF SULLIVAN, Sony, Solutions Architect Sullivan specializes in IP-based media workflows, remote production, and orchestration. He has built his career from the ground up — ultimately leading the design of large-scale broadcast facilities for networks and major enterprise customers. MIKE ZYLAK, NASCAR, Managing Director, Engineering Zylak continues to be a leader in developing the At Home Production model for network level broadcasts, as well as NASCAR’s regional live streaming events. He is responsible for leading field, transmissions, and broadcast engineering groups at NASCAR.

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