Creating Shared Control Rooms for Broadcast, Videoboard, and Whatever is Next
SVG College Summit 2026
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42m
As athletic departments look to support live broadcasts and in-venue shows from the same facilities, many are rethinking how their control rooms are designed and operated. In this panel, leaders from large, mid-major, and smaller athletic programs—alongside technology partners—shared practical insight into building and operating shared, multi-purpose production hubs that balance staffing, scheduling, automation, and hybrid on-prem and cloud workflows. The discussion also examined how these shared environments can support third-party productions and new revenue opportunities, helping departments maximize both their facilities and technology investments.
Panelists:
Ben Dolinky, Grass Valley, Senior Solutions Architect
Matt George, Diversified, Senior Solutions Architect
Valerie Gerfin, University of South Carolina, Associate Director of Live Productions
Brandon Rudy, The University of Texas at Austin, Director, Broadcast
Stan Silvey, University of Missouri, Director of Broadcast Operations
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