SVG Remote Production Forum 2025
SVG’s Remote Production Forum headed to the new PGA TOUR Studios in Ponte Vedra, FL, for an in-depth look at the new state-of-the-art facility. After behind-the-scenes tours and a welcoming reception on Oct. 14 at the tour’s facility, the more than 250 conference attendees spent the next day at TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse in sessions on how remote workflows, cloud infrastructure, IP transport, and data-driven storytelling are reshaping the way live coverage of sports events is produced.
The 2025 SVG Remote Production Summit was made possible by Title Sponsor BitFire; Diamond Sponsors NEP Group, Bridge Technologies, Diversified, Lawo, Lumen, Mobii Systems, and Tata Comms Media; Case Study Sponsors Appear, AWS, and Sony; Gold Sponsors Audio-Technica, Chyron, Grass Valley, LiveU, Leostream, LTN, and Proximavision; and Event Sponsors Canon, Haivision, Hawk-Eye Innovations, Manifold, and Signiant.
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Welcoming Remarks by Title Sponsor BitFire
The 2025 SVG Remote Production Forum opened with Welcoming Remarks from Title Sponsor Bitfire.
Speaker:
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Inside PGA TOUR Studios
The SVG Remote Production Forum capped off with an overview of the massive PGA TOUR Studios facility, what it means to the PGA TOUR, how it will improve the fan experience around the globe, and the technology innovations and decisions that make it ready for the future.
Speakers:
Luis Goicouria, ... -
Remote Switching, Replay, Graphics, Commentary, and More
Hear how key production roles like technical directors, replay operators, graphics teams, and commentators are working remotely — and how the tech stack is evolving to support this. Both users and technology providers discuss how these fully-remote workflows impact the way events are produced, as...
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PGA TOUR On the Road
Dive into the trucks that the PGA TOUR relies on week in and week out, discuss their workflows, learn about Every Shot Live, and much more.
Speakers:
Dan Beard, PGA TOUR, VP, Remote Technical Operations
Michael Raimondo, PGA TOUR, VP, Broadcast Technology
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How the Merger of Video, Audio, and Data are Redefining Remote Production
PGA TOUR events are a perfect example of how the world of production is changing as more than ever it’s about using data to drive graphics and other elements that enhance the storytelling and give the fans greater insight. The PGA TOUR and other leagues and broadcasters discuss a future where dat...
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The Cloud, Virtualized Hardware and Improved Efficiency, Flexibility
The cloud and virtualized hardware are no longer about tomorrow but delivering improvements to productions today. Learn how the PGA TOUR is taking advantage of these technologies to improve their productions and also hear from leaders in Cloud and virtualized hardware to learn about the latest de...
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Revolutionizing Live Sports Broadcasts with 5G-Powered Ultra-Low Latency Video
5G is changing the game in live sports - and Sony’s ultra-low latency streaming is leading the charge. Join Martin Lindsay (Sony), Greg Coppa (CBS Sports), and Craig Stevens (CBS Sports) as they reveal how this technology delivered lightning-fast, immersive coverage at major golf tournaments, enh...
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PGA TOUR's Champions Tour REMI Production Workflows
This case study will highlight how the PGA TOUR and their partner ecosystem leverage the flexibility and density of the Appear X platform across IP Networks, ASI, and satellite mediums for remote production of the Champions Tour and contribution delivery workflows to domestic and international pa...
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The Evolution of PLAYERS All Access and Every Shot Live
In this session you’ll hear how the PGA TOUR broadcasts every shot from every player in the tournament to fans around the world. From live streaming to VOD clips, to Speed Round compilations compiled from the over 32k golf shots taken throughout the tournament.
Intro by:
Jason Dvorkin, AWS, Head... -
SVG Tech Spotlight: Audio-Technica
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SVG Tech Spotlight: Haivision
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SVG Tech Spotlight: Hawk-Eye Innovations
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SVG Tech Spotlight: Manifold
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SVG Tech Spotlight: NEP
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SVG Tech Spotlight: Signiant
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BitFire's Ben Grafchik on How Cloud Workflows are Impacting Live Sports
At the 2025 Remote Production forum, SVG’s Brandon Costa sat down with Ben Grafchik of title sponsor BitFire to explore how cloud-based production is reshaping live sports workflows. These new workflows are touching everything from how sports networks and production teams are increasingly embraci...
