NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Future
plc, the leading information and event producer for
professional communications, entertainment and education technology
markets, has announced partnerships with three leading media and
technology organizations for the 23rd Annual Government Video
Expo.
Government Video Expo will be held at the Walter E.
Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. November 27-29, 2018. The event is the
Mid-Atlantic region's premier event for video, broadcast and AV
production professionals serving the government, education,
non-profit and broadcasting sectors.
This year, the event is offering more education and training
sessions than ever before with additional free expo floor speaking
sessions and co-located events produced by the respected FGDLA,
SMPTE®, and FMC organizations:
- The Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA)
will be producing the Government Learning Technology Symposium
(GLTS). GLTS is the Federal Government Distance Learning
Association's premier event.
Uniquely focused on the needs of
Federal Government distance-learning professionals, this event
provides a venue for attendees to make connections, discuss the
latest developments, and identify new regulations and trends that
affect the industry. The FGDLA is also hosting its annual awards,
recognizing Federal Government agencies and organizations for their
excellence in distance learning.
FGDLA Executive Director Jolly
Holden remarked, "Co-locating with Government Video Expo provides
us with a special venue to enhance the knowledge and skill sets of
distance-learning professionals in all areas of government. As
skills and technologies advance, we have a special role to play to
ensure our workforce is equipped for the future."
- The Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers® (SMPTE) will present a one-day learning
session focusing on these areas of high interest to those in the
technology end of video production:
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- Fundamentals of UHD and HDR
- Media Infrastructure (SDI, SMPTE ST 2110)
- Moving professional media over IP
- Difference between broadcast and streaming
- Testing and monitoring an IP facility
- The full schedule for the one-day learning session will be
available in the coming weeks.
SMPTE Director of Education
Joel E. Welch remarked, "This is a
unique opportunity for SMPTE to further engage the Mid-Atlantic
professional community on the evolution of video technology and
distribution. The industry is evolving, and we are pleased to be
partnering with Government Video Expo to help lead the
transformation."
- Future Media Concepts will once again produce its
well-known three-day advanced training event. The DC Post |
Production Conference is designed for professionals in TV,
video, film, motion graphics and new media who wish to maximize
their creativity and efficiency and improve their technical
skills.
Sessions are geared toward
intermediate to advanced professionals and are presented
theater-style with ample time for Q&A. The conference runs
three full days in four parallel tracks. FMC President Ben Kozuch commented, "Video production
professionals are telling us they rely on this annual event to keep
their knowledge and skills competitive as more is demanded of them
by their companies, clients and audiences."
In addition to these three co-located events, the Government
Video Expo floor will feature two theaters with continuous live
presentation sessions. Click here to see the full schedule.
Highlights include:
- CNN Correspondent and Emmy Award-winning Journalist Tom
Foreman
- PBS NewsHour Anchor & Managing Editor Judy Woodruff
- Nature Conservancy Director of Film & Video Toby Hayman
- Consumer Technology Association Vice President, Market Research
Steve Koenig
- Twitch Director of Esports Sponsorship Sales Nathan Lindberg
- ModernEpic CEO Aaron Lewis
- DC Visionaries CEO and COO, Shane
Yeager and Celene
DiStasio
- VArtisans VR Director Mark
Lambert
- CreativeMediaMatters Executive Director Gail McCabe
- TVU Networks CEO Paul Shen
- US Air Force Technology Network Director Dr. Phillip Westfall
Future US Executive Vice President Carmel King commented, "This will be the best
year yet for Government Video Expo. We are proud to be
offering the Mid-Atlantic creative community more opportunities to
learn and connect. We want our community to continue on the
bleeding edge of technology."
For the full schedule of events, and to register, please click
here.
For exhibition and sponsorship information, please contact
Jackie Gospodinoff
About Government Video Expo
Now in its 23rd year,
Government Video Expo brings together thousands of video,
broadcast, AV, streaming and audio professionals from the
Mid-Atlantic region for three days of education, expert guidance
and professional development. Held November
27-29 in Washington, DC,
the show's highlights include: educational and training sessions;
keynotes, panels and presentations; a full exhibit floor and
product demos; networking opportunities and association meetings;
and a series of co-located conferences presented with partners
Future Media Concepts, Society of Motion Picture and Television
Engineers® (SMPTE), and the Federal Government Distance Learning
Association (FGDLA).
About Future
Future plc is an international media
group and leading digital publisher, listed on the London Stock
Exchange (symbol: FUTR). The Group operates two separately managed
brand-led divisions: Media and Magazine. The Group has a reach of
120m+ globally, including 62m online
users and 63m social media reach. The
Media division focuses on being at the forefront of digital
innovation, in particular, the high growth technology, games and
music markets, with three complementary revenue streams: eCommerce,
events and digital advertising. It has a number of leading brands
including TechRadar, PC Gamer, GamesRadar+, What Hi-Fi?, The
Photography Show, AV Technology, The Homebuilding and Renovating
Show, NYC Television Week and Golden Joysticks Awards. The Magazine
division has over 60 leading brands in diverse verticals including
music, gaming, photography, home interest, field sports, technology
and B2B. These include iconic household names such as PC Gamer, T3
and Total Film as well as market leading specialist brands
including Music Week, Digital Camera and Edge.
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