Daktronics Video Summit
Elevate Your Game Day Production
With Insights from a Professional Baseball Insider from the Minnesota Twins
Sam Henschen, a seasoned expert in live sports entertainment and game day operations for the Minnesota Twins. With years of experience behind the scenes, Sam brings a deep understanding of what it takes to engage fans, deliver seamless productions, and create unforgettable experiences at the ballpark.
As a keynote speaker, Sam Henschen will share real-world strategies, industry best practices, and behind-the-scenes stories that highlight the fast-paced, high-pressure world of live sports production. You'll gain valuable insights on:
- Game Day Execution: How to coordinate video, audio, and in-game entertainment for a flawless fan experience.
- Technology & Innovation: The latest trends in LED displays, instant replays, and interactive content.
- Teamwork Under Pressure: Managing the control room and staying cool in high-stakes moments.
- Fan Engagement Strategies: Enhancing the in-venue experience to keep fans coming back.
Main Topics of Focus
Features and Best Practices: Products and Software
Gain insights from Daktronics experts on the latest software and product updates to ensure your system operates seamlessly and efficiently.
Student Development and Career Experiences
The experience students get running your display can lead to a promising career in event production. Hear from peers and employed event producers to learn about opportunities for students after graduation and how to prep them in the classroom.
Fan engagement and revenue generation
Game day trends are always changing. We equip you with the skills and resources to keep your fans engaged and returning, ensuring a steady revenue stream for years to come.
How your peers find success with their systems
Discover best practices from your peers as they present on their game day strategies and event management tips.
Tuesday, June 24th – In Person
Meet locally with peers to discuss all things relating to game day operations and view other productions first-hand.
- 9:00 - 9:10 AM: Welcome & Intro
- 9:10 - 10:00 AM: What's New at Daktronics
- 10:00 - 11:15 AM: Keynote Speaker - Sam Henschen
- 1:00 - 3:00 PM: Dak Digital Dialogues (Virtual Sessions)
These schools will be hosting local meet ups:
- Grand Island Senior High School (Grand Island, Nebraska)
- Central Columbia High School (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania)
- Blue Valley School District (Overland Park, Kansas)
- Conroe Independent School District (Conroe, Texas)
- Spartanburg High School (Spartanburg, South Carolina)
- Lakeshore High School (Stevensville, Michigan)
- Northside Independent School District (San Antonio, Texas)
- Prosper Independent School District (Prosper, Texas)
- Assumption High School (Louisville, KY)
- Minnetonka High School (Minnetonka, HS)
- Wylie Independent School District (Abilene, TX)
Wednesday, June 25th – Virtual
Learn from our Daktronics experts and other experienced event operators from across the U.S. in the online sessions. A full schedule of virtual sessions will be announced at a later date.
- 9:00 - 9:05 AM: Day 2 Welcome
- 9:05 - 10:00 AM: Presentation
- 10:00-10:45 AM: Peer Presentation
- 10:45 - 11:00 AM: Virtual Discussion
- 11:00 - 11:45 AM: Peer Presentation
- 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM: LUNCH BREAK
- 1:00 - 1:45 PM: Peer Presentation
- 1:45PM - 2:00 PM: Virtual Discussion
- 2:00PM - 2:45 PM: DakClassroom Student Showcase
- 2:45PM - 3:00 PM: Thank You & Wrap Up
Seeing our host site's setup in person was really cool! It gives us a lot of ideas on how to manage our control room, cameras, and other things.
This event was created for those working directly with game-day production and hands-on with Daktronics equipment. Cost is $50 per school (attendees are also responsible for any travel-related costs), and free to DakClassroom members.
*Recordings will be available for the virtual sessions on days 2 and 3 if you are unable to attend.
Suggestions for the event? Email us at hsprvideosystems@daktronics.com
Anxious for the next video summit? Join the High School Users Community for updates on the next one, and connect with your peers on relevant topics. Check out the High School Sports blog to hear stories of what schools like you are doing to keep advancing their programs.