NAB Labs presents world-class educational programs for broadcast technology professionals. The Technology team is currently working on a wide array of educational opportunities that will take place at the 2015 Radio Show, NAB Futures, and CCW+SATCON this coming fall. Check back regularly for updates on these opportunities along with others that will pop up along the way. Previous opportunities from the 2015 NAB Show include:
Monday, April 13, 2015
The NAB AM Radio Boot Camp is designed for broadcast professionals who need an overview of AM transmission, the peculiarities of AM, and how to insure proper operations and coverage. This program will address the most important elements of an AM transmission facility and offer advice on when you need to call in the experts to solve RF related problems.
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Television production and distribution will be going through major changes that will impact traditional as well as new players. This session focuses on the inevitable move to technologies that promise to offer greater efficiencies and opportunities for video broadcasting.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The NAB RF Boot Camp has been developed for broadcast professionals who need to understand the importance of RF in the broadcast system. Our expert team of instructors will cover AM, FM and Television issues. Each year the boot camp program is updated in order to address changes in technology and to better cover critical areas of concern for you. The boot camp is valuable for managers, studio technicians, IT professionals and others who need a working understanding of transmitters, towers and antennas and how the radio or television signal is ultimately distributed over the air to listeners and viewers. The instructors have over a hundred years of broadcast experience among them and are proficient in explaining RF in easy to understand non-technical terms. The day-long workshop format allows ample time for you to ask questions and interact with our instructors and attendees.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
The evolution of broadband continues worldwide as more and more devices become Internet-enabled. This session will look at the realities of the broadband explosion based on industry trends and attempt to dispel many myths concerning bandwidth scarcity and our interconnected world.
The Internet of Things (IoT) is coming big to the world, and it is coming quickly. The true question is how quickly will it come to the greater video world, and specifically to broadcasters, pay TV, and the Over-The-Top (OTT) and broadband video subsectors? There is much, much more to IoT and video than just a wrist device that detects when you doze off, and automatically sets the DVR to record the remainder of "Voice," "60 Minutes," "Scandal," or "Gotham?" Comprised of a remarkable contingent of industry experts, this Super Session focuses heavily on what's ahead for video and IoT.
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Digital Strategies Exchange for Radio (DSX4r), presented by NAB Labs, is a one-day program within the Broadcast Management Conference that focuses on the many new technologies affecting radio broadcasting today and provides recommendations for non-technical managers on how to best leverage them to local radio's advantage. Topics include digital deep dives into sales, metrics, content, the Digital Dash and NextRadio, plus the presentation of the ever-popular New Idea Showcase.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
Digital Strategies Exchange for Television (DSX4t) is a two-day program within the Broadcast Management Conference covering issues of importance to TV managers who are moving their operations into the digital space. Tuesday's workshop will be hosted by NAB's Television department, while Wednesday will be hosted by NAB Labs. High-level presentations will include the value of digital partnerships, social strategies, and multiplatform monetization ideas, including TV Everywhere. The workshop will also focus on the use of aerial robotics in broadcast, cybersecurity and programmatic options.
Wednesday, April 15, 2015
In our present technology-focused environment, cybersecurity needs to be top of mind for all organizations - military, government and commercial. This session will focus on some of the issues that make organizations vulnerable to attack. Our panel of experts will seek to offer guidance on measures needed to insure the best possible protection from cyber intruders.
