HD EXPO New York City Panels and Speakers

Academy Awards, Emmys, Sundance, Cannes - what do all these buzz words have in common? Having been awarded one of these awards is only one of the common threads among HD EXPO industry experts. In addition to industry recognition, HD EXPO speakers and panelists represent a level of professional expertise, creativity, and leadership that is nowhere more accessible than at the expo. Check out the speaker bios to see the innovators and decision makers speaking at this year's HD EXPO.

Speaker		Panel
	Michael Berenbaum, ACE Fresh from the hit movie Sex in the City, Michael's credits include an Emmy award for his work on the Desperate Housewives pilot and six years on Sex and the City for which he won two ACE Awards and was a two-time Emmy nominee.	The Art of Editing in the 21st Century: Creativity + Technology
	Bryan Burns, Vice President, Strategic Business Planning and Development for ESPN Burns currently serves as the head of the company’s high-definition services, ESPN HD and ESPN2 HD.	Creating High Powered Sports Programming: Wowing the Audience
	Steve Coulson, The Advance Guard, Partner Steve's company, The Advance Guard, creates radical marketing programs using emerging technology and social media. Clients include American Eagle Outfitters, Coca-Cola and Verizon.	A Conversation About Revolution and What’s Next: Telling Stories, Branding and Community In A State of Change
	John Dukakis, Hill Holliday, Director of Branded Entertainment	A Conversation About Revolution and What’s Next: Telling Stories, Branding and Community In A State of Change
	John Gilroy, ACE John edited “Michael Clayton,” for which he was nominated for an ACE Eddie and a BAFTA award His other credits include “Pride and Glory,” “First Born,” and “Narc.” He Co-Produced “Diminished Capacity,” and is at work on “Duplicity.”	The Art of Editing in the 21st Century: Creativity + Technology
	Mark Haden, VP of Engineering and IT, MLB Networks - over 30 years of broad technical expertise and experience working for major networks and companies including ABC, where he was Technical Manager for top shows including “Good Morning America,” “World news Tonight,” and HBO, where he served as Director of East Coast Production.	Creating High Powered Sports Programming: Wowing the Audience
	Ken McGorry, Consulting editor of POST Consulting Editor - Ken McGorry has been writing about the TV and film industries since 1987 and has worked for Post magazine since 1988.	The Art of Editing in the 21st Century: Creativity + Technology
	Craig McKay, ACE ("New York I Love You") Recognized with two Academy Award nominations for editing Reds and The Silence of the Lambs, and an Emmy Award for editing the NBC miniseries Holocaust.	The Art of Editing in the 21st Century: Creativity + Technology
	Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist for Digital Media at Akamai Technologies Tim Napoleon has an accomplished record as a marketing and business professional in the online and media & entertainment industries.	Creating High Powered Sports Programming: Wowing the Audience
	Tim Squyres, ACE This Oscar nominated editor, his credits include "Rachel Getting Married," "Syriana," Ang Lee's "Hulk", and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon," “The Ice Storm” and many other top films.	The Art of Editing in the 21st Century: Creativity + Technology
	Larry Thorpe, Canon's National Marketing Executive 2008 inductee into the Sports Video Group's Hall of Fame and a key figure in the launch of high definition.	Creating High Powered Sports Programming: Wowing the Audience
	Chris Wagner, Executive VP and Founder of NeuLion As an expert in the IPTV space, Chris Wagner has been a driving force in the technology industry for over 20 years and has a firm handle on future trends in new media and technology.	Creating High Powered Sports Programming: Wowing the Audience
	Steve Wax, Managing Partner, Campfire Campfire is the brand entertainment agency centered on interactive storytelling. Campfire turned heads with award winning, innovative campaigns for clients like: Verizon, Audi, HBO, Levis, Pontiac, and Sega.	A Conversation About Revolution and What’s Next: Telling Stories, Branding and Community In A State of Change
	Ken Yagoda, Vice President & Executive Producer, Time Inc. Studios Ken Yagoda is Vice President and Executive Producer for Time Inc. Studios, where he has produced/directed many projects for Time Inc. brands, such as People, Essence, Time Inc.	A Conversation About Revolution and What’s Next: Telling Stories, Branding and Community In A State of Change

12:15 PM to 1:15 PM, Main Theater
The Art of Editing in the 21st Century: Creativity + Technology
Sponsored in cooperation with American Cinema Editors, ACE and Manhattan Edit Workshop
At the center of the storytelling process is the editor, and the cutting room has been dramatically impacted by new tools, processes, and technologies. Join a group of the industry?s most respected editors working today: Michael Berenbaum, ACE ("Sex And The City"), Tim Squyres, ACE ("Syriana"), Craig McKay, ACE ("New York I Love You"), and John Gilroy, ACE ("Michael Clayton") to hear what they have to say about what happens when the technology meets the art. Moderated by Ken McGorry, Consulting editor of POST.

3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, Main Theater
Creating High Powered Sports Programming: Wowing the Audience
Technology is playing a pivotal role in the audience's experience of live sports events, and all eyes are on the impact of technology on the viewer experience. Join a distinguished group of experts including Bryan Burns, Vice President, Strategic Business Planning and Development for ESPN, Mark Haden, VP Of Engineering and IT, MLB Networks, Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist for Digital Media at Akamai Technologies, Chris Wagner, Executive VP and Founder of NeuLion, and a representative of the National Football League in a lively discussion of the evolution of sports presentation. Moderated by Larry Thorpe, Canon's National Marketing Executive, a 2008 inductee into the Sports Video Group's Hall of Fame and a key figure in the launch of high definition. An incredible opportunity to meet the leaders of the industry and hear about the future of the audience, the coverage, the impact of sponsorship, and the technology.

4:15 PM to 5:15 PM, Main Theater
A Conversation About Revolution and What’s Next: Telling Stories, Branding and Community In A State of Change
Ken Yagoda, Steve Wax, Steve Coulson and John Dukakis
When film hit the scene over 100 years ago; storytelling, storytellers, and culture changed forever. The creative community is experiencing an equally dramatic upheaval as a technological and social revolution has taken root over the past decade. Democratized tools for creativity and connection, the growth of social media, the advent of sophisticated metrics, the power of community, the rise of online and mobile content and the wavering of broadcast are creating a volatile and exciting new landscape. That landscape has different content, different rules about its sanctity, and different ways of viewing. Seize a rare opportunity to hear four of the most engaging revolutionaries in a conversation about the volatile and exciting spot on the path where we stand.