Broadercasting: Syncing Oregon's Video Technology Pros

Submitted by Whitney on June 30, 2010 - 13:37

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Sitting right in the middle of Silicon Forest, Portland is exploding with innovative technology companies, particularly in the video space. Companies such as Tektronix, ArtsBeats and Omneon, actually have a lot in common with Oregon's video technology users, mainly broadcasters, including KGW, KOIN, KATU and Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB). They're all Oregon-based, constantly innovating and video-centric. Portland is unique because, for a city of its size, it has such a close-knit community; however, Elemental finds that after attending the annual NAB show in Las Vegas and sharing the floor with many of our neighbors, back at home the common connections often get lost. 

We'd like to reverse that trend and so have linked up with our friends at the Oregon Association of Broadcasters (OAB) and OPB to host Broadercasting, a free networking event for Oregon's engineers and broadcasting production professionals, just two weeks from today on July 20, 2010.

This event is an excellent opportunity for everyone who plays a role in the Oregon video technology scene to learn from each other and gain a better perspective on the full scope of video production and distribution technology.  Software engineers will have the opportunity to see the needs of broadcasters first-hand and use that knowledge when developing solutions.  On the flip side, broadcasters will get some insight on the particular challenges that engineers face in product development.  OPB is opening its studio for a tour and a peek inside its control room.  In addition to the educational opportunities that will be offered at Broadercasting, there will be snacks and spirits provided and prizes awarded. 

Although OAB has its great annual conference in October, a networking event that includes the tech side of video has not been done before. We're excited to be taking part in organizing this event.  A successful event will lead to more in the future, so we encourage those interested to come and bring friends and colleagues. 

If you can't make it to Broadercasting on the 20th, but want to stay in the loop on future events join the LinkedIn group "Northwest Video Technology Professionals." 

Event Details:

  • When: July 20, 5 to 7 p.m.
  • Where: OPB Studios, 7140 SW Macadam Ave., Portland, OR
  • Who: You! (engineers, video development programmers, broadcasters etc.)
  • RSVP: (503) 443-2299 or theoab@theoab.org