CONFERENCE

May 13 & 14, 2026

FREE access to Exhibit Hall May 13 to all that pre-register by May 12.

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JAG Conference

The conference is designed to bring together community media TV station staff/volunteers, independent film makers/producers, TV engineers/technicians, municipal officers/advisors/board members, IT staff, legal counsel, educators, government managers, elected officials, manufacturers/vendors/integrators, and advocates/supporters of community media, local broadcasting, and telecommunication issues and services.

When

May 13th and 14th

Where

Crowne Plaza - Edison, NJ

Partners:

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Vendors

Get to know our Organizational members and Vendors and see the latest in technology

Workshops

Expand your knowledge and learn new skills

Networking

Meet with others in the industry and share tips and programing

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event schedule

8:00 am - 9:00 am Talmadge C

TelVue Users Group

9:00 am - 10:00 am Talmadge C

Varto Technologies user group

9:00 am - 6:30 pm Talmadge A&B

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall closed 12:30pm - 2pm - LUNCH

10:15 am - 10:45 am Exhibit Hall

Booth Product Presentation

DeSisti

Lighting a Two-Person Interview with Two Lights For producers working with limited time, crew, and budgets, achieving professional-looking interviews can seem like a challenge. In this presentation, we’ll demonstrate how to light a two-person interview with just two affordable lights using the technique of cross-keying. By utilizing DeSisti’s SoftLED1-LITE-VW+RGB lights, softboxes, lightweight stands with gobo arms, and a bounce card, you’ll learn how to create a balanced, flattering look in minimal time—perfect for solo operators or small crews. This practical approach is tailored for PEG access producers who need efficient, high-quality results without relying on a large setup or significant equipment investment. Whether you’re shooting in a studio or on location, this session will give you the tools to light interviews effectively and professionally, all while saving time and resources.

11:45 am - 12:15 pm Exhibit Hall

Booth Product Presentations

Switchboard

Strengthen Your Connections with the Community. Meeting citizens on the platforms they are currently consuming content is the name of the game. It’s all about connecting with your audience where they already are. We’d like to show you just how simple and effective it can be to achieve this without disrupting your current workflow or processes.

Cologna Productions-

Cologna Productions, a proud JAG supporter, is excited to share creative solutions for professional, budget-friendly PEG station productions. See how we use cinematic lenses, wireless multicamera setups, compact drones, 360-degree cameras, and stabilized smartphones to achieve high-quality results. Stop by to explore cost-effective workarounds and learn how our consulting services can support your next project with expert guidance.

12:30 pm - 1:00 pm Garden Ballroom

Technology Lunch

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Garden Ballroom

Keynote Presentation - New Jersey's Film Industry

See why the are once again calling New Jersey the Hollywood of the east. NJ Film Commission Representatives along with Film Studio Representatives will discuss the boom of Studios and production in New Jersey, how your town can benefit and what role your Access Station can play.

Mark Albala Mark Albala
2:15 pm - 2:45 pm Exhibit Hall

Booth Product Presentations

TelVue

AI & Automation For Government Meeting Broadcast Workflows and Accessibility See the latest AI & Automation innovations from TelVue to help you save time, increase accessibility, and expand viewership for your government meetings and broadcast channels. Find out how AI unlocks fully automated meeting & sports summaries, indexing, agenda generation, multi-language captioning, and WCAG compliance. Learn about the latest workflows to reach more viewers on social media, OTT, and mobile, including automatic YouTube uploads

LiveU

Drone as First Responders (DFR): How LiveU Powers Reliable Connectivity at Every Stage The way we think about emergency response is changing. For decades, the model remained largely the same: first, responders would be notified of an incident, then they would travel to the scene, assess the situation, formulate a plan, and finally take action. Every step took time, and decisions were often made without a clear picture of what awaited them. Drones, once a novelty, are now integral to a new approach to public safety—Drone as First Responder (DFR). With DFR, that traditional sequence is transformed. Drones can arrive on the scene in minutes—often faster than ground units—delivering real-time visual intelligence before first responders even arrive. This allows teams to start assessing the incident and formulating a response plan while en route, effectively collapsing the time between notification and action. Join LiveU to learn how IP video and drones keep DFR programs connected with uninterrupted visual intelligence. We will explain the value, show the workflow, and share in the field case examples of how the joint solution increased speed to response and operational performance, improved outcomes and enhanced safety – simply, securely and reliably.

3:00 pm - 3:45 pm Exhibit Hall

TBA

4:00 pm - 4:30 pm Exhibit Hall

Booth Product Presentations

Varto Technologies

AV Networking for PEG: Designing a Reliable Production Backbone Learn how to build a dedicated, scalable AV over IP network that supports everything from town meetings to multi-camera field events. We’ll walk through real-world designs and tools that simplify routing, switching, and remote control so you can future-proof your station without overhauling your infrastructure.

4:45 pm - 5:30 pm Lincoln A

TBA

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Talmage A&B

Exhibit Hall Closes - Networking Cocktail Hour

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Garden

JAG awards banquet

9:00 am - 11:45 am Talmadge B

Partners/Attendees Private Meetings at their booths

9:00 am - 10:15 am Talmadge A

Storytelling... 101

Emmy and Pebody Award Winning Documentary producer George Roy will share his thoughts on the process of getting a documentary produced, He will cover everything from conceiving a viable project, committing your thoughts to paper, and targeting your pitch. Then he will explain his thought process as to how to organize, shoot, and edit your project with an emphasis on the storytelling process.

George Roy George Roy
Geoff Belinfante Geoff Belinfante
9:00 am - 10:15 am TBA

TBA

10:30 am - 11:45 am Talmadge C

How to Market Your Station to both your Local Government and Residents

This session will show you ways to make your local leaders aware of the importance of the work of your station, how to market the value to them and how to make your residents aware of everything you are doing and where/how to watch the channel.

Don Smith Don Smith
Bob Duthaler Bob Duthaler
10:30 am - 11:45 am Talmadge A

Interviewing Techniques

Have you ever felt uncomfortable getting ready to do an interview? We will discuss what professionals do to prepare for an interview, ask the correct questions to get more than a yes or no answer, and the art of listening during an interview.

Mike Forbes Mike Forbes
Gina Forbes Gina Forbes
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Talmadge B

Lunch

Doug Seidel Doug Seidel
12:30 pm - 1:45 pm Talmadge B

WCAG 2.1 AA Compliance

With the ADA Title II timeline shifting, many teams are using this time to plan, but audio descriptions remain one of the biggest gaps in meeting WCAG 2.1AA requirements for video. Do archived meetings need to be addressed? How do platforms like YouTube or Facebook factor in? And where does WCAG 2.1 AA apply to government video? We will go over everything from A to Z to help you prepare for the new deadlines.

Bob Duthaler Bob Duthaler
Gerry Lederer Gerry Lederer
David Garb David Garb
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Talmadge B

Partners/Attendees Private Meetings at their booths

2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Talmadge A

The Future of PEG Access on Cable and Beyond

Join a panel of Industry professionals, lawyers and BPU Members and Cable Company Representatives we discuss cable franchising in New Jersey, PEG Access and what is on the horizon for both.

Doug Seidel Doug Seidel
Gerry Lederer Gerry Lederer
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm Talmadge C

Production Tips for Small Stations, Large Stations and everyone in between

Learn about different production techniques that stations are using to take their programming to the next level. Whether you are a one-man operation or a crew of 10 plus, we will discuss different tools and processes you can use to enhance your current productions and take it to the next level.

Don Smith Don Smith
Bob Duthaler Bob Duthaler
Gina Forbes Gina Forbes
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm Talmadge C

New Programming Ideas - Round Table Discussion

Gina Forbes Gina Forbes
Bob Duthaler Bob Duthaler
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm TBA

TBA

5:30 pm - 5:30 pm Talmadge B

Exhibit Hall Closes

Our Speakers

Mike Forbes

Award winning journalist

Gina Forbes

Supervisor of Woodbridge TV

Gerry Lederer

Partner/Attorney

George Roy

Documentary Filmmaker

Geoff Belinfante

External Relations Chair

Bob Duthaler

Managing Partner/Executive Producer

Get Tickets

JAG Members Full conference

$325

1/1

  • Access to all Workshops and Speakers
  • Networking and Social Experience
  • One on One Vendor Interaction
  • Banquet and JAG Awards

JAG Members Conference Only

$200

1/1

  • Access to all Workshops and Speakers
  • Networking and Social Experience
  • One on One Vendor Interaction

JAG Members Awards Banquet Only

$80

50/50

  • Banquet and JAG Awards

Exhibitors Include:

TelVue Cooperation

Varto Technologies

Planet Network

LiveU

DeSisti

Switchboard
My Casebuilder
McComm

Sony

Panasonic

Blackmagic Design

Teris Tripods

Vizrt- Tricaster

NJ Motion Picture & TV Commission

Datavideo

CueScript

Best Best & Krieger LLP (BBK)

CanonĀ 

Swit

John B. Anthony

Clear-Com

Allen Heath

B&H Video

Clear-Com

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