TelVue Users Group

Showcasing the latest innovations from TelVue across playout & automation, streaming & apps, captioning & accessibility, government meeting workflows, social media distribution, and monetization. Learn about powerful new services and features, including SmartDescribe™ AI audio description, fully automated scheduling in HyperCaster 9.0, enhanced series scheduling, YouTube Live Events & export automation, multi-language captioning, and AI meeting agendas & summaries. Explore how to incorporate modern streaming workflows with NDI and SRT, and discover best practices to take your automation to the next level across on-air graphics, OTT and social media publishing, archiving, and content sharing. Get a preview of what’s coming next on the TelVue roadmap—all designed to save you time, expand your audience, increase accessibility, and grow revenue. Bring your questions, feedback, and feature requests. Ideal for current users looking to get more out of their TelVue systems, as well as organizations ready to upgrade from outdated, unsupported, or insecure playout solutions.

Varto Technologies user group

Exhibit Hall Open

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

Booth Product Presentation - DeSisti Lighting

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.

Booth Presentation - TelVue

Save Time With 100% Automated Scheduling in TelVue HyperCaster™ 9.0 Learn how to save significant time by fully automating your channel scheduling with HyperCaster 9.0. Discover powerful new scheduling rules—including Auto Fill, Block Copy, Bumpers, Padding, and Never-Ending Series—for 100% hands-off, perfectly aligned schedules (e.g., top and bottom of the hour). Scheduling becomes as simple as uploading or automatically recording new episodes. See live demos of HyperCaster’s fully automated workflow across cable, streaming, and social media, including YouTube Live Events and exports. Save time, reduce programming effort, and deliver professional 24/7 channel playout.

Booth Product Presentations - Switchboard Live

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.

Technology Lunch

Technology Forum Discussion - Advances in Production Technology and AI Use at the PEG Level

Learn about innovative solutions using the latest technology to help create better productions, on a budget friendly level. In addition, we will discuss the use of AI in post production and at the office level. You do not need to be a Hollywood Studio to have access to and reap the benefits of AI and AI Tools.

Booth Presentation - LiveU

Booth Product Presentations - TelVue

TelVue

Affordable Audio Description with TelVue SmartDescribe™ for Accessibility & Compliance Learn how to easily and affordably add audio descriptions to your online programming to get ahead of current and future ADA/WCAG compliance requirements. SmartDescribe is an AI-powered solution built directly into TelVue Connect & CloudCast that also works with other platforms, including YouTube. Automatically create high-quality audio descriptions to better serve blind and low-vision audiences—and see demos of SmartDescribe in action. Discover how it fits seamlessly into your existing workflow with scalable automation and optional editing tools, helping you expand your reach and deliver more inclusive community media across every platform.

TBA

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.

Exhibit Hall Closes - Networking Cocktail Hour

JAG awards banquet