Thank You for Joining Us at the 2026 Michigan Broadcasters Engineering & IT Summit!
Broadcast engineers, IT professionals, and industry partners came together June 2–3 in East Lansing for two days of education, networking, and collaboration. Thank you to everyone who attended, presented, exhibited, and sponsored this year's event.
June 2–3, 2026
The Henry Center for Executive Development
East Lansing, Michigan
Session Descriptions
Inside a Broadcast Cyberattack: Response, Recovery, and Prevention
A candid conversation focused on how broadcasters can respond to, prepare for, and recover from cyber incidents.
- Shannone Dunlap, Black Diamond Broadcasting
- Del Reynolds, Black Diamond Broadcasting
- Luke Lauterbach, Sentinel
- Larry Walke, National Association of Broadcasters
Back to Basics: RF Site Maintenance
A valuable session for station managers, operations staff, and newer technical employees looking to better understand RF site fundamentals and preventative maintenance best practices.
- Rick Grzybek, RPG Broadcast Consultants, LLC
- Ed Trombley, Ed Trombley & Associates
Repair or Replace: Finding Ways to Stretch the Dollar
A real-world discussion on balancing budgets, aging equipment, upgrades, refurbishment decisions, and operational priorities.
- Jeff Welton, Nautel
AI for Broadcast Announcing, Respeaking, and Accessibility
Hosted by ENCO Systems, this session will explore how AI can support station teams and improve operational efficiency while preserving the human connection that defines local broadcasting. Attendees will also see demonstrations of aiTrack and SpecAI and learn how stations are already using these tools in real-world environments.
- Bill Bennett, ENCO
Society of Broadcast Engineers Certification Preparedness Session
Designed to help engineers prepare for Society of Broadcast Engineers certification exams while strengthening technical knowledge and professional development.
- Geary Morrill, Michigan Society of Broadcast Engineers
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