Join us for the Michigan Broadcast Engineering Conference, an unmissable opportunity for broadcast engineers to network, learn, and honor excellence in our field. This event brings together broadcasters, engineers, station managers, and industry partners for the iconic Beer and Bull networking reception—a chance to connect with peers and industry leaders. Attendees will dive into insightful sessions on the latest in broadcast engineering and innovation, culminating in the prestigious Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Award presentation. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate, collaborate, and elevate your broadcast engineering expertise!
Schedule (Subject to Change)
Tuesday February 25
1:00 - 5:00 pm | Vendor Setup
5:30 - 6:30 pm | The Nautel Happy Hour with Jeff Welton at Founders Brewery
6:30 - 9:30 pm | Beer & Bull Reception at Founders Brewery sponsored by Nautel
Wednesday February 26
9:00 - 10:00 am | Vendor Walkaround Breakfast
10:00 am - 12:30 pm | Sessions & Vendor Breaks
12:30 - 1:30 pm | Lunch with the Carl E. Lee Engineering Excellence Award Presentation sponsored by Nemal Electronics
1:30 - 3:30 pm | Sessions & Vendor Breaks
A block of rooms has been reserved at the JW Marriott at a discounted rate of $249/night + tax. Click Here to book your room before January 26, 2025.
Conference Sessions
Advanced Gen TV and Areas for Growth
As the media industry evolves with the adoption of ATSC 3.0 and other next-generation technologies, broadcast engineers must navigate a complex landscape of innovation and opportunity. Explore the latest advancements in advanced technology, including enhanced transmission methods, immersive audio, and integrated IP workflows. Gain insight into how these advancements are reshaping content delivery, audience engagement, and monetization strategies.
Madeleine Nolan, President, ATSC Inc.
Madeleine Noland is the President of the Advanced Television Systems Committee Inc. A 20-year industry veteran who is widely respected for her consensus-building leadership style, she chaired the technology group that oversees the ATSC 3.0 next-generation broadcast standard before being named ATSC President in May 2019. Previously, she chaired various ATSC 3.0-related specialist groups, ad hoc groups and implementation teams since 2012.
Forging a Media and Public Safety Partnership using AI
Recent natural disasters have highlighted the reliability of broadcast Radio and Television while at the same time uncovering the shortcomings of Cellular and Power infrastructures. Futuri has developed a product which incorporates AI, Broadcasting, and mobile apps to meet the need for Emergency Management to reliably communicate lifesaving information to the public in their native tongue.
Craig Bowman, Senior Vice President, Futuri
An award-winning engineer, Craig Bowman's career spans 35+ years providing his expertise that has led to tremendous advancement in the technology, broadcasting, and engineering sectors. His broadcast industry accolades include being the recipient of the Carl E. Lee Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award in 2017. He has engineered complex media operations for multiple public and private broadcast companies including iHeart, Cumulus, EMF, Westwood One, Liggett Media, Krol Communications, and Synergy Broadcasting in addition to owning his own engineering consultancy. Since 2009, Craig’s many technical capabilities have been utilized in the build-out of many of Futuri’s SaaS technologies that have shaped the future of the media industry.
Staying in the Clear: Navigating Technical Compliance for Stations
In the fast-paced world of broadcasting, regulatory compliance is non-negotiable. This session dives into the critical aspects of technical compliance and FCC regulations that govern broadcast operations. Explore the protocols and procedures essential for maintaining compliance, including real-world examples of how lapses can lead to severe penalties or disruptions. This session emphasizes why a comprehensive understanding of compliance protocols is vital for protecting your station, safeguarding public safety, and ensuring seamless operations. Equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your station compliant and your signal strong.
Keenan Adamchak, Counsel, Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Keenan Adamchak advises broadcast and telecommunications clients on a range of regulatory, transactional, and appellate matters. He represents both radio and television broadcasters before the FCC on concerns involving license renewals, auctions, transaction approvals, enforcement, and other regulatory compliance questions. He also counsels wireless, VoIP, and telecommunications providers before the FCC and state public service commissions on a variety of regulatory issues including licensing, transaction approvals, and other regulatory matters. In addition, Keenan has represented both broadcasters and telecommunications service providers before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.
Frank Maynard, President, Maynard & Associates LLC
Frank Maynard, CPBE, is president of Maynard and Associates, LLC, which provides broadcast engineering services in the Great Lakes region. He recently retired after 37 years with CBS-owned television stations WWJ-TV and WKBD-TV in Detroit, where he was Supervisor of Technical Operations. Prior work in his fifty-year-plus career included chief engineer positions for various radio stations in Michigan and Louisiana and technical consulting for broadcast stations in the region. Maynard is a Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer by the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and was Chair of SBE chapters 91 (Lansing) and 82 (Detroit), where he serves the latter as Certification Chair. He is past Chair and current Manager of the Detroit Section of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, serves on the Engineering Committee of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Midwest Broadcast and Multimedia Technical Conference, and is a recipient of the MAB's Carl E. Lee Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award in 2020.
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