Live event

Live production in 2026: lessons from the field

Live event production is evolving fast, with tighter timelines and higher expectations across the board. In this session, experienced live event professionals share what they’re seeing show to show: what’s working, what’s changing, and what continues to hold up when everything needs to happen fast.

  • June 3

  • 2:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. PT

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What you’ll learn

  • Tech that holds up

    The tools and setups crews rely on to deliver strong results, even with tighter timelines and smaller, simpler gear footprints.

  • Workflows that scale

    How teams are producing more with less by streamlining workflows, automating, and making smarter use of available resources.

  • What’s changing on real shows

    How rising demand, faster turnarounds, and new tools like AI are shaping the way events are planned, produced, and delivered.

Your expert hosts

Our expert host will take you on an in-depth tour of our family of encoders and answer your questions live.

  • Sam Golden, VP, Enterprise Accounts & Planning Services, DCE Productions

    With over 10 years in meeting and event development, Sam has managed major corporate, nonprofit, and sporting events, bringing strong logistics, exceptional customer service, and legendary positivity to virtual, hybrid, and live productions.

  • Hope Taylor, CEO, AV1 MEDIA

    Hope Taylor is the founder of a Chicago-based creative production company specializing in live event production and content creation. Her team has partnered with brands like Google, Pinterest, United, and Soho House to deliver immersive, high-impact event experiences through innovative production, seamless execution, and audience-focused storytelling.

  • Tim Kerbavaz - Technical Producer, Talon AV

    With over 15 years in the event technology industry, Tim provides event technology consulting, Technical Direction, Technical Production, and Accessibility Engineering at events for some of the largest brands in the world. Tim offers technical consulting, strategic outsourcing, and technical direction and production management for agencies and AV Companies, and helps end clients navigate the complex world of event technology.

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    Dan Wallace

    Dan Wallace is Epiphan's Director of Marketing and Video Innovation. He brings over 15 years experience as a creative professional specializing in video and production workflows.

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