The Advent of the ACC Network

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Event Details
  • Date/Time:
    • Thursday September 5, 2019 - Friday September 6, 2019
      6:00 pm - 7:59 pm
  • Location: Callaway Club, McCamish Pavilion
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  • Fee(s):
    $25-30
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Summary Sentence: Our panel will explore the history of Georgia Tech's video and broadcast programming, the business drivers behind uniting the ACC's member-universities into a partnership with ESPN, and the network's operation.

Full Summary: Our panel will explore the history of Georgia Tech's video and broadcast programming, the business drivers behind uniting the ACC's member-universities into a partnership with ESPN, and the network's operation.

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The Georgia Tech Business Network and the Letterwinners Club welcome you to our fall social and speaker event!

In collaboration with ESPN, the Atlantic Coast Conference has followed some of its collegiate brethren by launching the ACC Network. The network will showcase men's and women's athletics from across the 15-member universities with inside access, studio programming, and ESPN Films documentaries. Our panel will explore the history of Georgia Tech's video and broadcast programming, the business drivers behind uniting the ACC's member-universities into a partnership with ESPN, and the network's operation.

The event will open with a networking reception over drinks and hors d’oeuvres. The program will begin with the introduction of the panelists, then move to discussion and Q&A. The evening ends with a tour of the ACC Network facilities.

Our Panel:

  • Wes Durham, ACC Network Show Host and Voice of the Atlanta Falcons
  • Roddy Jones, ACC Network Analyst and SiriusXM Analyst
  • Andy Blanton, Director of Video Operations, Georgia Tech

Ticket Details

Early Bird Rate: $25 (until September 4th)
General Admission: $30 plus fees (on September 5th)
Ticket includes two drinks, hors d'oevres, and parking in Area Lot E65

Event Details

Callaway Club at McCamish Pavilion

Thursday, September 5th, 2019

  • 6:00PM Check-in, Networking, Drinks and hors d'oeuvres
  • 6:30PM Introductions, panel discussion, and Q&A
  • 7:30PM Tour of ACC Network Facility

Parking

On-site parking is available at Area Lot E65 near the coliseum and is included in your ticket.

Nearest MARTA Station: Midtown Station

Ride-sharing: Uber or Lyft offer convenient options for getting to your destination.

Refund Policy: No refunds at this time.

 

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Faculty/Staff, Postdoc, Public, Graduate students, Undergraduate students
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Status
  • Created By: Kristen Bailey
  • Workflow Status: Published
  • Created On: Aug 27, 2019 - 12:52pm
  • Last Updated: Aug 27, 2019 - 12:52pm