Daktronics recently hosted its 7th annual High School Video Summit, a nationwide event designed to bring together high school video production teams, educators and industry professionals for a day of learning, collaboration and inspiration.
This year’s summit on June 24 and 25 drew 331 attendees to 14 host sites throughout the United States, with an average of 18 participants per location. The event provided a hands-on environment for educators and administrators to connect, share ideas and grow their skills in live event production.
Kyle Sydow, high school market manager, Daktronics, said: ”The High School Video Summit is one of my favourite events of the year. It’s amazing to see educators and production teams come together to share ideas and grow their event productions. Our customers leave energised with new techniques, fresh perspectives and a stronger sense of community in this growing industry.”
The summit featured presentations from professionals representing organisations such as the Minnesota Twins, Miami Heat and Miami Dolphins, as well as experienced high school production teams. Sessions covered a range of topics including:
- Keynote presentation: “Twins win! You betcha!” – Sam Henschen, Minnesota Twins
- Streaming and control room best practices
- Content creation and game-day scripting
- Monetising moments through sponsorship and marketing
High school contributors also shared their expertise, including:
- How to make videoboards work in your school – Jenny Wagner, Centennial Public School
- Content creation tips – JB Starkey, Sturgis High School
- Game day scripting – Michael Logan, Prosper Independent School District
This year’s summit also marked the debut of the DakClassroom Student Showcase Awards, recognising outstanding creativity, teamwork and technical skill in student-led productions. Click here to see the winners.
