IEEE Fall Symposium Set For Oct. 19-21

The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers’ (IEEE) Broadcast Technology Society has completed plans for the 61st Annual IEEE Broadcast Symposium, to be held Oct. 19-21 at the Westin Alexandria Hotel in Alexandria, Va. This conference features presentations from leaders within the broadcast industry and is designed to provide the latest information on topics including mobile DTV, broadcasting plant infrastructure, digital broadcasting, single frequency networks, spectrum issues and more.

The three-day event will feature more than two dozen technical presentations, including two special half-day tutorial sessions on Oct. 19 highlighting recent developments in “connected TV” technology and IBOC digital radio broadcasting.

The symposium also offers opportunities for networking with peers at three luncheon events and two evening receptions. Luncheon keynote speakers include John Luff, media technology consultant, and Peter Doyle, FCC audio division chief.

Early event reservations are encouraged in order to take advantage of a special discount being offered through Sept. 30. Complete symposium and hotel information is available at the event’s website.

Up to 2.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are also available to symposium registrants. Complete information is available on the website.

Event sponsors include Comrex, Electronics Research Inc., Radio Frequency Systems, Harris, Richland Towers, Jampro, Tieline Technology, Myat Inc., Radian and du Treil, Lundin, & Rackley Inc.