Held September 24-25, 2025
Greater Columbus Convention Center and Hyatt Regency
Columbus, OH
The annual Society of Broadcast Engineers National Meeting will be held in Columbus, OH, on Sept. 24-25, 2025, in conjunction with the Midwest Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference, presented by the state broadcast associations of Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan and Pennsylvania. SBE members from the region and across the country are invited to attend. The SBE national Meeting includes the SBE Annual Membership Meeting and annual SBE National Awards Reception and Dinner. Program details are below. Admission to the SBE National Meeting requires registration to the Conference. (All times are Eastern Time.)
SBE Schedule
September 24
■ SBE Certification and Education Committees Joint Meeting
Hyatt Franklin B
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
■ SBE Board of Directors Dinner (invitation only)
Hyatt Morrow
5 – 6 p.m.
■ SBE Board of Directors Meeting
Hyatt Franklin A
6- 10 p.m.
September 25
■ SBE Fellows Breakfast (invitation only)
Hyatt Morrow
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
■ SBE Annual Membership Meeting
Columbus Convention Center Room D-180/181
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
The meeting will be recorded for streaming later.
■ SBE Awards Reception
Hyatt Franklin C
6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
| Joe Frietchen With more than 28 years of expertise in broadcasting and engineering, Frietchen has played a pivotal role in delivering seamless coverage and technical excellence for some of the industry’s most significant events, including the 1997 and 2022 NBA All-Star Games, the 2016 Republican National Convention, the Calder Cup Playoffs, the 2024 Women’s Final Four, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, WWE, NCAA wrestling and NBA Playoffs and Finals games with the Cleveland Cavaliers and many more. He oversee Cavaliers’ weekly television shows, podcast, Rock Entertainment Sports Network, budget, radio network, and has directed the installation of two advanced arena video control rooms. |
■ SBE National Awards Dinner
Keynote Speaker: Joe Frietchen, VP, Broadcast Operations and Engineering, Cleveland Cavaliers
Hyatt Franklin A/B
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Tickets are required for the SBE Awards Dinner. Purchase tickets online.
Event sponsorships are available. Contact Debbie Hennessey (317-846-9000) for information.
SBE National Meeting Sponsors
Thanks to these SBE Sustaining Members for their support.
Midwest Broadcast & Multimedia Technology Conference
■ The SBE will exhibit in booth 401. Exhibits are open 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sept. 25.
Accommodations
A block of rooms is available at a special rate at the Hyatt Regency Columbus.
