WHEN:
Thursday, Nov. 14

WHAT TO EXPECT:
10:00 – 10:20 a.m. -- In Conversation with Kate Riley, CEO of America’s Public Television Stations
In Conversation with Kate Riley, CEO of America’s Public Television Stations In this informative session, Babette Davidson, CEO of The Programming Service, sits down for a timely conversation with Kate Riley, the new President and CEO of America’s Public Television Stations. Just one week post-election, hear how APTS will navigate the incoming 119th Congress and the new administration.

10:20 - 11:00 a.m. -- South Florida PBS Experiential Learning Initiative:  Transforming Education and Engagement Through Immersive Technologies
South Florida PBS is harnessing the power of immersive spaces and interactive technologies to engage learners and entertain enthusiasts in ways never before possible. The organization’s Boynton Beach facility is home to a newly developed experiential learning space, where both original and licensed immersive content will be presented to complement national public television programming with the premiere of Da Vinci: An Immersive Art Experience this fall. Additionally, content is being produced for virtual reality that will foster the next generation of public television audiences by merging education, art, and entertainment into a truly interactive experience. Join our colleagues from South Florida PBS to learn more about this groundbreaking initiative!

11:00 - 11:45 -- America’s 250th: An Opportunity for Engagement
Are you thinking about America’s 250th anniversary yet? Join us and hear from station and producer colleagues about their early plans to showcase local stories with national appeal, engage with viewers, and start thoughtful community conversations around the Semiquincentennial. Learn about potential projects in the pipeline, online gaming focused on civics and history, and ideas for a new broadcast special from an existing series. Moderated by Jane Whitney, host of Common Ground with Jane Whitney, our panel will also discuss approaches to planning and the role of stations as we near this important moment in history.