Michigan Broadcasters Engineering & IT Summit

Michigan Broadcasters Engineering & IT Summit

Two days of practical engineering + IT insights, high-value vendor connection, and signature networking, built specifically for Michigan broadcasters.

June 2–3, 2026

The Henry Center for Executive Development
3535 Forest Rd., Lansing, MI 48910

Hotel Accommodations

Candlewood Suites East Lansing (Connected to the event venue)
3545 Forest Road Lansing, MI 48910 United States

Event Schedule

Time	Event	Location
June 2
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Vendor Setup	B106/B107
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM	Beer and Bull, sponsored in part by Nautel (21+ Event)	Harrison Roadhouse
	Beer and Bull is included for all Summit registrants. Join us for an evening of networking, great conversations, cold beer, and just a little bull. Shuttle service will be available between the Candlewood Suites (attached to the Henry Center) and Harrison Roadhouse beginning at 6:15 pm. The last pickup from Harrison Roadhouse is scheduled for 9:45 pm. Free parking is available for those planning to drive separately.
June 3
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM	Vendor Setup	B106/B107
8:30 AM - 9:45 AM	MAB Board of Directors Meeting (Closed Meeting)	B113
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM	Vendor Walk Around Breakfast	Heritage Lounge
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM	Inside a Broadcast Cyberattack: Response, Recovery, and Prevention	Heritage Room
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Vendor Break	B106/B107
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM	Back to Basics: RF Site Maintenance	Heritage Room
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM	Lunch with the Carl E. Lee Broadcast Engineering Excellence Award Presentation	Heritage Room
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM	Repair or Replace: Finding Ways to Stretch the Dollar	Heritage Room
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM	Vendor Break	B106/B107
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM	AI for Broadcast Announcing, Respeaking, and Accessibility	Heritage Room
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM	SBE Certification Class (Optional, non-SBE members welcome to participate)	Heritage Room

Session Descriptions

Inside a Broadcast Cyberattack: Response, Recovery, and Prevention

A candid conversation focused on how broadcasters can respond to, prepare for, and recover from cyber incidents.

Shannone Dunlap, Black Diamond Broadcasting
Del Reynolds, Black Diamond Broadcasting
Luke Lauterbach, Sentinel
Larry Walke, National Association of Broadcasters

Back to Basics: RF Site Maintenance

A valuable session for station managers, operations staff, and newer technical employees looking to better understand RF site fundamentals and preventative maintenance best practices.

Rick Grzybek, Munn-Reese
Burley Stapley, Federated Media

Repair or Replace: Finding Ways to Stretch the Dollar

A real-world discussion on balancing budgets, aging equipment, upgrades, refurbishment decisions, and operational priorities.

Jeff Welton, Nautel

AI for Broadcast Announcing, Respeaking, and Accessibility

Hosted by ENCO Systems, this session will explore how AI can support station teams and improve operational efficiency while preserving the human connection that defines local broadcasting. Attendees will also see demonstrations of aiTrack and SpecAI and learn how stations are already using these tools in real-world environments.

Bill Bennett, ENCO

Society of Broadcast Engineers Certification Preparedness Session

Designed to help engineers prepare for Society of Broadcast Engineers certification exams while strengthening technical knowledge and professional development.