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Washington DC Section

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The Washington D.C. section of SMPTE includes society members from the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan area as well as members in the Tidewater, Virginia and other nearby regions.
Section Officers include a chair, a secretary/ treasurer and six managers. There are also other volunteer positions such as Program, Membership and Publicity Chairs.
 
Our regular meeting is the third Thursday of the month at 7pm ET.  Check below for the latest update, and 
 
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Greg, Fred, and Maciej at the November DVG event and SMPTE/SBE meeting

Our Next Event 

February 27, 6:30PM. Media Forward @ Montgomery College at Theater Arts building, Montgomery College, Rockville, MD.  Students are welcome at any SMPTE or SBE event.

The student chapter of SMPTE-DC will hold the annual MEDIA FORWARD career event at Montgomery College. Open to all students high school and above. Membership not required. Registration via Eventbrite.  No charge for attendees, and sponsors welcome.

Media Forward is an incredible opportunity for industry partners to connect with a targeted group of media-focused students from local colleges and high schools eager to pursue careers in broadcasting, film, digital media, and related fields.

Our goal is to bridge the gap between students and industry professionals by introducing students to the future of their industry and helping them explore pathways to success. The SMPTE-DC Student Chapter works hard to cultivate a diverse, enthusiastic group of students with a strong interest in the media industry, making this a valuable opportunity for sponsors to connect with the next generation of media talent.

MediaForward

  • 6:00pm – Networking and complimentary light dinner
  • 6:30pm - Welcome from SMPTE & Montgomery College
  • 6:45 - 30-minute Panel discussion
  • 7:150-8:45pm – Sponsor small-group breakout tables. These breakouts include 20-minute sponsor demo with Q&A. 

Montgomery College

  • Light meal provided by SMPTE-DC and sponsors.

Upcoming Events...


 March 11 is another annual repeat with SMPTE, SBE, and the Goddard Amateur Radio club at the Goddard space flight center in Greenbelt Maryland.  Family, friends invited to attend.  The tech talk includes several vignettes covering television in the NASA space program.  From Apollo to the multi decade NASA TV broadcast to the public project, which retired earlier this year.  Quench your thirst for space comm and related media knowledge, while you and colleagues enjoy the visitor center exhibits. Visitor center Doors will open at 5 pm.  Light dinner from 6 and the presentations at 7 pm. Stay tuned to the SBE37 and SMPTE-DC websites for sign up and further details.  



Bits by the Bay returns to the Rod and Reel, May 21-22, 2025. For sponsorship and speaking opportunities, contact managers@smptedc.org


If you have topics you would like us to cover, or want to ogranize an event yourself, reach out to managers@smptedc.org!

Let's hear from you! Members and friends of SMPTE-DC, what topics would you like to learn about? 

Send your ideas to managers@smptedc.org

Questions? Please send an email to managers@smptedc.org

 

Reminders & Notices

Follow SBE37 for Radio/TV specific events

Follow DC AES for all things audio

Job Openings:
 
Contact managers@smptedc.org if you have a job or need a job!

Past Events

January 5, 2025

Media Forward

January 17, 2019

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