Master the Network: A Hands-On Workshop for Live Event Professionals

Tired of network issues derailing your show? Ready to move beyond “unplug it and plug it back in?”

In today’s live event industry, everything from audio and lighting to video and control runs on a network. A solid understanding of entertainment networking is no longer optional—it’s an essential skill for every technician.

This intensive, 4-hour workshop is designed to demystify entertainment networking and give you the practical, hands-on skills to confidently design, configure, and troubleshoot show-critical networks. We’ll move past the theory and get our hands on the hardware and software that runs the show.

What You’ll Learn:

This course will equip you with the ability to build and manage robust networks for any live event.

• Networking Fundamentals: Grasp the core concepts of IP addressing, subnets, and the protocols that make networks function.
• Configure Pro-Level Gear: Get hands-on experience setting up and configuring the managed switches and routers used in professional environments.
• Master Entertainment Protocols: Learn to set up and troubleshoot industry-standard protocols for audio, lighting, and video control.
• Deploy Rock-Solid Wi-Fi: Discover the best practices for setting up reliable wireless networks in challenging venues filled with interference.
• Secure Your Show: Apply essential security principles to protect your network from unauthorized access and potential disruptions.
• Troubleshoot Like a Pro: Develop a systematic and efficient workflow to find and fix common network problems under pressure.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is ideal for anyone who works with networked equipment in a live event environment, including:

• Audio Engineers and Technicians (A1/A2)
• Lighting Designers, Programmers, and Technicians
• Video Engineers and Media Server Specialists
• Production Managers and Technical Directors
• Students and aspiring technicians looking to build foundational skills

Workshop Format:

This is an active, hands-on session. A brief lecture will introduce key concepts, followed by extensive lab time where you will work with real entertainment networking hardware. Come prepared to build, configure, and break things!

Register HERE

PLEASE NOTE:

• The learner must have worked a call from the referral hall, worked under a collective bargaining agreement, or be a current member of IATSE Local 122.
• This is an in person class. This class has limited attendance and all attendees must have a reservation; therefore, it will be treated like a job call.
• If you are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket or email education@iatse122.org.
• Tardiness and/or No-Call-No-Show will be reported to the IATSE Local 122 Compliance Committee.