VANAS Conference 2024 to Showcase Cutting-Edge Innovations in Digital Entertainment
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VANAS is proud to announce the highly anticipated VANAS Conference 2024 in Digital Entertainment, set to take place on August 23, 2024, in Vancouver. This year’s conference promises to be an unmissable event for professionals, educators, and students eager to explore the latest advancements and challenges in the digital entertainment industry.
Mario Pochat, CEO of VANAS, expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating:
The VANAS Conference is a unique opportunity for industry professionals to come together, share knowledge, and inspire one another. Our goal is to foster a community of creativity and innovation, and this year’s lineup of speakers and topics is truly exceptional. We are excited to see the impact these discussions will have on the future of digital entertainment.
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The conference will feature a distinguished lineup of speakers from top studios and companies, sharing their insights and experiences across various domains such as Animation, Visual Effects, Video Games, Esports, Virtual Reality, and Production Management. Confirmed speakers include Fernando Herrera, Senior Animator at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM); Daria Yashchenko, CEO of Terminal FX; Alastair Sew Hoy, R&D Developer, Founder, and Animator at Offworld Industries; Alyssa Zarate, CG Environment Supervisor at Atomic Cartoons; Sandi Gisbert, Director of Production at Wind Sun Sky; Jenny Li, Animator at Cinesite; Ali Ehtemami, Lead Compositor at Image Engine; Jeffrey Higgins, Head of CG at DNEG; Bobby Liauw, Animation Supervisor at Atomic Cartoons; Clara Chan, VFX Supervisor at Sony Imageworks; Joe Darko, Animation Supervisor at Disney; Mario Pochat, CEO of VANAS; Calvin Leduc, Head of Faculty at VANAS; Andy Barlett, Faculty at VANAS; Chris Cook, CG Supervisor at Crafty Apes; and Ryan Grobins, VFX Supervisor and Head of 3D at Casuarina Studios.
These industry leaders will cover a wide range of topics, including creature animation principles, AI in VFX management, the evolution of visual effects, managing production curveballs, practical advice for new animators, and the future of VR games and animation. The conference will also include special presentations on notable projects such as Avatar: The Last Airbender, NYAD and The Spider Within: A Spider-Verse Story.
In addition to these enriching sessions, the conference will provide ample networking opportunities for attendees to connect, collaborate, and gain valuable industry insights.
For more details about the conference, including the full agenda and speaker lineup, visit VANAS Conference 2024