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Suzhou - Keynote Conference Day

Thursday 8th May

9.00am – 6.00pm
SISPARK Science Plaza 4F (Forum)
328 Airport Road, Suzhou International Science Park, Suzhou Industrial Park, 215021, P.R. China

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Meet some of the world’s best animation industry experts and a ‘who’s who’ of the China animation industry in Suzhou.

The Keynote Conference Day focuses on four themes: Animation Industry Development; International Business Opportunities; Quality Assurance and Management; and Technologies and Skills.

Session One: Animation Industry Development

Exploring the key factors of industry development, our International Speakers share their hugely valuable insights into long-term successful development strategies, and compare the unique industry developments in the US, India, and China.

Keynote Speakers include:

  • Raman Hui - Guest of HonourCo-Director Shrek the Third (Hong Kong, San Francisco)
  • Heather Kenyon – Formerly Director of Development, Original Animation at Cartoon Network (New York)
  • Madhavan – Founder, Crest Animation (Mumbai)

Session Two: International Business Opportunities

Sharing their successful experiences as pioneers in global distribution and production, we will hear about the current trends and opportunities for international financing, co-productions, development and publishing.

Keynote Speakers include:

  • Suresh Seetharaman – Founder and President, Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation (Bangalore, New York)
  • Dan Scott - Head of Global Production, Nokia Games (Toronto)
  • Tatiana Kober - Founder, Bejuba Studios (Los Angeles, Toronto)

Session Three: Quality Assurance and Management

Leaders from the world’s best animation companies share with us how to improve our production efficiency, through pipeline initiatives and QA.

Keynote Speakers include:

  • Michael B. Johnson- Moving Pictures Group Lead, Pixar Animation Studios (San Francisco)
  • Sue Erokan - Supervisor, Character Animation, Dreamworks (San Francisco)
  • Isaac Kerlow - Author of “The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects” (Singapore)

Session Four: New Animation Technologies and New Animation Skill-sets

Technology innovations always spark new opportunities and new challenges in creation. Hear about the latest explorations and innovations and from the world’s most creative technology pioneers

Keynote Speakers include:

  • Duncan Brinsmead - Principal Scientist, Autodesk (Maya Software) (Toronto)
  • Dale Herigstad - 5-time Emmy Award Winner, Schematic (Los Angeles)
  • Adam Lindsay - CEO, Vue DC Group (Perth)

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