April 30th, 2025
VIFF Centre
1181 Seymour St
Vancouver, BC V6B 3M7, Canada
What You Will Learn
Schedule is subject to modifications and will be updated accordingly.
| 5:30pm | Social Hour Meet and Greet with light snacks & refreshments |
| 6:30pm | Welcome Announcement & Agenda Overview |
| 6:40pm | Presentations Begin Open Source Initiatives, AI Investments, Ongoing Research, & Autodesk M&E Overall Strategy (USD, MaterialX, Flow Platform Development) Wonder Dynamics & Golaem Updates Maya Updates & Roadmap (Modeling, Animation, Bifrost Simulation & Rigging) MotionBuilder Updates 3ds Max Updates & Roadmap Arnold Updates & Roadmap Flow Production Tracking & Generative Scheduling Flow Capture |
| 8:10pm | Join Digital Domain's Senior Animation Supervisor, Liz Bernard for an exclusive behind-the-scenes pipeline showcase! Liz will dive into the intricacies of character development and performance in The Electric State. She will explain in depth the considerations involved in translating Simon Stålenhag's vision from book to screen, including how character design translates into movement, performance, and emotional connection. Gain a deeper understanding of the efforts behind the collaborative act of storytelling through animation. |
| 8:45pm | Closing Remarks & Giveaways Prize raffle provided by Autodesk Marketing & Partners. |
Territory Solutions Engineer,
Media & Entertainment Products, Autodesk
Strategic Territory Sales Representative
Media & Entertainment Products, Autodesk
Territory Solutions Engineer
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Territory Solutions Engineer
Media & Entertainment Products, Autodesk
Territory Solutions Engineer
Media & Entertainment Products, Autodesk
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This event is free for all registered guests! Space is limited, so please register promptly as we will be monitoring capacity at the venue.
Street Parking is available in the area surrounding the VIFF Centre.
Minors must be supervised by an adult 21 years or older.
Snacks, beer and wine will be served during the Social Hour.
Hotel reservations and payments are the responsibility of the attendee. This event will not provide hotel accommodations.
