The 3D EXPERIENCE Announces Executive Forum Lineup!
Some industry heavy hitters have been announced for this month's must see S3D festival: THE 3D EXPERIENCE. The festival runs from September 24-26 in Times Square, NYC and has some truly exciting consumer focused venues - free of charge! Further, there are exceptional industry events as well, one of which is the Executive Forum.
Here is the recent press release covering the announcement:
HP CTO Phil McKinney to deliver all-industry address; IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond and NASDAQ SVP Robert H. McCooey to headline North America's first-ever consumer-facing 3D entertainment festival
The 3D Experience, New York's first Annual 3D Entertainment and Technology Festival, today announced the presenters lineup for the Executive Forum. To kick off the three day event, key industry leaders and professionals will converge at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters in Times Square on Sept. 24 for a day packed with informative keynotes, presentations and panels encompassing the full spectrum of the 3D industry.
"The Executive Forum brings together industry pioneers and newcomers to take the pulse of the rising 3D industry and learn to navigate the ever-changing entertainment and technology landscape," said Nino Balistreri, managing director for The 3D Experience. "3D has altered the way consumers experience digital content and will continue to push the limits of creativity. The 3D Experience will be an incubator for enduring partnerships and new revenue opportunities."
The inaugural Executive Forum features a dynamic lineup including an all-industry address by Phil McKinney, vice president and chief technology officer, HP, followed by presentations from Ken Venturi, chief creative officer & EVP, National CineMedia, Robert H. McCooey, Jr., senior vice president of new listings and capital markets, NASDAQ OMX, Richard Gelfond, CEO, IMAX, Jim Chabin, president, International 3D Society, and David Beal, president, National Geographic Entertainment. These key industry veterans will cover the emergence of 3D in recent years, its financial impact, how to take advantage of its robust growth and thrive in this exciting, uncharted territory.
3D technology experts and industry creatives from Samsung, LG, Mitsubishi, Panasonic, RealD, 3ality, 3D Eye Solutions, Legend 3D, Motorola, Technicolor and more will delve into a broad range of topics including home entertainment, broadcast, video games, sports, post-production conversion of 2D to 3D, 3D's future in advertising and filmmaking. Of note, Adweek's award-winning advertising critic, Barbara Lippert, will moderate "Getting Ahead of 3D for Advertising Professionals," a panel geared toward marketing and advertising executives who are experimenting with 3D technology. In addition, IMS Research's Anna Hunt, principal analyst, will present on "The Elusive Consumer and Expectations for 3D in the Home."
The 3D Experience Executive Forum attendees will be offered unparalleled networking opportunities through the NASDAQ Opening Night VIP Reception presented by LG, VIP film screenings, dinner reception and the highly-anticipated 3D TV Test Drive. For the latest more information on the speaker lineup and panels, please visit: Speakers.
The Executive Forum is targeted at industry professionals, but The 3D Experience will engage entertainment enthusiasts and general consumers alike by simultaneously presenting the 3D Consumer Showroom at the Discovery Times Square Exposition from Friday, Sept. 24 to Sunday, Sept 26. Hosted by Best Buy, the Consumer Showroom will be free and allow visitors to interact with a myriad of 3D products from 3D TVs, gaming systems, home theatre accessories and more. Showroom hours are Friday, September 24, noon-8pm; Saturday, September 25, 10am to 8pm; and Sunday, September 26, 10am to 6pm. To enrich the festival weekend, AMC Theatres Empire 25 will feature screenings of classic and recent 3D blockbusters. For an up to date schedule of screenings, please visit: www.the3dexperience.org.
About The 3D Experience
The 3D Experience is committed to creating large-scale interactive programs that bring together leading minds, leading products and leading experiences. Event Partners for The 3D Experience include NASDAQ OMX, Best Buy, National CineMedia, IMAX, AMC and Discovery TSX. Sponsors include LG Electronics USA, Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc., 3ality Digital, Panasonic, NVIDIA, AT&T, Northern Lights Entertainment, 3D Eye Solutions, BodySound Technologies, Texas Instruments, RealD, 3DMedia, Jump 3D, Hello Charlie and Passmore Lab. Supporters include National Geographic Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Red Bull Records, IMS Research and International 3D Society. The 3D Experience is produced by e5 Global Media, a diversified company with leading assets in the media and entertainment arenas. For more information and to register for The 3D Experience visit www.the3DExperience.org. Connect with The 3D Experience on Facebook at www.facebook.com/3dexperience and Twitter at twitter.com/the3dexperience.
MarketSaw is a Media Sponsor of The 3D Experience. Jim Dorey will be moderating the festival's Filmmaker Panel.
