We Have The Whole Season Planned !!
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We Have The Whole Season Planned!! Sep 2025 > Jun 2026
September 9: Pioneers Perspective on Computer Graphics in Aerospace - Virtual
·A panel of SIGGRAPH Aerospace Pioneers as they discuss the contributions of computer graphics in scientific visualization, real-time sim, astronomy, and CAD/CAM/CAE. Moderated by Dave Kasik, Boeing Senior Technical Fellow-Retired, and former President of the Pioneers group. https://lasiggraph.org/event/pioneers-perspective-computer-graphics-aer…
October 14 Public XR Entertainment - In Person
·Explore the resurgence of location-based XR and AR gaming as the industry rebounds in the post-COVID era. This event will feature an experience and discussion around immersive entertainment, design challenges, and engaging audiences through interactive environments.
November 11: Tour of Unreal Engine - Virtual
·Join CG Pro’s Edward Dawson-Taylor on a tour of Unreal Engine, highlighting new capabilities in the latest release. Version 5.6 includes improvements to rendering, world building, animation, procedural workflows, MetaHumans, physics, and more.
December 9: 3D Avatar Beta Night - In Person
·Pose for the cameras and in minutes be turned into interactive 3D models, and socially shareable videos at this informal end-of-the-year mixer and special BlueVishnu Beta Night.
February 10: The Ethics of AI x XR - Virtual
·This Zoom gathering explores how generative AI is reshaping XR tools, content, and authorship. Join creators and policy leaders discussing the ethical implications of AI-integrated XR. Hosted and moderated by XR/media veteran and LA ACM SIGGRAPH Vice Chair, Larry Rosenthal.
March 10: Women, VFX and the Rise of Digital in Hollywood - Virtual
·A panel led by Donna Tracy and Diane Piepol, highlighting the origin stories of women in VFX and Hollywood’s digital transition. Their stories track unique paths, obstacles, and successes they encountered working in the industry. Presented in conversation with Laurel Klick and other VFX supervisors, artists, and producers.
April 8: The State of the METAVERSE 2026 - Virtual
·A hybrid event exploring the next Internet frontier through live Zoom discussion and guided visits to 3D metaverse platforms. Hosted and moderated by XR veteran and LA ACM SIGGRAPH Vice Chair, Larry Rosenthal.
May 12: The Virtualization of Hollywood - Virtual
·An online panel, moderated by Tranel Bland, features speakers from the visual effects industry. From their positions within digital pipelines, they share insights on topics including: How far virtual & digital assets have encapsulated production, where the line is drawn, and the future of virtual production.
June 9: The Use of Digital Graphics in Art Direction - In Person
·In this event, we will explore how AI is being utilized in Production Design and Art Direction, in collaboration with the Art Directors Guild.
7:pm PDT. ~ start time
To all of the members of the Executive Council of the LA ACM SIGGRAPH Professional Chapter. .
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