

TRAINING SIMULATIONS TECHNOLOGY EVENT
November 14th - Day 1
Welcome
9:00 am
Greetings, About the NSF/DRT Program, Mission & Symposium Purpose
Speaker: Steven Hussey, Angel Muniz & Administration
Sign-up/SWAG
9:15 am
Networking, Free-Stuff, and Raffle sign up.
Admin: Elizabeth "Tiz" Day
Session 1
11:15 am - 11:45 am
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
10:00 - 11:00 am
Serious Games & Simulations - the value of XR technology in enterprise, education and across multiple disciplinary fields. Christian will walk us through the world of gain through production and resources.
Speaker: Christian Allen - Epic Games (Unreal Engine) - Evangelist
Session 2
11:50 am - 12:20 pm
Project Visulaization in Real Time Platforms - Show creation of visual development using 3D/Array/Kitbash, rapid variant iteration using realtime rendering and their materials system, visual development/product prototyping/concept integration and engine utilization.
Speaker: Marisa Erven - Reality Hearth Studios - Art Lead & Direction
Lunch Break
12 p - 12:45 pm
Explore the local town restaurants, cafes and coffee shops! In case you ate a big
breakfast, the snack tables will be available to all attendees.
Be sure and return in time for the drawings!
Raffle/Prizes
12:45 pm
Networking, Free-Stuff, and Raffle prizes and giveaways.
Admin: Elizabeth "Tiz" Day
Professional Training & Mentors for XR - An introduction to the impact of XR technology in enterprise and varying fields; Architectural Visualization, Medical, Aerospace, Energy...
Speaker: Karen Snyder - Producer - TYM Studio
Session 3
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Session 4
1:40 pm - 2:10 pm
Coastal Alabama Community College - Introduction to SWIFT Technology
Speaker: Russ Reynolds
Session 5
2:20 pm - 2:50 pm
Digital Persona: Journey into Immersive Design, Streaming, Promotions/Branding
Speaker: Ana Carolina Pereira
Session 6
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Session 7
3:40 pm - 4:10 pm
Digital Media Methodology & Sound for Production - Take a glance into the world of Digital Media through the tools and methods in the production process & team pipeline. See how sound is integrated into the approach and best practices.
Speaker: Michael Lee - Sound Design & Voice Over
Session 8
4:00 pm
Building an Industry in Development through Community - Breaking down barriers between the developer community and business in a volatile market.
Speaker: Dennis Mathews & Carlos Puerta - Revelation Interactive & IGDA Houston - Programmer, Studio Owner and Community Leader
Day 1 END
4:30 pm
End of Day, (Raffle Drawing 2) Final Giveaways, Networking & Information
Education & XR - Content covering the efforts in bringing this technology into the fold of academia for innovative approaches to learning. ImmersED Conference and community efforts, impact and industry results.
Speaker: Dr. Diane Pawar - ImmersED & Special Education
DRT: Journey of Design for UX & Industry Prototyping - Enter the world of User Experience and industry demand in building realities for business and education.
Speaker: Angel Muniz - Co-PI (NSF) DRT; CACC - Art Lead & Immersive Designer
November 15th - Day 2
Greetings, About the NSF/DRT Program, Mission & Symposium Purpose
Speaker: Steven Hussey, Angel Muniz & Administration
Welcome
9:00 am
Sign-up/SWAG
9:15 am
Networking, Free-Stuff, and Raffle sign up.
Admin: Elizabeth "Tiz" Day
Technical Art /Adv. 3D - Digital Sculpting & Procedural Tools
Speaker: Ana Pereia - HTX Labs | Pixologic
Workshop 1
9:30 am (1 hr.)
Workshop 2
10:30 am (1hr.)
Immersive Content World Building
Speaker: Marisa Erven - Art Direction - Reality Hearth Studios
Session 9
11:30 am - 12p
2D Art & VFX: Designing for Compositing Animation in Motion Graphics
Speaker: Kristen Barnhill - Coastal Alabama College
Lunch Break
12 p - 12:45 pm
Explore the local town restaurants, cafes and coffee shops! In case you ate a big
breakfast, the snack tables will be available to all attendees.
Be sure and return in time for the drawings!
Raffle/Prizes
12:45 pm
Networking, Free-Stuff, and Raffle prizes and giveaways.
Admin: Elizabeth "Tiz" Day
Workshop 3
1:00 pm (1hr.)
Blue Print Building for UX & Technical Art Tools
Speaker: Christian Allen - Epic Games
Workshop 4
2:10 pm (30 min.)
Animation workflow and efficiency methods for team based production.
Speaker: Stephen Mitchell - Technical Art
Session 10
3:30 pm
Gaining Valuable Industry Experience through Mentor and Training Programs - A Student Perspective
Speaker: Anya Snyder & Karen Snyder
PANEL Q/A
4:10 pm
The 4th Industrial Revolution: New Technology & Business: Question & Answer
Guest Speakers & Workshop Presenters
End of Day, (Raffle Drawing 2) Final Giveaways, Networking & Information
Day 2 END
4:30 pm
BREAK/DEMO
2:40 pm (30 min.)
XR & MOTION CAPTURE DEMONSTRATION BREAK
Engage with the technology, stretch those legs, grab some snacks, network.