SIGGRAPH Asia 2023: Connecting Visionaries and Emerging Talent

Themed Connecting Stories, the 2023 edition will see a convergence of technical experts from all over the world gathering in Sydney, marking SIGGRAPH Asia as the apex of innovation and inspiration for the region.

SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 unveils two distinguished Keynote Speakers who will grace the conference: Professor Jun Murai from Keio University, renowned internationally as 'The Father of the Internet in Japan' and the Founder of the WIDE Project; and Joe Letteri, the visionary Senior Visual Effects Supervisor at Wētā FX, who has five Academy Awards for Best Visual Effects to his name. Joe Letteri's remarkable work includes Avatar, The Lord of the Rings trilogy, and King Kong.

Several prominent speakers, including Bryan Catanzaro of NVIDIA, Rob Bredow from Industrial Light & Magic, Paul Debevec of Netflix, and Sabine Laimer and Robin Hollander of Wētā FX, are also set to headline Featured Sessions at SIGGRAPH Asia 2023, offering valuable insights at the crossroads of technology, visual effects, virtual cinematography and virtual production.

A brand new addition to SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 is the inaugural Junior Computer Animation Festival, which is open to Junior (8 - 13 yrs) and Senior (14 - 18 yrs) participants. This initiative seeks to inspire students to explore cutting-edge animation technology, nurture their technical skills for potential careers, foster creativity at the intersection of art and technology, and provide networking opportunities with industry professionals and experts.

Also, SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 presents the Super Speed Connectivity for Digital Twins program, a showcase of the emerging hybrid society that seamlessly integrates the online and physical realms through extended reality and Digital Twins. This program features real-time demonstrations connecting Sydney and other cities worldwide, exemplifying the convergence of technology, art, and innovation.

The program includes content such as high-fidelity streaming across continents, AR/VR-enabled digital twins for remote water treatment, and interactive volumetric live performances between Tokyo and Sydney. 

The SIGGRAPH Asia 2023 exhibition, running from December 13 to 15, presents a unique opportunity to explore the latest advancements in computer graphics, special effects, and animation. It's a platform for direct engagement with leading industry organizations from across the Asia Pacific region. Students and young professionals can connect with potential employers looking to recruit talent for these dynamic industries.

The three-day SIGGRAPH Asia Exhibition offers an immersive experience, showcasing cutting-edge technologies that can shape both commercial and consumer markets. With over 30 renowned companies and brands from 11 countries and regions, the event features industry giants such as Adobe, Animal Logic, Canva, FORUM8, Foundry, Fox Renderfarm, Gigabyte, IO Industries, ILM, Meta, MSI, NVIDIA, Pixar RenderMan, Qualisys AB, Ritsumeikan University, Rising Sun Pictures, Rotomaker, SideFX Houdini, United Visual Researchers, VICON, Wētā FX and more.

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