SIGGRAPH 2022 Conference Chair Munkhtsetseg Nandigjav (Savannah College of Art and Design) sits down with Morenike Dosu (DreamWorks Animation), Theodore Kim (Yale University), Magdiela Duhamel (Nickelodeon), and Nora Dommer (Scanline VFX) to discuss how the industry — and our listeners — can be more inclusive.
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Going Virtual ‘In Good Company’: Industry Talks for Educators
5 August 2021 • by ACM SIGGRAPH Education CommitteeACM SIGGRAPH, Education, Industry Leaders
The ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee is excited to announce the expansion of their educator-focused “In Good Company” offerings.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 46 – ‘Star Wars’ in VR
23 July 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders, Virtual Reality
In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2022 Immersive Pavilion Chair Derek Ham is joined by ILMxLAB’s Mary Huang and Kevin Bolen to discuss bringing “Star Wars” to VR.
Last But Not Least: 4 More SIGGRAPH 2021 Featured Speakers
22 July 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
Get to know the final members of the SIGGRAPH 2021 featured speakers lineup, presented by conference partners AWS, Intel, Nvidia, and Unity.
Panel Preview: 4 DEI Resources Worth Reading to Help You Understand Inequality
21 July 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
Panelists from the SIGGRAPH 2021 session “Creating a Diverse Workplace With Authentic Multicultural Voices” offer resources to prepare participants for their planned discussion of the future of DEI in the computer graphics workplace.
Production 101: Get to Know These Just-announced SIGGRAPH 2021 Featured Speakers
7 July 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders, Production
Get to know the just-announced second wave of SIGGRAPH 2021 Featured Speakers, which includes Sergio Pablos, Amy Hennig, and Ed Catmull and Pat Hanrahan.
Celebrate Pride Month With the ACM SIGGRAPH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee’s ‘Queer in Gaming’ Series
29 June 2021 • by Daniel PillisACM SIGGRAPH, Gaming, Industry Leaders
In celebration of Pride Month, the ACM SIGGRAPH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee recaps its series of conversations around LGBTQ+ identity in the gaming industry.
Exclusive: Fun Facts About the SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Committee
24 June 2021 • by SIGGRAPH AsiaConferences, Industry Leaders
As we work hard to bring you the best content and event experience for SIGGRAPH Asia 2021, we’d like to introduce you to the dedicated and talented group of digital media professionals who form the SIGGRAPH Asia 2021 Committee!
Math, Robotics, and Deepfakes, Oh My! Meet the First Wave of Featured Speakers for SIGGRAPH 2021
16 June 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Industry Leaders
Hot off the presses: the first wave of featured speakers for the upcoming virtual SIGGRAPH 2021 conference is here! Learn more about industry leaders Grant Sanderson, Dr. Kate Darling, and Hany Farid.
SIGGRAPH Spotlight: Episode 44 – A Conversation With Alvy Ray Smith
4 June 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Graphics, Industry Leaders
Headshot courtesy of Kathleen King In this episode of SIGGRAPH Spotlight, SIGGRAPH 2021 Retrospective Chair Andres Burbano (associate professor, Universidad de los Andes) sits down with industry icon Alvy Ray Smith. Here, Alvy discusses his rich history with computer...
Recap: ‘Women of Influence – Pioneers and Change Makers’
13 April 2021 • by ACM SIGGRAPHACM SIGGRAPH, Industry Leaders
A recap of the Women of SIGGRAPH Conversations and ACM SIGGRAPH History Committee’s March 2021 webinar featuring five women who have been instrumental in the development of computer graphics and who are blazing new trails as the industry evolves.
‘Be That Champion’: A Game Developer’s Uplifting Advice for the Next Generation of Women in Tech
30 March 2021 • by SIGGRAPH ConferencesConferences, Gaming, Industry Leaders
In this Women’s History Month feature, get to know Dr. Evie Powell: her contributions to the gaming industry and the best advice she has for women new to the industry.