Meet some of the world’s best animation industry experts and a ‘who’s who’ of the China animation industry in Suzhou.

Take a look at the media industries and you’ll find animation everywhere. In TV, film, education and training, games, mobile, advertising, and online. It’s also one of the strongest youth market categories in digital media.

X|Media|Lab Suzhou concentrates on this “wealth of animation” bringing together a stellar range of animation experts from all over the world. 

The Keynote Conference Day focuses on four themes: Animation Industry Development; International Business Opportunities; Quality Assurance and Management; and Technologies and Skills.

Session One: Animation Industry Development

Exploring the key factors of industry development, our International Speakers share their hugely valuable insights into long-term successful development strategies, and compare the unique industry developments in the US, India, and China.

Keynote Speakers include:

• Raman Hui - Guest of Honour –Co-Director “ Shrek the Third ” (Hong Kong, San Francisco)
• Heather Kenyon – Formerly Director of Development, Original Animation at Cartoon Network (New York)
• Madhavan – Founder, Crest Animation (Mumbai)

Session Two: International Business Opportunities

Sharing their successful experiences as pioneers in global distribution and production, we will hear about the current trends and opportunities for international financing,

 co-productions, development and publishing.

 Keynote Speakers include:

• Suresh Seetharaman – Founder and President, Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation (Bangalore, New York)
• Dan Scott - Head of Global Production, Nokia Games (Toronto)
• Tatiana Kober - Founder, Bejuba Studios (Los Angeles, Toronto)

Session Three: Quality Assurance and Management

Leaders from the world’s best animation companies share with us how to improve our production efficiency, through pipeline initiatives and QA.

Keynote Speakers include:

• Michael Johnson - Motion Picture Lead, Pixar Studios (San Francisco)
• Xavier Nicholas - Managing Director, Lucasfilm Animation Singapore
• Sue Erokan - Supervisor, Character Animation, Dreamworks (San Francisco)
• Isaac Kerlow - Author of “The Art of 3D Computer Animation and Effects” (Singapore)

Session Four: New Animation Technologies and New Animation Skill-sets

Technology innovations always spark new opportunities and new challenges in creation. Hear about the latest explorations and innovations and from the world’s most creative technology pioneers

Keynote Speakers include:

• Duncan Brinsmead - Principal Scientist, Autodesk (Maya Software) (Toronto)
• Dale Herigstad - 5-time Emmy Award Winner, Schematic (Los Angeles)
• Adam Lindsay - CEO, Vue DC Group (Perth) 

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X|Media|Lab has access to a superb roster of the some of the world’s leading digital media practitioners, innovators, and power-brokers. International Mentors and Speakers at X|Media|Lab Suzhou “Wealth of Animation” include

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