MAR 9, DAY 1 SCHEDULE
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby.
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome address and Conference Vision: Importance of the Digital Media industry to Utah and the Nation, Introduction of John Warnock.
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
9:00 AM – 9:30 AM Opening Keynote
Trends in Digital Media Technology
Latest technical developments driving Digital Media. Application and implications of new technologies. Future industry impact of technology developments.
John E. Warnock-Co Founder of Adobe
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Moderated Discussion of Trends in Digital Media Technology
Moderated discussion and fielded audience questions: John E. Warnock
Moderator: Rich Riesenfeld-UofU Computer Science Department
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Hosted Break
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby.
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Financing the Digital Media Business
Funding trends for digital media. Current level of venture capitalist interest. What investors look for in funding a business. How is the current economy impacting the level of investing, and what can be done to involve Utah’s Angel and VC community to increase funding in digital media.
Main Speaker: Andrew Braccia–Accel Partners
Moderator: Craig Bott-President & CEO of Grow Utah Ventures
Panel Members: Ben Dahl-Investment Professional for UV Partners, Alan Hall-Managing Director for Mercato Partners, Hall Widlansky-CEO of Mangia Technologies
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
New Technology Demonstrations
Demonstrations of New technologies–Digital Domain, Red Camera, Others
Moderator: Brent Adams-Director of the BYU Center for Animation
Main Speakers: Vern Wilbert-Tech Director of Digital Domain, John Corser-Demonstrating Red Camera Technology
Location: Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Lunch Break
On your own
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Hot New Utah Digital Media Companies
Fifteen minute presentations by selected Digital Media Companies that are impacting the industry.
Main Speaker: David Bradford-CEO of Fusion-io, Peter Csathy-CEO Sorenson Media, Jim Banister–CEO of Spectrum DNA, Howard Phillips-Studio Director of Chair Entertainment
Moderator: Steve Roy-Director of The Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR)
Location Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Content is King-Creating Relevant Content for Audiences
Fifteen minute presentations and discussion of trends in content development and relevancy to today’s audiences.
Main Speaker: James Cooper-Senior VP Interactive Creative Director for Satchi & Satchi, Barry Weiss-Senior VP of Animation at Sony Picture Imageworks, Tom Mikota-Texturing Artist Lead for AVATAR 2009.
Moderator: Brent Watts CEO Struck\Axiom
Location: Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.
2:45 PM- 3:00 PM
Hosted Break
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby.
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Running the Digital Media Business
Discussion on the unique challenges of creating, growing and expanding a digital media business in Utah.
Main Speaker: Tim Milliron-Pixar Animation Studios-Special Effects on movies such as Cars, Wall-E, UP and Finding Nemo
Moderator: Kent Thomas-CEO and Founder of CFO Solutions, L.C.
Panel Members: John Blackburn-CEO of Avalanche Software/Walt Disney Company, Clark Stacey-VP of Smart Bomb Interactive, Vance Cook- President Electronic Arts SLC, Lee Baker-President Sandman Studios.
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
New Media Advertising and Its Impact on Customer Interface
Digital Media’s impact on traditional advertising. Digital Media’s impact on the customer interface. Requirements for effective brand management given digital media.
Main Speaker: Chris Berger-Vice President (Integrated Production Director) of Publicis
Moderator: Kyle Snarr-Director of New Business for Struck/Axiom
Panel Members: Kim Jones-CEO of Vérité, Jed Call-VP of Business Development of MediaOne of Utah
Location: Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Networking Reception
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Premier showing of Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today
Introduction by Geralyn Dreyfous-SLC Film Center, Comments by Film Producer Sandra Schullberg.
One of the greatest courtroom dramas in history, Nuremberg: Its Lesson for Today shows how the international prosecutors built their case against the top Nazi war criminals using the Nazis’ own films and records. The trial established the “Nuremberg principles,” laying the foundation for all subsequent trials for crimes against the peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Over the years, the original picture negative and sound elements were lost or destroyed. Filmmakers Sandra Schulberg and Josh Waletzky created a new 35mm negative (made from the German Bundesarchiv’s best “lavender print”) and reconstructed the soundtrack using original sound from the trial. For more information: www.nurembergfilm.org
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre
MAR 10, DAY 2 SCHEDULE
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby.
8:30 AM-8:40 AM
Welcome and Introductions
Introduction of the Digital Media Online Community in Utah-Steve Roy-Director of USTAR
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre
8:40 AM-9:15 AM
Introduction of Digital Dilemma Report from the Academy of Motion Pictures
Describing the issue for long term digital media storage. Laying out the case why Utah and our new Film and Media Center are uniquely situated to be part of the Digital Solution going forward.
**This discussion will be continued at the 10:45 AM to 12:00 PM Session in the Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre
Introduction: Geralyn Dreyfous-Founder/Executive Director SLCFilm Center
Main Speaker: Milt Shefter-Consultant to the Academy of Motion Pictures, President of Miljoy Inc, and former archivist at the Library of Congress
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Opening Keynote
Mobile Media Trends and their Impact
How new mobile applications and distribution mediums are affecting the creation, delivery and use of digital media.
Ian Mckerlich-Director Mobile Internet and Content–T-Mobile Inc
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
9:45 AM – 10:30 PM
Moderated Discussion Mobile Media Trends and their Impact
Challenges and observations from iPhone app developers.
Main Speaker: Ian Mckerlich-Director Mobile Internet and Content–T-Mobile
Moderator: Steve Roy-Director of The Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR)
Panel Members: Jeff Yamada-Director of Development for Struck/Axiom-mobile iPhone app developer, John Lund Senior Engineer of Garafa-mobile app developer
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
10:30 AM -10:45 AM
Hosted Break
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby.
10:45 AM -12:00 PM
Digital Dilemma Report from the Academy of Motion Pictures
Report where the Academy’s Science and Technology Council examined ways in which key players in the movie business and other major industries currently store and access important digital data. Through 18 months of research and writing, the Council discovered that the issues of digital storage reliability and compatibility go far beyond lost snapshots and spreadsheets.
Moderator: Chris Johnson-Computing and Imaging U of U
Panel Members: Milt Shefter-Consultant to the Academy of Motion Pictures, President of Miljoy Inc, and former archivist at the Library of Congress, John Warnock-Co Founder Adobe, Geralyn Dryfous-Founder/Executive Director SLCFilm Center, Sandra Schullberg-Film Producer & President of Schulberg Productions, Peter Csathy-CEO of Sorenson Media, Barry Lunt Co-Founder of Millenniata
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
Why they came and Stayed in Utah
Discussion from major digital media companies that have located divisions in Utah: Why they came and stayed and what they have found here. Discussion of how to grow and expand the industry from within and without the State.
Main Speaker: Jeff Bunker-Creative Art Director for Avalanche Software/Walt Disney Company
Moderator: Jeff Edwards-President & CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU)
Panel Members: Kelly McCrystal-Chief Operating Officer for Spectrum DNA, Jon Dean-Executive Producer / Head of Hasbro Production for Electronic Arts
Location Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Lunch Break
On your own
1:30 PM -2:45 PM
Incentives and Assistance for Utah’s Digital Media Industry
Discussion of incentives and support assistance available in Utah for digital media companies, state and local government resources, University support and non- profit and professional organizations.
Moderator: T. Craig Bott-CEO of Grow Utah Ventures
Panel Members: Jeff Edwards- President and CEO of Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU, Ted McAller-Executive Director of The Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR), Spencer Eccles-Executive Director for Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), Leigh Von Der Esch- Utah Film Promotion Director of Utah Film Commission.
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
1:30 PM – 2:45 PM
What’s Happening at the Universities
Presentations of the latest developments and innovations from Utah Universities.
Moderator: Craig Caldwell-USTAR University of Utah
Main Speakers: UofU-Chuck Hansen/Craig Caldwell, USU-Alan Hasimoto/Brett Shelton, UVU-Jan Bentley/Rodayne Esmay, WSU-Greg Anderson/Chad Nuesmeyer, SLCC-Mason, BYU-Kelly Loosli, SLCC-Jeff Hansen, DSC- Phil Tuckett
Location Leona Wagner Black Box Theatre.
2:45 PM -3:00 PM
Hosted Break
Located in the Rose Wagner Theater Lobby.
3:00 PM – 4:15 PM
Concept to Company Winners Presentation and Awards
Presentations from the Concept to Company Three Finalists. Selection and Award of Digital Media Contest Winner. Closing remarks for the Summit.
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre.
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Film screening of “Chasing Ghosts-beyond the arcade.”
Free showing to the Public, Presented by Pushbutton Digital Media Summit and Sundance Film Institute. Visit the website: http://pushbuttonmovie.eventbrite.com to register for a free ticket to view this screening.
Chasing Ghosts: beyond the arcade is a documentary about the golden age of arcade games directed by Lincoln Ruchti. The film premiered January 22, 2007 at the Sundance Film Festival and has also been shown at the Los Angles Film Festival, as well as other film festivals. In the eighties, video games were synonymous with arcades, and games were bringing in enough quarters to fill the Rose Bowl. This led Iowa entrepreneur Walter Day to declare himself the sole authority on high scores. In 1982, Day launched his Twin Galaxies International Scoreboard. Teenage superstars came from all over North America to join Walter in a LIFE Magazine feature spread, which recognized them as video game world champions. This led to the nationally televised 1982 Video Game World Championships, a touring National Video Game Team, and the promise of fame, fortune and groupies. The film revisits Day and the LIFE players, now middle-aged men, as they reminisce on the arcade scene, its demise, and the dreams that crashed with it.
Location: Jeanne’ Wagner Theatre
