The Graphics, Animation and New Media Network of Centres of Excellence (“GRAND”) is pleased to hold a workshop at the University of British Columbia on March 7, 2013 on the general subject of Emerging Digital Media Technologies, Methodologies and Practices: Developer Solutions, Industry Needs and Approaches to Collaboration.
The workshops will provide a forum for the communication of research results and highlight the development of innovative graphics, animations and new digital media emerging from Canada’s research universities. In addition, the workshop offers industry an opportunity to network with researchers and a platform for future collaboration on key graphic, animation and digital media problems and needs. It is hoped that the workshop will stimulate discussions between industry and the GRAND research community and cement on-going working relationships. Overall, the intent of the workshop is to encourage industry and research interaction that could lead to future product development and commercialization and stimulate entrepreneurship, innovation and digital media jobs creation.
As technology transfer is a major issue for research community and industry alike, the workshop will identify the challenges and rewards of licencing technology from Canada’s universities and include discussions on IP protection and technology transfer/commercialization avenues.
Vancouver, March 7, 2013 Conference/Workshop Fee: $ 0
Time: 8:15 am – 4 pm (Lunch provided)
Location: University of British Columbia, Ponderosa Centre, Arbutus Room
Due to space constraints please register early. Last year’s workshop brought together 140 participants – researchers, console and mobile game developers, studio heads, film producers, angel and venture capitalists. We hope to match or exceed last year’s attendance.
RSVP:
Mark Salopek Tel: 604-827-3137
Mark_salopek@gnwc.ca
Please include in your RSVP, your organization title, contact info, and any food allergies.
Tentative Agenda
CANADA’s GRAND DIGITAL WAVE WORKSHOP
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
March 7, 2013
Workshop Agenda
8:15am – 8:30am
Networking & Early Morning Coffee
8:30am – 8:45am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Speaker: Mark Salopek, GRAND NCE
8:55am -9:10am
Tapping Research Talent and Expertise for your Digital Media Company
Speaker: Sang Mah, MITACS, British Columbia
9:15am – 9:30am
Animation and Simulation Using Gesture Technology for Public Entertainment and Commercial Applications
Speaker: Jeff Boyd, University of Calgary
9:35am – 9:50 am
Entrepreneurship at UBC: Stimulating and Facilitating Entrepreneurial Behaviour
Speaker: Paul Cubbon, Sauder School of Business
9:55am – 10:10 am
Introducing and Creating Believable Characters in Console and Computer Games
Speaker: Neesha Desai, University of Alberta
10:15am – 10:30am
Accessing the UBC Entrepreneurship Incubator: Application Process, Mentoring, and Resources
Speaker: Lynsey Huxham, UILO, UBC
10:35am – 10:45am
Coffee Break and Networking
10:45am – 11:00am
Doing a Startup with GRAND Technologies – Application of Gaze Tracking on a Mobile Platform: Case Study
Speaker: Mohammad Najafi, NMotive Research, Vancouver, BC.
11:05am – 11:20am
Fostering and Establishing Research-Industry Partnerships: Accessing Applied Science Research and Expertise
Speaker: Richard Sones, UBC, Applied Sciences
11:25am – 11:40am
Mining and Utilizing Social Media for Commercial and Public Policy Advantage
Speaker: Anatoliy Gruzd, Dalhouse University
11:45am – 12:00pm
3D Technologies and Photography for Film and Movie Production
Speaker: Karl Hermann, Chair of New Technology Committee, I.A.T.S.E 669
12:05pm – 12:35pm
Luncheon and Networking
12:35pm – 12:50 pm
Commercializing University Research for Community and Stakeholder Engagement: MyCity Apps
Speaker: Mike Blackstock, Sense Tecnic Systems, Vancouver BC
12:55pm – 1:10 pm
Accessing Angel and Venture Capital in British Columbia: Roadmap to Success
Speaker: Thealzel Lee, Rocket Builders, Vancouver
1:15pm – 1:30pm
Rise of Socialbots – The Challenge for Social Networks
Speaker: Yazan Boshmaf, UBC
1:35pm – 1:50pm
Visualization Technology for the Financial Sector: Identifying Industry Problems and Solutions
Speaker: Vicki Viemieux, Acting Director of MAGIC, UBC
1:55pm – 2:10pm
Speeding up the Animation Process and Utilizing Older Assets: Transforming 2D Images into 3D Images
Speaker: Faramarz Famil Samavati, University of Calgary
2:15pm – 2:30pm
Resource Availability and Internships: Introducing Digital Media Students into Companies.
Speaker: Larry Bafia, Centre for Digital Media
2:35pm – 3:10pm
Afternoon Coffee and Networking
3:15pm – 3:30pm
The ATOM Project – Automatic Clothing Dimensioning and Sizing for Application in Online Retailing
Speaker: Mark Sherlock, University of Calgary
3:35pm – 3:50pm
Accessing UBC’s Startup Incubator
Speaker: Anuj Singhal, UBC UILO
3:55pm – 4:10 pm
Mobile Gaming Development: Building on a Family and Community
Speaker: Jason Procyk, SFU
4:10pm – 4:15pm
Wavefront’s Wireless and Mobile Commercialization Incubator: Accessing support and resources for wireless and mobile development
Speaker: Richard Miller, WAVEFRONT, Vancouver, BC
4:20pm-4:30pm
Next Steps, Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
Venue Location
Ponderosa Centre
2071 West Mall V6T 1Z2
Arbutus Room
University of British Columbia
http://www.maps.ubc.ca/PROD/index_detail.php?locat1=192
The closest parking is at the West Parkade just off South West Marine Drive. 2140 Lower Mall, UBC. See Directions Below.
Directions to Ponderosa Centre, UBC, Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z2, Canada
2140 Lower Mall
Vancouver, BC V6T 2A1, Canada
1. Head northwest on Lower Mall toward Agronomy Rd
450 m
2. Turn right
53 m
Ponderosa Centre
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z2, Canada
- Start:
- 2013-03-07 8:30 AM
- End:
- 2013-03-07 1:30 AM
- Location:
- University of British Columbia, 2366 Main Mall, The University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z4, Canada
- More info:
- http://www.grand-nce.ca
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