The Future of Media and Entertainment is iHollywood’s next conference at the exciting new location of the Hollywood Park Race Track and Casino.
Those attending SIGGRAPH and anyone based in LA with an interest in digital media are encouraged to join the fun and networking mixer, buffet dinner, and learn how to succeed in new markets.
The following areas will be discussed with attendees being afforded new business opportunities:
* 3D Immersive Entertainment and Games
* Augmented Reality and Virtual Worlds
* Natural Movement based games
* Mobile, iPhone, Android Apps
* Social Media Applications
* Advertising and Branded Entertainment
A portion of proceeds from the event with partners Transmersive, Immerz, and Play N Trade, will benefit the Game With Hear nonprofit association, whose mission is to promote healthy and educational video games.
Attendees can choose to attend the program only; or also enjoy a gourmet dinner and no host bar.Following the program everyone is invited to a gala party and video game exhibition from 8:30-midnight at the same location hosted by Game With Heart.
Schedule:
4:30-5:00 Registration
5:00-6:00 Live Focus Group with Teen, College Age and Young Adults on Entertainment Trends
Hear a live focus group and ask questions about market research trends and how Gen Y consumer spend their money on entertainmentm, ecommerce, and digital media .Young adults are driving some of the most important trends for home and theatre entertainment. Our lively panel will offer a candid look at the future of digital content.
6:00-7:00 Networking buffet dinner and no host bar
7:00-8:00 Executive Panel on the Future of Media and Immersive Entertainment
8:15-9:15 Attracting Funding and Strategic Investors for Digital Media, Social Media, Web based, Mobile or Game Startups
Hear from venture capitalists, angel investors and strategic investors on how to obtain funding, hot areas of investing, relationships with investors, and attracting capital. Six startups will be selected in advance to give a 4 minute pitch to the panel of investors and hear 6 minutes of feedback. Past participants have received millions in funding from meeting investors at our events.
You can register above under DEMO SHOWCASE to pitch and receive a demo table. We reserve the right to review and approve each company after you register for the pitch program to make sure you fall within the criterion for this event. We will let you know within three business days after you register if you are accepted, and will fully refund your payment if you are not.
Investor Judges:
Joe Platnick, Director Emeritus, Pasadena Angels
Jim Butz, Associate Partner, CalCap Partners
8:00- midnight Networking Party and Game Demos
Party Schedule:
8:00 Media Opps, Cocktails / Appetizers Networking Mixer, Games and Exhibits Open
8:30- 9:00 Game With Heart Stage Program
10:00 Official Program Close, Gaming session continues to 1:00 am
The following week iHollywood Forum is presenting two programs on Aug. 3 in Culver City:
* The Creative Storage 2010 Conference “brings together the vendors, end users, researchers and visionaries that will expand storage into the third dimension.”
* Who Gets to be a Millionaire: Studio Profits on Trial.