SUNNYVALE, CA — (Marketwired) — 04/09/13 — , a technology provider that is revolutionizing the future of human-computer interaction, today announced keynote speakers to present at , the company-s first annual Developers Conference. Designed to foster collaboration among developers of 3D applications, hardware and content and bring together those passionate about immersive and interactive technologies, zCon 2013 will take place on April 22-23 at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA, and will feature keynotes from entertainment industry leaders , and .
New 3D technologies are playing an instrumental role in entertainment as filmmakers and game developers alike look to enhance realism and special effects in their work.
As a distinguished film producer who assisted in the creation of award-winning films such as Avatar and Titanic, Jon Landau will deliver the conference-s opening keynote address.
Golden Globe and Emmy nominated filmmaker and actor Mark Kassen will conclude the first day of the conference with a keynote presentation on creative communication with technology.
Charles Huang, CEO of , and most notably a co-founder of the Guitar Hero series, will provide the conference-s second day opening keynote talk discussing the role of 3D in shaping what-s next for the gaming industry.
zCon 2013 attendees will have access to more than 45 sessions in technical, research/academia, user experience and business oriented tracks. Additionally, there will be several labs set up where attendees can receive hands-on training from the experts using zSpace, Inc.-s flagship product, . zSpace is an immersive 3D holographic platform that enables users to directly interact with holographic simulations as if they are real physical objects.
Additional experts scheduled to lead sessions at the conference include inventor and author ; , Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center; , Immersive Virtuality Lab (iV Lab) Director, Dassault Systèmes; , Distinguished Professor of Physics and Director of University of California High-Performance AstroComputing Center (UC-HiPACC), University of California; and , Director of 3D Tools, Shapeways.
“Regardless of industry, today-s developers are craving more interactivity from the technology they use to perform their jobs,” said Charles Huang, CEO, Green Throttle Games, Inc. “zCon will be a fantastic opportunity to not only learn more about zSpace, but collaborate with professionals in different fields and gain a deeper understanding of how advancements in 3D can help progress industries across the board. 3D has infiltrated the gaming world, and I look forward to exploring how we can tap this technology to not only take Green Throttle to the next level, but also re-imagine how users interact with games. “
“3D technologies are advancing at an incredible pace, and we are thrilled to bring together thinkers and innovators who are truly passionate about the potential for 3D,” said Paul Kellenberger, CEO, zSpace, Inc. “zCon is meant to be an educational environment where leaders an developers across different industries can collaborate and further understand how 3D technology can improve everything from entertainment to product manufacturing and medical research. We look forward to hosting a variety of speakers, developers and technology enthusiasts looking to take part in this evolving technology and embrace a quickly changing interface.”
To register for zCon 2013 please visit . In addition to zSpace, Inc., include , , , , and .
zSpace, formerly known as Infinite Z, is a leading-edge technology provider that enables natural interaction with virtual-holographic 3D imagery through its flagship product, zSpace®. Targeting markets including manufacturing, biotechnology, architecture, engineering, government, medical and research, zSpace aims to accelerate design and development processes and increase productivity through 3D visualization. Join the Developer Community that is leading the way in 3D innovation by visiting . zSpace is a privately held, venture backed company located in Sunnyvale, CA, and has filed more than 30 patents for its innovative technologies. For more information, visit .
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