VFX effects MTL opens call for speakers for second edition of its conference -

effects MTL opens call for speakers for second edition of its conference

Connection Events launches the second edition of effects MTL: the international conference on the American East Coast for visual effects and animation. effects MTL will take place on 1 and 2 June 2016 at the Palais des congrčs de Montréal with comprehensive sessions on some of the most important topics in the industry, an expo zone, a specialized job fair, a business lounge and special networking events.

“effects MTL takes place in the prime location of the Quebec province as it is recognized worldwide for its innovation and creativity in the visual effects and animation industries. With this event, we wish to spark new collaborations, consolidate the industry and promote its international influence, in addition to facilitating its economical and industrial growth. effects MTL is a one-stop-shop creative and technological gathering that brings together skilled workforces, major players of the industry and decision-makers”, said effects MTL, event director and program chair, Marine Leličvre.

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The first edition of effects MTL took place last June and gathered more than 1000 attendees – including 312 companies, more than 330 Business Lounge attendees looking to form new partnerships and get new clients. It also had more than 100 potential employees looking for work at the Job Fair. The event also hosted a comprehensive program with 31 sessions by sixty speakers from all around the world.

The call for speakers has begun for effects MTL 2016: industry experts across the world are now invited to submit their applications via the submission form at effects MTL website. The four main conference’s tracks will be: VFX, Animation, Art & Tech and Business & Production. On the agenda will be sessions, workshops, panels, live demos and more with content designed by the industry for the industry.