Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival

The Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival (HETFest) is an exciting international event bridging the US and China, with expert speakers and panel discussions on trends in entertainment technology, cross-border opportunities, and investments. The festival promotes collaboration and innovation on a global scale, and serves as an ideal platform for visionaries, content creators, entrepreneurs, and investors currently working in - or interested with - the US-China landscape of entertainment technology. In today’s global climate for entertainment and technology, two countries stand above others in the world: the United States and China. Both share an immense desire to create and innovate. However, these two countries could not be any different when it comes to policy and infrastructure. HETF is where similarities and differences are addressed. Opportunities and challenges are discussed, and the foundation for collaboration established. As the epicenter for US-China networking opportunities in Los Angeles, the Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival is an event unlike any other. Featured Speakers include: - Robert Stromberg - Director, and two-time Academy Award winner for production design (Avatar and Alice in Wonderland) - Joanna Popper - Global Head of VR, Location based entertainment, HP - Jack McCauley - Co-founder of Oculus - Kourtney Kang - Co-exec producer, ABC's Fresh off the Boat This year's program will cover the hottest topics in entertainment technology, including: - Diversity: Asian Representation in Hollywood - Creating Immersive Stories with New Technology - eSports - Determining Box Office Success with Big Data - Location-Based Entertainment - Blockchain for Entertainment - Advances in AR (Augmented Reality) Technology - Themed Entertainment If you're interested in exploring opportunities in entertainment and tech within the US-China landscape, this event is the one you've been waiting for!