VP Gathering 2025

"Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling"

Educational Day
9th of April, 2025

The invite-only Educational Day at the VP Gathering is set to take place on the 9th of April, 2025, at Breda University of Applied Sciences (NL). This event is designed for professionals and academics from the fields of media, arts, games, entertainment, and programming who are deeply engaged with VP at educational institutions.

The day will include a live demonstration on our state-of-the-art VP stage, showcasing the latest in VP technology and application. This hands-on session will provide practical insights into the integration and benefits of VP in an academic setting.

Throughout the day, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in panel discussions focusing on best practices and the challenges of setting up and operating a VP stage within higher education contexts. These discussions will be led by seasoned experts and are designed to foster a deep dive into both the operational and creative aspects of Virtual Production.

In addition to expert panels, the Educational Day will feature discovery sessions where former media students will present their Virtual Production projects. This segment highlights the innovative work being done by the next generation of creators and offers a unique perspective on how Virtual Production is “Shaping the future of digital storytelling”.

Representatives from leading companies in the VP industry will be on hand to present their latest hardware and services. This will be complemented by knowledge-sharing presentations aimed at enhancing understanding and skills in VP. The day will conclude with a mixer event, providing a valuable networking opportunity for attendees to connect with peers and industry leaders alike, fostering collaborations that extend beyond the classroom.

This invite-only Educational Day is tailored to ensure a focused and enriching experience for all participants closely connected to VP in academia. To secure your place at this knowledgesharing gathering, please fill out the registration:

SPEAKERS AND TOPICS (MORE TO COME)

VP Gathering Workshop: Bridging Creative Industry and Education

Dr. Jodi Nelson-Tabor | Head of Academy | Final Pixel Academy

Objective of the workshop is to create meaningful connections between creative industry professionals and educational institutions, focusing on bridging skills gaps and providing value to all stakeholders.

Unreal Engine in Classrooms Way Beyond Games

Joan Da Silva | UE Post-Secondary Director | Epic Games

Learn how the Unreal Engine Education Team programs help to rethink the creative industry boundaries and upskill students for the future needs of their career path.

Filming in the "Metaverse": new tools for distributed virtual production (working title)

Dr. Ian Biscoe | Professor | Transdisciplinary Design Networks at Design Academy Eindhoven (DAE)

More info soon…

The Perception of Virtual Production

Rhys Murphy | VP Specialist | Freelancer

This session delves into what both audiences and industry professionals believe virtual production to be, highlighting key differences in perception and exploring how these views have taken shape. By examining the origins of these misconceptions, it aims to clarify the true nature of virtual production and its transformative potential in modern content creation. 

Virtual Production and XR at Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

Volker Helzle | Head of R&D | Animationsinstitut of Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg

This session delves into what both audiences and industry professionals believe virtual production to be, highlighting key differences in perception and exploring how these views have taken shape. By examining the origins of these misconceptions, it aims to clarify the true nature of virtual production and its transformative potential in modern content creation. 

Building a state-of-the-art multifunctional VFX studio for advanced educational and training purposes

Stefan Albertz | Professor of 3D Animation and Visual Effects | Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences

The VFX Lab at Hamm-Lippstadt University of Applied Sciences (Germany) is nearing completion, making it the ideal moment to discuss key considerations for planning and building a virtual production stage for educational use with a multi-application-usage scenario in mind. This session will cover AV installation planning with restricted possibilities, scaling along budget constraints and avoiding the single-purpose pitfall, while also exploring best practices for creating a flexible, multi-functional space that supports diverse learning needs. 

Considerations in writing short films for Virtual Production

Mata Haggis-Burridge | Professor of Creative & Entertainment Games | Breda University of Applied Sciences

More info soon…

Virtual Production Student Showcase

Passes & Prices

Educational Day: Wednesday, 9th of April, 2025, 9:30-17:00 CET

Invite Only!

Ticket price: 45 EUR

Registration is required, please register via this link:

Pass Includes:

  • Speaker Talks
  • Access to the demo space
  • Meeting rooms for private discussion
  • Coffee
  • Lunch
  • Mixer event for networking
 

PLEASE NOTE

In case you would also like to participate at the open Industry Day (10th of April, 2025),  you can buy your tickets here:

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