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Multimedia designer focused on projection and interactive media for live performance and installations. Experienced in theatrical production, narrative and experimental film production, LARP design, and technical system engineering. Dedicated on creating dynamic environments through video, interactivity, and real-time systems.

XR Business Solutions is a Mexico-based creative technology studio focused on virtual production, real-time content, immersive experiences, live visuals, XR, game development, and media server workflows. We unite creative vision and technical execution for film, advertising, live events, and branded spaces, connecting global partners with talent and production capabilities across Norht & Latin America.

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Creative Technologist | Speaker | Principal Solutions Engineer For 30+ years I've worked where creativity, technology and human experience collide. I turn ambitious ideas into experiences that actually work by connecting creative vision with engineering reality. Curious about immersive tech, AI and neurodiversity, I enjoy sharing what I learn through speaking, writing and collaboration.

Andy Hook is a recognised pioneer in broadcast technology and immersive media. As Innovation & Technology Director at d&b, he leads innovation across the audio and visual technologies shaping the future of how stories are produced and experienced. An entrepreneur with multiple exits, Andy has built and scaled businesses across the live technology ecosystem. At the forefront of emerging media, his work positions him as a trusted voice in the next wave of immersive technology innovation — and a future advisor for investors driving the next generation of live experiences.

Aron Altmark (he/him) is a lighting and media designer based in Santa Cruz, CA, and the founder of Visual Endeavors, a creative technology studio working across live events, installations, and interactive media. With a background in theatre and digital media from the California Institute of the Arts, Aron’s work explores the intersection of performance, technology, and audience engagement. He founded Visual Endeavors in 2014 as a solo touring practice and has since grown it into a multidisciplinary studio supporting concert touring, broadcast, and experiential projects, with a focus on interactive content and custom media server systems for real-time applications. From the Santa Cruz studio, Aron and the VE team continue to explore new forms of interactive work that blend motion, light, and audience participation. Outside of work, he can usually be found on two wheels exploring coastal roads or trails — or on the road with Pepper the studio dog.

Founder and Principal at DiscoPixel, Broadway's leading system design/engineering team.

sometime peddler of media servers now lounging by the pool

Ben Nicholson is an immersive media educator, creative producer, and experience designer whose work bridges entertainment, technology, and higher education. He is leading the development of CCM's Live and Immersive Media program, connecting students with the future of virtual production, immersive experiences, and experiential storytelling.

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Disguise is the industry-leading platform at the heart of the new era of visual experiences. One powerful integrated system of software, hardware and services to help create the next dimension of real-time spectacle and the most talked about shows on Earth.

Chet Miller (they) is a show control designer, media server trainer, and emotional support programmer. They work full time for Ross Video on the experiential team as a Senior Product Specialist, helping clients and partners to realize complex video projects with Vertex. Chet's passion lies in helping others find where they can excel in the pixel side of the industry.

-Interactive and Immersive freelancer (Sensors, System Communication, Networking, 2D/3D Design, etc.) - Touchdesigner, Blender, Unreal Engine -Disguise programmer and operator with Fuse TG at Apple

I am a Technical Support Coordinator with AV Stumpfl USA's PIXERA team. Specifically I specialize in Control Programming and Real Time Engines, both when supporting Client's and working to integrate new software/hardware with PIXERA.

"Conor McGill is a leader in the digital multimedia entertainment industry, with extensive experience spanning consumer electronics, film and television production, concert touring, corporate events, immersive entertainment venues, and media architecture. He is passionate about helping people better understand, experience, and utilize technology to enrich their personal and professional lives. As the Director of PIXERA USA, Conor oversees the growth of the PIXERA team and the product’s adoption in the U.S. market. He also serves as a global product and business advisor for AV Stumpfl, PIXERA’s parent company."

PIXERA is a real-time media server and content management platform built for the most demanding live and immersive experiences — from concert touring and fixed installation to virtual production, broadcast, and themed entertainment. Developed by AV Stumpfl, PIXERA combines uncompromising visual quality with an intuitive, artist-friendly workflow, giving operators the power to design, preview, and run complex multi-layer, multi-screen shows with confidence under pressure. Its architecture handles everything from single-screen setups to massive projection mapping and LED installations, with native support for the tools designers already rely on.

David Butler is a software designer, media server programmer and creative technologist with over 12 years’ experience in video entertainment technology. He is VP Control Technologies at Seismiq, leading design and development of next-generation control and video technology products. He has a career-long interest in control protocols/technologies and system integration, with an approach that emphasises realising and enhancing creative workflows and creating environments for effective collaboration between disciplines and departments. He began his career as a special projects consultant at Green Hippo, designing, creating and supporting product features for customers including Disney Parks and the Eurovision Song Contest. He was also part of the team at Lux Machina working on virtual production systems used on TV and film projects such as House of the Dragon, Barbie and Masters of the Air. He additionally works as a video programmer and associate designer across theatre, opera, TV/film and events with recent credits including Hamlet Hail To The Thief (Factory International/RSC), Breaking the Waves (Houston Grand Opera), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (RSC), Passing Strange (Young Vic), Disney: The Castle (Riyadh Season 2023) and Coppelia (Scottish Ballet).

I make events for the people who make events.

I’m Davis - a producer & project manager leading teams of creatives and designers in immersive tech.

Director at the VYV-US Corporation based in the Chicago area. I'm a visual tinkerer that exploits all technology, both ground breaking and time tested. I strive to bring unique and stunning visuals to life.

I’m a designer specializing in Motion Design with a broad background across digital and visual design. My work spans 2D, 3D, generative, real-time, and pre-rendered workflows, creating visuals for a wide range of clients and applications.

Evangelos is an experienced new media artist, creative technologist and musician. His academic, artistic and professional background reflect a unique interdisciplinary approach, blending audiovisual arts, creative technologies, VR and 3D design, experimental aesthetics and technical proficiency in digital media and interactive design. Evangelos has studied and worked in marketing, economic & financial fields while simultaneously being an active musician and live visuals artist with numerous participations in A/V projects & festivals. He is holding a MA in Audiovisual Arts with honors and currently is enrolled at the DIGICREA Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters Programs having being awarded with a full academic scholarship.

My experience is rooted in media servers for fixed installations and location-based experiences, seen from almost every angle: production, commissioning, technical sales and product leadership. I’m here to share what I’ve learned, learn from people across the wider industry, and explore how complex technology becomes something customers genuinely value.

Jenny Beatty is the creative leader you bring in when the brand experience is too complex for any one discipline to own. She builds the strategic architecture that connects brand with digital experience, physical space, motion, and content into a single coherent approach — and she's done it at the scale of a $5B smart city, across Fortune 500 brands, in both agency and in-house environments.

A veteran audiovisual industry executive, technology advisor, and business development leader with a passion for creating and delivering best-in-class entertainment and experiential experiences. With decades of experience across the global audiovisual, entertainment, media, and live events industries, Mr. Conover brings a unique combination of technical expertise, strategic vision, and real-world experience developing innovative technology solutions for some of the world’s most recognized venues, studios, and entertainment brands. As Director of Global Business Development at Christie, Mr. Conover leads strategic development and partnership initiatives with a primary focus on Christie’s 3DLP projection technologies, Virtual Production, and immersive entertainment solutions. His work centers on helping clients, creative teams, technology partners, and production organizations leverage advanced projection and visualization technologies to create new possibilities in storytelling, content creation, and audience engagement.

Live concerts, theatre, architecture, film, installation, you name it, there's something about that type of show that I'll find fun and interesting.

J.T. Rooney is a Partner and Executive Producer at Silent Partners Studio, a visual design and production studio known for its work across live entertainment, installations, broadcasts, concerts, events, and cutting-edge virtual production. J.T. has led major projects including the 2020 MTV VMAs; concerts with Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, and Kid Cudi; commercial projects with BMW, Ricoh, ESPN, NBA, and other global brands; and film and television projects with Disney+, Apple TV, Amazon, and more. A pioneer in the virtual production space, he has helped establish Silent Partners Studio as a leader in creative producing, technical consulting, and virtual art department work, and is recognized as a prominent voice in this rapidly evolving area of the industry. In addition to producing, J.T. is deeply involved in the development of new tools and technologies for touring and live experiences. He actively contributes to industry boards, working groups, and innovation-focused initiatives that continue to shape the future of immersive media.

Live Visual Specialist with experience across live events, virtual production, and immersive media. Based in London, currently working as a Junior QA Engineer at Disguise. With a background in Live Visual Design and Production, experience includes creating real-time content, programming and operating media servers, and developing workflows for immersive experiences and live environments. Specialist in Disguise, Unreal Engine, TouchDesigner, Resolume, and Blender, with a focus on reliable workflows and technical problem solving.

Kerstin Hovland is a production designer and creative director working in the mediums of moving image, light, and space. Specializing in real-time visual systems, interactive media, and experiential design, she creates innovative projects that span live entertainment, virtual production, and immersive experiences. Her work has been featured at prominent venues and events worldwide, earning recognition for its seamless integration of art and cutting-edge technology.

Laura Frank has spent 30+ years in entertainment technology, from top NYC lighting programmer (David Bowie, Broadway) to pioneering Screens Producer (MTV VMAs, The Game Awards). She is the author of two Routledge textbooks, Creator Advocate at Megapixel, and founder/Executive Director of frame:work, a 501(c)(3) professional society hosting its fourth annual conference in London, November 2026.

User Experience Designer, creative and storyteller. Currently designing software for pixel experts the world over.

We make immersive, world-renowned experiences, and the instruments to build them.

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Madeline Elaine is a lighting designer, playwright, and dramatist dedicated to boundary breaking work. They are committed to the survival and interconnectedness of community and environment and uphold principles of sustainability in their practice. Madeline holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University in Drama with an additional major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. Madeline is currently based in Los Angeles, a lighting designer at Visual Terrain, Inc.

Founded boutique company Tekamaki and co-founded Element Labs, establishing the intersection of lighting and video. Products won awards at PLASA, Lightfair, and LDI. Released innovative LED products between 2003–2008 (Versa TILE, Versa TUBE, Stealth, Cobra) that defined entirely new market segments. Currently focused on emerging technologies at Fuse Technical Group.

Creative technologist specializing in game engine development. Experience in Unity and Unreal Engine across video games, live content, and XR/VR.

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Molly Gray is a Content and Screens Producer specializing in live music events. She has contributed to the visual language of tours for Jay Z, Kenny Chesney, Twenty One Pilots, Bon Jovi, and Lil Wayne. Her media work has also been featured in high-profile events including the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the Grammys, Fortnite’s World Cup, and BlizzCon. Molly began her career at Lightborne before launching the content company Tantrum. A genuine fan of live music and performance, Molly is known for her hands-on style — immersing herself in the process, guiding creative teams, and keeping production running smoothly so artists can focus on what they do best: creating.

I weave emerging tech and visual design to create compelling cinematics and experiences that captivate. 2D turned 3D Artist and Creative Technologist. I am originally from Johannesburg, South Africa. Graduated with my Master's from NYU's Interactive Telecommunications Program in May 2025. I've spent my entire career creating visual and design work, be it for UX/UI, graphic design and now game engines. I believe good design starts with empathy. I ask questions, listen closely, and build brands that feel as good as they look, honest, beautiful, and built to last.

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Pod Bluman is founder and project director of London based entertainment technology and creative consultancy Bluman Associates

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With over 25 years in the display technology and AV industries, I’ve led innovation at the intersection of engineering, business development, and corporate strategy. I’ve held leadership roles at globally recognised companies; driving product vision and execution across a wide range of professional markets. Today, I partner with clients as a strategy consultant and advisor, leveraging deep expertise in display technologies to support product development, innovation roadmaps, strategic partnerships, and investment opportunities. I bring a collaborative, forward-thinking approach to solving technical challenges and unlocking new business value.

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Founder of Technical Business Development Consultancy, Neutral Human. Sarah’s career in the creative industry spans over 20 years. The last decade, Sarah has headed up international sales divisions at some of the industry’s leading technology companies, including disguise, Notch & Stage Precision. As well as being a board member of the Frame:work creative video community, Sarah can now be found supporting cutting edge technology and service companies through strategic business development and consultancy, Neutral Human, founded in 2022.

I'm an in house Creative Technologist specializing in large-scale experiential projects and immersive installations for enterprise, cultural, and public clients. With over a decade of experience, I lead the strategic vision and technical execution of immersive experiences, from museum installations to brand activations and interactive environments, guiding projects from initial pitch through successful delivery.

An NYC-based designer and creative director whose 25-year design career spans art, fashion, theater, dance, live events, immersive experiences, and virtual production. Her favorite projects involve storytelling through content and experiences that showcase emergent technologies and then getting those technologies into the hands of a broader spectrum of artists. As a creative producer, she communicates clients’ visions with technology teams to push the boundaries of what can be accomplished.

Based in Mexico City, I specialize in show control, real-time engines, and interactive design for large-scale live events. I partner with studios such as Cocolab International, Cuásar Studio, and WeMake Studio to build complex technical pipelines for high-capacity venues including Tecate Pa'l Norte, Teatro Metropólitan, and Foro GNP Seguros. I am an honors graduate in Creative Computing from CENTRO and TAI Madrid, focused on the intersection of technical logic and immersive audiovisual experiences. Featured on the frame:work New Talent List 2025 & 2026.

Soren is a creative entertainment, media, and brand communications executive with thirty years of experience building, operating, and transacting companies that help the world’s most celebrated performers, brands, and business leaders shine at mission critical moments. He is proud to be a co-founder of frame:work and honored to be part of this community.

Sriraj is an Arizona-based XR immersive and UX designer with over 6 years of expertise in creating innovative experiences that blend design, technology, and storytelling. Recent graduate with a master of science degree in art, media, and science (extended realities technology) program at Arizona State University. He bring a multidisciplinary approach to crafting engaging and impactful XR experiences.

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Story First, Spectacle Second. Entertaining in between. The phrase “why before how” is a constant driving force for Sousa’s designs and workflows. Asking why media serves a production before determining how creates shows that builds worlds while inviting the audience in. Sousa is a life-long learner and is always up to the task of solving how a design can come to fruition. She has spent many years and will spend many more continuing her fluency in industry leading technologies.

I started my career as a video content creator for shows and tours. Today I am creative and live recording show director, combining creative vision with the technical craft of capturing live performances. Worldwide rep by Rooftop Management.

Traylor Woodall is a lifelong storyteller, artist, musician, and experience creator. What began as a traditional graphic design background, expanded and evolved over his 30+ year career as motion graphics, film and interactive media were added to his creative palette. Fast forward to today, Traylor’s passion is enabling what he calls ‘bad math’ - empowering creative teams and clients to realize 1+1=3 levels of collaboration. Currently, he is the CEO of Fivestone Studios, an immersive multimedia agency that leverages design, media production, technology and storytelling to create wonder and drive human connection.

As a member of the leadership team at Normal Studio, Valeria Petit oversees the creative talent ecosystem and production pipelines behind world-class immersive experiences. Drawing on a career spanning VFX, multimedia direction, and technical leadership—including Cirque du Soleil's SEP7IMO DIA—she cultivates high-performing teams that transform bold ideas into unforgettable audience experiences.

Victor Lander is a London-based creative director and researcher into narrative and memorial structures.

I am an award-winning, PRINCE2-certified producer with over 15 years of international experience across CG animation, Virtual Production, XR, VFX and AI. I’ve worked across Europe, Australia, and the US with leading creative studios such as Digic Pictures, Rotor Studios, and S1T2, managing technically complex productions and digital storytelling projects.