2024 Conference Presenters
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Patrick Martinez
Patrick Martinez is a UIW alum, class of 2019, and is an animator at Insomniac Games. He previously worked at High Moon Studios on the Call of Duty franchise. A San Antonio native, he currently lives in Vista, CA.
Also featuring presenters from:
Rooster Teeth
Playstation
Naughty Dog
electronic Arts
Kaelin Sierra
Animator
Disney Consumer Products
Annamarie Alvarez
3D Modeler
Lost Boys Interactive
Alex Dady
Environment Artist
Why Attend
Want to get into the Game and Film Industry?
Start by attending this free conference and hear industry professionals speak on matters of interest.
UIW is Dedicated to Quality Education
Our 3D program has been around for over 20 years, and we plan to be around a lot longer than that. Learn from top talent in the industry who also have a passion to educate the next generation.
Results
Our students move on to work on industry recognized projects such as, Star Ward Jedi: Fallen Order, Death Stranding, and Marvel's Spiderman.
2024 Schedule
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Keynote Speaker
10:45 AM – 11:45 AM
Speaker panel / q&a / lunch
11:45 AM – 1:25 PM
Hands-on demos / uiw student work showcase / mini campus tours
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Closing Remarks
Frequently Asked Questions
UPGRADE is a conference for high school students interested in the game and film industries as 3D Animators, Model and Texture Artists, Programmers for games, and Production Management. We have invited professionals from those industries to come and speak on topics of interest.
The Seminar is being put on by the University of the Incarnate Word.
Junior and Senior high school students that are interested in pursuing education and work in the game and film industry.
The Event will be held in-person and we will be hosting 300 attendees.
Check-in is from 8:45 am – 9:30 am. The event will begin at 9:45 am and end at 2:00 pm on October 4, 2024.
We will host approximately 300 attendees.
Yes, and it is free of charge! If there are any special dietary needs, please bring what is needed.
Topics we will cover include but aren’t limited to the following: Film & Game Production, 3D Animation, modeling, visual effects, and Indie development.
Check the schedule above for details.
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