The 2017 Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival (HETF) was held at the W Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles, CA from November 9 – 10, 2017. Organized by Hanhai Studio, the annual international event promoted cross-border opportunities and investments in entertainment technology , with expert speakers and panel discussions covering the hottest topics in the industry. Focusing on the theme, Innovating in a Global Landscape, the event is a platform for business leaders, content creators, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to explore and expand relationships with Asia.
This year’s program featured three, world-renowned visionaries and TED speakers on the General Session day (November 10) to give keynote speeches; Ted Schilowitz, Futurist in Residence, Paramount Pictures, and TEDx speaker; Nonny de la Peña, CEO and Founder of Emblematic Group, and notable TED speaker; and Zenka, Futurist, AR Artist, and TEDx speaker.
Panel discussions and presentations were composed of top representatives from industry-leading companies focusing on trending topics; VR/AR/MR/AI; eSports; Mobile Games; Digital Media; Film/Television Co- Production; Blockchain Technology in Music; Theme Parks & Experiences; Chatbot technology; IP Protection and Licensing; and others.
For more information on the 2018 Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival, visit: www.hetfest.com.