Future Forward: AI Innovation in Media & Entertainment EMEA
12 – 13 November, 2025 | Virtual Event
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Shaping the Future of Media & Entertainment with AI and Innovation
Join us for an immersive exploration into the evolving intersection of creativity and technology. This dynamic event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and storytellers to showcase how AI and emerging technologies are transforming media and entertainment—from design collaboration to production tracking.
Reasons to Attend
Unlock the Blueprint of Tomorrow’s Creativity
Step into the future of storytelling. Our visionary sessions and demos will show how AI is not just a tool, but a collaborative partner—fundamentally transforming how we design, create, and train. This is your first look at the next creative revolution.
Master New Skills
Move beyond theory and experience the magic firsthand. Our experts will deliver interactive demos of new tools like Flow Studio and showcase latest updates to the M&E Collection. Discover how AI is seamlessly integrated into real-world pipelines to boost productivity and unlock creative potential.
Stay Ahead of the Curve
Gain access to exclusive insights from industry experts and Autodesk Professionals. Discover the latest trends and best practices and hear directly from industry leaders in our exclusive customer panel about how they’re thoughtfully integrating AI to empower artists—and how you can too.
Register Today! Be among the first 150 to register and receive a USD 15 gift voucher*! See FAQs for details.
Speakers
Leona Frank
Senior Director, M&E Marketing, Autodesk
Scott Eade
Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk
Jon Capleton
Technical Sales specialist, Autodesk
Tom Box
Co-Founder & Director, Blue-Zoo Animation Studio
Duncan Fraser
Head of Operations, A Productions ltd
Krishna Prasad
CTO, FutureWorks Studios
Elvis Chew
Studio Director, Anima Vitae
Jose Elizardo
Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk
Agenda at a glance (Day 1)
Wednesday, November 12
Online only – enable closed captions in your local language for accessibility
Opening by Leona Frank & Intro to AI: The Next Creative Revolution: AI, Access, and the Future of Storytelling
12:00pm (GMT) | 1:00pm (CET)
Augmented Creativity: Tools for a New Era of Storytelling – Highlights from AU 2025 M&E Industry Keynote
Featured Speaker: Leona Frank (Senior Director, M&E Marketing, Autodesk)
Autodesk AI in M&E – Products Evolution
1:00pm (GMT) | 2:00pm (CET)
In this session learn how Autodesk is leveraging the power of AI to boost Artist Creativity and Efficiency.
Featured Speaker: Scott Eade (Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk)
Panel Discussion: How Studios Are Integrating AI into Their Pipelines
2:00pm (GMT) | 3:00pm (CET)
An expert and customer panel discussion on how to integrate AI mindfully to empower artists to create more, not do more.
Featured Speakers: Jon Capleton, (Technical Specialist, Autodesk),
Tom Box (Co-Founder & Director, Blue-Zoo Animation Studio), Duncan Fraser (Head of Operations, A Productions LTD)
Agenda at a glance (Day 2)
Thursday, November 13
Online only – enable closed captions in your local language for accessibility
Customer Spotlight with FutureWorks Studios: Fast X + Flow Production Tracking
12:00pm (GMT) | 1:00pm (CET)
Learn how Futureworks have optimized data transfer with Flow Production tracking for high end vfx pipelines.
Featured Speaker: Krishna Prasad ( CTO, FutureWorks Studios)
Customer Spotlight with Anima Vitae (Malaysia): Delivering World Class Animation Shows with Maya
1:00pm (GMT) | 2:00pm (CET)
In this session learn how Anima delivered award winning projects like Moomin Valley, Fleak and North.
Featured Speaker: Elvis Chew (Studio Director, Anima Vitae)
Meet the Expert: Revolutionizing 3D Animation Workflows with Autodesk Flow Studio
2:00pm (GMT) | 3:00pm (CET)
Featured Speaker: Jose Elizardo (Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk)
Meet the Expert: M&E Collection
3:00pm (GMT) | 4:00pm (CET)
A master class in performance-driven animation, covering cover acting fundamentals, action shot execution, expressive dialogue syncing and the use of AI to turbocharge animation workflows.
Featured Speakers: Jose Elizardo (Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk),
Duane Rutkowski (Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk)
Meet the Expert: Product Management & Tracking
4:00pm (GMT) | 5:00pm (CET)
In this session learn how you can use the connected workflows of the M&E Collections to build efficient game animation workflows.
Featured Speaker: Steve Nemroff (Technical Solutions Engineer, M&E, Autodesk)
FAQs
What is the Future Forward: AI Innovation in Media & Entertainment event?
This premier virtual event explores how industry leaders in Media & Entertainment are harnessing AI and navigating disruption. Through customer-led sessions, expert panels, and demos, discover real-world innovations and practical strategies that drive stronger business outcomes.
Who should attend this event?
Anyone who is interested and is part of the Media & Entertainment industry should attend—animators, VFX artists, game devs, editors, motion designers, 3D modelers, educators, and students.
I can’t attend some sessions; will the recordings be available afterward?
Yes, recordings of the sessions will be available after the event. We will notify everyone that has registered when the recordings are made available.
Will a certificate be issued to attendees?
Yes. A CPD Certificate will be issued to participants who attend at least three live sessions during the two-day summit. Instructions on how to access your certificate will be sent to your registered email address after the event.
When and where will the event take place?
The summit will be held virtually on the 12th and 13th of November with sessions that will take place throughout the 2 days. Register for the event to be able to view a detailed session catalogue.
How can I register for the event and view the sessions provided?
You can register online via the official event website. Once registered, you'll receive access and details to all sessions throughout the 2-day summit.
Is there a fee to attend this event?
The summit is free for everyone to register and attend.
How do I qualify for the USD 15 gift voucher?
The USD 15 gift voucher is available to the first 150 registrants of this event. For full details, please refer to the terms and conditions provided during the registration process.
Future Forward: AI Innovation in Media & Entertainment EMEA: 12 – 13 November, 2025 (EMEA) | Virtual Event
