The Future of Digital Storytelling - High-Performance, Low Barrier: Making Creative Tech Accessible for All

​Powerful computing is no longer the domain of large studios. With affordable AI-enabled hardware, creators at every level can now unlock real-time workflows and advanced capabilities once out of reach.

​In this panel, leaders from AMD and swyvl explore how new generations of compute tech are breaking down economic and cognitive barriers—opening doors for independent creators, neurodivergent professionals, and small studios.

​Speakers:

​John Canning
Director of Developer Relations, AMD

​John is a pioneer in immersive and interactive storytelling, with past roles at Digital Domain and NBCUniversal. At AMD, he leads global engagement with creators and studios, connecting the latest hardware capabilities with cutting-edge production workflows.

​Philipp Wolf
CEO and Co-Founder, swyvl

​Philipp is a German-born producer and technologist based in Montréal. He has contributed to visual effects on Dune: Part 1 and Ghost in the Shell and now leads swyvl, a neurodiversity-focused immersive learning platform that helps organizations and communities foster environments where everyone can thrive.

​Co-Hosted by:

​swyvl: www.swyvl.org
SideFX: www.sidefx.com
Spin VFX: www.spinvfx.com
AMD: www.amd.com

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