The highly anticipated Industry Giants conference, hosted by A Bunch of Short Guys (ABOSG), is set to return on September 14th at the University of Texas at Dallas’s Edith O’Donnell Auditorium. After a brief hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, the conference is back with an impressive roster of speakers and activities designed to inspire and educate professionals and enthusiasts in the fields of animation, game development, digital design, visual effects, motion design, filmmaking, and storytelling.

Since its inception in 2003, Industry Giants has been a cornerstone event for the creative community, attracting top talent and providing unparalleled networking opportunities. This year’s conference promises to be no exception, featuring five distinguished speakers from the industry:

• Leah Hoyer, Level Headed Games
• Brad Graeber, Powerhouse Animation
• Emerson Tung, id Software
• Mindy Johnson, Animation Author and Historian
• Soon To Be Announced, Special Guest Speaker

In addition to the keynote presentations, attendees will have access to over 20 portfolio reviewers, 15 Artist Alley tables, and three figure drawing classes. The event will culminate in an exciting after party, providing further opportunities for networking and celebration.

• Date: September 14th
• Time: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Location: Edith O’Donnell Auditorium, University of Texas at Dallas

This conference is an ideal event for animators, digital designers, visual effects artists, motion designers, game developers, filmmakers, and storytellers looking to expand their knowledge, connect with industry leaders, and showcase their work.

For more information and to register for the conference, please visit  www.IndustryGaints.org.

About ABOSG:
A Bunch of Short Guys (ABOSG) is an animation guild founded with the purpose of fostering a local community of artists and storytellers, as well as becoming a valuable educational resource for entertainment professionals.