3:00 PM
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Hard Hat Laugh-O-Gram Studio Tour presented by Thank You Walt Disney
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Space is limited.
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6:00 PM
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Opening Welcome Reception and Masters Pinning Ceremony at Union Station
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7:45 AM
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Registration Opens
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:45 AM
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Welcome & Introductions
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9:00 AM
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Keynote Conversation - Leslie Iwerks on The Iwerks Story: Forging an Uncharted Path in Animation, Technology & Themed Entertainment
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Leslie Iwerks, Academy Award and Emmy-nominated director, Writer, and Producer; CEO & Creative Director, Iwerks & Co.
Moderated by: Jason Surrell, Executive Creative Director, Universal Creative |
9:50 AM
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How Live Entertainment Can Beat the Metaverse
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Val Syganevich, President, Сo-Founder, Freckled Sky
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10:10 AM
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Designing For the Future… Today: How Performance Architecture Has Evolved to Future Proof the Creative Expressions of Tomorrow
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Gary Wright, Director, Charcoalblue
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10:40 AM
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Break
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11:10 AM
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Mentor Story: The Origins of Inspiration
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Dave Cooperstein, Senior Creative Designer, PGAV Destinations
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11:20 AM
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Creating the Illusion of Reality: How Disney Animation Influenced the Design of Theme Parks
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Dennis Tanida, Principal, Stantec
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11:40 AM
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The Roots & Fruits of the Dreaming Tree: Uncovering Missouri’s Fertile Soil and its Influence on Themed Entertainment
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12:40 PM
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Lunch
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1:35 PM
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Mentor Story: The Origins of Inspiration
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Erica McCay, Creative Director, Valtech Themed Entertainment Studio
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1:40 PM
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Artificial Intelligence and Experience Creation
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2:00 PM
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Animatronics Unleashed: Journeying Through the Past and Pondering the Future of Theme Park Magic!
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2:50 PM
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Break
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3:20 PM
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TEA Masters Induction
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Master of Ceremonies: Lanny Smoot, Disney Research Fellow, Walt Disney Imagineering
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4:00 PM
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Computationality of Experience: Designing at the Intersection of Systems and Humans Across Our Layers of Reality
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Rachel Joy Victor, Strategist, Designer, Worldbuilder
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4:20 PM
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Are you AUTHENTIC? The What and Why of Cultural Authenticity!
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Molly Piveral, Director of Strategic Partnerships, Fivestone Studios
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6:00 PM
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A Beautiful Disruption: Experiencing the Bloch Galleries, Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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Advance Sign-Up Required - Registration Opening Soon.
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7:15 PM
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. Denver Broncos NFL Game
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Sold Out - Transportation on your own.
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7:45 AM
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Registration Open
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:45 AM
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Welcome & Introductions
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9:00 AM
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Sustainability Toolbox: What You Need for Today, Tomorrow and Beyond
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Amy Pastor, Vice President, Sustainability, EXP
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9:20 AM
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How to Leverage Technology to Enhance Rather than Distract
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10:10 AM
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Immersive Storytelling for Real and Imagined Worlds
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Margaret Chandra Kerrison, Author/Narrative Lead
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10:35 AM
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Break
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11:05 AM
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Mentor Story: The Origins of Inspiration
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Rachel Joy Victor, Strategist, Designer, World Builder
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11:10 AM
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Popular Nostalgia: When Everything Old Becomes Cool Again
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David M. Edmonds Jr., Art Director, MDSX
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11:35 AM
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Keynote Session: The Marceline, MO, Walt Disney Story
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Kay Malins, Founder, Walt Disney Hometown Museum
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12:20 PM
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Lunch
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1:20 PM
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Mentor Story: The Origins of Inspiration
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Kourtney Day, Senior Director of Business Development, Jim Henson’s Creature Shop
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1:30 PM
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Let’s Meet Up! Social Capital in the Theme Parks
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Jovon Harkless, Freelance Art Director
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1:50 PM
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The Rapid Evolution of Community Engagement and Remarkable Experiences: What Industry Trends & Progressive Behaviors are Fueling Change for the Future
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2:40 PM
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Break
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3:10 PM
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Mentor Story: The Origins of Inspiration
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Dave Cooperstein, Senior Creative Designer, PGAV Destinations
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3:20 PM
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10 Lessons LBE Can Learn from Tabletop and Escape Rooms
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4:00 PM
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The Changing Landscape of Entertainment Destinations and the Future of Immersive Live Experiences
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Brian Mirakian, Director of Digital Entertainment and Brand Activation for the Americas / Senior Principal, Populous
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4:20 PM
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Discussion on Sports Entertainment and the Evolution of the Modern Stadium
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Mark Donovan, President, Kansas City Chiefs
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6:00 PM
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Evening Event at Worlds of Fun
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Transportation provided. Event includes: Dinner, Zambezi Zinger, & access to Experience Haunt.
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8:00 AM
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Registration Opens
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8:00 AM
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Breakfast
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8:15 AM
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Welcome & Introductions
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8:20 AM
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Rotating Discussion 1: TEA NextGen Speed Networking / Masters Panel / Design Session
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9:30 AM
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Break
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9:45 AM
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Rotating Discussion 2: TEA NextGen Speed Networking / Masters Panel / Design Session
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10:55 AM
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Break
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11:10 AM
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Rotating Discussion 3: TEA NextGen Speed Networking / Masters Panel / Design Session
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12:20 PM
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Lunch
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2:00 PM
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Kids and Cats: Inspiring Interactive Play
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2:45 PM
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Attraction Technology Lab Walkthrough
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3:30 PM
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Redos, Pivots, and Repairs: Transform Your Networking Story
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4:15 PM
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Behind the Evil: Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast at Universal Studios Florida
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