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AEC Next and SPAR 3D 2019 Expo & Conference Keynote Speakers Announced

2019 keynote sessions featuring technology thought leaders from NASA JPL and Walt Disney Imagineering have been announced for AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference

February 27, 2019 (Anaheim, California, USA) – The organizers of AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference, the premier co-located events focusing on technology for the built world and commercial 3D technology respectively, announced two keynote speakers today. MiMi Aung, Project Manager for Mars Helicopter, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) and Jon Snoddy, R&D Studio Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering will be the highly anticipated keynotes.

“We are thrilled to have MiMi and Jon sharing their vision with us in Anaheim this spring,” said Linda McLaughlin, Conference Program Manager, Diversified Communications. “These technology leaders are changing what’s achievable in our world and beyond; it’s an exciting time for 3D technologies and they are leading the charge.”

MiMi Aung will present the first keynote Mars Helicopter – Adding Autonomous Aerial Mobility to Open Doors to New Classes of Planetary Exploration. Ms. Aung will draw on her experiences working with deep space autonomous systems and line management of technical organizations to relate to and inspire the audience of technical experts and leaders.

The final day of the conference will kick off with a keynote focusing on Collaborative Design from Jon Snoddy. Mr. Snoddy will explain how he’s working collaboratively with scientists, artists, and engineers across robotics, AI, displays, visual computing, materials, and interactive storytelling to create the next generation of Disney characters, rides, experiences, and more.SPAR 3D News Editor Sean Higgins introduces a keynote at the 2018 event.

“The innovative thinking about not just technology, but collaborative design and multi-disciplinary integration at both NASA and Walt Disney is relevant to us all,” continued Ms. McLaughlin. “The new ideas for combining commercial technology solutions with human creativity at NASA and Walt Disney open our minds to new possibilities.”

AEC Next and SPAR 3D feature their own unique technical education programs separately and merge together for these insightful keynotes as well as networking opportunities and one shared, vendor-neutral exhibit hall. Ms. Aung and Mr. Snoddy headline an impressive lineup of more than 100 speakers presenting at either AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference 2019. See the full list of speakers here www.aecnext.com/speakers.

Registration

Registration for AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference and SPAR 3D Expo & Conference is now open. Event organizers recommend AEC and 3D technology professionals register early for the best price and to avoid lines onsite. Registrants may register for either conference to attend the joint keynote presentations along with the rest of their selected conference program, or may elect to register for an All Access Pass to gain admittance to all conference sessions on both programs. To register, please visit https://xpressreg.net/register/aesp0519/landing.asp?sc=207793

About AEC Next and SPAR 3D Co-Location

AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference will be co-located with SPAR 3D Expo and Conference 2019 for the second consecutive year. Together, the events will feature thought leaders from around the globe in two distinct conference programs. Exhibits will be integrated into one large vendor-neutral exhibit hall allowing all attendees full access to all vendors. Networking events and multiple live-demonstrations areas will also be available to all attendees. Registrants have the option of AEC Next or SPAR 3D conference passes or an All Access pass to attend both conferences.

About AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference

AEC Next Technology Expo + Conference is North America’s leading vendor-neutral trade show and conference focusing on the implementation and integration of built world technology spanning the entire project life-cycle. Vendors offer hardware, software and services, emerging technology, and building/construction products complementing a comprehensive education program. Learn more at www.aecnext.com.

About SPAR 3D Expo & Conference

SPAR 3D Expo & Conference is the premier international event for the commercial application of 3D technologies focused on 3D sensing, 3D processing, and 3D visualization tools. From sensing with drones, mobile rigs, and hand-held devices to using augmented reality, virtual reality, and mixed reality visualization tools, everything 3D is here at the only vendor-neutral, industry-agnostic event in the market. Learn more at www.spar3d.com/event.

About Diversified Communications

Diversified Communications is a leading international media company with a portfolio of face-to-face exhibitions and conferences, online communities and digital and print publications. As producers of these market-leading products Diversified Communications connects, educates and strengthens business communities in over 14 industries including food and beverage, healthcare, natural and organic, business management and technology. Established in 1949 and headquartered in Portland, Maine, USA with divisions and offices around the world, Diversified Communications remains a privately held, third generation, family-owned business. For more information, visit www.divcom.com.

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