The Founders and CEOs of NVIDIA and Meta
will delve into the possibilities of AI and simulation in a rare
joint public appearance at the 51st annual conference
DENVER, July 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2024, the premier
conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive
techniques, announces a rare joint public appearance of NVIDIA
founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the 51st annual conference on
Monday, 29 July, at 4 pm MDT. This
fireside chat will be one of several prominent Keynote
Presentations coming to the conference at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Sunday, 28 July to Thursday,
1 August, 2024.
"It is truly unique to have two noteworthy technology leaders,
Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg,
come together to discuss fundamental research in AI and virtual
worlds. These complex topics not only shape our world but also pose
challenges to our industry, and these leaders can influence forward
momentum to drive change for the better," SIGGRAPH 2024 Conference
Chair Andrés Burbano of the Open University of Catalonia said.
Huang and Zuckerberg will discuss the future of AI and
simulation and the pivotal role of research at SIGGRAPH, which
focuses on the intersection of graphics and technology. The two
leaders will consider how fundamental research is enabling AI
breakthroughs, and how generative AI and open source will empower
developers and creators. They'll also reflect on the role of
generative AI in building virtual worlds, and virtual worlds for
building the next wave of AI and robots.
Before the Fireside Chat with Zuckerberg, Huang will also
headline a Fireside Chat with WIRED Senior Writer Lauren Goode to discuss AI and graphics for the
new computing revolution on Monday, 29 July, at 2:30 pm MDT.
In addition to Huang and Zuckerberg, notable presenters at the
conference include Dr. Dava Newman
of MIT Media Lab, Dr. Mark Sagar
from Soul Machines, and Manu Prakash
with Stanford University. From the
Microscopic to the Body, Built Environment, City, World, Cosmos,
and even unmeasurable concepts like Imagination, the esteemed
SIGGRAPH 2024 Keynote Speakers will share their perspectives for
building our most desirable technological future on all scales and
advancing computer graphics and interactive techniques into the
next half century. See the full schedule.
Since its inception in 1974 in Boulder, Colorado, SIGGRAPH has been at the
forefront of innovation in computer graphics and interactive
techniques. The conference has introduced the world to
revolutionary demonstrations, such as the "Aspen Movie Map," a
precursor to Google Street View, and one of the first screenings of
Pixar's "Luxo Jr.", which redefined the art of animation.
SIGGRAPH remains the leading venue for groundbreaking research
in computer graphics. Influential publications that have shaped
modern visual culture first debuted at this conference, including
Ed Catmull's 1974 paper on texture
mapping, Turner Whitted's 1980 paper
on ray-tracing techniques, and James T.
Kajiya's 1986 paper, "The Rendering Equation." Innovations
first showcased at SIGGRAPH are now transforming industries
worldwide.
The ACM SIGGRAPH Blog, including an interview with Huang,
highlights additional details of the world-renowned conference.
It's not too late to register to attend SIGGRAPH 2024 in person or
online, learn more at s2024.SIGGRAPH.org/register.
About ACM, ACM SIGGRAPH, and SIGGRAPH 2024
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world's
largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting
educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue,
share resources, and address the field's challenges. ACM
SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as
an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology,
and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
The SIGGRAPH conference is the world's leading annual
interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in
computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2024,
the 51st annual conference hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, will take place
live 28 July–1 August at the Colorado Convention Center, along with a
Virtual Access option.
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