International. Digital Signage Experience, DSE, an event for the digital signage industry, and Live Design International, LDI, an event for the live events industry, announced their lineup of keynote speakers for the events.
DSE takes place from December 2 to 5 and LDI takes place from November 30 to December 5 in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The two events will offer shared experiences, maintaining separate spaces for exhibitions and conferences. As part of those shared experiences, the programs have announced three keynote speakers:
• David 'dstew' Stewart, Producer, Inclusive Strategy for Disney Live Entertainment
• Cheryl Catterall, Creative Director, Moment Factory
• Brian Loo, Vice President, Operations Development and Exhibition Engineering, Meow Wolf
On Saturday, December 2, David 'dstew' Stewart, producer of inclusive strategy at Disney Live Entertainment, will present "Fostering the Future: Challenges of the Next Decade." In addition to his role at Disney, Stewart is also the principal owner of the consulting firm Production on Deck and currently serves as president of People of Color Network at USITT. Stewart will discuss the obligation to help young people from all walks of life enter the industry today, the challenges they face, the types of jobs available, and the jobs of the future. This keynote address is open to all DSE and LDI attendees.
On Sunday, December 3, Cheryl Catterall, Creative Director of Moment Factory, will present "Changing the Realities of Place: Digital Improvement Pushing Boundaries." Catterall has combined her passion for the performing arts and knowledge of the architectural profession to specialise in creating interactive experiences and environments for a variety of permanent and temporary installations, in both institutional and corporate settings. Catterall's talk will challenge the role of digital technologies in public spaces and propose a narrative shift to use multimedia technologies to enhance collective experiences, engage local culture and generate additional revenue streams. This keynote address is available exclusively to DSE Full Conference and LDI VIP Pass holders.
On Monday, December 4, Brian Loo, vice president of operations development and exhibition engineering at Meow Wolf will present "Step to the Extraordinary: Unconventional Innovation in Immersive Environments." Loo has more than 14 years of experience driving the importance of guest-centered design and storytelling through leadership roles for ShangriLa Hotels and Resorts alongside Walt Disney Imagineering. Loo's keynote address will embark on a captivating and inspiring journey, exploring immersive environments, unconventional thinking and innovative brilliance to revolutionize themed entertainment experiences and celebrate the liberation of the norm. This keynote address is open to all DSE and LDI attendees.
Learn more about DSE and register online here.
Learn more about LDI and register online here.
