Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg to discuss future of graphics and virtual worlds at SIGGRAPH 2024

From NVIDIA.: 2024-07-15 13:14:39

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to have a public fireside chat at SIGGRAPH in Denver on July 29. They will discuss the future of AI and simulation, showcasing the pivotal role of research at the conference that focuses on graphics and technology intersection.

The conference, running from July 28 to August 1, highlights technological innovation with nearly 100 exhibitors demonstrating how graphics are advancing into the future. Attendees can explore the SIGGRAPH Innovation Zone to see startups on the cutting edge of computing and graphics, while industry leaders like Jensen Huang offer insights into the technological horizon.

SIGGRAPH, established in 1974 in Boulder, Colorado, is renowned for groundbreaking research in computer graphics that has influenced industries worldwide. The conference has been the birthplace of significant papers and technologies that have shaped modern visual culture.

Innovations showcased at SIGGRAPH are crossing over to various industries globally. Startups in the Innovation Zone are displaying advancements in graphics applied to fields such as robotics, manufacturing, autonomous vehicles, and climate science, making innovations accessible across sectors.

Tomorrow.io, leveraging NVIDIA Earth-2, offers precise weather insights and early warnings for climate change adaptation. Looking Glass pioneers holographic technology without headsets with NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada Generation GPUs and Maxine technology for enhanced audio-visual augmentation.

nTop, a manufacturing startup, developed a GPU-powered design tool using NVIDIA technology for real-time visualization. Attendees can explore the impact of generative AI on professional graphics and on July 31, join industry leaders to delve into cutting-edge solutions in visual effects, animation, and game development.

Notable speakers at SIGGRAPH include Dava Newman of MIT Media Lab and Mark Sagar from Soul Machines. The conference will also honor the legacy of NVIDIA’s Stephen Parker with the inaugural Stephen Parker Award, recognizing his contributions to interactive ray tracing and computer graphics.



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