Tokyo, Japan, 4 December 2024 – The world’s brightest minds in computer graphics and interactive techniques have gathered in Tokyo for SIGGRAPH Asia 2024, organized by Koelnmesse and a regional conference of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM). Taking place from Tuesday, 3 December to Friday, 6 December 2024, at the Tokyo International Forum, the event promises an exciting lineup of groundbreaking sessions and immersive exhibits led by pioneers in technology, engineering, and academia.
SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 At-A-Glance:
Speakers: Close to 700 across diverse fields
Exhibitors/Sponsors: Over 80 participating companies and brands
Sponsors: 21 industry leaders
Expected Attendees: Close to 10,000 from Japan and around the world
Inspiring Keynotes
This year’s Keynote sessions will spotlight visionary leaders shaping the future of computer graphics. Meet Yoshiyuki Miyamae, Design Director at A-POC ABLE ISSEY MIYAKE on December 4, Hiroaki Kitano, Executive Deputy President and CTO of Sony Group Corporation on December 5, and Jinko Gotoh, Oscar-nominated producer and Vice President of Women in Animation on December 6, as they share their unique perspectives on innovation and creativity.
Computer Animation Festival (CAF)
The highly anticipated Computer Animation Festival Awards have crowned ‘Au 8ème Jour’, ‘Sopa Fria’, ‘Courage’, and ‘Fire’ as this year’s winners. With an impressive 361 submissions from 31 countries, the festival showcases an extraordinary diversity of styles, stories, and techniques. Watch the official CAF Trailer here and experience the exceptional artistry of this year’s winners, selected by an esteemed panel of judges.
Featured Sessions
The Featured Sessions program highlights groundbreaking innovations, techniques, and artistic achievements in Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques that you would not want to miss. Dive into cutting-edge advancements in Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques with thought leaders from top organizations, including: Fortiche Production & Riot Games, Industrial Light & Magic, Konyoshi Co., Ltd., LVM Inc., MAPPA Co., LTD., Megalis VFX, NVIDIA, SHIROGUMI INC., SOLA DIGITAL ARTS Inc., The University of Tokyo & Matsuo Lab, Toei Animation Inc., University of Toronto, Waseda University, Wētā FX
REGISTRATION
Registration for SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 is open to trade visitors and the public, offering opportunities to learn, network, and be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the Computer Graphics industry.
Event Programs
Explore the full program of SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 with many more exciting panels, talks, live demonstrations and interactive exhibits: https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/full-program/
To learn more about SIGGRAPH Asia 2024, visit: https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/
Notes to Editors:
Access Online Press Kit HERE (Event logo, Press Releases, Bios & Program Fact Sheets and event photos)
About ACM SIGGRAPH
ACM SIGGRAPH is an international community of researchers, artists, developers, filmmakers, scientists, and business professionals with a shared interest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. A special interest group of the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM), the world’s first and largest computing society, our mission is to nurture, champion, and connect like-minded researchers and practitioners to catalyze innovation in computer graphics and interactive techniques.
ACM SIGGRAPH offers two of the premier technology conferences in the world, one in North America and one in Asia. Attended by tens of thousands of computer graphics professionals, SIGGRAPH and SIGGRAPH Asia are highly respected venues for the presentation of new computer graphics technology and research. For more information, please visit www.siggraph.org.
About SIGGRAPH Asia
SIGGRAPH Asia is an international conference on computer graphics and interactive techniques, organized every winter in Asia by SIGGRAPH, a chapter of the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM).
About SIGGRAPH Asia 2024
Hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 marks the 17th edition of this premier conference and exhibition showcasing innovations in computer graphics and interactive technologies. This will be the fifth time SIGGRAPH Asia is held in Japan, following previous editions in Yokohama (2009), Kobe (2015), Tokyo (2018), and Tokyo (2021). The event will be held from 3 December to 6 December 2024, at the Tokyo International Forum.
With the theme “Curious Minds,” SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 will feature presentations by researchers and companies from around the world on the latest technologies, including computer graphics (CG), virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI). In addition, there will be immersive exhibits of these technologies by companies and universities, screenings of top-class CG/animation/film works at the Electronic Theater, and other unique cutting-edge programs.
Many Japanese universities and research institutions will present their work, providing participants with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of advanced technologies and engage in cross-national and regional exchanges.
For more information, please visit https://asia.siggraph.org/2024/. You can also follow the event using the official hashtags #SIGGRAPHAsia and #SIGGRAPHAsia2024 on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.
About Koelnmesse
Koelnmesse Pte Ltd is one of the world’s largest trade fair companies. Its more than 80 trade fairs and exhibitions have the broadest international scope in the industry, as 60 percent of the exhibitors and 40 percent of the visitors come from outside Germany. The Koelnmesse events include leading global trade fairs for 25 sectors, such as Imm Cologne, Anuga, IDS, INTERMOT, Interzum Cologne, gamescom, and the International Hardware Fair Cologne. Koelnmesse is ACM SIGGRAPH’s event organizer for the last 16 editions of SIGGRAPH Asia. For more information, please visit www.koelnmesse.asia.
Media Contacts
SIGGRAPH Asia 2024 PR Team
Hitoshi Kasai, MIACIS Associates – Head of Communications
hitoshi.kasai@siggraph.org | Mobile: +81 9043760123
Jamie Huang, Koelnmesse Pte Ltd – Marketing & Media Partnerships
jamie.huang@siggraph.org | Mobile: +65 90277270