2017 Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival: Innovating in a Global Landscape

BURBANK, Calif., Oct. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2017 Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival (HETF) will be held at the W Hollywood hotel in Los Angeles, CA from November 9 - 10, 2017. Organized by Hanhai Studio, the international event promotes cross-border opportunities and investments in entertainment technology between the US and China, with expert speakers and panel discussions covering the hottest topics in the industry. Focusing on the theme, Innovating in a Global Landscape, the event is a platform for business leaders, content creators, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to explore and expand relationships with China.

This year's program features three, world-renowned visionaries and TED speakers on the General Session day (November 10) to give keynote speeches; Ted Schilowitz, Futurist in Residence, Paramount Pictures, and TEDx speaker; Nonny de la Peña, CEO and Founder of Emblematic Group, and notable TED speaker; and Zenka, Futurist, AR Artist, and TEDx speaker.

Panel discussions and presentations are composed of top representatives from industry-leading companies focusing on trending topics: VR/AR/MR/AI; eSports; Mobile Games; Digital Media; Film/Television Co-Production; Blockchain Technology in Music; Theme Parks & Experiences; Chatbot technology; IP Protection and Licensing; and others.

There will be a US-Chengdu ACE Program (Accelerating Chinese Expansion) showcase during the day, where companies selected for a free acceleration program for Chinese market expansion will present. Afterwards, the XingShi Cup Industrial Design Sub-Competition Finals, where industrial designers will compete before a panel of judges for cash prizes, plus a trip to Foshan, China, in 2018 to showcase in the World Finals, and the opportunity to get their designs manufactured.

For tickets, and more information on the 2017 Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival, visit: www.HETFest.com.

About Hanhai Studio
Established in 2015, Hanhai Studio is a cross-border accelerator specializing in the US-China landscape, with focus in the entertainment technology industry. Our platform offers consultative support services to explore cross-market opportunities, resources, and investments to accelerate a company's growth and expansion into a new market. Programs such as the Hollywood Entertainment Technology Festival (HETF) were developed to encourage collaborations, as well as foster new business relationships. For more information, visit: www.hanhaistudio.com.

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