4J Studios’ Brian Gomez To Give Closing Keynote
The Creative Tech Scotland Gathering 2024 takes place on June 28th at the breathtaking new Edinburgh Futures Institute. It promises to be a vibrant event connecting creative professionals with the cutting-edge tech transforming the creative industries.
Explore workshops, keynotes, and demos showcasing how tech – including games – are revolutionising everything from screen and film to music production, theatre, games and much more. From the rise of AI to the future of interaction, the impact of technologyon live music and dance, discover how technology is becoming a powerful tool to unleash and enhance creativity.
Keynote Speakers:
Chris McKenna [Moving Picture Company] – Opening Keynote – Chris joined MPC in 2014, having previously worked freelance within the VFX industry. Starting in MPC as an artist on Disney’s Jungle Book, Chris then worked on several projects, including The Lion King and most recently The Little Mermaid, Transformers & Napoleon. Over Chris’ time at MPC he’s worked his way through artist to Lead, to Head of Department and is currently Head of Creative for MPC overseeing all projects and supporting Heads of Departments. The public reaction and enjoyment of seeing beloved characters on the big screen is fundamentally what drives Chris’ passion to work within the VFX industry, also the community and artistic family within our digital world alongside the recent advancements in technological and creative workflows provide fuel for maintaining Chris’ drive – every new project brings new challenges which supplies never-ending opportunities to create emotive and artist-centric movies.
Brian Gomez [4J Studios] – Closing Keynote – Brian is a game designer, writer, and executive producer with a 28-year career spanning triple-A console, mobile, VR, and mixed reality. He has worked on global franchises like Star Wars, Marvel, and Jurassic World, and designed interactive experiences for Disney and Universal theme parks. He relocated to Dundee, Scotland as Executive Producer & Creative Director at 4J Studios Ltd in 2022.
Future Of Interaction
The programme also features a games-focused round table exploring the Future Of Interaction, which features Jamie Bankhead [Konglomerate Games], Carol Clark, Ben Schogler [Playable Tech] and Maxwell Scott-Slade [Glitchers].
Other Creative Tech Scotland Gathering 2024 speakers include:
Andrew Girvan [Activity Stream/Scottie], Barry Robertson [The Grey Hill], Beverley Hood [University of Edinburgh], Dr. Caterina Moruzzi [Institute For Design Informatics], Christopher Glasgow [Perth Theatre & Concert Hall], Claire Moran [Cryptic], Cristina Spiteri [Bright Side Studios], Jamie Jefferson & Martin Jordan [Equator], Jo Paterson and Aja Garrod-Prance [Scottish Music Industry Association]
Book Now
Tickets for the Creative Tech Scotland Gathering 2024 are free. To see the whole programme visit the CTSG website. Ticxkets are going fast. To reserve your space at CTSG24 visit EventBrite: