yn'24 - Ynput Community Summit

Welcome to the upcoming Ynput Community Summit.

Day 1 - Hackathon workshops - 21 March

Limited to 40 people. Get hands-on, working in groups to improve what’s inside AYON. Joined by the Ynput team, participants will have the opportunity to tackle AYON related problems with two sessions in the day. Fed and watered, this day is for those who want a closer involvement with the Ynput team. Just bring good vibes, and we’ll supply the pipeline with endless coffee and lunch!

8:30 - Registration and sign-in

9:10 - Opening remarks and moderated networking

A chance to meet all of the participants and get to know each other with an ice-breaker.

10:00 - First workshop session

Split into 8 teams of 6 people each, consisting of 5 participants + 1 Ynput team member per group.

13:00 - Buffet lunch is served (included in your pass)

14:00 - Re-group with second work session

17:00 - Wrap-up with presentations of what was achieved

18:00 - End of day

Day 2 - AYON conference - 22 March

Join us for a day dedicated to production, pipeline, and technology in animation and VFX, featuring keynotes, presentations, and group discussions about creative workflows and the latest in AYON’s roadmap. Gain insights from industry experts on leveraging pipelines in studio projects, and engage in Birds of a Feather discussions in parallel tracks. Enjoy food and drinks throughout the day, culminating in a closing reception with an open bar.

9:00 Sign-in and welcome drinks

Badge and swag pickup, Coffee and Tea

10:00 - Welcome keynote

10:45 - AYON vision and roadmap

11:30 - New AYON Integrations

12:30 - Buffet lunch served (included in your pass)

14:00 - Roy Nieterau (Colorbleed Studio)
Adopting openUSD with AYON and Houdini

14:45 - Gabor Marinov (Moonrock Studio)
Pixels Beyond Proximity - Remote workflow with AYON

15:20 - Kamayya Gupta Vinnakota
Product design and creation pipelines

16:10 - Birds of a Feather style group sessions

17:15 - Panel Discussion: AYON Governance

18:00 - Buffet dinner and drinks reception (included in your pass)

Please note that the agenda is tentative and subject to change; we recommend checking back regularly for the latest updates.