TEA Summit 2022 Program

APRIL 21 & 22, 2022

APRIL 21 & 22, 2022

DISNEYLAND RESORT & HOTEL DISNEYLAND RESORT & HOTEL ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Together, the annual TEA Summit & TEA Thea Awards of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) comprise TEA’s most important weekend of events. They are also vital business networking gatherings. The TEA Summit & Thea Awards bring the international leisure attractions community together to celebrate and learn about top projects, people, events, technologies, markets and trends. The annual TEA Summit and Thea Awards are two of the ways that TEA has brought international attention to the unique business of themed entertainment.

DAY ONE

TEA Summit Day One focuses on the visitor attractions industry through a business lens and considers the owner/operator perspective as well as the creative/project point of view. The program focuses on trends, hot topics and addresses the questions everyone is asking. Day One also offers an exclusive in-depth look at the headline Thea Award recipients: a conversation with the Buzz Price lifetime honoree, and this year’s new Catalyst Award recipients.

Taken together, the TEA Summit and Thea Awards Gala are one big weekend of professional development, networking, education and celebration, revolving around the current slate of TEA Thea Awards recipients and headlined by the best of the global themed entertainment business - industry superstars, creative and tech pioneers, and top projects all leading the way for tourism, real estate development and great guest experiences.

DAY TWO

Welcome to the 2022 TEA Summit About TEA

Day Two of the TEA Summit is Thea Case Studies Day, a deep-dive into the projects being recognized with a Thea Award for Outstanding Achievement at the Thea Awards Gala on the following evening. Presentations are made by the owners and their creative partners, sharing insights and in-depth views on the project’s development and implementation. The slate of international award recipients ensures this day is full of unique personalities who are excited to share the details of their project with the attendees. Case Studies Day welcomes a broad industry audience, including TEA NextGen (student and academic) members and the press.

The prestigious Thea Award is considered one of the attraction industry's greatest honors. The awards were founded in 1994 by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA).

The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) is the international non-profit association representing the world’s leading creators, developers, designers and producers of compelling places and experiencesworldwide. Our members bring specific expertise in a variety of disciplines to a field that is constantly evolving: the creation of successful, highly engaging, out of home visitor attractions and experiences in the leisure and travel sector. These entertaining and educational projects include theme parks, water parks, museums, zoos, corporate visitor centers, casinos, restaurants, branded experiences, multimedia spectaculars, retail spaces, resorts and hospitality, destination attractions and more.

Our Vision

To be a catalyst for enhancing lives through the creation of tomorrow’s compelling places and experiences

Our Mission

TEA brings together the creators of immersive destinations and experiences to share knowledge, collaborate, spark new ideas, celebrate innovation, and cultivate a diverse global membership

Our Core Values Connection - Creativity - Inclusivity- Thought Leadership– Innovation - Celebrating Excellence

SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE SUMMIT PLANNING COMMITTEE

SHANNON MARTIN - EVENT CHAIR

Color Reflections Las Vegas

TEA, Vice President International Board

Shannon Martin has spent over 26 years in the graphics fabrication and production industry and prides herself on her attentiveness to the needs, trends, and emerging technologies of the museu event, and themed entertainment industries Shannon was recently recognized as one of the t women in wide format printing She is also a passionate advocate for domestic violence victim and previously served as President on the Execut Board of Directors at Safe Nest Shannon has be involved with the TEA for over 10 years serving a President of the Western North American Division Board as well as Co-Chairing SATE Seattle in 20 Shannon is currently serving as Vice President of the TEA International Board as well as Co-Chair for Summit and SATE 2022

STEVE BIRKET PE - DAY 1 CO-CHAIR

Birket Engineering

Steve has worked in the themed entertainment industry continuously since 1979, first as a parade and waterski performer at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and later as a project manager for Universal Creative Walt Disney Imagineering He is a past TEA Easte Division and International Board President and is licensed in Florida as a Professional Engineer and Electrical Specialty Contractor Steve is responsibl business development at Birket Engineering, a pro of life-safety hardware & software control systems world class rides & shows Birket equipment may found in every Disney and Universal park in the w

CHRISTINE KERR - DAY 1 CO-CHAIR

Kerr Creative Company

Christine has been involved in the development and operation of parks, attractions and events in North America and Europe for the past 30+ years From leadership roles in operations and entertainment at Canada’s Wonderland, the CN Tower and LEGOLAND Parks in Windsor, England and Carlsbad, California, she moved to the world of creative and project development working with clients in sports, culture and entertainment as a Vice President at BaAM Productions In June of 2019, Christine joined Kerr Creative Company as an Executive Producer and Project Director for clients in the US and Canada. Christine is a Past President of the Themed Entertainment Association and has regularly spoken on the convergence of sports, entertainment and culture

N MORROW - DAY 2 CHAIR orrow Productions

Brian’s passion is turning ideas into a living, breathing entity from creative concept through execution Brian is the principal of B Morrow Productions, an inclusive, diverse, and nimble studio of hyper-talented designers, producers and problem solvers specializing in immersive guest experiences Brian has an international reputation as an established Project Principal, Executive Producer, and Creative Director with a clarity of vision and a proven track record of success. With nearly three decades and $1 2 billion of entertainment design experience, Brian has created and seen the opening of a wide range of multimillion-dollar, awardwinning projects for global brands, luxury resorts, museums, theme parks, attractions, zoos and visitor centers

MOLLY PIVERAL - PROGRAM CONTENT PRODUCER Nassal Company

“My humanity is bound up in yours, for only then can we be human together ” My passion is to help others understand the value of connectedness Our experiences shape our future One interaction can change your life Molly Piveral has an extensive background, she has worked in entertainment, education, and healthcare All three deeply rewarding and uniquely connected As a Project Manager for Nassal, Molly overseas projects from design to install Molly has a honors degree in Psychology from Rollins, celebrates a 32 year marriage this year and is the proud mother of two incredibly, amazing young men

TEA Leadership

CHUCK FAWCETT

Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)

International Board President

ChuckFawcettisanEmmy™awardwinningdesigner,creativeexecutive,realestateinvestorand entrepreneur Hislargestenterprisetodatewasthefounding,growthandsaleofAnimaxDesignsin Nashville,TN.Hisfocusanddeterminationover30yearsbuiltaworld-classanimatronicsandengineering firmthatestablisheditselfthroughexcellenceandinnovation Hiscareerexperienceincludesworkwiththe largestentertainmentcompaniesintheworldlikeTheWaltDisneyCompany,DreamWorks,Nickelodeon, NBC/Universal,WarnerBros andSesameWorkshop

FawcettisChairman&Co-FounderofthenewlylaunchedcompanyMediciXDfocusedonthecreationof breakthroughexperiencesandintegratedtechnology.HesupportsvolunteerandmentoringeffortsasCoFounderofBigBreakFoundationwhichpromotesequityandinclusionwithinthemedentertainment FawcettcurrentlyservesasInternationalBoardPresidentfortheThemedEntertainmentAssociation,arole hecherishesasanadvocateforthebestandbrightestcreativeprofessionalsintheworld.

LINDSEY K. NELSON, CAE Executive Director

Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)

Lindsey joined TEA in June of 2021 and brings to the organization a depth of knowledge and experience of association management and demonstrated results of transforming organizations and growing revenues, most recently as Vice President of Operations with United Benefit Advisors (UBA). Lindsey has extensive experience leading strategic and operational initiatives and planning, and a history of growth through strategic industry partnerships Prior to UBA, Lindsey worked for the National Automatic Merchandising Association (NAMA), the trade association representing the $31B US convenience services industry In her role as Vice President, Lindsey was responsible for driving non-dues revenue programs including events, education, and fundraising as well as the organization’s marketing and digital communications departments.

DAY ONE SCHEDULE DAY ONE SCHEDULE

Thursday, April 21, 2022

7:00AM Registration & Continental Breakfast

7:45AM Doors Open for Guest Seating

8:15AM Welcome & Introductions

Lindsey Nelson, Chuck Fawcett, Shannon Martin, Christine Kerr, and Steve Birket

8:25AM Keynote Presentation: Start With Why

Matt Dunsmoor, Simon Sinek, Inc

9:30AM Break

9:45AM State of the Industry Roundtable

Moderator: Adam Bezark - President, Creative Director, The Bezark Company, TEA Master

Panelists: Barbara Bouza, President, Walt Disney Imagineering

Yael Coifman, Senior Partner, Leisure Development Partners, TEA EME President

Chuck Fawcett, Chairman, MediciXD, TEA International Board President

Quan Gan, Founder/President, Gantom Lighting and Controls

Tom Mehrmann, President, Pacific Rim, Universal Parks & Resorts

Ben Martin, Principal and Hospitality Leader, Advisory Services, HKS

Jakob Wahl, COO, IAAPA

Oksana Wall, P E , Director, Themed Entertainment, AOA

11:20AM Thea Cataylst Awards

Magic Kingdom Ballroom

Moderator: Fri Forjindam - Chief Development Officer, Executive Creative Director

Mycotoo, Vice Chair, Thea Awards Committee

Award Recipients: Sina Bahram, Founder, Prime Access Consulting (PAC)

Carmen Smith, Senior Vice President, Creative Development, Product/Content & Inclusive Strategies, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products

12:00PM Lunch

1:20PM What I learned from Sherlock Holmes: Clues to Better Business Development Methods

Presenter: Michael Blau - Principal and President of Adirondack Studios, Immediate Past President of the TEA International Board of Directors

1:50PM What Is Next? Successful Transitions

Moderator: Christine Kerr - Principal, Kerr Creative Company

Speakers: Ryan Stana, CEO, RWS Entertainment Group

Keith James, President, JRA – part of RWS Entertainment Group

Allen Boerger, Founder/COO, Roto Group, CEO Brilliant Fabrication

Leo English, VP of Customer Experience & Principal, Brilliant Fabrication

2:40PM Break

2:55PM The Buzz Price Thea Award Conversation with Doris Hardoon & Bob Weis

Doris Hardoon, Themed Entertainment Leader, Executive Creative Director and Producer

Bob Weis, Walt Disney Global Imagineering Ambassador

4:00PM Break

4:15PM TEA Mid-Year Member Update

5:30PM Fireside Chat with Doris Hardoon & Special Guests

Adventure Lawn

Magic Kingdom Ballroom

Magic Kingdom Ballroom Foyer

Magic Kingdom Ballroom

Magic Kingdom Ballroom Foyer

Magic Kingdom Ballroom

Sleeping Beauty Pavilion

DAY ONE SPEAKERS DAY ONE SPEAKERS

MATT DUNSMOOR

Simon Sinek, Inc

Everything Matt does is designed to catalyze growth in others He’s obsessed with exploring the future of work and what’s possible when organizations sit on the foundation of a strong, values based culture He imagines a world where the need for work-life balance is a thing of the past A world in which workplaces are intent on creating powerful, supportive cultures so that people can focus on living a balanced life He lives for “A-ha!” moments and loves celebrating the growth of others As a millennial and former college athlete, Matt has an exceptional ability to relate concepts across his various life experiences, allowing him to connect with audiences across the board His curiosity has lead him into a diverse array of roles, from marketing and sales, to product management and customer service, to helping companies implement organizational governance such as selfmanagement and Holacracy

CHUCK FAWCETT Medici XD

ADAM BEZARK

The Bezark Company, Inc.

Adam J Bezark is President and Creative Director of The Bezark Company, Inc , a Los Angeles creative studio dedicated to high end immersive experiences: rides and attractions, live entertainment and spectacular events, visitor exhibits, and specialty media Bezark is credited with key creative roles on numerous attractions such as Epcot’s Illuminations; Terminator 2: 3D; Jurassic Park The Ride; JAWS The Ride; The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man; and the new Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure ride at Shanghai Disneyland. The Bezark team is currently engaged on major new projects in the USA, Asia and the Middle East

BARBARA BOUZA

Walt Disney Imagineering

Barbara Bouza is president of Walt Disney Imagineering, where she heads the global creative design and development teams behind Disney’s th parks, attractions, resort hotels, cruise ships, and re dining and entertainment centers. She also leads a multidisciplinary team tasked with exploring, developing and bringing to market groundbreakin ideas that enhance and expand Disney’s portfolio o experiences around the world Barbara previously served as co-managing director, principal, of Gens

Los Angeles, where she brought strategic design management to highly innovative clients such as Netflix, Amgen, JPL/NASA, Debbie Allen, and City of Hope A fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), she was the 2019 AIA Los Angeles president and also served on the board of the Southern California chapter of the International Interior Design Association Barbara holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and studied in the Graduate Diploma Program at the Architectural Association in London

YAEL S. COIFMAN Leisure Development Partners (LDP)

Yael is a founding partner of Leisure Development Partners (LDP), a specialised consulting practice focused on the worldwide visitor attraction and leisure industry LDP focuses on market and economic testing for both new projects and existing operations, providing services to the development, investment and operations communities Prior to founding LDP, Yael was a Director at ERA based in Los Angeles, Washington DC, and London. During her 25+years consulting in the industry, Yael has completed projects in over 60 countries, throughout Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia Yael’s experience includes theme and waterpark, attraction, museum and themed entertainment resort feasibility, due diligence for sales and acquisitions, economic impact, improvement and development strategy, sports and entertainment venue appraisal, mixed-use development strategy, operator and investor solicitation Clients include Six Flags, Fox Studios, SeaWorld, Universal, Parques Reunidos, Dreamworks, Disney, Warner Bros, DPR, Miraland KidZania, as well as many museums, corporate brand centres, investment groups, developers and public sector organizations Recently, Yael has been involved in projects integrating entertainment into retail destinations, working with clients such as INTU, British Land, Westfield, Immochan, IKEA and Europa City Yael is the President of the EME Board of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA)

Chuck Fawcett is an Emmy™ award winning designer, creative executive, real estate investor and entrepreneur. His largest enterprise to date was the founding, growth and sale of Animax Designs in Nashville, TN His focus and determination over 30 years built a world-class animatronics and engineering firm that established itself through excellence and innovation His career experience includes work with the largest entertainment companies in the world like The Walt Disney Company, DreamWorks, Nickelodeon, NBC/Universal, Warner Bros and Sesame Workshop

Fawcett is Chairman & Co-Founder of the newly launched company Medici XD focused on the creation of breakthrough experiences and integrated technology. He supports volunteer and mentoring efforts as Co-Founder of Big Break Foundation which promotes equity and inclusion within themed entertainment Fawcett currently serves as International Board President for the Themed Entertainment Association, a role he cherishes as an advocate for the best and brightest creative professionals in the world

QUAN GAN Gantom and ZTAG

Quan Gan is the founder of Gantom and ZTAG Gantom makes micro theatrical spotlights for attractions, while ZTAG combines video game tech with sports to engage kids off the screen and on the playground Quan earned his BS from UC Berkeley and MS from Stanford Born in Beijing, China, and raised in California since age 6, Quan struggles with an identity crisis of two different worlds While he is fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese and has a solid technical background, he faces daily challenges bridging the language, cultural, and functional gap between his American and Chinese teams He faces a microcosm of the general relationship between these two countries: a contentious co-dependence In his spare time, you’ll find Quan skiing, drone racing, or driving a tractor to support his wife’s “food forest” where they live off the land

TOM MEHRMANN, Universal Parks & Resorts,Pacific Rim

Tom Mehrmann joined Universal Parks & Resorts as President and General Manager for Universal Beijing Resort in 2017 Bringing with him nearly five decades of industry knowledge and international experience, Tom was responsible for the development and operation of Universal Beijing Resort, which successfully opened on 20 September 2021 He has recently been appointed to a new role as President and Chief Operating Officer of Universal Parks and Resorts, Pacific Rim Prior to joining Universal, Tom was the Chief Executive of Ocean Park Corporation in Hong Kong for 13 years, where he led a redevelopment of the marine life and animal theme park that resulted in record-breaking attendance and annual revenue growth Tom’s theme park career began in 1977, as a cleaner at Knott’s Berry Farm He progressively took on leadership roles at parks and attractions in the US including Knott’s Camp Snoopy in Minnesota’s Mall of America, Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Marine World In 2000, Tom became Vice President and General Manager of Warner Brothers Movie World in Madrid, Spain, when the park was acquired by Six Flags and was responsible for leading the design, construction and operation of the park, which opened in April 2002 In 2017, Tom cowrote and published “Taming the Mouse”, chronicling the management and leadership principles that allowed Ocean Park to achieve the success it did over 10 straight years He is a graduate of California State University, Fullerton, and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology He also completed the Advanced Courses organized by IAAPA in Theme Park Management at Cornell University, New York

JAKOB WAHL IAAPA

Jakob Wahl is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at IAAPA, the global association for the attractions industry Wahl has ten years of experience working for IAAPA He first came to IAAPA as program manager where he served the association for five years in the association’s office in Brussels He then went on to work at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany as director of communications before returning to IAAPA in 2017 as Vice President and Executive Director of IAAPA a (EMEA) He was promoted in November 2021 to OO Wahl holds the German and French masters degree in Economics from the IUP of Aix-en-Provence

FRI FORJINDAM Mycotoo, Inc.

Fri Forjindam is Chief Development Officer for Mycotoo, Inc , a global leader in themed entertainment, live events and immersive brand experiences Voted “Top Media” company by Inc 500, Mycotoo operates in North America and Europe, with successful projects worldwide including studio theme parks (Motiongate and Bollywood Parks); award-winning brand experiences (HBO's Westworld Experience and Game of Thrones) and Prince's Paisley Park Mycotoo specializes in entertainment strategy, master planning, design, development and production In her role, Forjindam focuses on driving business development, branding and communications across Mycotoo’s growing global network Forjindam has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, Essence, VoyageLA, KTLA, FOX and was awarded Blooloop's "Top 50 Theme Park Influencer" distinction in 2018 and 2020. Forjindam is a member of the board of Trustees for Ryman Arts, dedicated to transforming the lives of youth through visual arts education; Advisor to Big Break Foundation that focuses on advancing DEI initiatives and BIPOC empowerment in the themed entertainment industry; and is an invited speaker and mentor for Northwestern Universitys MS in Leadership for Creative Enterprise program, USC's TEA division and Columbia Universitys School of the Arts

SINA BAHRAM Prime Access Consulting (PAC)

Sina Bahram founded Prime Access Consulting (PAC) in 2012 to support building a more inclusive world Employing a holistic approach involving principles of inclusive design, standards compliance, training, and best practices, Sina collaborates with client teams and partners to develop solutions to exceed an organization’s goal to do work that benefits the widest possible audience, and that surpasses regulatory compliance standards. In 2012, Sina was recognized as a White House Champion of Change by President Barack Obama for his doctoral research work enabling users with disabilities to succeed in STEM fields Believing that accessibility is sustainable when adopted as a culture, not just a tactic, Sina and his team work with leaders, creators and stakeholders within institutions to promulgate accessibility and inclusive design throughout the fabric of an organization PAC has helped over 100 organizations to meet and exceed their inclusivity goals

In addition to his work with corporate, non-profit and research entities, Sina collaborates with the United Nations and serves as an invited expert on the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Accessible Rich Internet Applications (ARIA) working group In 2021, Sina was selected to be a Mission: Astro Access ambassador, which aims to make space and space travel accessible to all Projects/clients include: Obama Presidential Center, Georgia O'Keeffe Museum, Cooper Hewitt SI Design Museum, Library of Parliament, Baltimore Museum of Art, New York Botanical Gardens, BC Museum of Anthropology, Compound LA, Canadian Museum of Nature, Musee nationale de la marine, Smithsonian Open Access, M+ Museum of Visual Culture and American Museum of Natural History

OKSANA WALL AOA

Oksana brings over 26 years of experience in the industry as a project engineer, project manager and program manager She serves as the conductor and connector of the small details merging to form the big picture, bringing to life technically complex entertainment experiences ranging from ride and show to themed environments Interested in science from a young age, Oksana’s love of the entertainment industry began as a child when a family trip from Venezuela brought her to Disney’s Magic Kingdom From that first ride on Space Mountain, Oksana knew she wanted to blend her interests together into a career in project engineering and project management in Theme Parks and the like She has been an integral part in the direction and technical vision of projects from theme park attractions to luxury resorts Using sustainability and well-rounded design, Oksana is dedicated to creating guest experiences that amaze Her major theme park endeavors include Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s Rise of the Resistance (Project Engineer), EPCOT’s Harmonious (Technical Owner’s Rep Design Assurance), EPCOT’s Soarin’ (Project Engineer), The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort (Project Management and Structural Engineering), and Disney Springs’ Morimoto Asia Restaurant (Owner Representative + Project Manager)

BEN

MARTIN HKS

Ben Martin has an extensive catalogue of experience as a consultant focusing on leisure real estate economics, from visitor attractions and marinas to golf resorts, hotels and branded residential schemes. He has completed projects across a broad range of countries in Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East and Africa and his clients have included government organisations, sovereign wealth funds, leisure and entertainment providers, property development companies, financial institutions, development corporations and local authorities Mr Martin is involved at all stages of the

study process, from preliminary site reviews to the design and development of tailormade financial models that reflect the recommended development programme for the project Having gained more than 25 years of experience as a consultant in this sector, he is now the Global Director of Hospitality Advisory Group at HKS Inc

CARMEN SMITH Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP)

Carmen leads a holistic, global approach to offering more inclusive products and experiences and expanding Disney’s reach, relevance and impact with guests and consumers around the world She performs these functions for the entirety of the DPEP business segment, which consists of Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Live Entertainment, and Disney Consumer Products, Games and Publishing Among her responsibilities, Carmen guides global relevancy assessments to identify issues and address concerns; advises on content to make sure Disney’s stories, characters, products and experiences are culturally accurate, authentic, inclusive and devoid of stereotypes; diversifies external partnerships and collaborations; and ensures thoughtful representation and engagement throughout the creative development process Carmen also oversees the creation of content as both an executive producer and executive creative director In her previous role as vice president of Creative Development –Inclusive Strategies for Walt Disney Imagineering, Carmen was responsible for developing a diverse pipeline of product, themed experiences and people to enhance Imagineering’s consultant talent and its creative processes globally Prior to joining Imagineering, she served as the vice president of Talent Development Programs for the Disney/ABC Television Group Carmen serves on the executive boards of the Urban Resource Institute, East West Players, Jenesse Center Inc , the Robey Theatre Company, and the Mattie C Stewart Foundation A native of New York, Carmen graduated from Hunter College with a degree in communication arts and received a Master’s in International Administration from New York University She holds an honorary doctorate from Manhattan College and completed the Harvard University Women and Power Executive Education Program at John F Kennedy School of Government

DAY ONE SPEAKERS DAY ONE SPEAKERS

MICHAEL BLAU Adirondack Studios

Michael is President and a Principal of Adirondack Studios Theatrically trained and creatively inspired, Michael leads Adirondack Studios and its global entities with a commitment to design, fabrication and business solutions In this role, Michael strives to make sure clients are provided innovative and cost effective theming solutions in creating live theater, theme park attractions, water parks, museum experiences and retail environments around the world In his role as the Immediate Past President of TEA International Board, he continues to support initiatives of the TEA as a member of the Executive Committee, Past President’s Committee and Diversity Committee

RYAN STANA RWS Entertainment Group

Named one of the top fifty entrepreneurs in New York City, Ryan Stana is the Founder and CEO of Emmy® Award-winning RWS Entertainment Group. Together with its subsidiaries, RWS designs, fabricates, installs and operates custom entertainment, live events and branded experiences delivering over 400 live productions and providing more than 4,500 career opportunities each year An alumnus of University of Cincinnati, Ryan was inspired by his entrepreneurial parents at an early age and in 2003 founded RWS & Associates (now RWS Entertainment Group) Over the past two decades RWS has grown from providing live shows for theme parks to creating custom entertainment, attractions and experiences for the world’s top brands RWS operates the largest live production facility in New York City which includes 56,000 sq ft of office space, a rehearsal studio complex and performer housing With deep gratitude for those that encouraged and inspired him, Stana remains active in the arts community serving on the Board of Broadway Dreams and as a Trustee to Point Park University Stana also supports numerous industry and educational awards, grants and scholarships including the Esther Kocevar Scholarship which is awarded annually to a Westmoreland County (Ryan’s hometown) student with a history of and interest in entertainment and performing arts The scholarship is named for Ryan’s Grandmother, the late Esther M Kocevar, who was supportive of Ryan in all his endeavors His values of Dedication, Trust, Innovation, Collaboration, Connection, Creativity and Fun drive the daily operations of the company and its team members. Numerous awards including the Inaugural Notable LBGTQ Executive (Crain’s Magazine) and Seatrade Cruise News 20 under 40 remind Ryan that his hard work and passion are more than just a career, he has the ability, the responsibility, to use his resources to inspire every artist to follow their dream

KEITH JAMES JRA - Part of RWS Entertainment Group

If you look closely at many of the largest theme parks around the world –including Kings Island, Universal Studios Florida, LEGOLAND and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi – you will find the handprint of Keith James Keith spent his early years at Kings Productions After overseeing the operations of both Canada’s Wonderland and Australia’s Wonderland, Keith joined Universal Studios Florida as Vice President, Show and Ride Production. Keith joined JRA in 1992, serving as owner and CEO from 2008 through 2021. After JRA’s acquisition by RWS Entertainment Group in 2021, Keith assumed his current role as JRA President To support the growth of the industry, Keith has served on the Board of Directors of IAAPA, as well as President of the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) In 2011, he received IAAPA’s Outstanding Service Award, and five years later was recognized with the TEA’s Buzz Price Thea Award for Lifetime Achievement

ALLEN BOERGER Brilliant Fabrication & Roto

Allen is a Partner & co-founder of Roto and a leading member of the companys management team An accomplished project executive, art director,and creative producer, Allen has been responsible for many of Roto's largest and most ambitious projects In his previous role as COO, Allen was responsible for the integration between Roto's closely-collaborating work groups that include creative design, interactive prototyping & execution, immersive media production, and museumquality fabrication With Roto’s acquisition of Brilliant Fabrication at the start of 2022, Allen now serves as CEO, leading a team of highly-skilled artists and craftspeople representing a wide array of disciplines, including sculpture, themed finishing, ornamental & structural metalwork, and custom millwork In addition, Allen leads Roto’s Orlando-based creative design team, providing Roto’s unique design-build services to clients in themed entertainment, interactive museums, zoos & aquariums, and museum sectors

LEO ENGLISH Brilliant Fabrication

Leo is an expert in themed fabrication with a career that spans 44 years. Beginning as a stagehand, Leo has worked as Lead Carpenter, Project Manager, and - eventually - as CEO of Brilliant Fabrication In these different roles, Leo has become known as an exceptional leader whose experience, knowledge, and easy-going nature make him a pleasure to work with Leo now serves as a Principal at Brilliant, overseeing key projects, mentoring Brilliant’s growing team of skilled professionals, maintaining strong relationships with clients & vendors, and upholding the values that the company was built on With Allen Boerger, Dave Piper, and other members of the leadership team, Leo has been instrumental in the successful transition during Brilliant’s acquisition by Roto at the beginning of 2022

2021 BUZZ PRICE THEA AWARD 2021 BUZZ PRICE THEA AWARD

DORIS HARDOON Walt Disney Imagineering

Doris Hardoon began her illustrative career in 1975 as a graphic designer at Marine World Africa USA This invaluable experience introduced her to the world of entertainment design In 1979 Doris was hired by now Disney Legends Marty Sklar, John Hench and Rolly Crump as a junior designer at WED Enterprises (now called Walt Disney Imagineering), quickly evolving into lead designer, creative director and producer on projects that included the Land Pavilion, seven World Showcase galleries at EPCOT Center, Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney Cruise Line, and Disney urban entertainment centers, nationwide Doris went on to become a senior executive creative director, producer, and creative portfolio lead for several theme parks and resorts, such as the designed-but-never-built WESTCOT Center in Anaheim and Long Beach DisneySea projects Doris is one of the few creative executives to have contributed her design and leadership skills to all six of Disney’s Magic Kingdom-style theme parks in the world During her career at Walt Disney Imagineering, Doris was also one of a few creative executives responsible for the design and implementation of large-scale, non-Disney installations such as Autry Museum of the American West and Port Discovery – the Baltimore Children’s Museum Upon successfully leading her team to complete the original Hong Kong Disneyland concept and actively participating in the signing agreement with the Hong Kong Government, Doris left Imagineering for nine years to spend time with her family while continuing her design career in the entertainment industry as the co-founder and owner of Taft Design + Associates In 2009, she was invited by Bob Weis to rejoin Imagineering as one of the designers and creative leadership team members on the Shanghai Disney Resort project. In her role as executive creative director and producer for Shanghai Disney Resort, Doris provided overall creative direction and team guidance which included designers, artists, writers, architects, operators, and consulting partners in developing the overarching concepts for specific areas within the theme park and overall resort Her oversight included the realization of the design philosophy “Authentically Disney and Distinctly Chinese” throughout the resort Once the concepts had been defined, she followed through with internal talent and valued consulting production teams in developing the ideas into reality, while always maintaining the vision of the original concepts throughout the process Upon recently retiring from Walt Disney Imagineering after 31 years, Doris launched her global connections and design consultancy company, DDesign, so she can continue to offer her creative artistry with emphasis on fostering innovative spirit for present and future generations in the entertainment industry Doris builds upon the relationships and connections with various industries and academic institutions to reach professionals and inspire emerging talent to new heights. Doris is of Eurasian descent, born and raised in Hong Kong with family roots in Shanghai, China. She graduated from California College of the Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Graphic Design with Distinction She is fluent in Shanghainese, Cantonese, and English

BOB WEIS Walt Disney Imagineering

Bob Weis is Global Imagineering Ambassador for Walt Disney Imagineering, the team that creates, designs and develops Disney’s theme parks, attractions the globe over several d

DAY TWO SCHEDULE DAY TWO SCHEDULE

7:30AM Registration

8:30AM Doors Open for Guest Seating

9:00AM Welcome & Introductions

Lindsey Nelson, Executive Director, TEA

Brian Morrow, Owner, BMorrow Productions

9:20AM Nature Case Studies Segment

Night Safari

Mike Barclay, Group Chief Executive Officer

Elephant Springs

Brandon Elms, President The Projects Group

Brent Schoolfield, Senior Project Manager

Adam Brewster, Project Manager & Senior Landscape Architect

Avery Elander, Director, Marketing & Public Relations

Host: Margaret Kerrison, Experiential Creative Lead, Story Development, Airbnb

10:30AM Inspiration Case Studies Segment

Animakerspace

Ryan Rainbolt, President Garner Holt Education Through Imagination

Garner Holt, President Garner Holt Productions, Inc.

Weta Workshop Unleashed

Richard Taylor, CEO/Creative Director

Richard (Rik) Athorne, LBE Creative Director

Host: Jenefer Brown, EVP & Head of Global Live, Interactive & Location Based Entertainment at LIONSGATE

11:20AM Break

11:35AM Recognition Case Studies Segment

Indigenous Peoples Experience

Darren Dalgleish (Chief Executive Officer, President)

Renee Williams (Senior Vice President)

Roads to Freedom

Emmanuel Dufoing (Project Manager)

Host: Monai Rooney, Executive Director, Big Break Foundation

12:30PM Lunch

1:30PM Welcome Back

Brian Morrow & Adam Bezark

1:40PM Play Case Studies Segment

Level 99

Matthew DuPlessie, CEO

Jon Goff, Creative Director

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!

Jon Corfino, Vice President, Creative

Joe Casey, Vice President, Attraction Development

Reodor Felgen's Hyperakselerator

Hogne Hostmaelingen, CEO

Rasmus Sivertsen, Director

Host: Chris Lange, Creative Executive & Owner, Creative Studio Berlin

TIME TIME FUNCTION FUNCTION

3:15PM Surprise Case Studies Segment

Symphony: A Virtual Journey Into The Heart Of Music

Ignasi Miro Borras, Corporate Director of Culture and Science

Igor Cortadellas Escayola, Creative Director

BOOM! - Britannia Mine Museum

Nancy Holme, Project Manager

Randal Ormston, Producer & Creative Director

Friday, April 22, 2022

ROOM ROOM

Magic Kingdom Ballroom

Host: Shawn McCoy, Executive Vice President, JRA - Part of RWS Entertainment Group

4:15PM Break

4:30PM The Impossible Case Studies Segment

Stuntronics Aerial Robotics Technology

Morgan Pope, Research Scientist

Tony Dohi, Principal R&D Imagineer

Super Nintendo World

Thierry Coup, Chief Creative Officer, Senior Vice President Creative Studio

Mario Kart Augmented Reality Themed Ride Technology

Tom Geraghty, Executive Producer

Magic Kingdom Ballroom Foyer

Magic Kingdom Ballroom

Host: Luc Mayrand, Vice President, Portfolio Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering

6:00PM Reception

7:00PM TEA In-Park Experience

*TEA Members will be escorted by Disney Staff to the Park & through security following the reception

Adventure Lawn

Disney California Adventure Park

DAY TWO SPEAKERS DAY TWO SPEAKERS

MIKE BARCLAY Night Safari-Singapore

Mr Mike Barclay is the Group CEO and Executive Director of Mandai Wildlife Group Mandai Wildlife Group oversees the management of Singapore’s wildlife parks –Jurong Bird Park, Night Safari, River Wonders and Singapore Zoo. The Group is also driving an exciting rejuvenation plan at Mandai Wildlife Reserve that will integrate five wildlife parks with distinctive nature-based experiences, green public spaces and an eco-friendly resort Additionally, he serves as Chairman of Mandai Global and a Non-Executive Director of Mandai Nature

Prior to Mandai Wildlife Group, Mr Barclay was CEO of Sentosa Development Corporation for seven years This followed on from stints as Regional Vice President Asia for the International Air Transport Association and Chief Executive of the regional airline SilkAir Mr Barclay began his career with Singapore Airlines, holding various portfolios in Singapore, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium and the UK Mr Barclay has a Master of Science degree in Transport Planning & Engineering from the University of Leeds He also completed the Advanced Management Programme at Harvard Business School in 2005

AVERY ELANDER

Elephant Springs - Fort Worth Zoo, Texas USA

Avery Elander is the Fort Worth Zoo’s director of marketing and public relations Her primary focus is managing the Zoo’s overall branding efforts including advertising, social media, external communications, in-park messaging and public relations She has led public relations and marketing efforts of numerous exhibit and habitat openings, notably the African Savanna and Elephant Springs, two of the four phases of the Zoo’s master building campaign, A Wilder Vision Avery has spent 15 years in the communications industry, specializing in public relations and strategic communications. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two young children in Fort Worth

BRANDON ELMS

Elephant Springs - Fort Worth Zoo, Texas USA

Brandon Elms is President of The Projects Group, a Texas-based firm that specializes in Project Management and Owner's Representation for cultural institutions including museums, zoos, performing art centers and other venues Brandon has spent 18 years in the real estate and construction industries guiding owners through the full scope of project development from initial programming up to completion of construction and opening of the facility Throughout his career, Brandon served on numerous projects at the Fort Worth Zoo including the Museum of Living Art (MOLA), Outdoor Learning Theater, African Savanna, Elephant Springs, and the Toyota Children's Ranch and Petting Corral

BRET SCHOOLFIELD

Elephant Springs - Fort Worth Zoo, Texas USA

Brent Schoolfield is a Senior Project Manager with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company in Fort Worth, Texas. During his 17-year career with Whiting-Turner, he has worked in many different construction markets including retail, office, parking, mixed use, healthcare and cultural Over the last seven years he has predominately focused on work in the cultural market managing several projects at the Fort Worth Zoo and zoo and aquarium pursuits across the country Brent serves as Whiting-Turner's Southwest Regional Coordinator for the Cultural Industry He is LEED Certified and is involved with the AZA and Real Estate Council of Greater Fort Worth

ADAM BREWSTER

Elephant Springs - Fort Worth Zoo, Texas USA

As Dunaway's project manager and design lead for Elephant Springs, Adam Brewster brings an infectious energy to every step of the design process From programming to implementation, he is adept at balancing creativity with the many functional needs of a working zoo His immersive designs promote a sense of discovery and wonder where animals and visitors share naturally enriched environments Adam and his collaborative team have created some of the Fort Worth Zoo's most iconic themed attractions including Safari Splash and African Savanna

RYAN RAINBOLT

AniMakerspace - USA

Ryan Rainbolt has 25 years of experience in education, including seven years as an elementary school principal Under Ryan’s leadership, his school became recognized nationally for its innovative approach to STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) Ryan’s programs caught the attention of animatronics creator Garner Holt of Garner Holt Productions, Inc In 2018, Ryan joined Garner’s team to help create Garner Holt Education through Imagination (ETI) a STEAM Learning and Career Technical Education company known for their state-of-the-art classrooms of the future known as AniMakerspaces and for their hands-on, immersive, learning experiences centered around theme park animatronics

GARNER HOLT

AniMakerspace - USA

Garner Holt is the founder and president of Garner Holt Productions, Inc (GHP) Garner started GHP at age 16 in his parents’ garage GHP is now the largest creator of animatronics and other elements for theme parks, attractions, museums, and more all from its 120,000 sq-ft California headquarters Around the globe, GHP’s work is in nearly 5,000 animatronic figures created for Disney, Universal, Warner Bros , Lockheed-Martin, Salesforce, Nike, Mattel, and dozens more Garner is the world’s leading authority on animatronics and won the 2015 Thea Award for a Lifetime of Achievements from the TEA, among more than two dozen other Theas

RIK ATHORNE

Weta Workshop Unleashed - Auchland, New Zealand

As part of Weta Workshop’s Senior Leadership Team, Rik leads Weta Workshop’s Location Based Entertainment division overseeing the creative direction, vision development and project design for creative and immersive experiences including museum exhibitions, world expos, attractions, immersive experiences and art installations Rik’s passion and enthusiasm for out-of-thebox creative leadership and collaboration maintains a creative energy in the LBE division and results in positive strategic relationships with clients and project partners. Originally from the UK where he worked as a producer/director in television, Rik joined Weta Workshop in 2007 as Head of Design In this role Rik oversaw a world-class creative team that provided ground-breaking conceptual ideas and design for the entertainment and creative industries During Rik’s time at Weta Workshop he has helped lead the growth and diversification of the company through seeking out innovative opportunities that has enabled Weta Workshop to continue bringing its creativity into new sectors of the creative industries where boundaries are able to be pushed

RICHARD TAYLOR

Weta Workshop Unleashed - Auchland, New Zealand

Richard Taylor is the co-founder and the creative lead at Weta Workshop which he runs with his wife Tania Rodger Weta Workshop is a multi-award winning concept design studio and manufacturing facility that services the world’s entertainment and creative industries This diverse and innovation-driven company also includes four Tourism offerings, Retail experiences, Consumer Products, an Interactive Studio, and creates public sculptures and private commissions. Richard focuses much of his time on the immersive experiences they create such as the Thea Award winning Gallipoli: The scale of our war and Weta Workshop Unleashed experience Richard and his team are focused on creative excellence in everything they do

DARREN DALGLEISH

Indigenous Peoples Experience - Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

DarrenhasbeenleadingFortEdmontonManagement Company(FEMCo)since2017,intheirquestfor businesssustainabilityandtransformationtowarda moreself-sufficientandenterprise-mindedbusiness In hisroleasPresident&CEOheisoverseeingthe substantialredevelopmentoftheparkandenrichmentof theportfolio PriortomovingbacktowesternCanada wherehewasbornandraised,Darrenspentmostofthe last10yearsinOntarioasCEOoftheSt Lawrence ParksCommission,chargedwithexecutinga corporatetransformationtocreatebusinesssustainability Hispreviousbusiness leadershipinboththepublicandprivatesectorsgiveshimauniqueandglobal perspectivethatheappliestohisworkintheTourism/Museumsector Darren’sapproach tobusinessiscustomerfocusedbasedonvalueandemployeeengagement Hewas namedAttractionOntario’sTourismChampionof2012andawardedtheCanadian GovernmentExecutiveLeadershipAwardin2013 DarreniseducatedinEngineeringand BusinesshavingstudiedatLoyalistCollege,Queen'sUniversityandtheUniversityof Tennessee HeisanestablishedLeanSixSigmaprofessionalandisregardedasan authorityinthefieldofBusinessRenewal.

EMMANUEL DUFOING

The Roads to Freedom - Bastogne, Belgium

Since 2008, Emmanuel DUFOING has been working as an assistant director for television on daily, prime time and event programs broadcast on TF1, France 2, Canal+, C8 and RTL-TVI At the same time, he founded a collective that produced and directed several shows in France and Belgium When the Festival du Rire de Bastogne was created, Emmanuel joined the programming team and was in charge of the coordination of the different editions. In 2017, he crossed paths with Luc PETIT and his team, collaborating on two major projects before joining the company

RENEE WILLIAMS

Indigenous Peoples ExperienceEdmonton, Alberta, Canada

Reneehasbuilthercareeronremindinglocalsofthe magicofEdmontonandtellingtheworldaboutthis uniqueandtotallyauthenticdestination Witha backgroundincommunications,mediarelations, customerexperience,andmarketing,Reneejoinedthe FortEdmontonManagementCompanyteaminlate 2019,afteranineyeartenurewithEdmontonEconomic DevelopmentCorporationwithintheEdmontonTourism division AtFEMCo,Reneeprovidesoversighttothecustomerexperienceteamincluding Sales&PrivateEvents,Marketing&Communications,Volunteers,CorePrograms, ExperienceDevelopment,IndigenousRelationsportfolio,Retail&Admissions,and Wardrobe Renee’sexperienceinthegovernment,not-for-profit,andprivatesectors,is theperfectcomplementtotheskillsetswithintheFEMCoexecutiveteam.

Recognizedasaleaderinthetourismcommunityandtheworkplace,Reneehashad theopportunitytoholdkeyboardandcommitteepositionswithvolunteerorganizations, including:InterVivos2020/2021Mentor,DestinationsInternationalAdvisoryCommittee onDiversityandInclusion,andtheAlbertaCulinaryTourismAlliance

MATTHEW DUPLESSIE Level 99

Matt DuPlessie is the founder and CEO of Level 99. After degrees from MIT and Harvard Business School, Matt spent his early career managing specialty design/build projects for major theme parks, museums, and attractions like Disney, Universal, and Blue Man Group

In 2004 Matt founded 5 Wits, the first escape room type entertainment concept in the world, now with seven locations in the northeast, and having entertained many millions of guests Matt also enjoys serving as an instructor of Product Design in the mechanical engineering department at MIT

JON GOFF

Level 99

Jon Goff is the VP of Construction for Level 99 He previously served as the Director of Operations for the design / build team that brought Level 99 from concept to reality He began his career in the museum exhibit environment after earning a Masters in Museum Studies from University of Kansas (Rock Chalk JayHawk) and now has twenty plus years of experience in location based entertainment and exhibition design & fabrication Jon enjoys spending time with his family, working on their home, as well as, riding bikes and playing soccer with his kids

DAY TWO SPEAKERS DAY TWO SPEAKERS

JON CORFINO

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!Universal Studios Hollywood, USA

Jon Corfino skillfully blends his 30-years of expertise in attraction development, film production, and corporate partnerships in his senior leadership role at Universal Creative The impact of Jon and his Universal Studios Hollywood team is experienced each day by Universal Parks & Resorts guests in attractions such as the Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, DreamWorks Theater

Featuring Kung Fu Panda, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem, Super Silly Fun Land and Jurassic World: The Ride, among many others Prior to Universal Creative, Jon influenced the themed entertainment industry through various roles at Universal Parks & Resorts, Iwerks Entertainment, and as founder of Attraction Media & Entertainment specializing in the creation and distribution of special format films

JOE CASEY

The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash!Universal Studios Hollywood, USA

As Universal Creative’s 11th employee, Joe Casey joined the themed entertainment industry as Universal Studios Florida was under construction in 1988 Joe’s steps towards Senior Leadership include early engineering contributions to Orlando’s USF and Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios Japan, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, Universal Orlando’s Volcano Bay, and many more Universal Parks & Resorts attractions He currently leads all attraction development at Universal Studios

Hollywood Joe’s early engineering career began with the U S Defense Department designing nuclear weapon tracking systems in remote locations worldwide

HOGNE HØSTMÆLINGEN

Reodor Felgen's Hyperakselerator, Hunderfossen Adventure Park, Faberg, Norway

Hogne Høstmælingen is since 2006 the CEO of Hunderfossen Eventyrpark – a beautiful theme park with trolls and Norwegian fairy tales, in the Olympic city of Lillehammer Besides strategic development and operations, Hogne enjoys project management of new investments in the park Highlights over the last decade are: Hunderfossen Winterpark, the Trolldrop, the Il Tempo Extra Gigante and of course the Reodor Felgens Hyperakselerator Hogne lives in Lillehammer with his wife and his 3 boys He has background as an officer, and studied economics at Sup de co in France

RASMUS A. SIVERTSEN

Reodor Felgen's Hyperakselerator, Hunderfossen Adventure Park, Faberg, Norway

Rasmus A Sivertsen is one of Scandinavia s most active directors of animated films He studied at Volda University College and has been co-owner of Qvisten Animation since 1997 Qvisten Animation has grown to be one of the biggest animation studios in the northern countries Rasmus is a veteran in animation film production and has directed 10 feature films and over 100 shorts and commercials Many of which he has gotten both national and international awards and acclaim for He has a special knowledge about the stories and characters of Kjell Aukrust, after making several films based on his books

IGOR CORTADELLAS

Symphony: A Virtual Journey Into The Heart Of Music - Barcelona, Spain

In 2008 he founded the creative agency Igor Studio The double paths of his training, music and image, came together in the field of creativity applied to image and audiovisual From that moment on he specialised in global campaigns around the world to help connect institutions with their audiences Igor Studio is an award-winning creative studio that builds inspiring, effective visual concepts that are true to the music and its artists Its work has been recognised with numerous prizes One of the most outstanding of this year is the LUX Award in the category of Advertising and the selection of the film Symphony at the Cannes festival

IGNASI MIRO

Symphony: A Virtual Journey Into The Heart Of Music - Barcelona, Spain

Ignasi is a cultural manager with nearly 30 years of experience Since 2007, he has been the director of the cultural and scientific division of “la Caixa” Foundation, the leading private foundation in Spain and the third largest in the world in terms of executed annual budget He is responsible for programming for a network of nine cultural and science museums (known as Caixa Forum and Cosmocaixa) that make a vital contribution to cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Zaragoza and Seville He also gives impetus to a series of pop-up touring exhibitions and a number of highly regarded community art projects across Spain and Portugal

DAY TWO SPEAKERS DAY TWO SPEAKERS

NANCY HOLME

BOOM! - Britannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Nancy Holme provides her clients with 40+ years of expertise assisting the planning, development, management, and construction of a variety of projects She has developed and managed diverse public institutional, commercial, residential, iconic heritage buildings and entertainment projects both locally and internationally Budgets for individual projects, she has managed have ranged from $1 million to more than $50 million Nancy Holme’s extensive experience in planning, design, development, construction, and project management allows her to advise owners on all aspects of their project and with their direction, manage the variety of professions, disciplines, and regulators on behalf of the owner

RANDAL ORMSTON

BOOM! - Brittannia Mine Museum, Britannia Beach, British Columbia, Canada

Randal Ormston is a storyteller As a writer, producer, and creative director for 35 years Randal has created immersive storytelling experiences for museums, science centers and World EXPOs, worldwide and in eleven languages Clients include governments, major institutions, United Nations, NASA and 10 projects for simulation innovator SimEx-Iwerks With creative partner Scott Weber of VISTA Collaborative Arts, they created the unique immersive experience BOOM! for Britannia Mine Museum, just outside Vancouver Canada

MORGAN POPE

Stuntronics - Aerial Robotics TechnologyAnaheim, California, USA

Morgan Pope is a Research Scientist with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development In this role, Morgan is responsible for the invention and implementation of new technologies, with an emphasis on dynamic, high-velocity robotics Most recently, Morgan served as the technical lead on the development of the Stuntronics aerial robotics technology behind Spider-Man in Avengers Campus. Morgan received a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Harvard University, and a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University He went on to complete his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford

TONY DOHI

Stuntronics - Aerial Robotics TechnologyAnaheim, California, USA

Tony Dohi is a Principal R&D Imagineer with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development, where he conceives new guest experiences leveraging the latest in technology and innovation Most recently, Tony helped develop the Stuntronics aerial robotics technology behind Spider-Man in Avengers Campus. Tony has led a myriad of Imagineering projects including the Muppet Mobile Lab, and the flying dragon featured during the opening of New Fantasyland at Walt Disney World Resort Tony attended the Art Center College of Design, earning a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design Prior to that, he received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Loyola Marymount University

THIERRY COUP

Super Nintendo World - Universal Studios Japan, Osaka

Thierry Coup has been hailed as a top theme park influencer of the 21st century, shaping the themed entertainment industry and memorable guest experiences A senior leader for Universal Creative, he leads creative development for themed lands and attractions for Universal’s theme parks Applying experiences as an innovator and filmmaker, he is a key creative force behind Universal’s groundbreaking and successful marque attractions of the last 25 years including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Secret Life of Pets: Off the Leash, Jurassic World Veloci Coaster, Transformers: The Ride-3D, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Minion Park and the acclaimed Super Nintendo World, among many others

TOM GERAGHTY

Mario Kart Augmented Reality Themed Ride Technology - Osaka, Japan

Tom Geraghty actively uses his experience blending the worlds of technology with entertainment to create innovative and immersive experiences for Universal theme parks worldwide Since returning to Universal Creative in 2014, his credits include Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon, TapuTapu and Virtual Line for Universal’s Volcano Bay and co-founded Universal Creative’s Advanced Technology Interactive Group Most recently, Tom was the Executive Producer for MARIOKART: KOOPAS CHALLENGE at Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan Tom is currently at work on Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood and Universal’s Epic Universe as well as several secret initiatives Tom is an inventor on five granted U S patents in the areas of Augmented Reality and Virtual Queuing

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