InfoComm 2023: #GALSNGEAR Dissects Virtual Production Techniques, Future of Technology Through Lineup of Activities

#GALSNGEAR, a movement to bring parity to women in media and entertainment, announced its lineup of activities at InfoComm 2023, June 14-16, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. #GALSNGEAR encompasses all women, assigned at birth or not.

“We were founded to support, amplify, and train women in the media, tech, and entertainment industries and call attention to the value they bring,” says #GALSNGEAR founder Amy DeLouise.

The #GALSNGEAR Education Session
June 13, 11 a.m., W308CD
DeLouise will lead the #GALSNGEAR education session titled, “Better Storytelling with Real People on Camera.” This hourlong dynamic session will explore the challenges related to delivering quality video content when there are nonactors on camera. Attendees will learn strategies, tips, and tricks from industry leaders in the trenches.

The #GALSNGEAR Panel Discussion
June 15, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Technology Innovation Stage, Booth 2260
Danilda Martinez, director of programs and outreach for #GALSNGEAR, will moderate the panel “Virtual Production in Live Events: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities.” In this thought-provoking discussion, panelists will explore the exciting possibilities of enhancing live events by incorporating innovative virtual production techniques to bridge the gap between live and immersive experiences. Panelists include Rebecca Dinar, director of communications at the Knight Foundation; Kristy Reed, director of studio sales at Vū; and Cathy Richards-Ingram, audio visual systems engineer at Avalara.

#GALSNGEAR on AVIXA TV Live Stream
June 14, 9:30-9:45 a.m., #GALSNGEAR will be streaming live from the AVIXA Xchange LIVE, Booth 4461, which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@AVIXATV. June 14, 9:30-9:45 a.m., #GALSNGEAR will be streaming live from the AVIXA Xchange LIVE, Booth 4461, which can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/@AVIXATV.

Sneak Peek: #GALSNGEAR on Rants & rAVes Podcast
On June 7, DeLouise and Martinez will be live on the Rants & rAVes Podcast found at www.ravepubs.com/infocomm-show/infocomm-radio/. They’ll share a sneak peek into their two InfoComm sessions and why people should attend, plus info on how #GALSNGEAR is working to advance more women in media and tech.

“We’re excited to include #GALSNGEAR at InfoComm 2023,” says Annette Sandler, AVIXA director, Live Content US/Canada. “Their sessions and appearances will help all our participants expand their talents and gain insights on where the industry is headed.”