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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Speakers

Chris NelderFounder & CEOTwisted Mountain Animation

Chris Nelder is the Founder and CEO of Twisted Mountain Animation, bringing over 20 years of experience across TV, film, and games. With a background as an animator, rigger, 3D generalist, technical director, and pipeline supervisor, Chris combines hands-on expertise with a passion for innovation. He is driven to transform how studios support artists, streamline pipelines, and harness tools and data to make production faster, smarter, and more scalable, helping creative teams focus on what matters most — making great content.

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