I am greatly looking forward to participating in the MIX conference this year. Last years conference was very enlightening. I am continually blown away by all the cool things happening here in the state of New Mexico.
I think it helps having the ultra brainy people at Los Alamos and Sandia Labs researching and creating great new innovations. I am looking forward to finding out what they are all working on for the upcoming year, as last years lectures on "Immersive Technology" was definitely mind expanding.
Ultimately, I think it is also good to have a state full of creative artist types too. The combination of the artists with the scientists makes for a great enviroment where phenomenal technological advancements are happening. I know a lot of independant film makers left the conference last year thinking of ways to showcase their own talents using the developments in "Immersive Technology" that the LANL and Sandia folks talked about.
In light of the recent economic stresses, I am thrilled that New Mexico is forward thinking enough to plan for its own future. By having conferences such as the MIX conference in January, like minded individuals can get together and talk about directions in which this state needs to grow to remain a viable and sustainable link in the film industry chain.
Of course, just talking doesn't do much good unless everyone gets together and acts on the plans made. I have been privvy to enough conferences, town hall meetings, summits and lectures to know that New Mexico isn't just talking the talk, it is also trying very hard to walk the walk.
I hope to see many of you at the January 17th conference at the SUB on UNM's Albuquerque campus. Perhaps we can all practice our walks.
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