SMPTE Converting Annual Expo Into Virtual Event; Doesn't Mention COVID-19

SMPTE canceled its Nov. 9-12 technical conference and exhibition in Los Angeles as an in-person event and will hold it virtually Nov.10-12, said the organization Monday. SMPTE will position the event as “an interactive and immersive remote experience with a rich array of learning and networking opportunities,” it said, without a single mention of the pandemic. The virtual event will be devoid of the “traditional barriers” of a physical show, including travel, hotel costs and scheduling conflicts, it said. The conference’s theme, Game On, reflects its emphasis on the “convergence” of esports and media technology and the “unique requirements of the thriving esports industry,” it said.