The 3D Environment Conference

Matthias Buehler, the organizer of the ICE conference 2025, asked me to speak about The Role of Technical Directors in visual effects and to appear at his panel about "Switching Careers or Industries".

ICE is a 3D conference dedicated to the disciplines encompassing all creative processes around 3D environments, from concept and design to final result. It covers all industries: Entertainment, advertisement, training & simulation, GIS, AEC/BIM, and others. The key focus is on the art & the artists - the people who make it all happen.

Watch my talk about "The VFX Technical Director: Profile & Role" with live Q&A:

Afterwards we had a panel discussion about "Switching careers or industries: What should I consider?" with Matthias Buehler (organiser & CTO, VRBN) and Tiaan Franken (CTO, Chocolate Tribe).

The scope of topics ranged widely, from concept art, to design, to layouts of game levels, to technical workflows, research, client relations or project budgeting, but also address related topics such as entering the industries, job security, work-life balance or contract negotiations. At the end of the conference, Matthias and I had a free conversation about different topics from avoiding burnout to AI. Watch the full event on the ICE YouTube channel.

ICE 2025 Agenda

Big Thank You to Matthias Buehler for inviting me to his informative conference. Book me for your studio, university or conference workshops here.

See you at our next event,

Alex