Project Anime: Global
November 17-18, 2020 | Online Event
As the landscape of the industry changes rapidly in response to current events, events and businesses have been compelled to adapt accordingly. This has given rise to new uncharted ventures and opportunities, including virtual/hybrid events and unique digital engagement
Together, we strive to weather the present circumstances and establish long-term sustainability and success. Project Anime 2020 invites event organizers and business professionals to join us for engaging discussions on how to navigate these changes and shape the future of the industry.
Topics include:
- Anime, manga, and streaming service trends and analysis
- Defining brand voice & influencer marketing
- Event merchandising
- Marketing to the esports community
- Event risk management and insurance policies
- Grant writing
- and more TBA!
Panels
Speakers

Director of Events, Crunchyroll
Adam Sheehan

President, Otakuthon
Amanda Arrizza

Chairman/Founder, DoKomi
Andreas Degen

Senior Director of Business Development, SPJA
Azusa Matsuda

Director of Publishing Services, Penguin Random House
Ben Applegate

Director of Sales, The Novo at L.A
Berenice Palacios

Vice President, Interpret
Brett Sappington

Vice President of Event Services, Los Angeles Convention Center
Carisa Norton

Managing Director, The Frame Shop
Carol Knight

Creator, Crunchyroll Hime's Cosplay Cup
Charlene Ingram

Co-Chair, MomoCon
Chris Stuckey

CEO & Publisher, Anime News Network
Christopher Macdonald

Illustrator
Crisalys

Nonlinear World
Dallas Middaugh

Marketing Manager, Idea Factory International
David Alonzo

Founder/President, The Kliman Group & Co-Founder, Events Industry Council APEX COVID Business Recovery Task Force
David Kliman

Founder, The Frame Shop
Don Williams

Co-Founder & President, Attack The Music, Inc.
Eddie Lehecka

Trade Shows & Events Senior Manager, VIZ Media
Elizabeth Ellis

General Manager, Los Angeles Convention Center
Ellen Schwartz

Director of Business Operations, MAGFest
Emily Hickman

SVP, USI Insurance Services.
Gregorio Casalenuovo

Co-Chair, MomoCon
Jessica Merriman

Founder, Tasty Design Studio
Joanna Metoki

Founder & CEO, Davidson Learning Company
John Davidson

Research Manager, Interpret
John McCallum

VP of Events, Envy Gaming
Justin Rojas

Business Development Manager, Shotcall
Justin Varghese

Let's Get Grants
Kim Sanchez

Cosplayer & Creator, #ScrapEpicChallenge
Kirilee Cosplay

Executive Director of Business Development, NPD Books
Kristen McLean

General Manager, The Novo
Kyle Robinson

Vice President of Events, LeftField Media
Lauren DeMaio

Sr. Director, Head of Audience Development, Funimation
Marshall Wright

Head of Events, Crunchyroll
Mary Franklin

Assistant Marketing Manager, SPJA
Meg Tsuruda

Talent Manager & Chief Operations Officer, GeeXPlus Inc
Meilyne Tran

Head Project Manager, AoE Creative
Nabil Pervez

VP, Antinos Management America Inc.
Nadeshiko Nakahara

Event Management Consultant
Nick Marinelli

Executive Director, MAGFest
Paul Birtel

VP of Anime Events, Leftfield Media
Peter Tatara

Founder & Managing Principal, Japan Intercultural Consulting
Rochelle Kopp

Content Manager, Japan Weekend
Samuel J. González

Influencer Marketing Manager, Twitch
Stephanie Guzzardo
