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The spotlight is on Hollywood this April as the Render Network Foundation prepares to launch its inaugural RenderCon 2025, a one-day event set to revolutionize the intersection of art, entertainment, and exa-scale computing. 

Hosted at the cutting-edge Nya Studio in Hollywood, RenderCon promises to be a landmark moment for creators, technologists, and visionaries alike. The event aims to shine a light on the accelerating role of artificial intelligence and GPU computing in shaping the future of the entertainment industry.

RenderCon 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of thought leaders, innovators, and executives. Attendees can look forward to hearing from Ariel Emanuel, Executive Chairman of WME Group and CEO of TKO; Richard Kerris of NVIDIA; digital art pioneer Mike “Beeple” Winkelmann; Emad Mostaque, Founder of Intelligent Internet and Stability AI; Rod Roddenberry of Roddenberry Entertainment; and Jules Urbach, CEO of OTOY and founder of the Render Network. 

Each of these industry luminaries brings a unique perspective to the table, offering insights into how AI-driven tools and GPU rendering are transforming everything from storytelling and visual effects to virtual production.

Attendees can look forward to a day packed with immersive sessions, keynote addresses, and cutting-edge panel discussions. The program dives deep into emerging trends in GPU rendering across sectors such as visual effects, motion graphics, virtual production, immersive media, and gaming.

Live demos and showcases will highlight the latest breakthroughs in AI-powered workflows and IP provenance tools, offering a rare glimpse into the tools shaping modern Hollywood.

The conference is more than just talk—it’s a hands-on look at the future. Attendees will witness Render Network Grant recipients demonstrate their innovations live, while networking sessions create space for collaboration among creators, studios, developers, and tech leaders.

At the heart of RenderCon is the Render Network’s vision: democratizing access to high-performance computing.

Through its decentralized model, the network connects artists needing vast GPU power for 3D rendering and AI training with node operators ready to monetize idle hardware. The result? Unprecedented scalability, speed, and efficiency—critical ingredients for the future of media production.

RenderCon 2025 positions itself not just as a conference, but as a catalyst. With exa-scale computing set to revolutionize how content is produced, the event shines a spotlight on the tools, people, and platforms enabling this shift. It’s a celebration of innovation, offering a glimpse into how AI will influence everything from cinematic storytelling to real-time interactive worlds.

As anticipation builds, the Render Network Foundation encourages artists, developers, and tech enthusiasts to register early at renderfoundation.com/rendercon. With more speaker announcements expected in the coming weeks, the excitement is only just beginning.

RenderCon 2025 positions itself as the definitive annual gathering for creative professionals navigating this new frontier. From real-time rendering breakthroughs to AI-assisted storytelling, every facet of the event is curated to inspire and inform.

With more speakers and technology partners set to be announced, excitement around RenderCon is building fast. Hollywood’s future is arriving—and RenderCon is where it begins.

*Cover Photo/Thumbnail Photo from renderfoundation.com