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ETC appoints Kenneth S. Williams

USC’s School of Cinematic Arts’ Entertainment Technology Center, a technology think tank that brings entertainment studios, technology providers and other key industry stake-
holders together in order to improve digital entertainment initiatives, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kenneth S. Williams to CEO and executive director of the organization.

“It is a pleasure and an honor to be charged with leading such an important player in the digital space,” said Williams. “This organization helps bridge entertainment and technology
through dialogue as well as the sharing and dissemination of information which allows a consensus to be reached, driving the process for standards and practices in digital entertainment. The ETC@USC seeks to support industry stakeholders in the evolution of new business models.  The impact and value of the ETC@USC cannot be understated.” Williams is a longtime entertainment and media professional including an almost 20-year career at Columbia Pictures and Sony

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  • To provide a neutral setting for the entertainment industry, technology and electronics companies and to identify and discuss pressing issues
  • To understand the impact of technology on the consumer experience and the creative process
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  • To create an environment for testing and evaluation of proposed technology solutions
  • To help identify new business models for the entertainment industry
  • To improve the consumer experience and advance the art of entertainment as the 21st century unfolds

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ETC Quarterly Board Meeting (closed meeting)
(March 6)

ETC Quarterly All Members Meeting (closed meeting)
(March 21)