16 Jan In Wake of Wildfires, DEG’s EnTech Fest Rescheduled to June 3
50% of Non-Member Ticket Sales Will Be Donated to Fire Relief Efforts
January 16, 2025 | As the Los Angeles wildfires continue to impact wide swaths of our DEG community, and our Members prioritize home and family, DEG leadership and staff have made the difficult decision to reschedule EnTech Fest, which had been set for February 5 at Skirball Cultural Center in West Los Angeles.
DEG’s EnTech Fest will now take place on June 3, 2025 at Skirball as DEG EnTech Fest + Summer Symposium, combining the early year event with EnTech Summer Symposium, a summer companion conference launched in 2024.
The fourth annual EnTech exhibit and conference event will offer a dynamic space for entertainment technology leaders to come together in a vibrant exchange of knowledge and ideas, to learn about new technologies and products, make new industry connections, and strengthen existing relationships. The event will end with the DEG Annual Reception.
“In good times and bad, DEG is committed to supporting our members, and the larger industry, by creating spaces like EnTech Fest for creative collaboration,” said DEG President & CEO Amy Jo Smith. “All of us at DEG are confident that our digital entertainment industry will demonstrate resilience in the face of this adversity. As our community works through this together, we encourage all members to take special care and to put your personal safety and well-being, and that of your family, first.”
DEG thanks all the companies and individuals who have supported EnTech Fest by committing to exhibit, sponsor, speak and attend this year. Your DEG contact will be in touch about moving your participation to June. In the meantime, feel free to email Andi Elliott (Andi@degonline.org) about sponsorship and exhibition opportunities, or Marcy Magiera (Marcy@degonline.org) about conference programming and speaking opportunities.
All existing registrations will be automatically moved to June 3. Members always attend DEG events at no charge. (If you work for a DEG Member company, you are a member.) Registered attendees seeking additional information should contact Meegan Andes (Meegan@degonline.org).
Non-member tickets may be purchased for $695.00. Half of the proceeds from all non-member tickets will be donated by DEG to fire relief efforts.
These are just a few of the community resources available to those who may need support, as well as providing volunteer and donation opportunities.
YMCALA: Supports efforts to restore and rebuild local communities. Volunteering opportunities, donations of specific items including food and sleeping bags, and general donations.
California Fire Foundation Wildfire & Disaster Relief Fund: The California Fire Foundation works with local fire agencies and community-based organizations to provide ongoing, mid- and long-term support to California communities affected by natural disasters like wildfires. The organization, which provides direct support to victims, is beginning to support those impacted by the Palisades Fire.
World Central Kitchen: The nonprofit global food relief organization founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, is already on the ground in Southern California to aid first responders and evacuees. Volunteer registration here
Dream Center: This L.A.-based charitable organization is offering emergency shelter to those evacuated in the Palisades and Eaton Canyon Fires. Volunteer opportunities are available too.
American Red Cross: Recovering from a wildfire takes time and a diverse network of organizations and services to make sure people have the help they need. The American Red Cross coordinates support for those impacted by the fire, as well as donation and volunteer opportunities.
Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles: Habitat LA is launching ReBUILD LA®, a long-term emergency response campaign, to assist those affected to rebuild their homes, relocate to other housing, provide essential supplies, and restore their lives.