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
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Adam-Sheehan-headshot.jpg)
Director of Events, Crunchyroll
Adam Sheehan
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President, Otakuthon
Amanda Arrizza
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Andreas-Degen_Dokomi_germany_co-founder.jpg)
Chairman/Founder, DoKomi
Andreas Degen
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Azusa-Matsuda.jpg)
Senior Director of Business Development, SPJA
Azusa Matsuda
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ben-Applegate.jpg)
Director of Publishing Services, Penguin Random House
Ben Applegate
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/berenice-palacios-head-shot-scaled.jpg)
Director of Sales, The Novo at L.A
Berenice Palacios
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Brett-Sappington_White_500x500.png)
Vice President, Interpret
Brett Sappington
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Vice President of Event Services, Los Angeles Convention Center
Carisa Norton
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Managing Director, The Frame Shop
Carol Knight
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Charlene-Ingram-Brand-Marketing-Director-2019.jpg)
Creator, Crunchyroll Hime's Cosplay Cup
Charlene Ingram
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Chris-Headshot-2.jpg)
Co-Chair, MomoCon
Chris Stuckey
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Macdonald.jpg)
CEO & Publisher, Anime News Network
Christopher Macdonald
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/crisalys.jpg)
Illustrator
Crisalys
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Dallas-headshot-1.jpg)
Nonlinear World
Dallas Middaugh
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/David_Alonzo_PA-resized.png)
Marketing Manager, Idea Factory International
David Alonzo
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/David-Kliman-scaled.jpg)
Founder/President, The Kliman Group & Co-Founder, Events Industry Council APEX COVID Business Recovery Task Force
David Kliman
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/don_williams.jpg)
Founder, The Frame Shop
Don Williams
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Eddie-Lehecka.jpg)
Co-Founder & President, Attack The Music, Inc.
Eddie Lehecka
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/LizEllis_Headshot_520x650_VIZ.png)
Trade Shows & Events Senior Manager, VIZ Media
Elizabeth Ellis
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General Manager, Los Angeles Convention Center
Ellen Schwartz
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Director of Business Operations, MAGFest
Emily Hickman
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Gregorio-Casalenuovo-USI-Insurance-Services-Profile-Photo.jpg)
SVP, USI Insurance Services.
Gregorio Casalenuovo
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jess-Headshot-resized.jpg)
Co-Chair, MomoCon
Jessica Merriman
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Joanna-Headshot_2020.png)
Founder, Tasty Design Studio
Joanna Metoki
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/John-Davidson-Cropped-Project-Anime-v2.jpg)
Founder & CEO, Davidson Learning Company
John Davidson
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/John-McCallum_Professional_White_500x500.png)
Research Manager, Interpret
John McCallum
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Justin-Rojas-Resized.jpg)
VP of Events, Envy Gaming
Justin Rojas
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Justin-Varghese_Shotcall_resized.jpg)
Business Development Manager, Shotcall
Justin Varghese
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Kim-sanchez-LetsGetGrants.jpg)
Let's Get Grants
Kim Sanchez
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kirilee-Photo-scaled.jpg)
Cosplayer & Creator, #ScrapEpicChallenge
Kirilee Cosplay
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-PA-Global-Square-_0006_Kristens-Headshot-BW-HiRes.png)
Executive Director of Business Development, NPD Books
Kristen McLean
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Kyle-Robinson-Headshot.jpg)
General Manager, The Novo
Kyle Robinson
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Vice President of Events, LeftField Media
Lauren DeMaio
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/MarshallWright_Funimation_500x500a.jpg)
Sr. Director, Head of Audience Development, Funimation
Marshall Wright
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/2020-PA-Global-Square-_0000_Mary-Franklin-Headshot.png)
Head of Events, Crunchyroll
Mary Franklin
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Assistant Marketing Manager, SPJA
Meg Tsuruda
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Talent Manager & Chief Operations Officer, GeeXPlus Inc
Meilyne Tran
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Head Project Manager, AoE Creative
Nabil Pervez
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VP, Antinos Management America Inc.
Nadeshiko Nakahara
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Nick-Marinelli-MAGFest-Event-Consultant.jpg)
Event Management Consultant
Nick Marinelli
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Executive Director, MAGFest
Paul Birtel
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VP of Anime Events, Leftfield Media
Peter Tatara
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Founder & Managing Principal, Japan Intercultural Consulting
Rochelle Kopp
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Samuel-Japan-Weekend.jpeg)
Content Manager, Japan Weekend
Samuel J. González
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Stephanie-Guzzardo.jpg)
Influencer Marketing Manager, Twitch
Stephanie Guzzardo
![](https://project-anime.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/tak-furuichi-pic-square2.jpg)