RESET 2025 - RealTime Community

RETHINK. REINVENT. RESET

The pressure is unprecedented. Legacy workflows and outdated strategies won’t save us.
It’s time for a RESET!

The RealTime Executive Summit on Emerging Technologies brings together a bold cohort of leaders ready to rethink strategy, harness AI and real-time tech, and turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.

Join us in London – September 8-10, 2025

WHO RESET IS FOR — AND WHY IT MATTERS

RESET is designed for executives, strategists, and investors from industries such as Automotive, Architecture, Digital Fashion, Media & Entertainment, Retail, and Design & Manufacturing – Leaders who know the shift is coming — but want to move deliberately, not reactively. It’s about finding smart, sustainable ways to transform — without losing control, quality, or talent.

Discover RESET '25 Program

RESET is not just another industry event. It’s for leaders who understand that:

We’re facing a revolution — not just evolution
Resisting change is no longer an option
Technology is not just a tool — it’s the Medium
The shift to AI-powered, real-time systems is inevitable — and it brings both risk and opportunity

But this isn’t about rushing toward the future blindly.

RESET is for those who want to move deliberately — not reactively — and design transformation that’s smart, sustainable, and strategic.

Because we don’t need faster versions of old workflows.
We need entirely new models.

RESET is for leaders ready to:
→ Rethink tools and accelerate workflows — without sacrificing creative control
→ Replace siloed structures with cross-functional collaboration
→ Shift from high-risk, bloated budgets to sustainable, scalable production
→ Trade legacy playbooks for adaptive leadership

It’s built on the triad: Business. Creative. Technology.
When one is missing, the whole system breaks down.

Too many in the industry are stuck re-implementing what they were supposed to replace. Too many teams can’t yet imagine a path beyond the status quo.

RESET is not the place for venting, nostalgia, or reimplementation.
If you feel comfortable with today — this is not your conference.

This is for those bold enough to ask what’s next — and build it.

No cameras. No recordings. No sales pitches.
Just real conversations among people who shape the future.

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STRATEGY FOR THE NEXT ERA

RESET isn’t just another tech event.

It’s a focused, executive-only think tank — designed to help leaders anticipate disruption, share strategic insight, and unlock the full potential of next-gen technologies to drive business transformation.

RESET 25 is exclusive.

An invitation-only think tank for 100 top executives, strategists, and investors from across industries.

RESET is strategic.

A platform for candid, high-level discussions on how AI, automation, and real-time technologies are transforming businesses.

RESET is cross-industry.

Leaders from diverse sectors connect, share insights, and break down silos for greater innovation.

RESET is timely.

Amid rapid change, it provides honest perspectives on navigating economic uncertainty and tech adoption.

RESET is confidential.

Closed-door, cameras-off sessions create a safe space for open, unfiltered exchanges among executives.

RESET is transformative.

It’s for those ready to embrace a fundamental shift—from risky, unsustainable models to profitfirst strategies.

RESET is brought to you by RTC, the world’s premiere event for real-time technologies.
Notable RTC participants:

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DESIGNED FOR THE BRAVE. BUILT FOR THE BOLD

100 top executives. One shared goal: harness the power of real-time tech and AI to reshape their industries.

From VFX to Architecture, Automotive to Fashion, Retail to Manufacturing — RESET brings together leaders ready to rethink strategy in a time of accelerated change.

This isn’t a conference. It’s a curated, closed-door experience.
80% of the program is peer-to-peer: candid roundtables, private workshops, and high-value networking.

Cameras off. Conversations on. No recordings, no stages, no spectators — just real exchange among decision-makers.

We’re extremely proud to host RESET 25 at the fabulous new UK headquarters of Bentley Systems — located at 8 Bishopsgate, a landmark 50-story tower at the corner of Bishopsgate and Leadenhall Street in the heart of London’s financial district.

GAIN NEW INSIGHTS

Strategic Keynotes & Industry-Focused Panels

Each day opens with sharp, high-level sessions — keynotes, fireside chats, and expert panels designed to frame the day’s most urgent challenges.

These aren’t generic speeches. They’re deep dives, sector by sector, on what’s breaking — and what’s next.

Examples include:
• A 1-hour session on the disruption facing the AEC sector
• A segment on open source and its expanding role
• A frank conversation on the shifting role of vendors
• Spotlight sessions on VFX, Animation, Digital Fashion, and more

Each session is tailored to purpose — whether it’s a lightning talk + panel, a rapid-fire case study round, or a keynote with live dialogue.
The format is fluid. The goal is clarity.
To map where we are, and define what’s truly at stake.

FROM INSIGHT TO ACTION

Closed-Door Working Sessions

Closed-Door Working Sessions
Turning context into strategy

After the morning plenary and lunch break, RESET shifts from listening to leading.

Attendees break into parallel Working Sessions — intimate, closed-door groups of 10 to 15 participants, each focused on a specific sector or strategic theme.

These 3-hour sessions are built for depth and candor, designed to move beyond diagnosis into action. Each session features:

A host/moderator to guide the discussion

A designated rapporteur to capture key insights and actionable takeaways

A focus on collaboration over presentation — no slides, just strategy

These are not generic workshops. They’re targeted, outcome-driven conversations — where real issues are surfaced:
→ How to implement AI responsibly without destabilizing teams
→ How to deal with tool fragmentation and vendor uncertainty
→ How to meet aggressive cost targets without sacrificing talent or control

RESET isn’t about talking around the hard stuff.

It’s about facing it — and moving forward, together.

Each session delivers strategic frameworks participants can apply — and lead with — immediately.

RESET 2025 Schedule

At a Glance

Monday, Sept 8, 2025 — Opening

Bentley Systems HQ, 43rd Floor, 6–8 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4BQ

18:00 – 20:00 — Opening Networking Reception

Join us for the RESET 25 Opening Reception on the 43rd floor of 6–8 Bishopsgate, overlooking London’s iconic skyline. This exclusive evening gathering will bring together speakers, partners, and invited guests in an intimate setting to kick off the summit with drinks, light fare, and panoramic views — setting the tone for the vibrant and forward-thinking conversations to come.

At a Glance

Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025 — Day 1

Bentley Systems HQ, 43rd Floor

08:00–08:45 — Registration & Welcome Coffee

Main Auditorium

08:45–09:00 — Opening Remarks

Jean-Michel Blottière — Founder & CEO, RTC – The RealTime Community
David Ayeni – Global Director | Infrastructure Cloud Partner Experience – Bentley Systems

Creative Reckoning

09:00–09:15 — Can AI unlock 3D & digital twins across creative industries?

Alexis Khouri — Former VP, Head of 3D & Immersive, Adobe

09:20–09:35 — Beyond Photorealism: Thriving in a VUCA World

Rick Stringfellow — Fellow, Head of Visual Content, EA Entertainment

09:40–10:25 — Audience-Led Discussion

Insight contributors: John Canning (AMD), Judith Crow (SideFX), John Killshaw (Framestore) Perry Nightingale (WPP), Jeffrey A. Okun (VES), Paolo Tamburrino (Autodesk)

10:25–10:30 — Main Takeaways

10:30–10:45 — Networking Break

The Human Factor – Training & Education

10:45–11:00 — Mindset Before Methods: Teaching Clarity, Grit, and ‘How to Learn’ in an AI Era

Edward Dawson-Taylor – Co-Founder and head of School and Studio, CG Pro.

11:05–11:55 — Audience-Led Discussion

Insight contributors: Thibaut Delahaye (ENSI), Perri Lewis (Mastered)

11:55–12:00 — Main Takeaways

12:00–12:45 — Networking Lunch

Digital Fashion

12:40–1:00 — Reset ≠ Rewind: Reimagining Fashion in a Generative World

Sallyann Houghton — Fashion/Retail/CPG Industry Lead, Epic Games
Matthew Drinkwater — Head, Innovation Agency, London College of Fashion

1:05–1:40 — Audience-Led Discussion

1:40–1:45 — Main Takeways

1:45–2:00 — Networking Break

Open Source Rising

2:00–2:15 — Open Source Rising: Rethinking Control, Collaboration & Competitiveness

David Morin – Executive Director, Academy Software Foundation

2:20–2:35 — About Blender and the Freedom to Create

Francesco Siddi — COO, Blender

2:40–3:10 — Audience-Led Discussion

Insight Contributors: Emilio Coppola (Godot Foundation), Thibaut Delahaye (Flow), Danilo Papić (CEO & Co-founder of Netfork)

3:10–3:15 — Main Takeaways

Interoperability & Ecosystem Futures

3:15–3:30 — USD, glTF & Beyond: Standards Shaping the Next Wave

Neil Trevett — VP Developer Ecosystems, NVIDIA; President, Khronos Group
Guido Quaroni — Senior Director of Engineering, Adobe 3D&I

3:35–3:50 — The Challenges and Benefits of Implementing Real-Time Workflows in the Cloud

Quintin Anderson — CEO, Eagle 3D Streaming

3:55 –4:25 — Audience-Led Discussion

4:25–4:30 — Main Takeaways

4:30–4:40 — Networking Break

Automotive

4:45–4:50 — Opening Remarks

Jean-Michel Blottière (RTC)
Jan Pflueger — Founder & Advisor, advisXR; Creative Technologist, Audi Design

4:50–5:00 — Automate or Die

Pierre Grage — Founder & CIO, UNEVIS GmbH / Solidmeta.io

5:00–5:10 — Beyond the Screen: Rethinking HMI for the Next-Gen Driving Experience

Alexander Grasse — CPO, Incari GmbH

5:10–5:40 — Panel & Audience-Led Discussion

Panel:Pierre Grage, Alexander Grasse, Daniel Lichtwald (Capgemini)

Moderator: Jan Pflueger
Insight Contributor: Danilo Papić

5:40–5:45 — Main Takeaways

5:45–6:00 — Closing Remarks

Jean-Michel Blottière — Founder & CEO, RTC

6:00–6:30 — On our way to Epic Games Innovation Lab, 34 Old Bailey

Epic Games Innovation Lab

6:30–8:30 — Gala Party

Hosts: Alistair Thompson (Epic), Sallyann Houghton (Epic)

6:30–7:00 — Networking & Light Refreshments

A relaxed moment to connect over a glass of wine and small bites.
7:00–8:30 — RESET Reflections

With Judith Crow (SideFX), Jeffrey A. Okun (VES), Rick Stringfellow (EA), Lincoln Wallen (Framestore)

Wednesday Detailed Schedule

At a Glance

Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025 — Day 2

Bentley Systems HQ, 43rd Floor

08:00 AM – 08:45 AM — Registration & Welcome Coffee

Main Auditorium

08:45–09:00 — Opening Remarks

Jean-Michel Blottière — Founder & CEO, RTC

Media & Entertainment — Stable Foundations, New Frontiers

09:00–09:15 — M&Es Systemic Recalibration: Will AI Be the Answer—and How?

Paolo Tamburrino — Sr. Industry Manager, M&E, Autodesk

09:20–09:35 — From Hollywood to Mago: What AI-Native Players Teach Us About the Future of Film

Alvaro Lamarche-Toloza — Founder & CEO – Mago

09:40–09:55 — Modular, Adaptive, Real-Time: Rethinking Advertising Through Generative AI

Francisco Lima — Global Head of Emerging TV Technology – Hogarth Worldwide

10:00–10:15 — Rethinking Growth: M&E in an Age of Acceleration

Alex Foulds — CRO, Foundry

10:20–10:35 — The Reinvention Challenge for Creative Software

Judith Crow — VP Strategic Partnerships, SideFX

10:40–11:00 — Networking Break

11:00–12:30 — Audience-Led Discussion

Conversation Leaders: Judith Crow (SideFX), Paolo Tamburrino(Autodesk)

Insight Contributors: Doug Bloom (Bria), Alex Foulds (Foundry), Alvaro Lamarche-Toloza (Mago), Joël Maguet (Managing Director – The Third Floor),Francisco Lima (Hogarth Worldwide), Danilo Papić (Netfork), Rick Stringfellow (EA)

12:30–12:45 — Main Takeaways

12:45–1:30 — Networking Lunch

AECO

Main Auditorium

1:30–1:45 — Augmenting Human Intelligence

Greg Demchak — VP Industry Marketing – Motif

1:50 – 2:05 – Context Brings Consensus

Mark Kauffman — AVP / Technology Lead, WSP

2:10–2:40 — Audience-Led Discussion

Insight Contributors: Austin Reed (HNTB), Martin Murphy (Ringling College), Christine Marsh (Adjunct Faculty), Henrik Edstrom (Autodesk), Nethra Ram Mohan (HKS), Jim Kessler (Jacobs) Reeti Gupta (Newcomb+Boyd)

2:40–2:45 — Main Takeaways

2:45 – 3:00 — Networking Break

Live Event & Immersive Tech

3:00–3:50 — Audience-Led Conversation

Host: Dr. Solomon Rogers (Magnopus),

Insight Contributors: Olly Bengough – Founder/CEO/ Creative Director – (KOKO), Jeff Kember – Senior Director Product Management AI for Media2 (NVIDIA), Lewis Smithingham – EVP of Strategic Industries: Telco, Media, Entertainment, Games, and Sports – (MediaMonks) – (Disguise), Alex Wills – Chief Experience Officer – (Disguise)

3:50–3:55 — Main Takeaways

4:00 – 4:15 — Networking Break

Closing Plenary — From Inspiration to Action

4:15–5:45 — Working Session & Report-Backs

Moderators: Judith Crow (SideFx), Rick Stringfellow (EA), Paolo Tamburrino (Autodesk)

5:45–6:30 — Closing Words

David Ayeni (Bentley Systems), Jean-Michel Blottière (RTC), Jeffrey A. Okun (VES)

6:30–8:30 — Closing Reception @ KOKO

Host: Olly Bengough (KOKO)

NETWORK WITH PURPOSE

Because the right conversation can change everything

RESET brings together visionary executives across industries — not just for keynotes and panels, but for the conversations that happen in between.

From curated networking breaks to shared meals and social gatherings, every element is designed to spark meaningful connection, strategic insight, and unexpected opportunity.

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Join the RESET movement.

Whether you want to share expertise, spark strategic dialogue, or align your brand with next-gen leadership, there are several meaningful ways to get involved:

→ Attend RESET 25 — Get your invitation and connect with peers, gain fresh insight, and be part of a high-impact cross-industry exchange.
→ Apply to speak — bring bold ideas, case studies, or provocations that move the conversation forward.
→ Become a sponsor — align your brand with our mission and gain visibility with top-tier decision-makers.

Download the RESET 25 Brochure to learn more about the experience, program, and opportunities to participate.

We’re curating a space for trailblazers and strategic thinkers. If that sounds like you — let’s talk.

WHY SPONSOR RESET?

Engage with Top Decision-Makers

Forge relationships with C-level executives, strategists, and investors shaping the future of AI, real-time, and automation.

Drive Strategic Growth

Meet leaders actively seeking next-gen solutions — not just browsing, but ready to implement and invest.

Position Your Brand at the Center of Change

Gain visibility among the decision-makers redefining workflows across VFX, Architecture, Fashion, Automotive, and beyond.

Accelerate Time-to-Adoption

RESET attracts companies looking to act. 92% of attendees plan to expand their real-time investments within 24–36 months.

Gain Cross-Industry Insight

Hear from pioneers applying real-time in innovative ways — and meet those looking for the solution only you can offer.

Connect with Movers, Not Spectators

Join the keynote speakers, deal-makers, and strategists shaping what’s next. This isn’t a tradeshow crowd — it’s a curated group with skin in the game.

BROUGHT TO YOU BY RTC

From the creators of the world’s leading event on real-time technologies.

The RealTime Executive Summit on Emerging Technologies (RESET) is produced by RTC – The RealTime Community — the team behind RealTime Conference, which has drawn over 23,000 participants worldwide since 2020.

Building on that global momentum, we created RESET to serve a more focused audience: senior decision-makers ready to lead through disruption and redefine what’s possible.

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