DH Seminar: Video-games and History – Bringing cultural heritage to life
Event details
| Date | 02.03.2023 |
| Hour | 16:30 › 17:30 |
| Speaker | Deborah Papiernik, Senior VP New Business Development, Technology and Strategic Alliances at Ubisoft |
| Location | |
| Category | Conferences - Seminars |
| Event Language | English |
Abstract:
On April 15th, 2019, Notre-Dame was nearly destroyed in a devastating fire. As the tragedy unfolded, people began sharing photos and videos of the Cathedral. Others chose to relive their memories virtually through Assassin’s Creed Unity, the videogame…
This talk will shed light on how historical settings are brought to life in video-games and will let you discover how technology and games collide with culture and history to serve broader audiences and broader purposes like teaching, engaging or simply generating awareness.
Bio:
Deborah Papiernik is Senior VP New Business Development, Technology and Strategic Alliances at Ubisoft. Deborah has been with Ubisoft for 25 years, holding different positions in Marketing, Business Development and Game Development. Passionate about building bridges between different industries, Deborah explores new business opportunities for Ubisoft, looking beyond the world of video games to bring its brands to wider audiences, and to share the company’s expertise with new sectors. An appreciated deal-maker and inspiring leader, she develops innovative partnerships and new forms of entertainment in a broad range of industries: Live Entertainment, Location-Based VR and AR, Music, Health, Mobility or Culture.
On April 15th, 2019, Notre-Dame was nearly destroyed in a devastating fire. As the tragedy unfolded, people began sharing photos and videos of the Cathedral. Others chose to relive their memories virtually through Assassin’s Creed Unity, the videogame…
This talk will shed light on how historical settings are brought to life in video-games and will let you discover how technology and games collide with culture and history to serve broader audiences and broader purposes like teaching, engaging or simply generating awareness.
Bio:
Deborah Papiernik is Senior VP New Business Development, Technology and Strategic Alliances at Ubisoft. Deborah has been with Ubisoft for 25 years, holding different positions in Marketing, Business Development and Game Development. Passionate about building bridges between different industries, Deborah explores new business opportunities for Ubisoft, looking beyond the world of video games to bring its brands to wider audiences, and to share the company’s expertise with new sectors. An appreciated deal-maker and inspiring leader, she develops innovative partnerships and new forms of entertainment in a broad range of industries: Live Entertainment, Location-Based VR and AR, Music, Health, Mobility or Culture.
Practical information
- General public
- Free