The Trojan Horse was a Unicorn (THU) conference is preparing its eleventh edition in Tróia, Portugal, from September 28 to October 3. The event has unveiled the official poster, created by Japanese illustrator Katsuya Terada under the theme The Alchemy of a Storm, and has revealed the first confirmed names for its program, which spans art, film, video games, and science.
Intersection between neuroscience, sound, and digital design 🧠
The technical and artistic program of THU 2024 connects diverse disciplines. Highlighting the participation of neuroscientist Adam Gazzaley, linked to the development of the first therapeutic video game with FDA approval. In the audiovisual field, experts such as Leff Lefferts, editor at Skywalker Sound, and composer Fabrizio Mancinelli will attend. The figure of Ben Procter, production designer Oscar-nominated for Avatar, brings perspective on large-scale film design.
The alchemy of surviving a marathon lecture schedule ⚗️
With such a lineup, the true alchemical challenge will be transforming coffee into sustained attention over a week. Between the wisdom of a neuroscientist and the sound tricks from Skywalker, one might end up self-diagnosing attention deficit. At least, if Joe Madureira talks about character design, we can expect drawings with huge swords to keep us awake.