Convention · Los Angeles, California

SMPTE Centennial Gala

Audio & Visual · Media

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 28 Oct 2016
Last venueRay Dolby Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland CenterLos Angeles, California
RunningSince 2016Frequency unknown · 1 edition on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 28 Oct 2016 at Ray Dolby Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center. Check the organiser's site: cvent.com. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

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Editions on record
1first in 2016

About SMPTE Centennial Gala

Award-winning actor John O'Hurley, best known for playing J. Peterman on "Seinfeld," will be the evening's host as the Society celebrates its 100 years of leadership in motion-imaging innovation and creativity.​ Join your friends and industry colleagues for this once in a lifetime celebration. Over the past century, SMPTE has been a leader in technology innovation and creativity. It began with the nascent motion picture industry and has grown to include television, and now the internet. The Centennial Gala is our opportunity to reflect on the Society and its impact from 1916 to 2016 and beyond. An entertaining and inspiring evening is planned, including a cocktail hour and dinner, followed by a dance party. It will be a night to remember! James Cameron will receive SMPTE highest accolade, Honorary Membership. Douglas Trumbull will receive the SMPTE Progress Medal. Time: 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. Category: Arts | Visual Arts | New Media. Artists / Speakers: John O'Hurley, James Cameron, Douglas Trumbull. URLs: Website: https://go.evvnt.com/68890-0 Website: https://go.evvnt.com/68890-1 Prices: SMPTE/HPA Member: USD 350.00, Non-Member: USD 400.00.

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Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201628 Oct 2016Ray Dolby Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center
Los Angeles, California
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is SMPTE Centennial Gala?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 28 Oct 2016.

Where is it held?

The last edition we have was at Ray Dolby Ballroom at the Hollywood and Highland Center, Los Angeles, California.

Who organises it?

Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineer.

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