Unreal Engine: Powering Creativity and Technology Across Malta
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An exploration of how Unreal Engine is revolutionizing industries beyond gaming.
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This exclusive event highlighted the transformative impact of Unreal Engine in Malta, demonstrating its influence on creative, technological, and social sectors. While Unreal is widely known for game development, its potential stretches far beyond, into fields such as film, virtual production, education, and even medical simulations.

Featured Talks
The event brought together industry leaders and innovators to discuss their work with Unreal Engine:

• Introduction to ODIN and the Unreal Engine – Luke Ambrogio
  Luke shared ODIN's mission to foster innovation in Malta's tech and audio-visual industries, highlighting how Unreal is enabling this vision.
• Immersive Education with Axonpark – Taylor Freeman
  Taylor showcased how immersive technologies and Unreal Engine are enhancing educational experiences at Axonpark.
• Virtual Production at Rupture Studios – Nico Grima
  Nico provided insights into how Rupture Studios is using Unreal Engine for virtual production in Malta, revolutionizing the way films are made.
• VFX at Stargate Studios Malta – Francis Ghersci
  Francis discussed the use of Unreal Engine in visual effects (VFX), explaining its role in the production pipelines at Stargate Studios.

Industries & Technologies
The event spanned a wide range of industries including:

• Game Development
• Film and TV (VFX and Virtual Production)
• Education
• Architectural Visualization
• Medical and Industrial Simulation

Key technologies discussed included:

• Game Engines (real-time and rasterized rendering)
• Human-Computer Interfaces
• VR, AR, and XR
• Generative AI, Machine Learning, and Large Language Models
• Robotics and 3D Printing

Why ODIN?
ODIN’s mission is to empower creativity by building bridges between professionals, startups, and government entities. By connecting these players, ODIN fosters innovation in Malta’s audio-visual and tech industries, driving growth, promoting collaboration, and supporting a diverse array of ideas.

The Power of Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine’s flexibility makes it an essential tool not only for game developers but also for a variety of industries. As a software framework, it handles complex tasks such as rendering graphics, simulating physics, managing audio, and supporting scripting and animation. Its capabilities allow creators to push the limits of what’s possible in both digital and physical worlds.

Conclusion
The event concluded with a Q&A session, where attendees engaged with the speakers, gaining deeper insights into how Unreal Engine is driving Malta’s creative and technological industries forward.

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