Annual Tech Conference Reimagined!
Starting on Monday, Oct 21 SMPTE 2019 Puts Technology Exhibits and Sessions Side by Side, Adds More Ways to Discover, Engage, and Excel
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Applications for 2019 Student Paper Award and Scholarship are Open!
Applications for Society's Annual Student Opportunities Are Due by 13 May
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SMPTE 2019 Tech Conference Call for Papers is Open!
Deadline for Technical Paper Abstract Submission Is May 3
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Section Elections Are Open!
The 2019 SMPTE Elections for Section Officers and Managers are open as of Monday, 18 March. Voting will be available through 11:59 pm GMT on Monday, 29 April.
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