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FORGE 2026 @ NC State University

  • Witherspoon Student Center · Raleigh
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FORGE  2026 @ NC State University
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FORGE is a themed entertainment conference at NC State connecting students & industry leaders via technical talks, panels & networking.
About this Event

FORGE is a new themed entertainment conference hosted by the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) student chapter at NC State University. Built to bridge the gap between academia and the themed entertainment industry, FORGE brings together passionate students and industry professionals for an immersive educational and networking experience.

To view more info about the conference please visit our website here.

Visit the TEA @ NC State website here.


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Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Check In
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Welcome Session

Info: Introductions and an overview of the conference.


🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Session 1

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Session 2

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Session 3

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Session 4

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Session 5

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Lunch

Info: Lunch will be on your own. If you have bought a ticket for only the afternoon session, check-in will begin at 12:45. Those who have the all day tickets and attened the morning session will not need to check-in.


🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Session 6 - Young Professional Panel
Host: Duncan MacPherson

Info: Witherspoon Auditorium


🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:45 PM
Session 7

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 01:45 PM - 02:15 PM
Session 8

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PM
Session 9 - Industry Professional Panel
Host: Duncan MacPherson

Info: Witherspoon Auditorium


🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Session 10

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Session 11 - Storytelling
Host: Matt Ferguson

Info: Witherspoon Auditorium


🕑: 02:45 PM - 03:15 PM
Session 12

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Session 13 - Mentorship
Host: Cam Kania

Info: Witherspoon Auditorium


🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Session 14

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Session 15

Info: Witherspoon Auditorium


🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Session 16

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Session 17

Info: Witherspoon Auditorium


🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM
Session 18

Info: Witherspoon 201


🕑: 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Reception

Info: Separate ticket needed for this event. You can find this ticket listed on this event page. Event will take place in the Washington Sankofa room in Witherspoon Student Center.


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Witherspoon Student Center, 2810 Cates Ave, Raleigh, United States

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