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ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series
The International Cinema Technology Association's annual technical seminar for cinema engineers and tech leads. 2027 runs 11–13 January in Universal City, California.
| Next edition | 11 January 2027 – 13 January 2027 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Universal Hilton, Universal City |
| Runs | Annually in January |
| Organised by | International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) |
| Who goes | Exhibitor technology and operations leads, integrators and equipment manufacturers |
Dates and venues change. Confirm against International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA) before booking travel. Last verified 26 September 2026.
The technical track of the year
Most exhibition conventions give technology a show floor and a panel or two. The ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series is the reverse: the whole programme is about the technologies behind the cinema experience. It opens with a casual dinner reception on the Monday evening, followed by two days of seminar sessions and off-site visits.
The agenda is built from member submissions — presentations, panels, technical papers and off-site suggestions — and for 2027 ICTA ran its call for presentations from late August to mid-November 2026. That makes it a good place to hear from peers about real installations rather than product pitches alone.
Who it suits
It is built for the people who spec, install and maintain the booth and auditorium: chief engineers, technical directors, integrators and manufacturers. An owner of a small independent may find it too specialised; an operator planning a projection, sound or automation refresh will find the concentration of expertise hard to match. ICTA holds a room block at the Universal Hilton for delegates.
Frequently asked questions
When is the ICTA Los Angeles Seminar Series 2027?
11–13 January 2027 at the Universal Hilton, Universal City, California, starting with a Monday evening reception.
Who organises it?
The International Cinema Technology Association (ICTA).
What topics are covered?
ICTA says the scope is all technologies related to the cinema experience; sessions are drawn from member submissions of presentations and technical papers.
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