Odie Meets Birds of a Feather at SIGGRAPH 2025

At Open 3D Engine (O3DE), open collaboration is at the core of everything we do and that spirit was on full display at SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver, Canada held from August 10-14.

During the Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions, the Academy Software Foundation (ASWF) and the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) came together to share key updates and yes, Odie the O3DE mascot showed up to help represent the community! In a show of support for the open 3D ecosystem, the speakers, Martin Davies and Paolo Emilio Selva, sported O3DE hats during the session.

This BoF marked a big step forward in aligning the broader 3D ecosystem, and O3DE is right in the mix.

John Bryant, Executive Director of the Open 3D Foundation, was also onsite at SIGGRAPH 2025, connecting with attendees and engaging in conversations with event speakers, including Alex Schwank (Apple), Paolo Selva (880 Productions), and Martin Davies (LAIKA Studios). He shared insights into USD becoming increasingly relevant in real-time 3D, simulation, and interactive applications, areas where O3DE is actively used. 

Whether you’re already working with USD in your pipeline or exploring its potential, now is a good time to stay informed and engaged.

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