May 27, 2020—First, thank you for your support of GSCA. We have been inspired and humbled by how the giant screen community has come together during what is such a painful and difficult time for everyone. The GSCA virtual meet-ups and the conversations they generate have been lively and informative, and we are grateful for your participation.

Based on input gathered in our recent survey, conversations with industry stakeholders, and the likelihood that large gatherings may not be permitted yet in September, the GSCA Board has voted to cancel the in-person conference this year, previously scheduled for September 21-24 in Chicago. We do not make this decision lightly, but the safety of our members is our top priority. Instead, we are planning a virtual event for fall 2020 (spring for our members in the Southern Hemisphere). Dates and other details will be announced as they are confirmed.

GSCA staff has spent countless hours in the past two months researching and participating in virtual events, and we are confident that GSCA can host a meaningful, productive, engaging, and affordable event that will benefit industry veterans, those new to their roles in the industry, and even those who may not have been able to attend in-person GSCA events in the past.

Associations exist to support and strengthen their communities, in both good times and challenging times, and we are working diligently to do everything we can to support you as the industry recovers from the devastating financial effects of the pandemic. Our hope is that we can meet in person again in 2021, but stay tuned for further details about our 2020 virtual event.

If you would like to join the team helping to plan the event, please contact Tammy Seldon at tammy@giantscreencinema.com. There will be new challenges in producing a virtual event, and we welcome your help.

We hope you and your families are safe.

Alan Nursall
Chair, GSCA Board of Directors
CEO, TELUS World of Science-Edmonton