Dataton Academy

Welcome to the Dataton Digital Academy with focus on WATCHOUT 7

New to Dataton WATCHOUT or looking to refresh your skills and become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user? Join us at the Dataton Digital Academy!

The Avixa-certified program consists of four online seminars (live) and home assignments (with individual feedback). The number of participants is strictly limited to promote interaction during the sessions. Please note: The seminars are held live and recordings are not available.

This Academy focuses on WATCHOUT version 7.

Platform for the online seminars: TBC
Fee: USD 250 per person payable in advance.

Participants should have a laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and WATCHOUT version 7 installed (downloaded free of charge from our website). No WATCHOUT license key needed.

Important!

• Make sure to block ALL of the dates/times below in your calendar as all seminars are mandatory if you wish to attend the full academy.
• The seminars should be taken according to the specified order below and missing one seminar means failing the academy.
• This Academy runs on Central Daylight Time (Chicago, USA).

Seminars

Seminar 1 – Production Basics, Tuesday, October 14, 2025 09:00-13:00 Central Daylight Time

Seminar 2 – Auxiliary Timelines and Projection Setup, Thursday, October 16, 2025 09:00-13:00 Central Daylight Time

Seminar 3 – Virtual Displays, 3D and Mapping, Monday, October 20, 2025 09:00-13:00 Central Daylight Time

Seminar 4 – System Setup, Command & Control, Wednesday, October 22, 2025 09:00-13:00 Central Daylight Time

Attendees completing all of the online seminars and home assignments are awarded a course diploma.

In English This Digital Academy will be led by certified trainer Alex Gendal, Show Sage.  

Link to Dataton Digital Academy program

Link to Dataton Digital Academy terms

Fee USD 250 per person payable in advance. The course fee comprises 4 online seminars, evaluation of 2 home assignments and course Diploma after passing all elements.

If you have questions about the Digital Academy, please email academy@dataton.com or training@showsage.com

Benvenuti alla Dataton Academy di Faenza!
October 14 & 15, 2025

Focus: WATCHOUT 7

If you are familiar with Dataton WATCHOUT and want to enhance your knowledge, refresh your skills or become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user, then this is the course for you. This WATCHOUT seminar focuses on practical examples with hands-on programming and tasks. The instructors will provide step-by-step guidance; attendees are expected to bring their own laptops with WATCHOUT installed and participate actively throughout the seminar. Attendees are awarded the title Certified User and a course diploma upon completion.

In Italian: This Academy is run by Claudio Ceroni, MeCtech, Dataton Certified Trainer & Dataton Premium Partner in Italy. 

Fee The course costs EUR 400 per person, excluding VAT, paid in advance. There is a discount for attendees from the same company attending the same session. Invoicing from MeCtech. The fee includes coffee/tea, lunch. Please note that the fee does not include accommodation. The class is held in Italian. To guarantee your place, the fee should be paid in full no later than 7 days after confirmation from Dataton.

Venue MeCtech Srl, Via Galileo Galilei 6, Faenza (RA) 48018

Date Tuesday & Wednesday, October 14 &15. Day 1: 10 am to 6 pm. Day 2: 9 am to 2 pm with possibility to discuss projects/questions after.

Sign up To sign up for the WATCHOUT Academy: Certified User, please complete and submit the form below. We'll confirm your registration and forward an invoice by email shortly. Any questions - please email us. Thank you!

Email: academy@dataton.com.

Preparation To get the most out of this class, attendees should have a basic knowledge of Dataton WATCHOUT or a similar multi-display system. To prepare for the training we recommend you to browse the WATCHOUT user's guide. Each attendee is required to bring a laptop PC (Windows 10 or 11) with the latest WATCHOUT version installed.

Welcome to the Dataton Academy in Sevilla!
21-22 October, 2025

Focus: WATCHOUT 7

If you are familiar with Dataton WATCHOUT and want to enhance your knowledge, refresh your skills or become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user, then this is the course for you. This WATCHOUT seminar focuses on practical examples with hands-on programming and tasks. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance; attendees are expected to bring their own laptops with WATCHOUT installed and participate actively throughout the seminar. Attendees are awarded the title Certified User and a course diploma upon completion.

In Spanish: This Academy will be run by Luís Badosa, inWO, the Dataton Premium Partner for Spain and Portugal

Fee The course costs EUR 400 per person, excluding VAT, payable in advance. There is a discount for attendees from the same company attending the same session.

The fee includes course documentation, coffee/tea, lunch. Please note that the fee does not include accommodation. To guarantee your place, the fee should be paid in full no later than 7 days after confirmation from Dataton.

Venue To be confirmed

Date 21-22 October, 2025. The training session will begin at 10.00 am on day one and 9:00 am on day two

Sign up To sign up for the WATCHOUT Academy: Certified User, please complete and submit the form below. We'll confirm your registration and inWO forward an invoice by email shortly. Any questions - please email us. Thank you!

Email: academy@dataton.com.

Preparation To get the most out of this class, attendees should have a basic knowledge of Dataton WATCHOUT or a similar multi-display system. To prepare for the training we recommend you to browse the WATCHOUT user's guide. Each attendee is required to bring a laptop PC (Windows 10 or 11) with the latest WATCHOUT version installed.

Welcome to the Dataton Academy in Dubai!
October 22-23, 2025
In English

Focus: WATCHOUT 7

If you are familiar with Dataton WATCHOUT and want to enhance your knowledge, refresh your skills or become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user, then this is the course for you. This WATCHOUT seminar focuses on practical examples with hands-on programming and tasks. The instructors will provide step-by-step guidance; attendees are expected to bring their own laptops with WATCHOUT installed and participate actively throughout the seminar. Attendees are awarded the title Certified User and a course diploma upon completion.

In English: This Academy will be run by Morgan Wong, Dataton, and Edgar Pulido, PRO LAB.

Fee The course costs AED 2500 per person, excluding VAT, payable in advance. There is a discount for attendees from the same company attending the same session.

The fee includes coffee/tea, lunch. Please note that the fee does not include accommodation. The class is held in English. To guarantee your place, the fee should be paid in full no later than 7 days after confirmation from Dataton.

Venue PRO LAB Experience Center - Dubai Production City

Date October 22-23, 2025.  From 9 am to 6 pm each day.

Sign up To sign up for the WATCHOUT Academy: Certified User, please complete and submit the form below. We'll confirm your registration and forward an invoice by email shortly. Any questions - please email us. Thank you!

Email: academy@dataton.com.

Preparation To get the most out of this class, attendees should have a basic knowledge of Dataton WATCHOUT or a similar multi-display system. To prepare for the training we recommend you to browse the WATCHOUT user's guide. Each attendee is required to bring a laptop PC (Windows 10 or 11) with the latest WATCHOUT version installed.

Welcome to the Dataton Academy in Barcelona!
28-29 October, 2025

Focus: WATCHOUT 7

If you are familiar with Dataton WATCHOUT and want to enhance your knowledge, refresh your skills or become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user, then this is the course for you. This WATCHOUT seminar focuses on practical examples with hands-on programming and tasks. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance; attendees are expected to bring their own laptops with WATCHOUT installed and participate actively throughout the seminar. Attendees are awarded the title Certified User and a course diploma upon completion.

In Spanish: This Academy will be run by Luís Badosa, inWO, the Dataton Premium Partner for Spain and Portugal

Fee The course costs EUR 400 per person, excluding VAT, payable in advance. There is a discount for attendees from the same company attending the same session.

The fee includes course documentation, coffee/tea, lunch. Please note that the fee does not include accommodation. To guarantee your place, the fee should be paid in full no later than 7 days after confirmation from Dataton.

Venue inWO, C/ Dels Parcers, 1 - Local 4. 08750 Molins de Rei, Barcelona. SPAIN.

Date 28-29 October, 2025. The training session will begin at 10.00 am on day one and 9:00 am on day two

Sign up To sign up for the WATCHOUT Academy: Certified User, please complete and submit the form below. We'll confirm your registration and inWO will forward an invoice by email shortly. Any questions - please email us. Thank you!

Email: academy@dataton.com.

Preparation To get the most out of this class, attendees should have a basic knowledge of Dataton WATCHOUT or a similar multi-display system. To prepare for the training we recommend you to browse the WATCHOUT user's guide. Each attendee is required to bring a laptop PC (Windows 10 or 11) with the latest WATCHOUT version installed.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
10.00-10:45 CEST, Central European (Summer) Time
In English

Join us for this free online introduction to WATCHOUT, including a look at the new features in the latest release.

Talking points:

• What's WATCHOUT?
• Key features of WATCHOUT 7
• WATCHOUT ecosystem
• Producer user interface
• Recent additions such as: SVG support, Scale, Asset Manager WebUI, Asset Watcher, Dynamic Assets, Blind Edit
• Q&A: The chat will be open throughout the session, so just add your questions there!
• Platform: Zoom

Your host: This overview will be led by Mikael Ena, senior trainer, Dataton.

Questions? Please email academy@dataton.com

Thurssday, November 6, 2025
17.00-17:45 CET, Central European Time
In English

Join us for this free online introduction to WATCHOUT, including a look at the new features in the latest release.

Talking points:

• What's WATCHOUT?
• Key features of WATCHOUT 7
• WATCHOUT ecosystem
• Producer user interface
• Recent additions such as: SVG support, Scale, Asset Manager WebUI, Asset Watcher, Dynamic Assets, Blind Edit
• Q&A: The chat will be open throughout the session, so just add your questions there!
• Platform: Zoom

Your host: This overview will be led by Mikael Ena, senior trainer, Dataton.

Questions? Please email academy@dataton.com

Welcome to the Dataton Academy in Madrid!
17-18 November, 2025

Focus: WATCHOUT 7

If you are familiar with Dataton WATCHOUT and want to enhance your knowledge, refresh your skills or become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user, then this is the course for you. This WATCHOUT seminar focuses on practical examples with hands-on programming and tasks. The instructor will provide step-by-step guidance; attendees are expected to bring their own laptops with WATCHOUT installed and participate actively throughout the seminar. Attendees are awarded the title Certified User and a course diploma upon completion.

In Spanish: This Academy will be run by Luís Badosa, inWO, the Dataton Premium Partner for Spain and Portugal

Fee The course costs EUR 400 per person, excluding VAT, payable in advance. There is a discount for attendees from the same company attending the same session.

The fee includes course documentation, coffee/tea, lunch. Please note that the fee does not include accommodation. To guarantee your place, the fee should be paid in full no later than 7 days after confirmation from Dataton.

Venue TBC, Madrid

Date 17-18 November, 2025. The training session will begin at 10.00 am on day one and 9:00 am on day two

Sign up To sign up for the WATCHOUT Academy: Certified User, please complete and submit the form below. We'll confirm your registration and inWO will forward an invoice by email shortly. Any questions - please email us. Thank you!

Email: academy@dataton.com.

Preparation To get the most out of this class, attendees should have a basic knowledge of Dataton WATCHOUT or a similar multi-display system. To prepare for the training we recommend you to browse the WATCHOUT user's guide. Each attendee is required to bring a laptop PC (Windows 10 or 11) with the latest WATCHOUT version installed.

Welcome to the Dataton Digital Academy with focus on WATCHOUT 7
New dates! November 18, 20, 25, 27.

New to Dataton WATCHOUT or looking to refresh your skills and become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user? Join us at the Dataton Digital Academy!

The program consists of four online seminars (live) led by a Dataton Certified Trainer and home assignments (with individual feedback). The number of participants is strictly limited to promote interaction during the sessions. Please note: The seminars are held live and recordings are not available.

This Academy focuses on WATCHOUT version 7.

Platform for the online seminars: Zoom.
Fee: EUR 200 per person payable in advance.

Participants should have a laptop with Windows 10 or 11 and WATCHOUT version 7 installed (downloaded free of charge from our website). No WATCHOUT license key needed.

Important!

• Make sure to block ALL of the dates/times below in your calendar as all seminars are mandatory if you wish to attend the full academy.
• The seminars should be taken according to the specified order below and missing one seminar means failing the academy.
• This Academy runs on CET (Central European Time).

Seminars

Seminar 1 – Production Basics, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 09:00-13:00 CEST

Seminar 2 – Auxiliary Timelines and Projection Setup, Thursday, November 20, 2025 09:00-13:00 CET

Seminar 3 – Virtual Displays, 3D and Mapping, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 09:00-13:00 CET

Seminar 4 – System Setup, Command & Control, Thursday, November 27, 2025 09:00-13:00 CET

Attendees completing all of the online seminars and home assignments are awarded a course diploma.

In English This Digital Academy will be led by certified trainer Mikael Ena, Dataton.  

Link to Dataton Digital Academy program

Link to Dataton Digital Academy terms

Fee EUR 200 per person payable in advance. The course fee comprises 4 online seminars, evaluation of 2 home assignments and course Diploma after passing all elements.

If you have questions about the Digital Academy, please email academy@dataton.com

Welcome to the Dataton Academy at LDI, Las Vegas!
December 5-6, 2025
In English

Focus: WATCHOUT 7

If you are familiar with Dataton WATCHOUT and want to enhance your knowledge, refresh your skills or become an even more proficient WATCHOUT user, then this is the course for you. This WATCHOUT seminar focuses on practical examples with hands-on programming and tasks. The instructors will provide step-by-step guidance; attendees are expected to bring their own laptops with WATCHOUT installed and participate actively throughout the seminar. Attendees are awarded the title Certified User and a course diploma upon completion.

In English: This Academy will be run by Alex Gendal, certified trainer from Dataton partner Show Sage and Joaquin Martinez, certified trainer, Evolve.

Venue LDIINSTITUTE, LDI Show, Las Vegas

Date December 5-6, 2025.  Both days: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Sign up Registration and payment for the course is handled by LDI. Please visit the link below for more info and to enrol for the course:
https://www.ldishow.com/event/live-design-international-2025/session/dataton-academy-watchout-training-2-day-class-0

Questions about course content: academy@dataton.com or training@showsage.com

Preparation To get the most out of this class, attendees should have a basic knowledge of Dataton WATCHOUT or a similar multi-display system. To prepare for the training we recommend you to browse the WATCHOUT user's guide. Each attendee is required to bring a laptop PC (Windows 10 or 11) with the latest WATCHOUT version installed.