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The IGDA will be present at the following events over the next short while. Do not hesitate to contact us if you want further information on our presence and activities, or if you'd like to hook up with us! Check out the chapter meetings page if you are looking for specifics on when IGDA chapters meet. Also, refer to our events log to see where we've been in the past.
Upcoming Events
IGDA Leadership Forum
13-14 November, San Francisco, California, USA
http://www.igda.org/leadership/
The IGDA Leadership Forum is intended for all those who serve in a leadership role in the game development industry and are seeking to become better leaders, create successful games, and learn from other working professionals in the game industry. Sessions encompass a broad range of leadership topics, including personal leadership, project leadership and management leadership. IGDA members receive a $50 discount on registration.
Montreal International Game Summit
18-19 November, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
http://www.sijm.ca/
MIGS presents specialized conferences hosted by world-renowned experts in programming, visual arts, game design, audio design, serious game, production and business. The Summit is a specialized event offering an environment conducive to learning, networking and discussion. More than 1300 members of the game industry are expected for this fifth edition. IGDA members receive a $40 discount on registration.
Living Game Worlds IV
1-2 December, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://gameworlds.gatech.edu/
Step in to the vanguard of digital gaming at Georgia Tech's 4th annual Living Game Worlds symposium. Raph Koster and Chris Klaus headline this year's conference which will showcase "InterPlay" networked online play and the rapidly-growing domains of multiplayer games and virtual worlds. The symposium will also feature a pioneers panel including luminaries Richard Bartle, Brian Green, Chip Morningstar, Randy Farmer and Pavel Curtis. IGDA members will receive the early-bird special discounted rate - $100.
The 6th Annual Mobile Games Forum
21-22 January 2009, London, UK
http://www.mobilegamesforum.co.uk/
Now in its 6th year, the Mobile Games Forum is firmly established as the leading Mobile Games event in Europe. With the whole ecosystem present – operators, publishers, developers, handset manufacturers and software providers – all industry viewpoints will be represented at MGF09. The unbeatable speaker line-up includes over 40 cutting-edge viewpoints from industry leaders. Independent developers are eligible for a special rate and IGDA members receive a 15% discount when registering.
GO3 Electronic & Entertainment Expo
1-4 October (2009), Perth, Australia
http://www.go3.com.au/
GO3 is Australia's biggest expo of its kind. It boasts 4 days of interactive entertainment from some of the world's biggest manufacturers of electronic and entertainment products and services. The expo covers: Games, Communication, In Vehicle Technology, Home Audio & Vision, Personal Electronics, and Education & training. GO3 also hosts a 2 day International Games Development Conference. All IGDA members will receive 5% discount to attend. GO3 is proudly supported by the Perth chapter of IGDA.
Other Future Events
Here are some other events that the IGDA will be attending and/or speaking at. Further details to follow in the near future.
And, for more events, check out the listings at Gamasutra and GameDev.Net.