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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

 

IndieCade

10-17 October, Bellevue, Washington, USA
http://www.indiecade.com/

IndieCade @ Open Satellite will be the first major exhibition of international, independent videogames and videogame art in the Seattle area and the FIRST stand-alone independent videogame festival in the nation. It will be a landmark event.

 

GameON: Finance 2.0

28-29 October, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://www.gameonfinance.com/

Worldwide Games Portfolio Planner for Xbox Live Arcade and author, David Edery will be a keynote speaker at GameON: Finance 2.0. This event features case studies and panel discussions focused on business opportunities in the games sector, as well as networking breaks and facilitated one-on-one meetings between game developers, investors, and industry innovators. A discounted pass for start-up companies is available in limited quantities until September 2nd at midnight. IGDA members receive a 20% discount on registration.

 

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.

 

Video Games Live, Gamer Grannies on Carnival Cruise Line

14-17 November, Long Beach, CA to Ensenada, Mexico
http://www.navgtr.org/

Video Games Live will be the opening performance on board the 2008 NAViGaTR Cruise, on sale through June and sailing in November.  Other cruise activities include game competitions and special gaming and celebrity guests including outrageous Academy Award-winning actress-comedienne Cloris Leachman.  10% of cruise proceeds will be split between the IGDA Foundation and G.A.N.G.  Developers are invited to present their work on the cruise for on-demand webcasting/webstreaming going into awards season.

 

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.

 

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.