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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

 

Casual Connect Seattle

23-25 July, Seattle, WA, USA
http://seattle.casualconnect.org/

Casual Connect Seattle brings together the most talented and knowledgeable experts in the casual gaming field to further the casual games industry with the best of networking and learning. The IGDA's Casual Games SIG will be present to host several sessions/initiatives.

 

Develop Conference & Expo

29-31 July, Brighton, UK
http://www.develop-conference.com/

The Develop Conference & Expo is where the European developer community come together to learn from each other and share experiences, be inspired by world renowned experts and gurus, get up-to-date with the latest development tools and techniques, make new contacts and catch-up with old ones. IGDA members receive a 10% discount on registration.

 

GO3 Electronic & Entertainment Expo

1-3 August, Perth, Western Australia
http://ww.go3.com.au/

This year GO3 comprises of three distinct elements: 3-day consumer expo along with a separate B2B Expo area and the CGC (Commercial games Conference) this year themed “Multiplayer & Communities”. Topics will include: MMOG design; Military Game Technology (weapons simulation); Mining simulation; Social networks; Sales as a game; Interactive training; Web tech 2.0. IGDA members receive a 5% discount on registration.

 

Sandbox: An ACM Video Game Symposium

9-10 August, Los Angeles, California, USA
http://sandbox.siggraph.org/

Sandbox is an emerging conference that focuses on innovations in video game theory and practice. The IGDA will be there to host a panel on development challenges, and co-host the closing social event. IGDA members receive a $50 discount on registration.

 

Intel Developer Forum

19-21 August, San Francisco, California, USA
http://www.intel.com/idf

Intel Developer Forum (IDF) is where Intel and the ecosystem come together to share their latest innovations and vision for the future of technology. Come hear industry news, learn about trends, and discover opportunities to integrate what is discussed into your projects. IGDA members receive a $700 discount on registration (expires August 12th). Please contact us for the discount code.

 

Austin GDC

15-17 September, Austing, Texas, USA
http://www.AustinGDC.net/

Austin GDC returns this September with over 100 sessions with industry pioneers, the Worlds in Motion Summit covering everything virtual, the Independent Games Festival Showcase, and the addition of more competitions putting you head-to-head with other game developers. For three days connect, engage, and develop in a city known for blazing its own path. IGDA members receive a $50 discount on registration. Please contact us for the discount code.

 

Virtual Worlds Forum Europe

6-8 October, London, England
http://virtualworldsforum.com/

Back for the second year, Virtual Worlds Forum Europe 2008 is produced by the Virtual Economic Forum, Europe's leading virtual worlds media company. Three days of congress, expo and workshops covering entertainment, enterprise, community, education, marketing, regulation, and finance. plus lots more. VWF is the place to make connections, be inspired and have fun. Don't forget, we like to party. IGDA members receive a 15% discount on registration. Please contact us for the discount code.

 

IndieCade

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

IndieCade @ Open Satellite will be the first major exhibiton 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.

 

IGDA Leadership Forum

13-14 November, San Francisco, California, USA
http://www.igda.org/leadership/

The second iteration of the IGDA's breakthrough event on leadership. More info coming soon...

 

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

17-18 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.