IGDA Round tables

IGDA Ottawa is pleased to announce a round tables event - we have 5 topics for you to choose from!

Time to have a real sit-down chat with other members of the community and maybe teach them a thing or two in the process.

Everyone interested in the gaming community of Ottawa is invited - its a great opportunity to meet members of your community, so please pass this invitation on to anyone else who you think would be interested.

Where: Carleton University, rooms specified below

When: March 2nd - arrive from 6:30, tables begin at 7:00, we get kicked out at 9:00

How many: Maximum of 15 people per table, so sign up early!

How much: Its free, as are the refreshments.

How to register: Email heather.maclaren [at sign] snowedin.ca - list your name, company/university, table of choice (and backup if you have one)

Questions? Email heather.maclaren [at sign] snowedin.ca

What's on Offer:

"Story Driven Game Design"

Mod: Anthony Whitehead, Assistant Professor, Carleton University

Room: Paterson Hall, rm 111

"Growing Social Media through Game Design"

Mod: Treena Grevatt, Product Evangelist & Community Manager, Betidings

Room: Paterson Hall, rm 118

"Managing Your Way through a Project Lifecycle"

Mod: Antonio Santamaria, Head of Engineering, Artech Studios

Room: Paterson Hall, rm 129

"Traditional AI vs Game AI"

Mod: Ali Arya, Assistant Professor, Carleton University

Room: Tory Building, rm 219

"Issues Facing Indie Game Studios"

Mod: tba, but at least 2 very knowledgeable volunteers so it will definitely happen

Room: Paterson Hall, rm 234

This event is sponsored by GlitchSoft (glitchsoft.com)

'Headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, GlitchSoft Corporation is in the business of developing downloadable interactive entertainment software. With a focus on fun, creativity, innovation, and quality, the company produces original video games for consumers worldwide.  Established in 2009, GlitchSoft is developing original games for the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad."