A part of the broader Edinburgh Festival, this presents games as a intrinsic part of our culture, a position I have always enthusiastically supported.
“Edinburgh Interactive Industry Conference
The Edinburgh Interactive Festival Conference will deliver a lively schedule from a wide range of industry sectors including video games, social networking, mobile entertainment, education, music, film and television. The two-day industry conference runs from Thursday 13th until Friday 14th August. Participants will share and gain knowledge and insights into innovations, trends and the coolest possibilities. Keynotes, panel sessions and presentations makeup the key components of the festival conference.
Conference delegates will be able to relax and network in an intimate environment during the conference and at the various Festival Networking events.”
Here is the conference timetable:
Thursday 13 August 2009
| 9:00 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:15 10:15 – 11:00
11:00 – 11:45
11:45 – 12:30
12:30 – 13:30 13:30 – 14:15
14:15 – 15:00
15:00 – 15:45
15:45 – 16:15 16:15 – 16:45
16:45 – 17:45
17:45 – 18:30
18:30 – 19:00 |
Registration
Introduction KEYNOTE: The Challenge of Reinventing the Iconic Sports Brand Game The More Things Change… Sound Only Games Lunch break Lessons from Social Games It’s All In The Browser Grow Up and Stop Playing with Yourself Comfort Break Today’s Games Industry – The Search for Profits What If… EDGE AWARD |
Friday 14 August 2009
| 9:45 – 10:00
10:00 – 10:45
10:45 – 11:30
11:30 – 12:00
12:00 – 12:30
12:30 – 13:00
13:00 – 13:45
13:45 – 14:00 |
Welcome Back and Introductions
Let Avatars Speak for Themselves Evolution of TV Branded Games Improving the Multiplayer ExperienceThrough Social Technology Light Snacks and Comfort Break Stop Telling Tales What’s on Gamers’ Minds Summary and Thanks |