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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Deliver CES 2025 Keynote

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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang to Deliver CES 2025 Keynote

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)®, the owner and producer of CES®, the world’s most powerful tech event, is announcing NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang will deliver a keynote at CES 2025. CES 2025 will take place in Las Vegas from January 7-10, 2025. Huang will deliver his keynote Monday, January 6, at 6:30 p.m.

“We are thrilled to welcome Jensen Huang as a keynote speaker at CES 2025,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. “Jensen is a true visionary in the tech industry. His insights and innovations improve the world, enhance the economy, and will inspire our CES audience.”

Known for his forward-thinking approach and passion for technology, Huang has been named the world’s best CEO by Fortune and The Economist, as well as one of TIME magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world. His CES 2025 keynote will set the scene for an exciting conference featuring the latest in technology.

Huang’s career and contributions as the founder and CEO of NVIDIA demonstrate the power of ideas, technology, and conviction to drive innovation and impact in business and society. NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI platforms are installed in several hundred million computers, available from all major clouds and server makers, power 76% of the TOP500 list of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and have more than 5 million developers.

“NVIDIA exemplifies the cutting-edge innovation we celebrate,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “We couldn’t think of a better time to dive in and bring a beacon of innovation like NVIDIA to our global keynote stage.”

CES 2025 will convene the brightest minds and most innovative companies from around the world to showcase the latest advances in technology. Registration for CES 2025 is open now. Details and programming will be available at CES.tech.

October 2024 Game Industry Conference and Convention Events Calendar

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October 2024 Game Industry Conference and Convention Events Calendar

Happy October Opportunities! We’ve put together yet another great list of events you can attend for the month.

October is the last month of the year packed with events. November and December do have life to them, but if you’re an event go’er, you’re paying attention still to this month.

Many of the listed events are included in the calendar from your contributions in submitting events to the calendar. Thank you for continuing to support us!

September 30-October 2: D.I.C.E. Europe | B2B | Onsite
September 30-October 3: Unreal Fest Seattle | MIX | Seattle, WA USA
September 30-October 4: Finnish Games Week | B2B | Helsinki, Finland
September 30-October 5: Gamathon | B2B | Lagos, Nigeria
October 1 WN X LEVEL UP Summit Kuala Lumpur | B2B | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (Hybrid)
October 1-2: Big Screen Gaming Summit | B2B | Helsinki, Finland
October 2: WN Connect Helsinki | B2B | Helsinki, Finland
October 3-4: Alberta Games Series | B2C | Alberta, Canada
October 3-6: SPIEL Tage Essen | B2B | Essen, Germany
October 4-6: Dreamhack Atlanta | B2C | Lagos, Nigeria
October 9-11: Live Service Gaming Summit | B2B | London, UK
October 10: Play Now Melbourne | B2B | Melbourne, Australia
October 10: Evolution Game Leader’s Summit | B2B | Online
October 10-12: Indonesia Game Developer Exchange (IGDX) | B2B | Indonesia
October 11-13: PAX Aus | B2C | South Wharf, Australia
October 11-13: RetroGameCon X | B2B | Syracuse NY USA
October 13-19: Gamathon | B2B | Wellington, New Zealand
October 14-15: Indian Gaming Convention | B2B | New Delhi, India
October 14-17: Chi Play | B2B | Tampere, Finland
October 14-21: Steam Next Fest October | B2B | Online
October 15-16: Mobidictum Business Conference | B2B | Istanbul, Turkey (Hybrid)
October 15-16: Gamelab Nexus | B2B | Malaga, Spain
October 16: WN Connect Istanbul | B2B | Istanbul, Turkey
October 16-19: Games Executive Summit Europe (GESE) | B2B | Nerja-Malaga, Spain
October 17-19: New Zealand Game Dev Conf (NZGDC) | B2B | Wellington, New Zealand
October 17-20: gamescom Asia | B2C | Singapore
October 17-20: Game Connection Online Singapore | B2B | Singapore
October 18: gamescom Asia Pitching Competition | B2B | Singapore
October 18-20: GameOn | MIX | Vancouver, Canada
October 19: 1UpState Developer Expo | B2B | Albany, NY USA
October 19-20: Game Access Connect | B2B | Czechia, Czech Republic
October 22-23: Gamesforum San Francisco | B2B | San Francisco, CA USA
October 23: Paris Game Biz | B2B | Paris, France
October 23-26: EVA Argentina | B2B | San Nicolas, Argentina
October 23-27: Gameacon | B2C | Mexicali, Mexico
October 24-25: HIT Games Conference Berlin | B2B | Berlin, Germany
October 24-26: Meet & Build | B2B | Charleroi, Belgium
October 24-27: PLAYCON | B2C | Ta’Qali Malta
October 24-27: Game Industry Conference (GIC) | B2B | Poznan, Poland
October 25-27: Poznan Game Arena | B2C | Poznan, Poland
October 25-27: EGX | B2C | London, UK
October 25-27: MeetToMatch – The Poznan Edition | B2B | Poznan, Poland
October 28-29: GAconf Redmond | B2B | Redmond, WA USA (Hybrid)
October 28-29: GamesBeat Summit Next | B2B | San Francisco, CA USA

You can also click here for the main calendar that includes events throughout the rest of the year and beyond.

Which events are you attending this month? Let us know by commenting on this article here or on Twitter and Facebook!

Marvel Snap’s Matt Wyble Announced As Endnote for MDEV

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Marvel Snap’s Matt Wyble Announced As Endnote for MDEV

Madison, WI – October 3, 2024 – The Wisconsin Games Alliance is thrilled to announce that Matt Wyble, Chief Operating Officer at Second Dinner and former Commercial Leader for Overwatch at Blizzard Entertainment, will deliver the closing keynote address at MDEV 2024—the 6th edition of this premier event for games industry professionals. The event will take place on November 8th, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin.

Wyble’s keynote will focus on the interdisciplinary nature of game development, exploring how various skills and roles—including design, engineering, art, marketing, and product management—come together to create magical gaming experiences. His insights will be invaluable for professionals looking to enhance collaboration and innovation in game development.

“I’m excited to be part of MDEV this year,” said Wyble. “As the Midwest gaming industry grows, MDEV stands out as the premier event where our community comes together to share ideas, learn, and find inspiration. It’s a unique opportunity to celebrate the creativity and growth happening around us.”

“We couldn’t be more excited to have Matt Wyble share his extensive expertise and experience from working at Blizzard on Hearthstone and Overwatch to Second Dinner on MARVEL SNAP,” said Ben Kvalo, President of WGA, Co-Executive Chair of MDEV, and Founder of Midwest Games. “There is so much talent right here in Wisconsin that has led and contributed to some of the largest games in the world. Matt is a perfect example of that here in Madison.”

MDEV has experienced tremendous growth recently, doubling attendance last year, with early ticket sales indicating another record-breaking event this year. The conference began in 2017 as a celebration of the local video game development industry and continues to establish Wisconsin and the Midwest as a thriving hub for game development and business. The two-day event will feature speakers, panels, and workshops across four tracks, providing a wealth of learning opportunities for attendees. Developers will have the chance to showcase their games, and artists can present and sell their work in the Artist Alley. Additionally, pre-MDEV social events and a Virtual Ticket option will be available for those unable to attend in person.

As the Midwest’s games industry continues to grow exponentially, MDEV seeks to be the central meeting point for the region’s community, drawing participants from regional hubs such as Chicago, Minneapolis, Ann Arbor, Indianapolis, Columbus, and Cincinnati.

For more information, or to purchase your tickets visit www.mdevconf.com

PAX Unplugged 2024 Exhibitors Revealed, Including Creators of Cyberpunk, CATAN, Disney Lorcana, and More

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PAX Unplugged 2024 Exhibitors Revealed, Including Creators of Cyberpunk, CATAN, Disney Lorcana, and More

SEATTLE – Sept. 26, 2024 – Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade have revealed the full list of exhibitors for PAX Unplugged 2024 ahead of the annual show’s return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, Dec. 6, through Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

Some of the biggest names in tabletop gaming will grace the exhibit hall, including Dice Throne (Marvel), Ravensburger (Disney Lorcana), CATAN Studio (CATAN), R.Talsorian Games (Cyberpunk franchise), Chaosium (Call of Cthulhu), Renegade Game Studios (Vampire: The Masquerade), and Goodman Games (Dungeon Crawl Classics). See the full list with more than 350 exhibitors here.

In addition to the exciting exhibitors, PAX Unplugged features a packed schedule of panels and fan events. On Friday, the show kicks off with the Storytime keynote speech from Elizabeth Hargrave, the renown game designer behind the award winning title, Wingspan. The Penny Arcade crew also returns with the latest Acquisitions Inc. liveshow! The full schedule including new panels and events will be announced soon.

Unplugged will also see the return of the always-popular Classic Cardboard area, where attendees can experience favorites from the pre-digital age. As with every PAX, the show will close with the final round of the Omegathon, the mega-tournament featuring tabletop games of all platforms and genres. Fans can also partake in community meetups and join freeplay areas featuring a variety of classic and modern games. New show features to look forward to this year include a puzzle room, megagames, an indie games night market, and more!

“I gotta be honest – I look forward to PAX Unplugged all year,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of Child’s Play, Penny Arcade, and PAX. “Don’t tell the other shows.”

Media and content creators can register for PAX Unplugged here. Attendees can purchase three-day badges for $91, and pick up single-day badges for $43 each. Families can pick up Sunday Kids Day badges for children aged 7-12 for $14 each.

Media and content creators interested in covering the event can apply for badges here.

For more information, follow PAX on Twitter, Fcebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

GameSoundCon Celebrates 15 Years!

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GameSoundCon Celebrates 15 Years!

Seattle, WA (September 24, 2024) – GameSoundCon, the largest professional conference for video game music and sound design, celebrates its 15th anniversary today.

It all started when Brian Schmidt, who had been creating video game music and sound effects for companies like Electronic Arts, Capcom, Namco, Sega, and others for many years, joined the original Xbox design team at Microsoft. One of his roles was to educate composers and sound designers on the intricacies of creating interactive music and sound effects for the specialized and powerful Xbox audio hardware. At that time, the game industry was attracting the attention of traditionally ‘linear’ composers and sound designers from the film and TV industries, who had little or no experience in games.

In working with those aspiring game composers, Brian realized there was an education gap—composers and sound designers wanted to work on games, but didn’t understand the unique challenges of creating interactive music and sound. So he decided to create a conference dedicated to sharing knowledge on video game music and sound design. The idea was to give those coming from a more traditional music background an intensive ‘boot camp’ to learn the many differences between creating sound for games and creating sound for film or TV.

The first GameSoundCon took place in September, 2009 at the Century Hyatt in Los Angeles, with around 40 attendees and 12 speakers and panelists, and was targeted primarily at those “Hollywood” composers who wanted to learn about opportunities in game audio. Over the past 15 years, GameSoundCon has grown into the industry’s largest professional conference on game music, sound design, dialogue and education, attracting seasoned game audio professionals and novices alike.


GameSoundCon 5 years ago – back then in the Millenium Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles

Having moved to the Burbank Convention Center, GameSoundCon now has over 130 speakers sharing their knowledge and experience across 7 rooms, and attracts over 700 in-person attendees with another 350 attending remotely from around the world.

This year, GameSoundCon will be held at the Marriott Burbank Convention Center in Burbank, CA on October 29 & 30. Register here: https://www.gamesoundcon.com/registration for either the live or the streaming event, attending in person or remotely online.

Happy 15th Anniversary to GameSoundCon!

Video of the Month — Explore the 2024 Vintage Computer Festival Midwest on Day One

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Video of the Month — Explore the 2024 Vintage Computer Festival Midwest on Day One

If you look deeper into the worlds of retrogames and classic computers, you just might find gems of events like the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest (VCFM). One of many of these events are held regionally in the United States and internationally. The midwestern U.S. version was held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel (in the Chicago, IL area) on September 7-8.

At VCFM, retro computer enthusiasts showed off some showcase-worthy examples of hardware and software from the early days of Apple, Atari, Commodore, among other computer and gaming brand names of the 70’s to the early 90’s era. And, interestingly, some new evolutions made possible by innovations, such as miniaturization, emulation, and more.

What really shows the goods, off, though, is an insightful video from the Vintage Computer Festival Midwest event itself. And luckily, we have one to share. From YouTube, RetroTV1 Tech presents their day one experience in a 45-minute walkthrough-style video.

This video begins with the process to enter the event, including how surprisingly shoulder-to-shoulder busy the event was as well. From there, the point of view transitions to the expo floor, which is not necessarily polished, but it’s jam-packed with retro computers; displays of game cartridges and discs; some excellent restorations; memorabilia, including advertisements from their era. Among the particularly interest demos was an attendee wearing a hardhat fitted with a display running the original Doom. (Is there anything that doesn’t run Doom anymore?)

While most of the footage was from the action-packed expo floor, around the 30 minute mark, for about five minutes snippets from a panel featuring tech and classic/vintage computing YouTubers was captured, followed a few minutes later by an auction showing off some of the vintage computing items up for bid.

Feel free to let us know in a comment below if you saw something particularly unique or special in the RetroTV1 Tech video, as there’s a lot to see! Regardless, there’s plenty to check out in this video, especially if you’re a fan of old school computers.

Whether you are an event coordinator, press, or general attendee, if you have an event video to share with us, please let us know and we’ll be happy to feature it!

INDIE Live Expo Opens Submissions for Winter Showcase

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INDIE Live Expo Opens Submissions for Winter Showcase

TOKYO — Sept. 16th, 2024 — The organizers behind INDIE Live Expo, Asia’s biggest indie game broadcast with more than 100 million combined viewers across ten shows, are now accepting applications for the upcoming winter showcase on Saturday, Dec. 7th, 2024.

Indie developers and publishers can submit their games for consideration in this year’s showcase here. The entry period lasts until Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:59 PM Pacific Time. Each organization may register one title free or charge, and participants are encouraged to include a 15-second game introduction as part of their submission.

The upcoming winter showcase will give the gift of world premieres as well as content updates to fan favorite titles. Enjoy a heaping helping of rapid-fire, bite-sized news announcements during the return of the INDIE Waves segment.

The annual INDIE Live Expo Awards also returns to bestow recognition upon critically acclaimed titles, with awards given by a panel of games industry veterans from around the world.

In the last four years, INDIE Live Expo has showcased more than 2,750 games across the globe with broadcasts in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Last year’s show accumulated more than 7.4 million viewers.

Additionally, submissions for INDIE Live Expo’s “Let’s Play Steam NEXT Fest” event opens today until Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7:59 AM JST with broadcasts available in Japanese and Chinese.

Sponsorship opportunities are available with a plethora of options for exposure to millions of gamers across the globe, including original segments, promotional videos, logo placement, and more. For more information, please view the sponsorship video here.

Rewatch the full stream of INDIE Live Expo 2024 on YouTube here, and keep up with the latest indie with a free subscription to the “INDIE Live Expo Letter” digital magazine where developers, publishers and creators can keep up with the latest industry trends.

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

CES 2025 Registration is Now Open: The Moment to Dive In to Innovation is Here

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CES 2025 Registration is Now Open: The Moment to Dive In to Innovation is Here

This week, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® opens registration for CES® 2025. CES 2025 will break news of groundbreaking tech, facilitate unparalleled networking, and introduce game-changing innovations. CES is the most powerful tech event in the world and takes place January 7-10, 2025 in Las Vegas. Dive In and register now.

“CES is where you can expect the unexpected, and expect answers to your most pressing challenges,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. “Register now to see the innovations everyone will talk about next, first. With thought-provoking conference sessions, attendees can discover game-changing solutions and bring fresh ideas back to their organizations.”

From cutting-edge startups to Fortune 500 companies, the best of tech comes together at the show. CES 2025 is the moment to dive in and explore the most relevant topics in technology, including mobility, quantum technologies, and the energy transition.

New programming for CES 2025 includes:

  • Mobility Stage: West Hall at CES is the mobility system—showcasing the spectrum of solutions from passenger and self-driving vehicles to construction, agriculture, boating, and advanced air mobility. New exhibitors like Oshkosh Corporation will join the show. A new stage in West Hall will introduce programming that captures the future of mobility and how we can pave the way for a more sustainable and connected world.
  • Quantum Computing: Quantum is no longer a frontier—it’s here. In partnership with Quantum World Congress, CES will present Quantum Means Business: A Quantum World Congress Program. This half-day programming track will feature thought-leaders discussing rapid advancements in quantum, adjacent technologies like optics and sensors, and how AI and machine learning are driving business opportunities across industries.
  • Energy Transition: The pace of tech advancement demands innovations in energy production and consumption to keep pace. Energy Transition programming will dive into alternative solutions to how we power our world. These sessions will be a part of the sustainability conference track and as a standalone Great Minds session, which explores the intersections of technology and humanity.

“The world and technology keep changing and so will CES,” said Kinsey Fabrizio, President, CTA. “We recognize the need to evolve and create new experiences to bring value to this dynamic event and industry. Offering spaces for connections and conversations is a big part of that.”

CES 2025 will introduce new and redefined spaces for the tech ecosystem. The Venetian will host a revamped health section. The Digital Health Summit, one of the fastest-growing health events, returns to CES 2025 at The Venetian and features a 2-day conference program, networking, and a bustling show floor. In addition to over ten conference sessions focused on everything from AI and biotechnology, the move to The Venetian will align new and returning exhibitors like Withings to be with the accessibility, food tech, beauty tech, and smart home categories. The AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP will also highlight how technology can ease aging for attendees and their loved ones.

CES also welcomes a new space for storytellers like content creators and media who are integral in sharing innovations from technology companies. The area will include the tools and workspaces to produce compelling content for many platforms and forge meaningful connections with exhibitors.

Dive In on what you can see, hear, and experience at CES. Registration is open now so don’t miss the opportunity to dive in to the leading tech topics today.

Elizabeth Hargrave Announced as Keynote Speaker for PAX Unplugged 2024

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Elizabeth Hargrave Announced as Keynote Speaker for PAX Unplugged 2024

SEATTLE – Sept. 12, 2024 – Show organizers ReedPop and Penny Arcade reveal today the storytime keynote speaker at PAX Unplugged, the most attended tabletop gaming convention on the East Coast. Celebrated board game designer Elizabeth Hargrave will kick off the show when PAX Unplugged returns to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Friday, Dec. 6, to Sunday, Dec. 8.

Hargrave is best known for her award-winning debut title Wingspan, the bestselling bird-collecting game featured in The New York Times and Slate. Previously a health policy analyst, Hargrave saw a gap in the tabletop market, and designed a game with beautiful art and distinctive subjects that would appeal to audiences outside the typical tabletop realm.

Hargrave’s games are largely inspired by nature and wildlife. Her latest games include 2023’s fox domesticating experience, The Fox Experiment, and 2024’s fungi-farming adventure, Undergrove. Through her continued contributions in the tabletop gaming space, Hargrave has cemented herself as a well-respected designer among peers and fans alike.

Stonemaier Games, the publisher of Wingspan, will exhibit at PAX Unplugged. Based out of St. Louis, MO, Stonemaier has published over a dozen tabletop titles including popular brands Stamp Swamp, Apiary, Red Rising, Viticulture, Scythe, Charterstone, and more. Stay tuned for upcoming announcements including the full lineup of exhibitors, panels, community meetups, tournaments, and more.

“Having Elizabeth Hargrave share her talent and her process with PAX Unplugged has been a fantasy of ours for years,” said Jerry Holkins, co-founder of PAX, Penny Arcade, and Child’s Play. “I can hardly believe it’s happening.”

Media and content creators can register for PAX Unplugged here. Attendees can purchase three-day badges for $91, and pick up single-day badges for $43 each. Families can pick up Sunday Kids Day badges for children aged 7-12, for $14 each.

Media and content creators interested in covering the event can apply for badges here.

For more information, follow PAX on Twitter, Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, and Instagram.

France’s Top Innovative Startup Event Dives in to CES Tech Trends – Most Powerful Tech Show Returns to Paris for France Digitale’s FDDay

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France’s Top Innovative Startup Event Dives in to CES Tech Trends – Most Powerful Tech Show Returns to Paris for France Digitale’s FDDay

The Consumer Technology Association® (CTA) and France Digitale, the leading startup association in Europe, are once again partnering to co-host CES Tech Trends, a global kickoff event for CES 2025. CES Tech Trends will be held on September 18, 2024 at the Musée des Arts Forains in Paris during France Digitale’s FDDay 2024, a top innovation event that convenes European entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends in business, tech, and society. CES Tech Trends will preview what to expect at CES 2025. Owned and produced by CTA, CES 2025 returns to Las Vegas January 7-10, 2025.

“We are thrilled to return to Paris for CES Tech Trends, kicking off the road to CES 2025 with a showcase of French innovation that’s solving some of the world’s biggest challenges,” said Gary Shapiro, CEO, CTA. “We look forward to our renewed partnership with France Digitale and to seeing the best of France’s dynamic innovation ecosystem.”

CES Tech Trends will feature conference programming highlighting entrepreneurship and its global impact, the latest market research, and the fastest-growing global tech trends leading into CES 2025.

FDDay stands as the most exciting startup “family reunion” in Europe and returns for its 12th edition in 2024. This year, over 4000 founders, investors and innovation leaders will gather to inspire creativity, close deals with partners, network, and raise funds with investors.

“We are very happy to partner once again with CTA to co-host the CES Tech Trends during our FDDay in Paris. It’s a tremendous recognition of the importance of the French innovation ecosystem in the world and its strategic role crafting the new trends driving tech in 2024 and beyond.” said Maya Noël, managing director, France Digitale.

French innovation continues to drive groundbreaking advances in the global technology industry. More than 215 French companies, including 180 startups, exhibited at CES 2024, making the French startup delegation among the largest at the 2024 show.

Registration to attend CES Tech Trends and FDDay 2024 in Paris is open. For more information, visit www.francedigitale.org. For the latest information on CES 2025, visit CES.tech.

INDIE Live Expo, Annual Awards Show Returns December 7

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INDIE Live Expo, Annual Awards Show Returns December 7

TOKYO – Sept. 4, 2024 – INDIE Live Expo, Japan’s premiere online digital showcase series connecting indie game fans all over the world, announces the return of “INDIE Live Expo 2024.12.7” along with the annual INDIE Live Expo Awards reoccurs on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Game submissions for INDIE Waves will open in mid-September. Participants are encouraged to prepare a 15-second game introduction video for the entry. Please stay tuned for further updates coming soon.

INDIE Live Expo’s May 2024 showcase, streamed simultaneously in Japanese, Chinese, English, and Korean, garnered 7.4 million views. After four years of shining a spotlight on indie games from around the world, INDIE Live Expo has highlighted more than 2750 indie titles to an accumulated 100 million viewers across ten shows since its debut in 2020.

The annual INDIE Live Expo Awards will feature a panel of global games industry veterans bestowing accolades to critically acclaimed recent titles.

“It is both an honor and a pleasure to receive the hundreds of titles vying for a spot in our showcase every year,” said Ryuta Konuma, Founder and CEO, Ryu’s Office. “We are grateful for the long-time support from our viewers, supporters, sponsors, and media partners, and wanted to shout out to those amazing game developers bringing their hard work to INDIE Live Expo.”

“INDIE Live Expo 2024.12.7” sponsorship opportunities are available now with a variety of options for companies of all sizes, including original segments, promotional videos, logo placement, and more.

Rewatch the full stream of INDIE Live Expo 2024 on YouTube here. Developers interested in information about future INDIE Live Expo events and opportunities can sign up for the INDIE Live Expo Letter here.

For more information, please visit the INDIE Live Expo website, follow @INDIELiveExpoEN on Twitter, and search for #INDIELiveExpo on social media.

Game Changers: Career Opportunities Explored in New Games Education Symposium

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Game Changers: Career Opportunities Explored in New Games Education Symposium

MELBOURNE – September 3, 2024 – Developed by the Victorian Government as a collaboration between Melbourne International Games Week (MIGW) and the Department of Education, the ‘Games Education Symposium: Careers and Frontiers’ is an exciting new addition to Asia-Pacific’s largest digital games Celebration.

MIGW 2024 promises a bigger and better celebration of games than ever before for its 10th anniversary edition. The Games Education Symposium is the natural extension of MIGW’s continued goal to foster connections between games enthusiasts and developers, and between the games industry and a wide range of other sectors.

Recognizing the incredible potential of games in educational outcomes and the diverse career opportunities the digital games industry offers, this free-to-attend symposium will build strong pathways between secondary and tertiary students, educators and the local Industry.

Day One of the symposium will connect secondary students and teachers with industry professionals to showcase the incredible array of career opportunities in the digital games industry. George Osborn, a leading expert in the intersection between video games and the wider world, will deliver a keynote on the use of games for social good and the unseen ways that video games influence the modern world: from US presidential elections to competition law to the fight against the climate crisis. A roundtable mentoring session will see game designers and developers at various stages of their careers share their professional journeys and the ‘things they wish they knew in high school’ with those looking to enter the industry.

The Day Two program will connect games studios and developers with tertiary institutes to look to the future of games. The Great Debate: Working in Games is Not a Real Job will see industry speakers in a healthy debate and a live feed link-up with a parallel conference in Denmark will address global trends in games education. International keynote speaker Dries Deryckere, from Howest University (Belgium), will delve into creating the developer of the future: How do you train for a job that doesn’t exist? A key highlight of day two is the Tertiary Hackathon, where tertiary students will harness the spirit of ‘games for good’ to develop positive solutions to real world challenges.

Both days will be jam-packed with talks and panels featuring local and international experts and will be a chance to network with local studios, tertiary providers and games leaders.

Minister for Creative Industries, the Hon. Colin Brooks MP, said: “Victoria is Australia’s digital games leader and as the global digital games industry continues to expand this symposium will ensure we remain at the forefront as a place that trains, fosters and retains the next generation of highly skilled, industry-ready games leaders.”

Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Ben Carroll said: “We are thrilled to back this symposium and we encourage students, educators and anyone curious about a career in the games industry to take advantage of this free and inspiring event.”

The Games Education Symposium is an initiative of the Victorian Government, made in collaboration with Melbourne International Games Week and the Department of Education.

The free, two-day ‘Games Education Symposium: Careers and Frontiers’ will take place on 3-4 October as part of Melbourne International Games Week.

Click here for more information and registrations, or find out more about MIGW at gamesweek.melbourne

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