Multi-Platform

“Traditionally the games development industry has been dominated by young, white, middle class males. The Women In Games conferences battle to combat this… The conference welcomes participation from women and men from a variety of backgrounds - arts, humanities, social sciences, exact sciences and computing, both academics and industry professionals, to explore the issues that open up the whole game development process.” This conference was cancelled due to low delegate attendance and was instead held as a one day event at the Develop Conference in Brighton.

“Ypulse Youth Marketing Mashup is where top brand, corporate and social marketers, media professionals, educators and non-profit organizations gather to share best practices, research and latest strategies on marketing to youth with technology.”

The IADIS (International Association for Development of the Information Society) CELDA conference focuses on the evolving learning processes and applications associated with the advancements in digital technology. Simulations, student-centered learning, virtual reality, and multi-management systems are topics that have been featured. “Here you can present a paper or just attend the technical sessions. These sessions are designed to provide a cross fertilization environment, where you may benefit from the professional exchange of information, and also from the associated social events. Besides the academic environment, you'll also benefit from corporate showcases and company exhibitions. Invited Speakers, well known in their fields also contribute to the IADIS conference uniqueness.”

"The value intention is to gather industry and academia to discuss the developments, challenges, research, learning sciences, training and learning practices as well as the business of serious games from different application domains."

Serious Games on the Move International Conference focuses on the production of games that can be used for more than just entertainment and seeks to explore game software applications for education and training purposes.

“SXSW® Interactive features five days of compelling presentations from the brightest minds in emerging technology, scores of exciting networking events hosted by industry leaders and an unbeatable line up of special programs showcasing the best new websites, video games and startup ideas the community has to offer.”

"The ISAGA Conference each year brings together academics, trainers, game designers and business professionals from across the continent and worldwide.  It’s an international platform for networking, knowledge exchange and inspiration for people active in the wide area of serious gaming."

“Over 300 of the most influential decision-makers in the games industry gather for the LA Games Conference to network, do deals, and share ideas about the future of console, PC, online and mobile games. LA Games Conference … features a lively and fun debate on timely cutting-edge business topics, demos as well unrivaled access to some of the most progressive companies in Hollywood, Silicon Valley and beyond.”

“Meaningful Play brings scholars and industry professionals together to understand and improve upon games to entertain, inform, educate, and persuade in meaningful ways. The conference will include thought-provoking keynotes from leaders in academia and industry, peer-reviewed paper presentations, panel sessions (including academic and industry discussions), innovative workshops, roundtable discussions, and exhibitions of games and prototypes.”

“MODSIM WORLD is a unique multi-disciplinary International Conference & Exposition for the exchange of modeling & simulation knowledge, research, and technology across industry, government, and academia.”