Game Education Summit Begins

Event Information

Date: June 16-17, 2009
City: Austin, TX
Location: Carnegie Mellon University

About Game Education Summit

Building on the solid foundation of the 2008 event in Dallas, the 2009 Game Education Summit will continue the dialogue between university-based game education programs, academics and the video game industry to address a critical, and growing, skill shortage facing the game industry – one that could well have a negative impact on growth in the medium term.

Academic institutions of all kinds are rapidly compiling courses offering a variety of qualifications to people looking to enter the industry. It is essential to the future success of all concerned –students, game companies and academia – that course design, content, and teaching methods are focused on the same goal – developing a pipeline of highly qualified and motivated people who are able to get jobs and contribute to the creativity and growth of the Industry.

Don Marinelli, Executive Producer at ETC says, “We stand ready to welcome educators, scholars, students, and industry professionals to the ETC this summer. All those who recognize gaming as the pervasive entertainment, instructional and experiential medium of the 21st century should plan on attending this summit."

Registration and mailing list page: http://www.gameeducationsummit.com/