IGDA Leadership Forum Keynote Speaker Announced

The IGDA Leadership Forum confirms Samantha Ryan as Keynote Speaker

Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President of Development and Production for Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (WBIE), oversees the development and production teams responsible for all of the company’s videogames, including those based on original properties, Studio franchises and outside licenses, from inception through release. Upcoming WBIE titles include Scribblenauts and Scooby-Doo First Frights. Recent games also include F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin and Watchmen: The End Is Nigh.

Previously, Samantha held the position of President and CEO of WBIE’s wholly owned game developer Monolith, where she continues to serve as CEO. Monolith’s titles include, the critically and commercially successes F.E.A.R. and Condemned: Criminal Origins. Monolith is known for high quality games including No One Lives Forever I & II, Tron 2.0, Blood I & II and Alien vs. Predator 2.

Come hear one of the most prominent leaders in the industry discuss how effective leadership facilitates the development of dynamic and original games.

Source: IGDA Website