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GDC Women in Games Events Update
March 17, 2009 06:17 AM
Catch up with the Women in Games SIG at GDC this year at one of these exciting sessions.
IGDA Women in Games Roundtable :: Wednesday, March 25, 4-5 PM
Meet members of our new advisory board, as we discuss SIG goals and plans for 2009 and 2010. All SIG members are welcome to attend and contribute.
IGDA Women in Games Social Gathering :: Thursday, March 26, 1:30-2:30 PM
Join up with other SIG colleagues to mix and mingle at the IGDA booth, located on Floor 1 of the West Hall. Enjoy snacks and drinks, giveaways, and our first-ever Knit-a-Thon!
What is the Women in Games Knit-a-Thon?
The first-ever WIG Knit-a-Thon is an open opportunity for knitters and those who crochet to come and teach anyone who wishes to learn as well as to knit/crochet squares for blankets that will be given to homeless shelters. Men and women from all levels of expertise are welcome! Bring your materials and join fellow knitters and crocheters for a good cause.
IGDA Women in Games Panel :: Friday, March 27, 12-1 PM
Play Games to Work Smarter: Why it is More Critical than Ever that Women Play and Develop Games
This panel will discuss how the gaming paradigm is being adopted by businesses today, why it is more critical than ever that women are involved in this new emerging market, and how women can uniquely contribute to this new innovative way of affecting global change.
MicroSoft Women in Gaming Awards Luncheon :: Wednesday, March 25
The first-ever WOMEN IN GAMING AWARDS LUNCHEON is presented by Microsoft Game Studios Women In Gaming, the IGDA Women in Games SIG and Women In Games International (WIGI). The luncheon will take place during the week of GDC 2009 on Wednesday, March 25th, 2009 in San Francisco, California.
The Women In Gaming (WIG) Awards are to recognize women who have played a significant role in a successful games across all platforms. The winner for each category will be selected by a judging panel comprised of 5 senior game professionals selected by IGDA Women in Games SIG and Women In Games International. The award categories include Top Female in Art, Engineering, Design & Production.
In order to successfully facilitate a first-time event, the nomination process was closed, and the event is invitation-only. By producing a well-managed awards process in 2009, Microsoft Women in Gaming looks forward to opening up the nomination process and attendance opportunity to a much broader audience in 2010.
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