Ben Chang
Director, Games and Simulation Arts and Sciences (GSAS) & Professor, Arts · Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Explores the intersections of virtual environments and experimental gaming with contemporary media art
Digital Games Immersive Visualization Systems Experimental Gaming Electronic Art Virtual Environments
Marianne Krawczyk
Lecturer and Video Game Writer · Loyola Marymount University
Marianne Krawczyk is a screenwriter and video game writer.
Game Writing Writing for Animation Screenwriting Computer Programming Creative Writing
Josh Morgan
Senior Lecturer of Animation and Computer Science · Loyola Marymount University
LMU School of Film and Television & Seaver College of Science and Engineering
Unreal Engine 4 Interactive Animation Game Design Mobile App Development Video Games
Constance Steinkuehler
Professor of Informatics · UC Irvine
Constance Steinkuehler researches the cognitive and social aspects of multiplayer online videogames and esports.
Teenage Boys and Gameplay eSports Computer Gaming Multiplayer Online Videogames Parenting and Videogames
Nada Elias-Lambert
MSW Program Director & Assistant Professor of Social Work; Affiliate Faculty, Women & Gender Studies · Texas Christian University
Professor Elias-Lambert focuses on the influence of victim and perpetrator alcohol use on levels of rape myth acceptance
Bystander Effect Alcohol Use Disorders Rape culture
Brian Burton
CEO · Burtons Media Group
CEO at Burtons Media Group
E-Learning Mobile App Development Serious Games & Virtual Worlds
Zelimir Fedoran
Software Engineer · Verold
Don't hack your way through a field of IT speakers when the only hardware you need is Verold's Software Engineer and game enthusiast
Game Engine Architecture Web Development Javascript Game Development
Casey O'Donnell
Associate Professor of Media and Information · Michigan State University
Casey O'Donnell's research examines the creative collaborative work of video game design and development.
Software Engineering Computers and Society Science and technology studies Game Studies Anthropology
Michael Bond
Senior Developer & Project Manager · Verold
Now you'll really see something! Verold's Senior Developer and game industry veteran is set to grab the controls of your next event
Online Gaming Game Development Digital Technologies for Gaming Animation Applications for Gaming Content Development and Immersive Technologies
Simeon Pashley
CIO / CMO / CTO / Technical Director · Gamelinchpin.com
CTO / CIO / CMO / Technical Director at Approved Food
Web Development Game Development Game Production
Monty Sharma
Managing Director · MassDiGi
Monty Sharma is a seasoned executive with extensive marketing, product management, and customer management experience.
Game Development Mobile Applications Video Games Product Management Business Development
Luke Dicken
Founder · Robot Overlord Games
Expert in Artificial Intelligence Applied to Games and Simulated Worlds
Artificial Intelligence Game Development Education
Steffi Shook, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Communication and Media · Manhattanville College
An expert in video games, film, media, social media, gender and sexuality, and media representation.
Fandom during quarantine Gender and Sexuality Film Video Games Media
Zuby Ahmed
Senior Lecturer & Programme Director MSc Video Game Enterprise & Production · Birmingham City University
Zuby Ahmed is a seasoned game developer and manager, with a career spanning over 20 years, 15 years focused within the Games Industry.
Creative direction and Game Design Entrepreneurship & Opportunities within the digital sector Computer Game Development and Design Gaming Video Game Production
Becky Taylor
Marketing Associate · Stomp Games
Video Game Marketing and Research
Online Gaming Communication Education Marketing Video Games
Esther Lim
CEO and Chief Experience Architect · The Estuary, LLC
Passionately exploring the convergence of social media, storytelling, big data and emerging tech in marketing and digital entertainment
Transmedia Storytelling Digital Narratives: Co-Created Storyworld Communities Social Media Analytics Big Data Narrative Gamification
Jennifer Puckett
Production Manager, USA · eModeration Limited
Production Manager, USA at eModeration Limited
Kid Safety Online Safety Community Engagement Online Tools Development
Ralph Barbagallo
Founder · FLARB LLC
Experienced game developer, designer, and engineer on mobile (Unity3D/iOS/Android), web, and augmented reality projects.
Mobile Games Iphone Development Amazon Web Services
Clint Waasted
Negotiation Team Program Director and Lecturer in Law · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: waastedc@uchastings.edu
Mediation Alternative Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Licensing Negotiation
Charles Howard
Lecturer, Film and TV Production · Loyola Marymount University
School of Film and Television