Alright, flight is booked and I am scheduled to attend Austin Game Developers Conference. Here is a list of panels/keynotes that I am particularly looking forward to:
Playing Nice With Alternative Media – This is a panel that features my pal Brent from VirginWorlds, in addition to Elizabeth Harper of WoWInsider, Michael Zenke of MMOGNation/Slashdot and Alan Crosby of SOE. Definitely an interesting subject matter that I am dearly familiar with.
“A blended panel of industry and independent bloggers and podcasters will discuss the pros and cons of interfacing with alternative gaming press.”
Community Management 101 – Design, Maintenance, and Growth - Clearly this one is going to appeal to me, as I am going through all stages of this Community Management lifecycle with Areae. It is also masterminded by good friend Craig. Can’t wait for this one.
Identifying, Engaging and Empowering Community Influencers - Good stuff here. I was previously a SOE Influencer and I am a big fan of that program and the focus that it has brought towards a very important demographic. I’ve also had the opportunity to meet Troy and EM and they were both awesome.
Others that interest me are:
The New Kids on the Social Networking Block
Emerging Business Models Worldwide
F2P/Microtransaction Games: Considerations, Risks, and Rewards
Embracing Web 2.0: Applying Web 2.0 Success to the MMO Space
How to Develop Social Networks as part of Community Management
Then of course, the ones that Mr. Koster is partaking in =) A list of those is here.
