Why Is Tech Still Struggling With Diversity And Inclusion?
Diversity and safety at tech events shouldn’t be difficult. So why does the industry keep failing?
Tag: conference
SXSW Breakfast, Anyone?
I’ve been a regular at Austin’s SXSW for far longer than I care to remember. It’s a heady mix of music, film, and ‘interactive’ stuff and I’ve always met many old friends, made new ones, and had my creative batteries refilled from spending a week or two in Texas. This year is no different, and I’m flying out today. The other thing that happens every year at SXSW is Saturday morning breakfast at Magnolia Cafe on South Congress. As usual I’ll be there a little bit ahead of 8am to grab a table and see who else turns up. A few of you have already
Celebrate forty years of thrill power
2000 A.D. celebrates forty years of publication next year (along with the release of issue prog 2000 next week, both notable milestones in the comic industry. For the latter, head to your nearest comic book supplier, for the latter the team is putting together a conference that Tharg would be proud of: Next February, Rebellion toasts 40 years of the publication of legendary British weekly comic 2000 AD by presenting a huge celebration in the UK capital. The main event, a one-day ‘immersive live extravaganza‘, will take place at Hammersmith’s Novotel and includes a jam-packed schedule of prestige events, original programming, world
How to talk to the press at your next conference
Peter Willington on PocketGamer echoing some fabulous advice to companies and employees looking to promote their company to the members of the press attending a conference: A sales pitch is fine when I ask a question such as “what’s your game all about”, but when I’m digging for more information on inspirations, goals, process, or even how you plan on monetising it, speak to me like a normal person. You aren’t Activision, so “we’re not talking about that right now” doesn’t make you sound like a professional, but it absolutely will colour my perception of you.
Vancouver for 66 hours
I’m off to Vancouver today to attend Unity3D’s ‘Unite 2013′ conference. Let’s see what the cross-platform game engine behind Temple Run, Bad Piggies, Triple Town, and more, has to offer. And I’l’ be back in Scotland by Saturday morning, hopefully outrunning any jet-lag in the process.
Blog World LA Registration is open
Heads up on the lower pricing for Blogworld LA, happening in LA on Nov 3-5 this year. And while I do write for Rick and the team now, Blogworld has been a fixture in the diary for many years before that.
