the nonprofit Women in Games International announced a new convention, Women in Games International-Dallas. As the title suggests, the expo will be held in Texas‘ largest city, and is set for April 22. Its keynote address will be given by Denise Fulton, head of Midway‘s studio in Austin. Her speech is titled "The Best Defense...Why Gender Doesn‘t Matter (As Much As You Might Think)" and will focus on women‘s accomplishments in the game industry. Other speakers include Sony Online Entertainment content designer Lisa Farina, Ensemble Studios game designer Karen McMullan, and Aspyr‘s vice president of operations, Lori Durham.

This half-day Women In Games International event is sponsored by title sponsor Microsoft Game Studios, event sponsor Ubisoft and series sponsors International Game Developers Association (IGDA), Game Developers Conference (GDC), GameInstinct, Austin Game Developers. Girls in Games, Mary-Margaret.com, ThemePark Studios, WomenGamers.com and BusinessWire.

General Attendees - ＄45, WIGI Members - ＄35, Students - ＄30

Attendees will learn how to advance their game industry career in panels and round-table discussions with top experts in the field. This conference provides useful information for women and men, as well as new and veteran game developers. Meet your fellow participants, socialize and make connections at our post-conference networking party.