Schedule:
Times in Pacific Time Zone
Saturday, June 26th
10AM The Indie Games Revolution: For many years, the computer gaming industry has been dominated by large corporations with deep pockets and huge teams. Now, thanks to a multitude of democratizing tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and Amazon Lumberyard, small, independent teams are developing fun, professional-level games on "mom-and-pop" budgets. Our panelists talk about their travails and triumphs while bringing their indie creations to life.
11AM OTHERworlds: Conversations With Epic Authors
A chat with our authors to discuss the role that allegory might play in their various works of speculative fiction.
12PM Greenwood: Genre Reflections on the Massacre
We'll talk about what Black Wall Street was, what happened in 1921, how these media reflections affect how we discuss real world issues, and also about how Greenwood continues to deal with the legacy of the burning.
1PM But Is It Trek?
What are the essential ingredients that make Trek, well...Trek? Our panel of Treksperts weigh in.
2PM Beyond the Sky, Below the Sea
We'll talk with a panel of real-life explorers who are still uncovering the secrets of our world, and talk about how exploration benefits us all.
3PM Showcase: The Amazing World of Botworks
William will take us behind-the-scenes of the show's production, talk about how he creates the bots, and give us a glimpse at what lies ahead for the show.
4PM Heroes At the Mic
Our podcast panel returns with a line-up of show runners who share their experiences, and talk about the techniques, tools, and platforms they use to turn their programs into reality.
5PM Punk Rock
Digital Lizards of Doom
Sunday, June 27th
1PM Across the Line: Comics In a Transmedia World
The writers and artists behind some of the hottest mainstream and indie comics chime in with their thoughts about the pervasive influence of sequential storytelling and how it may, or may not, have altered the way they create their works.
2PM Getting That Novel Done
Our panelists will discuss the challenges they faced, what they did in order to keep writing until they reach the finish line, and chat about their own journeys to publication. With Desireé Duffy, Founder of The BookFest®.
3PM The Universal Appeal of Horror
What is it about being scared or unsettled that continues to attract fans both across decades and across cultures? What can we learn about ourselves from these tales of terror?
4PM The Score: Composing for Games
We'll tackle this very challenging genre of music composition with the experts.
