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Title | Growing the Game Industry in Michigan: 2014 Update |
Presenter(s) | Brian Winn (Moderator) |
Time | Friday, October 17, 2:30p-3:30p |
Location | Lake Superior |
Format | Panel |
Description | In the last few years there have been efforts to reinvigorate the Michigan economy by diversifying and growing new high-tech, health, and entertainment industries. The game industry is one such industry that Michigan hopes to foster within the state. At Meaningful Play 2008, 2010, and 2012, this panel discussed the challenges and barriers that Michigan faced in terms of attracting and growing a local game industry. But what has happened since then? This dynamic panel of Michigan game industry veterans, state leaders, and academics will explore the successes and failures of the last two years, discuss the challenges that remain, and potential solutions to growing a strong game industry in the state. Panelists (tentative list):
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