Session Information
| Title | Growing the Game Industry in Michigan: 2016 Update |
| Presenter(s) | Moderator: Brian Winn |
| Time | Friday, October 21, 2:30p-3:30p |
| Location | Superior Room |
| Format | Panel |
| Description | In the last several 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 - 2014, 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 include: Derek Paxton, Stardock Ben Mazza, Pixo Group Chris Allers, YETi CGI, Inc. Scott Reschke, Strength in Numbers Studios, Inc. Scott Brodie, Heart Shaped Games Cory Heald, Underbite Games Elan Gleiber, oddByte Games Tony Garcia, Michigan Film & Digital Media Office Julia Winter, Alchemie |