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&lt;p&gt;This year, we will focus on the rise of virtual reality and augmented reality communities; exclusive and high-end game communities; esports communities; divided communities; massively multiplayer online worlds; the convergence of sci-fi, tech, and games; game jams; the future of game technology; monetization; the rise of influencers; and the oncoming changes from blockchain and cryptocurrency.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our flagship industry event attracts the hottest game developers and publishers, as well as industry CEOs, executives, marketers, and venture capitalists.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This is a director-level and above event limited to only 350 attendees.  This allows for intimate conversations and deal-making, which is unique to the gaming event industry.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition to crowd-pleasing main stage and breakout sessions, the Summit offers group lunches, cocktail parties, and new immersive play experiences and contests for all to participate in.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our VIP pass also includes additional networking access to a VIP-only lounge, VIP lunch, and more.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tickets: &lt;a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://vbevents.venturebeat.com/GamesBeatSummit2019"&gt;https://vbevents.venturebeat.com/GamesBeatSummit2019&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><date>2019-04-23</date></dtstart><dtend><date>2019-04-25</date></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Games</text></categories><contact><text>https://vbevents.venturebeat.com/GamesBeatSummit2019</text></contact><location><text>Two Bit Circus @  634 Mateo St, Los Angeles, CA 90021</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.raphkoster.com/event/gamesbeat-summit-2019/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>external</unknown></x-cost-type><x-tickets-url><unknown>https://vbevents.venturebeat.com/GamesBeatSummit2019</unknown></x-tickets-url></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-41456@www.raphkoster.com</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2022-03-20T20:31:59Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Keynote @ Games+Learning+Society 2022</text></summary><description><text>&lt;p&gt;Tickets: &lt;a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="http://glsconference.net/?page_id=2932"&gt;http://glsconference.net/?page_id=2932&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><date>2022-06-15</date></dtstart><dtend><date>2022-06-18</date></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Games</text></categories><contact><text>http://glsconference.net/</text></contact><location><text>UCI Conference Center @ 311 W Peltason Dr # A, Irvine, CA 92697</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.raphkoster.com/event/keynote-gameslearningsociety-2022/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>external</unknown></x-cost-type><x-cost><unknown>$150 - $450</unknown></x-cost><x-tickets-url><unknown>http://glsconference.net/?page_id=2932</unknown></x-tickets-url></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-34968@www.raphkoster.com</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2022-03-20T20:31:59Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Gaming Creator Connection</text></summary><description><text>&lt;div class="ai1ec-event-avatar alignleft timely"&gt;&lt;img src="https://www.raphkoster.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cci_wca_logo-300x285.png" width="300" height="285" /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class="first-child "&gt;&lt;span title="T" class="cap"&gt;&lt;span&gt;T&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;he Gaming Creator Connection (GCC) is an opportunity for aspiring and learning game developers to receive valuable advice, insights, and mentoring from seasoned veterans of the game industry with diverse experiences in production, programming, art, business development, and more. The Gaming Creator Connection is organized and run by professional game developers, including a former executive director of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). The GCC is a perfect opportunity to seek expert guidance on a wide range of topics pertaining to the development of your career. &lt;em&gt;The Gaming Creator Connection is only available to those who have signed up in advance; sign-ups were available on the WonderCon website&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tickets: &lt;a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="https://www.comic-con.org/wca/purchasebadges"&gt;https://www.comic-con.org/wca/purchasebadges&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/Los_Angeles</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2019-03-30T14:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/Los_Angeles</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2019-03-30T16:00:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Games</text></categories><contact><text>https://www.comic-con.org/wca</text></contact><location><text>WonderCon @ Anaheim Convention Center</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.raphkoster.com/event/gaming-creator-connection/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>external</unknown></x-cost-type><x-wp-images-url><unknown>thumbnail;https://www.raphkoster.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cci_wca_logo-150x143.png;150;143;1,medium;https://www.raphkoster.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cci_wca_logo-300x285.png;300;285;1,large;https://www.raphkoster.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/cci_wca_logo.png;600;570;</unknown></x-wp-images-url><x-tickets-url><unknown>https://www.comic-con.org/wca/purchasebadges</unknown></x-tickets-url></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-36915@www.raphkoster.com</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2022-03-20T20:31:59Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>The Evolution of Online Worlds</text></summary><description><text>&lt;p&gt;Tickets: &lt;a class="ai1ec-ticket-url-exported" href="http://usa.casualconnect.org/joinus.html"&gt;http://usa.casualconnect.org/joinus.html&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;</text></description><dtstart><parameters><tzid><text>America/Los_Angeles</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2019-08-28T14:00:00</date-time></dtstart><dtend><parameters><tzid><text>America/Los_Angeles</text></tzid></parameters><date-time>2019-08-28T14:30:00</date-time></dtend><categories><parameters><language><text>en-US</text></language></parameters><text>Games</text></categories><contact><text>http://usa.casualconnect.org/index.html</text></contact><location><text>GameDaily Connect @ Disneyland Hotel, 1150 Magic Way, Anaheim CA</text></location><sequence><integer>0</integer></sequence><url><uri>https://www.raphkoster.com/event/the-evolution-of-online-worlds/</uri></url><x-cost-type><unknown>external</unknown></x-cost-type><x-cost><unknown>$360-550</unknown></x-cost><x-tickets-url><unknown>http://usa.casualconnect.org/joinus.html</unknown></x-tickets-url></properties></vevent><vevent><properties><uid><text>ai1ec-40696@www.raphkoster.com</text></uid><dtstamp><date-time>2022-03-20T20:31:59Z</date-time></dtstamp><summary><text>Impact of the Metaverse panel</text></summary><description><text>&lt;p class="first-child "&gt;&lt;span title="T" class="cap"&gt;&lt;span&gt;T&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;he 4th Digital Economy Forum (DEF2021) hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and organized by Korea Startup Forum will be held as an online forum on August 25.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DEF is a global forum focused on discussing the future direction of the digital economy. Since 2018, it has been partnering with opinion leaders on digital economy from home and abroad and startups to expand awareness and share knowledge on a global scale.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;DEF2021, in celebration of its 4th anniversary this year, will discuss significant changes and initiatives in the post-COVID-19 world under the theme &lt;The Next Big Things, Beyond the Pandemic&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The accelerated digital transformation and the growth of digital capabilities triggered by COVID-19 pandemic suggest a new standard for the global economy. What are the changes in technology and society we face and what policies or institutions must we build for future generation?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Impact of Metaverse&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This session discusses the nature and technological trends of Metaverse where new social, economic, cultural, and artistic values are created. It will take a look at the changes and influence brought to our everyday life and digital economy including the mixture of real life and virtual life.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Moderator: Jeong Hye Ryu, VP of Strategic Marketing, Kakao Entertainment&lt;br /&gt;
Panelist: Sébastien Deguy, Vice President of 3D &amp; Immersive at Adobe&lt;br /&gt;
Panelist: Raph Koster, CEO of Playable Worlds&lt;br /&gt;
Panelist: Sera Lim, CEO of MARVRUS Inc. &lt;/p&gt;
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