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Women in Games @ DIGRA 2009 and Develop 2009
Women in Games will not be holding a standalone conference in 2009 but is holding shorter events during other UK game related conferences over the year. We have confirmed involvement with DIGRA 2009 and Develop 2009.
More information on the 'Conf 2009' page.
About Women in Games
Development, research, education, dissemination, communication
Mission Statement
Highlight academic and industrial perspectives on groundbreaking work in computer games research, games development and games education. Focus attention on issues of special interest to women in the games industry and through this seek to address the games industry's gender imbalance and develop a fuller understanding of games and game playing.
Aims
1. Give a voice to women and men in the games industry and in games education with interests in supporting
and encouraging the role of women in the games industry.
2. Support and disseminate research into games, games culture, games education, games industry, games
technologies, and other game related areas, especially (but not exclusively) with reference to the
experience of women playing, developing and responding to games and game culture.
3. Provide networking opportunities for women and men working in the games industry and researching game
related areas.
Objectives
1. Hold regular Women in Games conferences and events.
2. Support events and conferences that promote the Women in Games aims.
3. Provide information and relevant links on the Women in Games website.
4. Provide online opportunities (forum/blog) for Women in Games related discussions and dissemination of
ideas.
5. Support individuals and projects that further the Women in Games aims.
Women in Games Blog
Continuing discussions at the Women in Games blog here: http://womeningames.wordpress.com/
Continuing discussions at the Women in Games blog here: http://womeningames.wordpress.com/
Highlighting the most recent, groundbreaking work in computer game research and development to both academic and industrial worlds.
Empowerment and professional development for women working in and researching into games and the games industry.
PRESENTATIONS FOR WOMEN IN GAMES 2008: Presentations now available here
Women in Games 2005 Conference Proceedings
Available here: Click here for details
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