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Betacon Game Expo
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The Portland Mercury proudly presents, BetaCon: Oregon's first major video game and technology expo. BetaCon's mission is to bring together gamers, technology fans, educators and innovators. Connect with developers, designers and artists, try new titles, meet studios and inventors, compete in contests and competitions and attend betaLIVE panels and conferences. Experience the future of gaming and technology at BetaCon. BetaCon takes place in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center, April 15 & 16, 2017. |
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2017-04-15 18:30:00 -0700 |
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2017-04-15 11:30:00 -0700 |
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Betacon Game Expo |
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http://www.betacon.org/ |
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Saturday, April 15th
11:45 am
Portland Retro Gaming Expo presents Memory Lane: A Walk Down the History of Gaming
Retro gaming experts discuss the history of video games.
John Hancock - Portland Retro Gaming Expo
Chris Trimiew - Lost Classics
12:45 pm
Elite Performance: The Process of Creative Development
Top performers in gaming and athletics discuss the creative development process.
Jeff Atienza - Nike
Ashton Eaton
Ryan Schneider - Insomniac Games
Hayden Walling - Nike
1:45 pm
Wacom and Polycount present: Live Art Battle I
It’s do or die as artists battle live, presented by Polycount and Wacom. Don’t mess up!
Seth Thomas - Polycount
Megan Davis - Wacom
2:45 pm
Lessons from Oregon’s Video Game Entrepreneur
Oregon gaming entrepreneur discusses his experiences and new video game resale app, Kinjo.
Justin Field - Kinjo
Moderated by Ashton Eaton
3:45 pm
Art Institute of Portland Live Demo: Oculus Rift
An experienced 3D animator and professor demos the Oculus Rift.
Nikki Dunsire - Art Institute of Portland
4:45 pm
The Time is Now: Opportunity in the VR Industry
A presenter describes VR’s potential to impact every industry. So, let’s get ready.
Shelley Midthun - Oregon Story Board
5:45 pm
Passion to Action: Getting into the Gaming Industry
Experts discuss tips for how to get your start in the video game industry.
Stefan Henry-Biskup - Liquid Development
Chris Reese - Sony
Alan Rogers - Oregon Games Project Challenge
Jeff Ross - Sony
Ian Tornay - Phoenix Labs
Sunday, April 16th
11:45 am
Wacom and Polycount present: Live Art Battle II
Artists play for keeps as Polycount and Wacom host another live art battle on stage.
Seth Thomas - Polycount
Megan Davis - Wacom
12:45 pm
Enabling the Future of PC Gaming and VR
An insider presents on the co-evolution of VR and PC technology.
Kim Pallister - Intel
1:45 pm
Fake It ‘Til You Make It
Panelists describe essential skills for surviving and thriving after getting a job in video games.
Phillip Torres-Greene - Sony
Derek Czerkaski - Ubisoft
Pat Wilson - Teak
3:15 pm
How Hackathons Cultivate Innovation
Hackathon-winning college students discuss their “Game Full of Animals”.
Edward Szczepanski - University of Oregon
Howard Lin - University of Oregon
Joseph Yaconelli - University of Oregon
Sam Schooler - University of Oregon
4:15 pm
Art Institute of Portland Live Demo: Meet Maya, VR Architect
Who is building the virtual future? An animation expert introduces you to Maya.
Nikki Dunsire - Art Institute of Portland
5:15 pm
The Future of Indie
Panelists discuss the growing popularity and burgeoning business of indie games.
Ian Tornay - Phoenix Labs
Stephen Kick - Nightdive Studios
Raghav Mathur - BlackShell Media
Mike Jones - Pipeworks |
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