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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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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 |