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Austin Game Conference (AGC) - October 27 - 28, 2005
Austin Game Conference is the definitive conference for networked game development, including massively multiplayer online games, mobile and wireless games and devices, and online PC and console games. The Mobile Game Conference, the premiere event for mobile game developers, takes place concurrently with AGC. Over 1,400 people from around the world participated in the 2004 Austin Game Conference, up from 850 people at the first AGC in 2003.

Women's Game Conference (WGC) - October 26 - 27, 2005
The WGC conference program discusses top issues facing women in the game industry including, gender inclusive game design, women as consumers of games and career paths for women. The WGC, a Game Initiative conference, is guided by a Steering Committee of leading women in the game industry.

Game Writers Conference (GWC) - October 27 - 28, 2005 (Austin, Texas)The Game Writers Conference (GWC) is dedicated to the art and craft of game writing. During this two day conference participants can discuss the issues facing game writers today, explore new ideas with peers and industry leaders and network with colleagues in a relaxed, professional environment. GWC is guided by a group of leading game industry professionals: Susan O'Connor, Scriptwriter & Game Writers Conference Chair; Hal Barwood, Designer/Writer, Finite Arts; Dana Fos, User Experience Manager, Microsoft; Clint Hocking, Creative Director, Ubisoft; Patricia Pizer, Lead Designer, 4orty 2wo Entertainment

Mobile Game Conference at AGC - October 27 - 28, 2005
Companies presenting cover the full spectrum of the mobile game development and will share knowledge about the most critical elements that make great mobile games possible. If you want to do business in the mobile/wireless games space you NEED to be at the Mobile Game Conference.

European Advertising In Games Forum - November 2005
Advertising In Games West brings together advertising agencies, leading brands, game companies and technology companies in San Francisco. The forum identifies and examines the opportunities and pitfalls in the use of advertising in video games and provides a unique assessment of the driving forces that are shaping this market.

How to Break Into The Game Industry - dates and locations to be announced
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Wondering if there are additional game conferences you can attend? Check out the list of Game Conferences Around the World.