[game_edu] THINK DESIGN PLAY, 5th DiGRA conference - Conference Registration is now open

[Jose P. Zagal]

THINK DESIGN PLAY, 5th DiGRA conference
September 14-17 2011
www.gamesconference.org

We are pleased to announce that the 5th DiGRA conference is now open for 
registrations. After Leveling Up in the Netherlands (2003), Changing 
Views in Canada (2005), Situated Play in Japan (2007) and Breaking New 
Ground in England (2009) the 5th DiGRA Conference returns to the 
Netherlands for THINK DESIGN PLAY. The conference will run from 14th 
until the 17th of September 2011.

The goal of DiGRA, the premier international game research organization 
for professionals and academics, is to advance the study of games and 
playfulness. THINK DESIGN PLAY aims to connect game research to the 
creative industries and society by fostering an integrated practice of 
research, design, engineering and entrepreneurship.

The 5th DiGRA conference seeks to really maximize the opportunities for 
dialogue and the development of new insights and potential 
collaborations. The conference program consists of inspiring keynotes, 
research and practice presentations, panels, workshops, tutorials, an 
opening party, multiple conference dinners and the opportunity to play 
lots of games. Keynote speakers include legendary boardgame designer 
Reiner Knizia, Critical Play researcher and designer Mary Flanagan, Well 
Played advocate Bernie DeKoven and game researchers Suzanne de Castells 
and Jennifer Jenson. The next few weeks will see the website announcing 
more keynote speakers, session titles and authors.

The conference is hosted in Hilversum by the Utrecht School of the Arts. 
Located in the centre of the country, between Amsterdam and Utrecht, you 
will be provided with an offbeat yet cozy environment to explore the 
latest in games research and practice. Hilversum is the hub of the media 
industry in the Netherlands hosting national broadcasters and many 
creatives.

We look forward to seeing you.


José P. Zagal
DiGRA