In her keynote address entitled “No Spectators: How Inclusivity Catalyzes Everything,” Kristina Reed takes the audience behind the scenes for the making of two Oscar-winning films, “Paperman” and “Feat,” to demonstrate how Disney Animation Studios pivoted and blossomed on a newfound axis of engagement, innovation and creativity.

A sampling of engaging topics attendees can expect include:

• The Mann Gulch Fire: A Leadership Parable for Indie Developers,
• Steps Toward Improving Culture – An Xbox Perspective,
• Encouraging Leadership from Individual Contributors, and
• Legal Bootcamp for Indies.

For more information and to register, visit http://summit.igda.org. Space is limited so make your travel plans as soon as possible with special discounts on flights and accommodations (special rates on event hotel only valid through 2 August). Limited volunteer opportunities are available. To learn more, visit http://summit.igda.org/about/volunteer.

Those interested in supporting this important event can sponsor for as low as US$500! Contact sponsors@igda.org for more information.