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Braben to Keynote 2008 MIGS

Frontier Developments founder to discuss technological trends and new business models.

David Braben will deliver a keynote address at the 2008 Montreal International Game Summit focusing on recent and upcoming technological trends and the implementation of new business models.

The Frontier Developments boss will also offer his predictions for sixth generation consoles in a session entitled Planning for the Future.

The fifth MIGS will feature more than 20 high-profile Quebec and Canadian speakers including Eidos Montréal GM Stéphane D’Astous, EA Montréal’s Éric Chartrand, Ubisoft Montréal’s Dominic Guay, Nerd Corps Entertainment president Ken Faier and Nexon’s Steve Rechtschaffner.

Industry sessions will be divided into six tracks: Game Design, Visual Arts, Technology, Production, Business and Serious Games. Roundtables open to attendees and speakers will also be added this year.

“Following the outstanding success of last year’s event, the Montreal International Game Summit has proven itself to be the most important East Coast industry experience for North America’s videogame industry,” said MIGS director Alain Lachapelle.