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Title: Video Games in 2023 – A Discussion
Description: Our panel of pundits will share their opinions on some of the big topics in video games over the last year.
Panelists: Mike Capps, Andrew Greenberg
Time: Fri 10:00 am
Location: Augusta A-B Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: ChatGPT: This Changes Everything?
Description: The advance of Artificial Intelligence and Large Language Models suddenly seems like both a great opportunity for and a great threat to the way that we work today. Are concerns overblown, or is preemptive regulation warranted?
Panelists: Andrew Greenberg, Tiago Balgan Henriques, Meredith Filak Rose, James Nettles, Bill Budington, Amie Stepanovich
Time: Fri 01:00 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Accessibility for People with Disabilities in VR and Virtual Worlds
Description: Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality worlds can be freeing for those with disabilities and other restrictions, but they also can present unique challenges. What accommodations need to be made in virtual worlds, and what is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act?
Panelists: Amie Stepanovich, Andrew Greenberg
Time: Fri 05:30 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Social Media Marketing for Entrepreneurs, Authors, and Content Creators
Description: Tips, tricks, and advice for entrepreneurs, authors, and independent content creators to navigate Twitter, Threads, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc. We will take a brief look at the various platforms for project promotion, and examine the common themes for maximizing engagement.
Panelists: James Nettles, Gail Z. Martin, Andrew Greenberg
Time: Sat 11:30 am
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: A.I. and What it Means for Writers
Description: Hearing a lot about the “takeover” of A. I.? Let’s dispel some of the myths–and confirm some of the truths.
Panelists: Anthony Francis, Rich Gatz, Andrew Greenberg, Amie Stepanovich, D.J. Bodden, Phillip Pournelle
Time: Sun 11:30 am
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Starting Your Own Game Studio
Description: Sit down with Andrew Greenberg (Executive Director at the Georgia Game Developers Association) to hear what he has to say about starting your own game studio. Includes Q&A.
Panelists: Andrew Greenberg ([[mem]]Andrew Greenberg)
Time: Sun 01:00 pm
Location: Augusta A-B Westin (Length: 1 Hour)
Title: Using LLM’s and Generative AI’s for Gaming and Creative Works
Description: Far from being a threat, Large Language Models and Generative AI can be a new wellspring of creative output if used reasonably and responsibly. How can these new tools be used to create value, and what safeguards need to be in place?
Panelists: James Nettles, James Ashley, Andrew Greenberg, Michelle Davis
Time: Sun 08:30 pm
Location: 313-314 Hilton (Length: 1 Hour)