Saturday June 6, 2009 from 9:30am – 12:30pm I will be participating at the International Academy of Design and Technology – Detroit annual Interfaces Conference. Last year I was asked by the Chair of Digital Media to do portfolio reviews for the students and left the option open to be able to share with the students at the next conference of speaking on a relevant subject involving the interactive professional world.

When I got the call to participate as a speaker, i jumped in!

My Topic:

I will be speaking on: “Social Media Personal Branding” – Best Practices for Promoting Your Work Online.

Confirmed Speakers for Interfaces 2009:

Mark Acero, Sr Action Designer, Bioware
Chris Avellone, Creative Lead & Co-Owner, Obsidian Entertainment
Wael Berrached Founder & Chief Creative Officer, eView360
Alex Braidwood, Prinicpal & Founder, FormalPLay
Matt Bromley, Sr Level Designer, THQ, Kaos
Eric Bruneau, Compositing Supervisor, With A Twist Studio
Jeff Caldwell, Principal, the Vega Project
David “Zeb” Cook, Lead Content Designer, Zenimax Online
Akil Dawkins, 3D Artist, Stardock
Steve Derrick, Executive Group Manager, Vicarious Visions
Dennis Fraser, VFX Artist, Armstrong White
Cosmin Ghiurau, Interactive Solutions Architect, BOSSdev, Inc.
Meredith Morrison, Designer, Formal Play
Colin Moulder-McComb, Game Designer, 3lb Test
Ryan Oddey, Office Manager, 2K Boston
Stone Perales Art Director, 4KidsTV
Matt Sakey, IGDA Columnist
Stephen Schend, Game Designer, Author, Adjunct Faculty
Jessica Serran, Object-maker, Interactive Artist
Justin M. Smith, Executive Vice President & Executive Creative Director – Interactive, Doner Advertising
Tim Smith, President, Skidmore Studios
Ed Wolfrum, Owner, Audio Graphic Services
Brent Yax, President / CEO, Awecomm

I am excited to be included in such a great lineup of speakers at this event that draws alot of current and future creative students that love using technology.