I got this in the electro-mail slot about the upcoming Austin Game Conference (need to add that to the calendar!) Here's a clip:

Austin Game Conference Early Registration Ends July 21st

Register Now and Save $200

The 4th Annual Austin Game Conference is fast approaching (September 6-8, 2006) and so is the Early Registration deadline! Early reg. price is only $295. If you haven't already registered, register online by July 21st to get a 40% discount off the onsite price of $495. Go to http://www.GameConference.com for details or http://www.GameConference.com/register/ to register and save.

The three-day conference brings together 2,500 attendees from more than 20 countries to participate in concentrated discourse with their peers, network with colleagues, learn from industry leaders, conduct business, and see the latest tools, technologies and techniques - all in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

Keynotes Include:

* Rob Pardo - Blizzard's VP of Game Design and lead designer for World of Warcraft

* Michael Dell - Chairman of Dell, Inc. (who will participate in a special Q&A session)

* Vernor Vinge - Hugo Award Winning Science-Fiction Author

* Surprise Guest keynote - to be announced on www.GameConference.com shortly

The full roster includes 120 speakers participating in five detailed conference tracks: Games in Asia; Multiplayer Business/Production; Multiplayer Design; Multiplayer Tech/Art; Multiplayer Service and Support; Future of the Development Pipeline and Next Generation Game Development.