As far as the pricing yes – the whole summit is expensive I agree but they are tried and true and the largest North American gathering of the online gaming market.
The affiliate event which is like a pre-summit event is only one day.
I plan to go to the exhibits area and not the actual seminars. I find the exhibits is great for networking and as I attend many conferences, the information presented in the seminars, although always good, is not a must for me.
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