The State of Kids Virtual Worlds
Speaker: James M. Bower (CEO & Chief Visionary Officer, Numedeon/Whyville), Chris Waldron (Executive Producer, New Media, Cartoon Network), Leigh Alexander (News Director, Gamasutra, Think Services), Jeremy Monroe (Director of Business Development, Sulake)
Date/Time: Wednesday (September 17, 2008) 1:30pm — 2:30pm
Location (room): Ballroom C
Track: Worlds in Motion
Format: 60-minute Panel
Experience Level: All

Session Description
One of the biggest success stories in the online world space are the ones created for kids and tweens, in terms of both funding and user numbers. But what issues are unique with this special audience? What makes them successful? How do you go about designing the virtual space with the young in mind? What is the extent of parental involvement and how are educational elements successfully integrated? Expert panelists will unlock their successful strategies and answers to these unique questions.