ORLANDO— OrlandoiX, an international digital festival set for Oct. 2-6, 2015, noted support from Full Sail University, which has been named a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming event.
More details from OrlandoiX (www.orlandoix.com):
Partnering with Full Sail University is a natural fit for OrlandoiX,” said David Glass, executive producer and founder of OiX. “Full Sail is the mirror image of all that Orlando has become which is a leader in entertainment media. The university is producing a stellar workforce, many of which have had a direct result in making Orlando the technology mega-power that it is today.”
Full Sail’s presence at OiX will be felt throughout including at the Gaming Arena on Oct. 3 and 4, when dozens of students, graduates, and faculty will showcase video games that they have personally developed. In addition, the university will be represented in the Digital Expo on Oct. 5 and 6 via the Speaker Series as well as on the exhibit floor.
“Technology, in all of its various forms across the entertainment and educational landscape, continues to be at the core of our curriculum and culture at Full Sail,” said Isis Jones, chief information officer and executive director of education at Full Sail University. “Having the opportunity to highlight the industries in which our graduates serve, while shining a light on the impactful tech community that is thriving in Central Florida is of great importance to our university, and is why we are honored to support the mission of OrlandoiX.”
In addition to being Presenting Sponsor, Full Sail joins EA SPORTS; Orange County Government; IZEA; Foley & Lardner; Purple, Rock, Scissors; and OUC: The Reliable One as OrlandoiX Founding Partners.
