Microsoft has opened registration for the 2008 edition of its yearly XNA Gamefest developer event.

Taking place on July 23rd and 24th, the conference will feature 120 talks over eleven tracks - audio, casual games, compilers and code quality, CPU and system programming, graphics, Live and networking, partners, producer and business development, quality assurance and certification, visual arts, and finally XNA Game Studio.

In addition, Microsoft general manager and chief XNA architect Chris Satchell will be on hand once again to deliver the opening keynote, and the Gamefest Expo will provide the opportunity for delegates to see the latest offerings from tool and middleware companies and authorised test vendors.

An early-bird registration deal is available for those applying before June 27th, reducing the ticket price by $100 to $450. More information and registration info can be found at the XNA Gamefest website.

Who will attend:

Artists/Content Creators

Audio Content Creators/Composers

Engine/Tools Programmers

Game Designers/Writers

Game Programmers

Producers

Publishers and Business Development Executives

Quality Assurance Engineers

Support Staff

Technical Artists

Technical Directors


There will also be a London Event at Chelsea Footbal Ground from August 6th.