I’m headed for the 5th Annual Games for Change Festival in New York next week (June 2-4). I’ve heard lots of good things about this conference.  The “only festival dedicated to the exciting new movement using Digital Games for Social Change will explore real-world impact, the latest games, and funding strategies.”  I’m excited for the hands-on workshops and to chance to hear Jim Gee and Henry Jenkins again — I loved their sessions at AERA (also in New York).  Ben Sawyer (Serious Games Initiative), Ian Bogost of Persuasive Games fame and Retired Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court sandra Day O’Connor will also be speaking.  Should be cool.  I’ll write a trip-report later.