From Press Release:
The Virtual Worlds Workshop at Indiana University – taking place August
3-7, 2009 – offers proven strategies for future virtual world developers
from business and academia. Whether you wish to create a profitable virtual
world game, an economical consumer engagement strategy, an immersive
learning and research environment, or a media rich tool for collaboration
and training, the Virtual Worlds Workshop will assist you in matching your
organization’s goals, desired audience, and technological scope to the
appropriate tools and a viable plan of action for construction and ongoing
operations. Virtual worlds have become a multi-billion dollar industry, yet
too many fail by recreating the mistakes of the past; the Virtual Worlds
Workshop gives you the tools to move into the future. Save 2 years and $2
million!”

More information can be found at vw2.indiana.edu.