Fils-Aime confirmed for Montreal Game Summit keynote

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime is set to provide the keynote address at the Montreal International Game Summit in November, just prior to the anticipated launch of Wii.

Fils-Aime was instrumental in directing the launch of Nintendo's hugely successful DS handheld, and is currently responsible for leading the company's global sales and marketing activities - including the imminent launch of the Wii console - having recently been promoted to the role of NoA president.

Additional confirmed speakers for the two-day event, which takes place at the Palais des congr�s in Montreal between November 8th-9th, include EA's senior producer, Reid Schneider, Gameloft's head of North American Operations, Eric Albert, and Allen Lau, CTO and co-founder of mobile specialists Tira Wireless.

Gilles Bertrand, executive director of event organisers Alliance num�riQC, commented: "The resounding success of the first two summits shows that Montreal is the ideal location for this event. This year we are expecting more than 800 professionals from North America, Europe and Asia. The event is an outstanding opportunity to exchange ideas and develop expertise in this fast-expanding industry."

Attendees will be invited to participate in more than 40 classes, seminars, workshops and lectures during the event, with opportunities to meet executives from all sectors of the interactive entertainment industry.

Organisers are actively inviting submissions for additional conference speakers, and anyone interested in sharing their knowledge and experience within the industry should submit a proposal to speakers@montrealgamessummit.com.

Further information on the third annual MIGS, including confirmed speakers, conference programme and early bird registration information for the November event can be found by visiting the official Montreal International Game Summit website.