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<Title>DEC 2026 is THIS SATURDAY!</Title>
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    <div class="html-content"><p>Join us this <strong>Saturday, April 11th</strong> for the <strong>Digital Entertainment Conference (DEC) 2026</strong>! This year, we’re going <strong>bigger than ever</strong> with an expanded schedule, exciting industry speakers, and dedicated time for you to showcase your own creative projects.</p>
    <p><strong>Location:</strong> Engineering 027 &amp; Atrium<br><strong>Time:</strong> 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM</p>
    <h3>Featured Talks</h3>
    <p>We’ve got an incredible lineup of speakers from across the games industry:</p>
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    <strong>12:00 PM - Rotem Ganel</strong><br><em>“When the Cake is a Lie, Sharpen your Razor and Cut to the Pie”</em>
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    <strong>1:00 PM - Seth Davis</strong><br><em>“12 Games 12 Months”</em>
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    <li><strong>2:00 PM - Lunch Break</strong></li>
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    <strong>3:00 PM - Diwa de Leon</strong><br><em>“I Abandoned a Successful Film Music Career for Beeps and Boops”</em>
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    <strong>4:00 PM - Eric Jordan</strong><br><em>“The Art of Software Engineering”</em>
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    <strong>5:00 PM - Wayne Kubiak</strong><br><em>“Getting your foot in the door in the gaming industry: Why your origin story matters”</em>
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    <strong>6:00 PM - Networking &amp; Project Showcase</strong><br>Meet the speakers, connect with other students, and explore creative projects from your peers!</li>
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    <h3>The Event is More Than Just Talks</h3>
    <p>Alongside our speaker sessions, we’re extending the event to include time for <strong>student project showcases</strong>, so come check out what our club members and local students have been working on over the past year! We've got 10 different games looking for constructive feedback and playtesters.</p>
    <p>Whether you're into <strong>game development, music, design, or interactive media</strong>, DEC 2026 is a great place to connect, learn, and get inspired.</p></div>
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