Rovio, PopCap, Halfbrick and Digital Chocolate confirmed for Casual Connect Seattle 2011

Spanning the entire sphere of casual games development, organisers behind 2011's Casual Connect in Seattle have revealed a number of mobile studios will host sessions at the conference.

The speakers, which include Rovio's Peter Vesterbacka, PopCap CEO Dave Roberts and TinyCo's Jennifer Lu, will run alongside a total of 20 lectures covering everything from how to make money from mobile games to winning in social mobile.

Mobile movers and shakers

Other confirmed speakers include Big Fish Games chairman and CSO Paul Thelen, Halfbrick CEO Shainiel Deo and creative director at Digital Chocolate Aki Jarvinen.

"This year at Casual Connect Seattle, we will look ahead to identify new hurdles emerging, continue to foster innovation, push the creative and technical barriers, and remain focused on the common objective of delivering an entertaining and engaging experience," organisers behind the conference said of 2011's bonanza.

"Content for the 2011 event will focus on emerging trends for the casual games industry and outline opportunities on online, social and mobile platforms."

Casual Connect will run from July 19 to 21 in Seattle's Benaroya Hall. Further details on the conference schedule can be found on its official website.