Game Design Expo 2008 is coming January 19th and 20th! Like the sold-out 2007 event, this edition features talks and panels by some of the best in the business, and a keynote address delivered by Bungie‘s CJ Cowan and Jay Weinland – Director of Cinematics and Audio Lead, respectively, on Halo 3.

Other speakers at the Industry Expo include designers, developers, and CEOs from top companies like Activision, BioWare, Eidos, EA, Hothead, and Stormfront Studios, presenting topics ranging from the Console Wars to Digital Acting & Interactive Narrative to Game Audio.

In conjunction with Game Design Expo, the VFS Game Design program is hosting an Open House on January 20th, a free, day-long event that includes workshop classes and hands-on game demos.

Tickets to the Industry Expo go on sale to the public on November 21st, but those interested in the Open House can register right now. Both events were booked to capacity last year, so don’t delay.

With so much going on at Game Design Expo 2008, be sure to check out gamedesignexpo.com, which has a full schedule, info on ticket sales, and up-to-the-minute news.