Mike Hyzy Book Signing

Event ID: PP1150761

Unknown Date | TBD

Venue: Level 6 Foyer (Hilton Austin Downtown)

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Summary

Mike Hyzy will be signing copies of “Gamification for Product Excellence” at the SXSW Bookstore.

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