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Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2007 Newsletter - 4 September 2007 GAMES WEEK ON TRACK… The premier conference, exhibition and networking event for the Asia Pacific Game Industry will be held in Melbourne, Australia between the 15 and 17 of November, 2007. Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2007 (GCAP) will include an Investment Forum and Skills Summit. GCAP is proudly organised and hosted by the Game Developer's Association of Australia (GDAA) with support from the Victorian State Government. GCAP 2007 will represent a turning point in Australian game development. The conference this year focuses on skills growth in all disciplines. This year attendees will be challenged, educated and enlightened leaving delegates this year to walk away with valuable new ideas and effective practices. GCAP 2007 will host local and international speakers who will share their production experiences, good and bad. Senior technical managers from the leading formats will teach participants how to unlock the true power of the next-gen machines. Top designers will give their thoughts on design principles today and for the future. GCAP 2007 presents a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced industry members in an environment that promotes dialogue. This year the conference encourages communication in the local industry and calls on all attendees to make the most of two exceptional days of learning. Game Connect 2007 Speakers Announced |
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Susan O'Connor, Writer, Susan O’Connor Writing Studio | |||
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Hitoshi Sakimoto, Composer | |
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Paul Holman, Vice President of Euro R&D, Sony Computer Entertainment |
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Pete Isensee, Director, XNA Development Connection, Microsoft | |
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Jason Della Rocca, Executive Director, International Game Developers Association | |||
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Matt Costello, Writer and Games Designer |
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Speaker Details Available at>> GDAA Awards 2007 Are On Again… These are the Australian and New Zealand awards for games developed by Australian or New Zealand developers. The Award Program is managed by the Game Developers Association of Australia (GDAA) with nominations encouraged in the lead-up to the Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2007 Conference and Trade Display. more>> Independent Games Awards 2007 The awards for Best Unsigned Game (Professional) and Best Unsigned Game (Indie) are determined by popular vote by GCAP delegates at the Melbourne Convention Centre from 16-17 November 2007. more >> Registration will open soon Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2007 15-17 November, 2007 Melbourne, Australia Melbourne Convention Centre www.gameconnectap.com  If you have been forwarded this email and would like to subscribe to future Game Connect: Asia Pacific Newsletters you can register at: www.gameconnectap.com |