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Welcome to Game Connect: Asia Pacific [GCAP] 2008  

 
 
About GCAP

Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2008
Game Connect: Asia Pacific (GCAP) 2008 is the premier conference, exhibition and networking event for the Asia Pacific Games Industry. GCAP 08 will be held at the Hilton Brisbane, Queensland from 19- 22 November 2008. GCAP is proudly hosted by the Game Developer’s Association of Australia (GDAA) with support from the Queensland Government.

Some of the main topics of GCAP will be online, mobile and casual games, serious games, along with technological developments including latest server technologies. GDAA is also looking for presentations and workshops in the fields of:
  • Game Development,
  • Writing and Scripting,
  • Project Management,
  • Serious Games in Defence, Health, Education and Simulation,
  • Business Modelling and Marketing,
  • Finance and Investment,
  • Skills and Recruitment
"The new and game developer and publisher focused GCAP 08 program will address topics and trends of the Asia Pacific game industry," said Greg Bondar, Chairman of GCAP 08 and CEO of the GDAA.

Please Click Here to submit your abstract or if you require further information on the conference, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Why Attend?

For DEVELOPERS
Affordable Price: The conference is affordable and aimed at attracting studio staff from all over Australia and the Asia Pacific region.

Quality Content: The program is designed for developers and delivered by developers with expertise across a range of key areas.

Additional Benefits: In addition, the conference will provide and opportunity for:
  • Networking with peers, publishers, investors, media etc.
  • Developing outsourcing/strategic alliances and partnerships.
  • Recruitment and attraction of new talent.
For PUBLISHERS/INVESTORS
The conference aims to attract publishers for acquisition and business development activity. The opportunity to meet developers from within Australia and the region is an integral part of the event.

GCAP 08 – Conference Organising Committee
Mike McNabb – COO, GDAA
Tom Crago – CEO, Tantalus & President, GDAA
Mike Fegan – CEO, Transmission Games & Vice President, GDAA
Shainiel Deo – CEO, Halfbrick Studios & Vice President, GDAA
Graham Edelsten – CFO, Auran & Secretary, GDAA
Chris Mosely – CEO, RedTribe & GDAA Treasurer
Steve Fawkner – CEO, Infinite Interactive
Janeen Fawkner – Producer, Infinite Interactive
Rob Murray – CEO, Firemint
Neil Boyd – Canberra Head of School, AIE

Conference Organisers: International Conferences & Events (ICE) Australia
1/12 Gladstone Place, South Melbourne, VIC, 3205
Phone: +61 (0) 3 9681 6288 • Fax: +61 (0) 3 9681 6653 • Email: info@gameconnectap.com
 
 
   
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QLD Government Brisbane Marketing
   
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