Think Services' Game Developers Conference China to Serve as Definitive Chinese Game Industry Event in 2009
Second Gathering of Top Chinese and International Developers Will
Return to Shanghai in October with Strong Advisory Board Support and
Government Endorsement
SAN FRANCISCO/PRNewswire/ -- Think Services Game Group,
producers of the Game Developers Conferences(R), Game Developer
Magazine, and Gamasutra.com, will present the second Game Developers
Conference China (GDC China) in Shanghai, October 11-13. Supported by
an advisory board that includes representatives from Shanda, Epic Games
China, 9you and DJL International and endorsed by key government
agencies associated with the industry, GDC China will once again bring
the GDC's authoritative content and global reach to the region.
GDC China aims to advance the state of China's game industry by
featuring top-quality content and incorporating the GDC's global
development community perspective. The 2007 inaugural event was
produced "by developers, for developers," offering unique learning,
sharing and networking opportunities for the Chinese market. To deepen
this connection between China and the worldwide game development
community and enable an infusion of creative ideas and strategic
partnerships, the GDC is coming to China again in October of 2009.
"We are excited to return to Shanghai in October to repeat the
success of our launch event in 2007," said Meggan Scavio, Event
Director. "In true GDC spirit, this event will present attendees with
the knowledge, skills and networking opportunities to help them get a
head start in the burgeoning Chinese games industry."
GDC China will serve as the last global event in 2009 for the GDC's
global event calendar which includes the main GDC in San Francisco in
March, GDC Canada in Vancouver in May, GDC Europe in Cologne, Germany
in August, and Austin GDC in Austin, Texas in September. The GDC and
GDC China are not affiliated with any other event operators in China.
For more information, please visit http://www.china.gdconf.com/.
About Think Services and the Think Services Game Group
Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using
innovative media, educational events, consulting, training and
certification. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to
learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds
strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity
with its products and services. The division's flagship products
include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning
Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer
Management Institute, and HDI. Think Services is a subsidiary of United
Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global media and marketing services company with a market capitalization of more than $1.6 billion. To learn more, visit http://www.think-services.com/.
A core provider of essential information to the professional game
industry, the Think Services Game Group offers market-defining content,
and drives community through its award winning lineup of print, online,
event and research products and services. These include Game Developer
Magazine, Game Developer Research, the Webby Award-winning
Gamasutra.com, GameCareerGuide.com, WorldsInMotion.biz,
GameSetWatch.com, the Game Developers Conference, the Austin Game
Developers Conference, GDC Canada, the Game Career Seminars, the
Independent Games Festival and Summit, and the Game Developers Choice
Awards. For more information, please visit http://www.tsgamegroup.com/.
Source: Think Services Game Group
CONTACT: Sibel Sunar of fortyseven communications, +1-323-658-1200,
sibel@fortyseven.com, for Think Services Game Group
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