Early Registration Opens for the 2008 ION Game Conference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SEATTLE, Washington, January 28, 2008 - Game industry professionals looking for an upscale exclusive event to attend this year need look no further: the 2008 ION Game Conference is now open for early online registration. The discounted early registration rate will only be offered until March 17, 2008. Attendees can save $500 off the full registration price by registering online before the cutoff date. Attendees are encouraged to register early, since ION will have a limited capacity and is likely to sell out.

The ION Game Conference will take place at the first-class Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel in Seattle's picturesque waterfront district from May 13 to May 15, 2008. ION will feature a broad array of in-depth level lectures and panels, networking events and an expo area exhibiting cutting-edge products and services relevant to the industry for 2008 and beyond.

The Seattle Marriott Waterfront hotel, the site for the 2008 ION Game Conference and all official event activities, is offering a special discounted rate for attendees of $209 for single or double occupancy. The rate is available until April 14, 2008.

"We're enthusiastic about being able to be to open our doors again for 2008, so game industry veterans can see for themselves all the exciting changes we have planned under the new ION Game Conference banner," said Peter Freese, Conference Director for the 2008 ION Game Conference.

The 2008 ION Game Conference is shaping up to be an exciting, ground-breaking experience for the online game industry, as the lectures, panels, networking events and more take form. Confirmed speakers for the conference include:

The ION Game Conference is an annual game industry event designed for an international attendee audience, for those who strive to network and learn about new online game development and business trends, at the highest level. Visit the official website http://www.ionconference.com for the latest news and information about the ION Game Conference. To review the global and diversified advisory board supporting the ION Game Conference, visit http://www.ionconference.com/advisors.html. To keep informed about the latest news about ION and the online game industry, sent straight to your e-mail Inbox, sign up for the free ION Connection newsletter at http://www.ionconference.com/signup.html.

2008 ION GAME CONFERENCE SPONSORS: BigWorld, Dolby, Enterprise Seattle, Omni Interactive, Parature, PLAYXPERT, PowerUp Games, and Sony Online Entertainment

2008 ION GAME CONFERENCE PARTNERS: China GC Networks, MPOGD, Pearl Research and Themis Group

About Evergreen Events

Evergreen Events, Inc., ( http://www.evergreenevents.org/), is a Seattle area-based producer of conferences and events for the interactive entertainment industry. Evergreen Events is dedicated to the enrichment of both established and aspiring professionals through innovative first-class events offering exceptional content that is compelling, educational, and cogent. Our directors and advisors bring over a century of collective successful experience and involvement in the game industry.

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