Just Days Remain to Submit Speaking Proposals for ION Conference

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SEATTLE, Washington, January 16, 2008 - As the ION Game Conference hurtles into a new year, a few key deadlines for the 2008 conference are quickly drawing to a close. The most urgent deadline is that in less than one week, on January 21, 2008, the call for speakers for ION 2008 closes. The ION Game Conference, a major game industry event focused on the business and development of online games, offers experienced specialists in the field a chance to share their knowledge with industry peers while elevating their profiles and those of the companies they represent. ION will take place at the first-class Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel, located in Seattle's picturesque waterfront district, from May 13 to May 15, 2008. The ION Game Conference will feature a broad array of expert-level lectures and panels, networking events and an expo area exhibiting cutting-edge technology and games for 2008 and beyond.

Session proposals are being accepted for a variety of formats, including 60-minute lectures, panels, and roundtables, and 20-minute "mini-lectures". For more details about how to submit a speaking topic and suggested topics, prospective speakers should visit http://www.ionconference.com/submissions.html.

"We've already received fantastic submissions from some of the most notable leaders in the online games industry. We're sure attendees in May are going to be blown away by the hard-hitting information in the sessions," proclaimed Peter Freese, Conference Director for ION 2008.

Previous speakers have discussed such diverse and essential topics such as "Secrets and Challenges of Localizing and Monetizing Different IP: Real World Cases", "Building Games for the Mass Market", and "Adventures in Middleware". Among the accomplished speakers from the 2007 conference are:

Alexander Macris, President and CEO of Themis Group and previous speaker stated, "[ION 2007] was the classiest, best-run game industry event I've been to this year. Not only were the facilities top notch, but the lectures and panels were packed with great speakers and the networking opportunities were excellent. ION could be become the must-attend event for the online game industry."

Hot after the call for speakers closes, early registration, with discounted rates, will open on January 28th. Attendee pricing for the ION Game Conference will be positioned with a wide range of attendees in mind without compromising the event's superlative reputation for overall high quality, superlative content and influential attendance.

Exclusive sponsorships have also just been claimed for ION 2008: BigWorld Technology, recognized for their mature middleware platform for developers of MMO games, returns to ION 2008 as a Platinum sponsor, and PLAYXPERT, developers of a next-generation in-game community management toolset, has secured the conference Wi-Fi sponsorship. The ION Game Conference offers a wide array of exclusive sponsorship opportunities. General information regarding ION sponsorship is available at http://www.ionconference.com/sponsorship.html.

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.

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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