OGDC 2007 Brings Hundreds of Online Game Industry Attendees to Seattle
Online Game Development Conference 2007 Received as an Overwhelming Success
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SEATTLE, Wash., May 15, 2007 - The Online Game Development Conference (OGDC) 2007 concluded on a high note on Friday May 11th, after having brought over three hundred and fifty diverse, experienced online game industry attendees from all corners of the globe to Seattle, Washington for two information-packed days.
The "Connect Your Brain" theme of OGDC 2007 was effectively addressed through the robust engine of lectures and panels and keynotes, eighty sessions in all. These sessions covered topics such as data mining, the future of online consoles, how to localize content between Eastern and Western markets, and dozens more. Additionally, two official networking parties gave attendees opportunities to further connect with each other in the casual yet upscale Garden Room of the official conference hotel, the Fairmont Olympic. In summary, OGDC 2007 successfully achieved its goal of informing attendees about current and future trends, tools and technology within the online game industry.
"We wanted to bring a top-quality event to the online game developer community, and I feel we accomplished that objective," stated Peter Freese, Conference Director for OGDC 2007. "The supportive and positive feedback from attendees, sponsors and speakers shows we're bringing something new, valuable and much-needed to the table."
Attendee Quotes:
"For an inaugural conference, OGDC could not have gone better. The venue, the attendees, the speakers and the hosts blended together to form the perfect show. Intimate, intelligent and informative, I can't wait to get to OGDC 2008!" said Katie Postma, Community Director for Cartoon Network.
"The caliber of both presenters and attendees, combined with the professionalism of the OGDC team make this a key event to put on your calendar," commented Charles F. Manning, President and CEO for PLAYXPERT.
"I think OGDC provides a unique, cozy environment in which industry professionals can interact and communicate with each other in a very relaxed yet efficient manner," said Zhan Ye, Editorial Director for China GC Networks.
The Online Game Development Conference is an annual game industry event with a laser-sharp focus on the rapidly evolving field of all forms of online game development in consoles, PCs and mobile devices, and how to navigate the challenges and explore the opportunities. Visit the official website http://www.ogdc2007.com for the latest news and information about OGDC 2007. Information about OGDC 2008 will be forthcoming in the near future. To keep informed about the latest news about OGDC and the online game industry, sent straight to your e-mail Inbox, sign up for the "ogdconnection" newsletter here: http://www.ogdc2007.com/signup.html.
SPONSORS: IBM, BigWorld Technology, Online Game Services, Inc., Alchemic Dream, AGEIA Technologies, Cryptic Studios, Silicon Mechanics, Comcast, SolutionsIQ, Panther Express, TheBroth.com, Casual Games Association, +7 Systems, GoPets Ltd., enterpriseSeattle, OMNI Interactive Audio, Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, CustomCD.us and AIseek
MEDIA PARTNERS: Becketts' Massive Online Gamer, ChinaGameBiz.com, Game Recruiter, IGDA Online Games SIG, MPOGD.com, Pearl Research and Themis Group
SELECTION OF ATTENDING COMPANIES: IBM, NVIDIA, Electronic Arts, Nexon, NCSoft, Sierra Online, Real Networks, Microsoft Game Studios, Cartoon Network, Vivox, CCP Games, Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, GameInstinct.com, Icarus Studios, K2 Network, Multiverse, DigiPen, Pearl Research, Flying Lab Software, Fox Interactive Media, Gas Powered Games, Midway Studios, WildTangent, Sandlot Games, High Voltage Software, Flagship Studios, Ensemble Studios and dozens of others
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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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