Under One Week Left to Register Online for OGDC 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SEATTLE, Wash., May 1, 2007 - Just a few short days away, on May 10-11, Seattle will be the center of the online game development world, courtesy of the Online Game Development Conference (OGDC). The OGDC is loaded with eighty speakers; fifty lectures and panels across four tracks; attendees from over one hundred and fifty companies; a virtual job fair; exhibitors and abundant networking opportunities.
Under one week remains to join other game industry leaders and make the most of special Internet registration rates for OGDC. On midnight (PST) May 6th, the current low rate of $345 will jump to $495. To register online, please visit this link: http://www.regonline.com/Checkin.asp?EventId=94247.
While time ticks down to the start of one of the most information-packed game industry events in 2007, new speakers continue to be revealed:
. JJ Richards -- GM, Xbox Live, Microsoft
. Charles Merrin -- Vice President, RealArcade, RealNetworks, Inc.
. Brett Close -- President & CEO, 38 Studios
. Todd Northcutt -- Director, GameSpy Technology, GameSpy / IGN Entertainment
. Tom DuBois -- Producer, Global Online Studio, Electronic Arts
. James Gwertzman -- Director of Business Development, PopCap Games
. Victor Wachter -- Online Community Relations Manager, Cryptic Studios
. Craig T. Dalrymple -- Community Relations Manager, EverQuest II, Sony Online Entertainment
OGDC will be held at the fantastic five star-class hotel, the Fairmont Olympic, in the heart of downtown Seattle. The Fairmont Olympic, as the official conference venue and hotel, is at the center of the action and is the place to stay when attending OGDC. To find out more about the Fairmont Olympic hotel, please visit this page: http://www.ogdc2007.com/venue.html or call 1-800-257-7544.
The Online Game Development Conference is an inaugural 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. The OGDC will be held on May 10-11, 2007 at the elegant Fairmont Olympic in downtown Seattle. Visit the official website http://www.ogdc2007.com for the latest news and information, including registration, exhibitors, agenda, and more. 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, Silicon Mechanics, Comcast, SolutionsIQ, Panther Express, TheBroth.com, Casual Games Association, +7 Systems, GoPets Ltd., enterpriseSeattle, OMNI Interactive Audio and AISeek
SELECTION OF ATTENDING COMPANIES: IBM, NVIDIA, Electronic Arts, Microsoft Game Studios, Cartoon Network, Vivox, CCP Games, Cheyenne Mountain Entertainment, GameInstinct.com, Icarus Studios, K2 Network, Multiverse, DigiPen, Pearl Research, Fox Interactive Media, Gas Powered Games, Midway Studios, WildTangent, High Voltage Software, Flagship Studios, Ensemble Studios and dozens of others
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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