Think Services' 2009 Game Developers Conference China Opens Call for Submissions
SAN FRANCISCO, Apr. 21 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Second Gathering of Top Chinese and International Developers Will Return to Shanghai in October with
Strong Government Endorsement
The call for submissions to present lectures, tutorials, and panels at the 2009 Game Developers
Conference(R) China (GDC China) is open now through May 22, 2009. The 2nd conference dedicated to the
art, science and business of games - presented by Think Services, a Division of United Business Media -
returns to the Shanghai Convention Center October 11-13. Session proposals can be submitted via the official
Backed by the Ministry of Culture of the P. R. China (MOC), GDC China will bring new insight to the
expansive Chinese game development industry - uniting the current generation of Chinese developers to
share their ideas with local professionals and global pundits. GDC China will hold conference tracks on Global
Game Development, Online Games, Visual Arts, Audio, Mobile, and Independent Games.
"The success of our event in 2007 demonstrated the enthusiasm and need for developers in China to
further their learning in a conference style setting and gain insight into how their work plays an integral role in
the games industry worldwide," said Meggan Scavio, event director. "Based on our experience from our first
event, GDC China 2009 will serve the community even better with more specialized content garnered with the
help of the Asian development community, our advisory board, and the experience and knowledge of the
GDC."
For more information on submitting a talk to this year's GDC China please visit www.China.GDConf.com.
About the Think Services Game Group
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, GamesOnDeck.com, SeriousGamesSource.com, the Game Developers Conference(R),
the Game Developers Conference(R) Austin, the Game Developers Conference(R) Europe, the Game
Developers Conference(R) China, GDC Mobile, the Game Career Seminars, the Independent Games Festival
About Think Services, a division of United Business Media
Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using educational events, consulting, training,
certification, membership, and innovative media. 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 (ICMI), and HDI. Think Services is a subsidiary of United
a market capitalization of more than $1.6 billion. To learn more, visit www.think-services.com.
Contact: Audrey Shen
Think Services, a division of United Business Media
ashen@ubmtechnology.com.cn
(86-21) 62787488-8701
Sibel Sunar
fortyseven communications
sibel@fortyseven.com
323-658-1200
SOURCE: Think Services Game Group
CONTACT: Audrey Shen of Think Services,
a division of United Business Media,
(86-21) 62787488-8701,
ashen@ubmtechnology.com.cn;
or Sibel Sunar of fortyseven communications,
+1-323-658-1200,
sibel@fortyseven.com,
for Think Services Game Group
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