Lyon Game Developers Conference Joins 2007 Game Connection

Industry-leading Game Developers Conference brings global developer event to key matchmaking business convention for the game industry

PRNewswire
SAN FRANCISCO
Jul 24, 2007

SAN FRANCISCO, July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- CMP Technology, presenters of the largest global event dedicated to videogame creation, the Game Developers Conference, have partnered with Connection Events, a multi-faceted business matchmaking company known for the Game Connection convention, to produce the Lyon Game Developers Conference (GDC). The inaugural event, featuring content programmed by an advisory board consisting of both local and international developers who share a commitment to promote and support the game industry, is set to take place December 3-5 in Lyon, France.

Lyon GDC will feature 60 classes over a two day period, as well as one day of master classes and tutorials that will overlap with Game Connection business meetings. The conference's main objectives are to provide a global picture of game development today, where attendees will share core technical expertise, and to learn from experiences at the cutting edge of European and global game development. Sessions will drill down into the six core disciplines of GDC (programming, visual arts, game design, audio, production, and business and management), and explore the broadening creative and business options for developers across multiple platforms and distribution channels. By featuring Lyon GDC and Game Connection in one place, attendees will access enhanced networking by interacting with both GDC speakers and Game Connection dealmakers within tailored social events.

"Given our productive history of delivering GDC events in Europe, we are very pleased to present a custom iteration on the continent with Lyon GDC," said Jamil Moledina, executive director of the Game Developers Conference. "Having worked with Pierre Carde and the Game Connection team for many years at GDC, we anticipate that this partnership will result in the same authentic experience that developers expect from a GDC event."

"The Game Developers Conference is known for bringing the most prominent speakers and influential partners to its world-class events," noted Pierre Carde, director of Connection Events. "Adding Lyon GDC to Lyon Game Connection answers the need of the industry and creates a powerful and logical partnership where participants will garner heightened value through focused and productive educational, networking, and business opportunities."

More information, including the conference session and speaker lineup, official event schedule, and registration rates and deadlines, will be available soon at http://www.lyongdc.com/.

About the CMP Game Group (http://www.cmpgame.com/)

The CMP Game Group delivers essential information and enables community within the game industry through events, services, and media. The group's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference and the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com. For more information, please visit http://www.cmpgame.com/.

About CMP Technology (http://www.cmp.com/)

CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP has earned the confidence of more technology professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media (http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com/), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion.

About Connection Events (http://www.connection-events.fr/)

Created in July 2006, the company is a spin-off of Lyon Game, which initially launched Game Connection Europe. Game Connection is a business convention for the video game industry, taking place in Lyon (France) in December, San Francisco (California, USA) in March during the Game Developers Conference, and in Asia. Game Connection provides several different services, all geared toward the same goals: matchmaking between developers and publishers, network building and enhancement, and examination of projects and companies. For more information, please visit: http://www.game-connection.com/

SOURCE: CMP Game Group

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