Entertainment

"Now in it’s 8th edition, ACE has become the leading scientific forum for dissemination of cutting-edge research results in the area of entertainment computing. Interactive entertainment is one of the most vibrant areas of interest in modern society and is amongst the fastest growing industries in the world. ACE 2011 will bring together leading researchers and practitioners from academia and industry to present their innovative work and discuss all aspects and challenges of interactive entertainment technology, in a cool and stimulating environment."

This conference, held annually on the east coast of the United States, brings together talented experts in digital media to focus on such issues as mobile entertainment, social media, online advertising and video, the future of news media, and other topics concerning the digital media industry.

“Now combined with ACE (International Conference on Advances in Computer Entertainment Technology). ACE has become the leading academic forum for dissemination of novel research results in the area of entertainment computing…it [now] incorporates DIMEA which has established itself over the last three years as a strong conference on interactive entertainment arts. Together the conference forms an exciting new step blending deeply the latest research in art and technology.”

“America's VideoGame Expo is three days of videogame revelry. Our convention is an annual gaming festival - where gamers and industry insiders can come together to celebrate videogames. Attendees come to VGXPO to experience the newest games, encounter game industry legends, compete in tournaments, buy games and meet with friends.”

"The Game Developers Conference Online® focuses on connected games including casual, MMOs, virtual worlds, and social networking games. More than 120 sessions will address the most pressing development challenges for connected games with tracks related to: Business and Marketing, Design, Customer Experience, Production and Programming. In addition to the return of a robust expo floor and four full days of content, GDC Online will also feature a series of two-day summits including Game Narrative Summit, the Smartphone & Tablet Games Summit and the GDC Virtual Items Summit."

“Our fans make the Expo what it is today and to reflect its scope, the five genres; Comic, Anime, Science Fiction, Horror and Gaming, were re-branded and merged to become Fan Expo Canada. Today, Fan Expo Canada is the country’s biggest, the fastest growing and one of the largest events of its kind in World! … the Expo showcases over 600 exhibits and sprawls to over 220,000 square feet. In 2008, Fan Expo Canada welcomed over 47,000 attendees. The phenomenonal guest list - every year - boasts many celebrity guests who sign autographs, host presentations and conduct question and answer sessions with their loyal fans. Attendees travel from all over the world to attend this ultimate annual event.”

This conference, held on the west coast of the United States, offers “in-depth discussions and networking focused on the top business issues impacting digital media companies, including online video, social media, investments, online advertising, mobile entertainment, mobile apps, the future of news media and the relationship between Hollywood and Silicon Valley.”

Part of the Edinburgh Festival, Edinburgh Interactive Festival is an annual event during which participants can play video games, meet industry professionals, preview the latest titles, and learn about the newest trends and technologies in video game play and mobile device use.

“Engage!® Conference and Expo is the definitive event on youth entertainment technology… Engage! brings together the leaders from the technology, toy, game and entertainment industries and provides critical cross-industry learning and valuable new business partnership and networking opportunities. This is where you find knowledge, contacts and business.”

Casual Connect invites the most innovative and talented experts in the field of casual gaming in order to help perpetuate the casual gaming industry through new trends and technologies.