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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.”

“The Game Developers Conference® (GDC) is the world’s largest professionals-only game industry event. Presented every spring in San Francisco, it is the essential forum for learning, inspiration, and networking for the creators of computer, console, handheld, mobile, and online games. The GDC attracts over 17,000 attendees, and is the primary forum where programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision-makers and others involved in the development of interactive games gather to exchange ideas and shape the future of the industry. The GDC is produced by the Think Services Game Group, a division of United Business Media, LLC.”

This is an “annual event for the games industry in Asia-Pacific …. GCA is the only true international event for the digital interactive media industry in Singapore combined with a unique conference dedicated to topics covering the entire value chain of computer games.” The conference offers “lectures, workshops and master classes. GCA attracts international visitors to Singapore to meet, update and discuss the latest challenges and opportunities in the industry.” In 2010 it was announced that this convention would no longer be held.

First held in 2009, GamesCom is a trade fair that is open to all visitors interested in the newest and most innovative in interactive entertainment. The event features numerous activities including lectures, game zones, outdoor sports entertainment, and awards.

“The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) owns and operates the E3 Expo. The ESA is the U.S. association exclusively dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of companies that publish computer and video games for video game consoles, personal computers, and the Internet. The ESA offers a range of services to interactive entertainment software publishers including a global anti-piracy program, business and consumer research, government relations and intellectual property protection efforts.”

"The Game Developers Conference Europe™ (GDC Europe) is proud to return to the Congress-Centrum Ost Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany, for a third year of the must-attend European forum for game development industry professionals. GDC Europe features over 100+ lectures taught by leading industry experts, focused on a comprehensive selection of topics pertinent to the European and wider international game development industry."