Game Connect: Asia Pacific call goes out for speakers

Mike Bantick
Tuesday, 30 June 2009 12:28

Opinion and Analysis

GCAP 09 is returning to Melbourne and the cry has gone out for industry speakers.

Game Connect: Asia Pacific 2009 is a chance for game developers in this well represented part of the development world to get together and chat about their craft.

The conference returns to Melbourne after a well attended and successful stint in Brisbane in 2008 which saw a broad range of local and international speakers covering a broad range of subjects as the industry continues to make progress in an ever-dynamic market place.

“We are thrilled that this year GCAP returns to Melbourne and will be held in a spectacular new venue. We have every intention of making this the biggest and best game development conference ever held in this region and look forward to welcoming delegates from all around the world to join us in Melbourne this December,” commented Tom Crago, President of the Game Developers’ Association of Australia (GDAA).

“Last year’s event in Brisbane was a huge success and we are very confident of growing this event further in 2009. Our industry is in the midst of a very dynamic period right now and we feel sure that GCAP 09 will not only have the development community talking, but will lead to the creation of new ideas and collaborations,” he added.

With the conference now having a home and a time, the GDAA convenors of the conference are on the lookout for potential keynote speakers to be part of the expo.

“GCAP has always boasted an impressive lineup of speakers, both from the Australian development community and from overseas. This year we’re raising the bar further still and calling for submissions that focus specifically on new and emerging innovations in game development across all disciplines of our craft,” advised Tom Crago.
 
“We are also keen to hear from any sponsors, exhibitors and delegates who want to be part of this year’s exciting conference and expo. We are committed to making this the biggest and best game development conference ever held in this region and to showcasing the diverse expertise and opportunities that exist in this space,” he added.

Some of the main topics that will be covered during GCAP 09 include core games, online, mobile, casual and serious games, along with new developments in art, technology and design.

The GDAA is also looking for presentations and panels in the fields of:

* Technical Innovation and Programming
* Art Innovation and Best Practice
* Advances in Game Design
* Writing and Scripting
* Project Management
* Serious Games in Defence, Health, Education and Simulation
* Business Development and Marketing
* Other areas directly relevant to the Art, Science and Business of game development

Further information on presentation opportunities can be sought by contacting the GDAA COO Mike McNabb, or interest can be registered online at www.gameconnectap.com.

Prospective speakers and panelists are invited to submit a one page abstract, outlining their presentation goals, along with contact details and a brief biography. These materials can be emailed directly to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

GCAP 09 will take place from Sunday 6 December through Tuesday 8 December 2009 at the Crown Promenade Hotel, which is part of the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, Australia.