The Games Xpo 2011

TGX Games CONFERENCE 2011 (Business Track)

Singapore:
9 September 2011

TGX GAMES CONNECT 2011 (The Games Xpo – Connects, B2B event)
Incorporating SAGA SUMMIT 2011
9-September-2011 (Fri, 1pm – 6pm) @ Singapore Expo, Hall 7


TGX 2011 Opening Ceremony: 9-Sept-2011 (Fri, 11.30-12pm) @ Singapore Expo Hall 5A

8:45AM
REGISTRATION
9:00AM
WELCOME ADDRESS:
Mr Aroon TAN: Program Chair – SAGA Summit 2011 and TGX 2011
President – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
Managing Director, Magma Studios PL (Singapore) and Founder, Interactive Digital Dreams (Singapore)
9:10AM
GOVERNMENT ADDRESS:
  • The Business of Games And Where It Stands Today
  • The Government and Industry’s Role In Helping to Shape The Games Arena
(Invited) Mr Robert KIM, Director - Consumer InfoComm: InfoComm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA Singapore)
9:20AM
ELEVATOR PITCH
Participating meeting partners to present their corporate profile (3-Slides each) so as to facilitate B2B meetings to explore areas of:
  • Collaborations and Joint Projects
  • Content And Technology Transfers
  • Exploring Investments JVs and Distribution Opportunities
  • Outsourcing Projects
  • Industry Tools and Solutions
  • Transferring IPs and Manufacturing Rights
Chairperson Mr. Addison KANG: B2B Chair – TGX Connects 2011
1st Vice President – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
Vice President – Shanda Games International (Singapore/Asia)
11:00AM
CHAIRPERSON’S SUMMARY
Briefing of B2B Meetings + Submission of Meeting Requests
  • Invitation to Opening Ceremony of TGX 2011 (Hall 5A)
Mr. Addison KANG: B2B Chair – TGX Connects 2011
1st Vice President – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
Vice President – Shanda Games International (Singapore/Asia)
11:15AM
PROCEED TO HALL 5A
  • Opening Ceremony of TGX Asia 2011
11:30AM
OPENING CEREMONY: TGX ASIA 2011 (Hall 5A)
12:00PM
PROCEED BACK TO HALL 7
  • Networking Lunch for Participants of TGX Connects 2011

 

TGX GAMES CONFERENCE 2011 (The Games Xpo – Connects, B2B event)
Incorporating SAGA SUMMIT (GXA Asia-Pac Asscn Leaders Meeting, Business Track)
9-September-2011 (Fri, 1pm – 6pm) @ Lynx Room 1 (Singapore Expo, Hall 7)

1:00PM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
The Asia and International Game Market As It Stands Today
  • A Brief Look Into The Various Game Markets In Asia (China, Japan, SEA and Beyond)
  • The Emergence Of Cloud Computing, Social Networks, Casual Gaming And Mobile Gaming
  • predictions Of The Future
Mr Aroon TAN: President, Games Exchange Alliance - GXA (Singapore)
Managing Director, Magma Studios PL (Singapore)
Founder, Interactive Digital Dreams (Singapore)
1:45PM
The Emerging Tiger of The Mobile And Social Games Market In South East Asia
  • Analysing The Underlying Mechanics And Principles That Drive Sociable Gameplay
  • Evolution Of Key Trends And Strategies Impacting Casual Games Development
  • Casual Games Made For Different Platforms
  • How Far Can Mobile Go
Mr. Darwin TARDIO: President, Game Developers Association Philippines - GDAP
Founder, Head of Design and Development: Funguy Studio (Philippines)
OR
Mr. Niel DAGONDON: Board of Directors - Game Developers Association, GDAP (Philippines)
Founder & CEO – Anino Games (Philippines)
2:30PM
Emerging Concerns Facing International Collaboration
  • Understanding Liabilities, Representations and Warranties For Strategies International Partnerships
  • Objectives, Structuring, Negotiating And Managing International Collaborations
  • Target Deliverables (Executive Producing, Producing, Content Aggregation And Distribution)
Mr. Nicolas LEYMONERIE
Representative: Vietnam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA – Vietnam)
Co-Founder and Chairman of the  Phuong Hoang Enix Company
Head of IGDA Vietnam
3:15PM
AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30PM
Building A Home-Grown Animation Industry In Asia
  • Opportunities for Media Content Creators
  • Reinventing Business Pillars For Today’s Market
Ms. Marlin SUGAMA: Co-Founder and Writer – Main Studios (Indonesia) Head: IGDA Indonesia
4:15PM
The European Games Market: A Netherlands Overview
The Dutch have a long history of developing games, from casual, social to serious games.
  • State of The Games Market in The Netherlands
  • Game Previews and Dutch Case-Studies
Ms Adeline TAN: Senior Project Manager - Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency [Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands] (Singapore)
5:00PM
CLOSING SAGA PLENARY:
Critical Interactive Game Development Issues Of The East-Asian Market
Emerging technologies, new platforms, market trends and flexibility of digital environments have given rise to new- frontier issues for game developers, publishers and content providers. The SAGA Committee will converge to jointly address and debate the current future including strategies to manage challenges, risks, liabilities and issues relating to social networks, casual gaming and mobile gaming, content aggregation, emerging digital distribution and cloud computing, etc. Program Chair
Mr Aroon TAN: President – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
Panelists:Various Representatives of the SAGA Committee (representing countries)
5:30PM
WRAP OF TGX BUSINESS CONFERENCE + SAGA SUMMIT 2011
5:45PM
SAGA SUMMIT 2011 - MOU SIGNING CEREMONY
6:00PM
TGX CONNECTS + SAGA SUMMIT NETWORKING EVENT
9:00PM
WRAP OF TGX CONNECTS 2011

 

TGX GAMES CONFERENCE 2011 ((The Games Xpo – Connects, Developers’ Track)
9-September-2011 (Fri, 1pm – 6pm) @ Lynx Room 2 (Singapore Expo, Hall 7)

1:00PM
Hot Mobile Apps And The Emerging Market
  • Popular Mobile Apps Across Asia,In Particular To Japan And China
  • What Can Developers Learn From The Region
Mr. Preetam RAI: Educator & Apple Distinguished Educator (Japan)
1:45PM
Meet-The-Developer: Creating Compelling And Immersive Games For The MMO Market (Planet Arkadia As A Case-Study)
Planet Arkadia is an interesting concept in the free-to-play arena, a game where players can theoretically make real money. The concept has gained increasing interest as it is a chance for players to enjoy the thrill of treasure hunting without the actual logistical issues of stealing things and then selling them. Go behind-the-scenes with the developer and see how the game has pushed the genre’s limits.
  • Developing Eccentric Social and Mobile Game Content For The Saturated And Emerging Markets
  • Innovating The Pillars of Strategy In The Free-To-Play Arena
  • Designing and Executing Optimal Monetization Strategy by Game Profile
Mr David DOBSON: CEO - Arkadia Studios Pte Ltd and Planet Arkadia Pte Ltd (Singapore)
2:30PM
The Mobile “Indie” Story
Rules of Success: Rapid Speed,Diversity, Innovation, Creativity and More
  • Why Some Games Saw The Light Of Day And Why Some Bright Ideas Didn’t
  • Our Formula And Experience-To-Share
(Invited) Mr Arnaud VAUDOUR - Nubee Studios PL (Singapore)
3:15PM
AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30PM
iOS / Android Mobile Apps
  • Developing Mobile Applications
  • Strategies & Technologies For Multiple Devices And Cross Platforms
  • Integrating Mobile Apps With Social Networks
  • Designing And Developing Eccentric Mobile Game Content
  • Futurology of Creative Design and Development Processes for Mobile Apps
Mr. Edward LEE - Autodesk Certification Evaluator & Autodesk Certified Instructor
5:30PM
WRAP OF TGX GAME DEVELOPERS CONFERENCE 2011
5:45PM
SAGA SUMMIT 2011 - MOU SIGNING CEREMONY
6:00PM
TGX CONNECTS + SAGA SUMMIT NETWORKING EVENT
9:00PM
WRAP OF TGX CONNECTS 2011

 

TGX CONNECTS 2011 ((The Games Xpo – Connects, B2B MEETINGS)
9-September-2011 (Fri, 1pm – 6pm) @ Carina Room (Singapore Expo, Hall 7)

1:00PM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Mr. Addison KANG: B2B Chair – TGX Connects 2011
1st Vice President – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
Vice President – Shanda Games International (Singapore/Asia)
1:10PM
1:1 BUSINESS MATCHED MEETINGS (pre-register required)
This one-on-one sessions are designed to facilitate dialogues between potential game partners in the areas of:
  • Collaborations and Joint Projects
  • Content And Technology Transfers
  • Exploring Investments JVs and Distribution Opportunities
  • Outsourcing Projects
  • Industry Tools and Solutions
  • Transferring IPs and Manufacturing Rights
Mr David DOBSON: CEO - Arkadia Studios Pte Ltd and Planet Arkadia Pte Ltd (Singapore)
5:30PM
WRAP OF TGX B2B MEETINGS 2011
5:45PM
SAGA SUMMIT 2011 - MOU SIGNING CEREMONY
6:00PM
TGX CONNECTS + SAGA SUMMIT NETWORKING EVENT
9:00PM
WRAP OF TGX CONNECTS 2011