The Games Xpo 2011

TGX Games CONFERENCE 2011 (Developers track)

Singapore:
9 September 2011

TGX GAMES CONNECT 2011 (The Games Xpo – Connects, B2B event)
Incorporating SAGA SUMMIT 2011
-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 + WELCOME COFFEE / TEA
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)
Founder, Interactive Digital Dreams (Singapore)
9:15AM
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)
9:30AM
KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Failure Is Highly Possible, The Business Of MobileEntertainment In Asia
  • A Strategic Overview Of The Various Platforms (iOS,Android, Blackberry, Webos And Windows Phone)
  • Mobile Business Models Inthe Asian Context
  • The Problem With Critical Mass In The Various Markets
  • Real World Examples Of Things To Do And Not To Do
Chairperson
Mr. Sunny KOH: Founder & Studio Head – Personae Studios LLP(Singapore)
Honorary Secretary – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
10:15AM
Asian Eye For The Gaming Guy
What do the mobile users like in their favourite games?  What else do they want of developers? This talk aggregates conversations with avid and casual mobile game enthusiasts in Japan, China, India, Middle East and SEA. We will look at:
  • Trends In Popular Mobile Games in Asia - Local Vs. International Games
  • What Mobile Gamers Want In Terms of Game Content And Pricing
  • The Opportunities - Geography and Subject Area In Mobile Games
Mr. Benjamin JOFFE: CEO - Plus Eight Star (China)
11:00AM
CHAIRPERSON’S HALF-DAY SUMMARY
Invitation to Opening Ceremony of TGX 2011 (Hall 5A)
Mr. Sunny KOH: Honorary Secretary – Games Exchange Alliance (Singapore)
11:15AM
PROCEED TO HALL 5A
  • Opening Ceremony of TGX Asia 2011
11:30AM
OPENING CEREMONY: TGX ASIA 2011 (Hall 5A)
12:00PM
NETWORKING LUNCH

TGX GAMES CONFERENCE 2011 ((The Games Xpo – Connects, Developers’ Track)
9-September-2011 (Fri, 1pm – 6pm)

1:00PM
Meet-The-Developer:
Casual Games On PC And iOS
  • Planning For Multi-Platform Games
  • Why Do Some Games Sell?
  • Lifecycle Management And Decay Curves
  • Free To Play And Micro-Transactions In Casual Games
  • The Barrier Of Free
Mr. Allan SIMONSEN: CEO/Developer - BoomZap Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Head: IGDA Singapore
1:45PM
3D Works: Create, Animate and Integrate
This segment will cover next-gen game development techniques using a mixed pipeline environment consisting of 3dsMax, Maya, Softimage and Unity. Focus will be on some of the more prominent features of each animation and game development package, including new features and tools in the latest offering to create, animate, and integrate more productively with cutting-edge interoperability.
Mr. Edward LEE - Autodesk Certification Evaluator & Autodesk Certified Instructor
2:30PM
The Mobile “Indie” Story
  • The Good Practices To Achieve Rapid Development
  • Managing The Risks Of A Fast-Grow
  • Why (And How) Ensure The Control The Whole Process Of Publishing And Development?
  • The Key Factors In Order To Reproduce A Successful Experience
Mr Arnaud VAUDOUR: Production Manager  - Nubee Studios PL (Singapore)
3:15PM
AFTERNOON REFRESHMENT BREAK
3:30PM
Meet-The-Developer: 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
Mr Arnaud VAUDOUR - Nubee Studios PL (Singapore)
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

REGISTRATION

DELEGATE RATESFEEREMARK

Regular Rate

S$150

 Per Person Rate

GXA Members

S$120

 Per Person Rate
(Proof Required)

Group (3 or more)

S$120

Fees:

  • Nett and include attendance to the conference & workshop, lunch and refreshments, industry and materials (where available).
  • Fees exclude cost of travel or hotel accommodation.
  • Payment via Cash, bank transfers or Telegraphic Transfers (made payable to RAPTURE MANAGEMENT).

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Important Information & Disclaimers:

  • and , the co-organisers of the reserve the right to make any necessary changes to the workshop program.
  • While all efforts will be made to ensure presentations and workshop leader as featured, the substitution of a presentation or presenter may be necessary in the event of an unforeseen circumstance or acts of God.
  • The Organiser rejects responsibility for the acts of their suppliers or for the safety of any participant while in transit to/from this event. The total liability at the event itself and during the precise hours of the event will be limited to a refund of the delegate registration fees.

 

LOCATION

Singapore Expo Hall 7
1 Expo Drive
Singapore City, 486150
Singapore