Official Website: http://east.paxsite.com/
The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is an annual gamer festival held in Boston. PAX was created by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik,the authors of the Penny Arcade webcomic, because they wanted to attend a show that gave equal attention to console gamers, computer gamers, andtabletop gamers.
Created in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in sizeeach successive year and has been hailed as a weekend-long celebration ofgamer culture. Defining characteristics include an insider keynote speech, game-inspired concerts, panels on game industry topics, exhibitor booths, after-hours parties, tournaments, and freeplay areas.
Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/p2349672904741234569epMd?_ga=2.60966636.1389879032.1542083438-795720142.1542083438.
The Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is an annual gamer festival held in Boston. PAX was created by Jerry Holkins and Mike Krahulik,the authors of the Penny Arcade webcomic, because they wanted to attend a show that gave equal attention to console gamers, computer gamers, andtabletop gamers.
Created in 2004, PAX has nearly doubled in sizeeach successive year and has been hailed as a weekend-long celebration ofgamer culture. Defining characteristics include an insider keynote speech, game-inspired concerts, panels on game industry topics, exhibitor booths, after-hours parties, tournaments, and freeplay areas.
Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/p2349672904741234569epMd?_ga=2.60966636.1389879032.1542083438-795720142.1542083438.
Official Website: https://www.c2e2.com/
c2e2 stands for the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. It's the largest pop culture convention in the Midwest. c2e2 espouses thatall nerds need a place to call home. Whether you're a fan of comic books, cosplay, video games, anime, TV shows, movies, books, wrestling, comedy, or anything else – c2e2 is your home for good and geeky times.
Tickets: https://www.c2e2.com/Badges/.
c2e2 stands for the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo. It's the largest pop culture convention in the Midwest. c2e2 espouses thatall nerds need a place to call home. Whether you're a fan of comic books, cosplay, video games, anime, TV shows, movies, books, wrestling, comedy, or anything else – c2e2 is your home for good and geeky times.
Tickets: https://www.c2e2.com/Badges/.
Official Website: https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/conference/future-of-the-UK-video-games-sector-20
This conference will consider next steps for the UK video games sector.
Stakeholders and policymakers will discuss:
What is needed to secure future growth and competitiveness for the UK video games sector;
Prioritiesfor policy and regulation; and
Key issues for consumer protection.
With the creative industries emerging as a renewed focus for the new government, key policy developments affecting the video games sector to be examined include:
The future of the Creative IndustriesCluster Programme following industry calls for the Government to develop targeted growth strategies for video games clusters;
Prospects for policy on the R&D tax credit rate, start-up loans, copyright and licensing rules and creative enterprise zones;
The Government confirming that it is not planning to implement the EU Copyright Directive;
Discussion on changes to the UK immigration system, and expansion of the shortage of occupation list to include a number of video games industry-specific roles;
The recently-announced ban on gambling with credit cards, and Children’s Commissioner and CMS Committee recommendations for loot box regulation under the Gambling Act; and
Industry responsibility and the Online Harms White Paper, and publication of the final versionof the ICO Age Appropriate Design Code of Practice.
Tickets: https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/book/future-of-the-UK-video-games-sector-20.
This conference will consider next steps for the UK video games sector.
Stakeholders and policymakers will discuss:
What is needed to secure future growth and competitiveness for the UK video games sector;
Prioritiesfor policy and regulation; and
Key issues for consumer protection.
With the creative industries emerging as a renewed focus for the new government, key policy developments affecting the video games sector to be examined include:
The future of the Creative IndustriesCluster Programme following industry calls for the Government to develop targeted growth strategies for video games clusters;
Prospects for policy on the R&D tax credit rate, start-up loans, copyright and licensing rules and creative enterprise zones;
The Government confirming that it is not planning to implement the EU Copyright Directive;
Discussion on changes to the UK immigration system, and expansion of the shortage of occupation list to include a number of video games industry-specific roles;
The recently-announced ban on gambling with credit cards, and Children’s Commissioner and CMS Committee recommendations for loot box regulation under the Gambling Act; and
Industry responsibility and the Online Harms White Paper, and publication of the final versionof the ICO Age Appropriate Design Code of Practice.
Tickets: https://www.westminsterforumprojects.co.uk/book/future-of-the-UK-video-games-sector-20.
Official Website: https://events.nvidia.com/inception-summit
Join the best startups from across Europe for a day exploring AI, emerging technologies, and NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated solutions.
On Friday 6 March 2020, AI startups, representing a wide range of industries, will gather to showcase theirsolutions, network with fellow innovators, and connect with deep learning experts.
NVIDIA’s Serge Lemonde, AI Startup Ecosystem Director, Global, will kick off the day with a welcome address. After which,Adam Grzywaczewski, Deep Learning Solution Architect, NVIDIA will explore ‘Deep Learning Training: Data Effectiveness Revisited’.
Following this, Allie K. Miller, Head of AI Growth for Startups and Venture Capital, AWS will showcase how Amazon is nurturing the next generation ofmachine learning startups, in collaboration with NVIDIA. Two leading Inception Program members, Deepset and Hypatos, will share their experiencewith leveraging NVIDIA GPUs on AWS to accelerate their work.
The day will conclude with an exclusive pitch competition, where eight Inception members from across Europe will present their work and each willreceive an NVIDIA Titan RTX GPU.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
Tickets: https://events.nvidia.com/inception-summit.
Join the best startups from across Europe for a day exploring AI, emerging technologies, and NVIDIA’s GPU-accelerated solutions.
On Friday 6 March 2020, AI startups, representing a wide range of industries, will gather to showcase theirsolutions, network with fellow innovators, and connect with deep learning experts.
NVIDIA’s Serge Lemonde, AI Startup Ecosystem Director, Global, will kick off the day with a welcome address. After which,Adam Grzywaczewski, Deep Learning Solution Architect, NVIDIA will explore ‘Deep Learning Training: Data Effectiveness Revisited’.
Following this, Allie K. Miller, Head of AI Growth for Startups and Venture Capital, AWS will showcase how Amazon is nurturing the next generation ofmachine learning startups, in collaboration with NVIDIA. Two leading Inception Program members, Deepset and Hypatos, will share their experiencewith leveraging NVIDIA GPUs on AWS to accelerate their work.
The day will conclude with an exclusive pitch competition, where eight Inception members from across Europe will present their work and each willreceive an NVIDIA Titan RTX GPU.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of it.
Tickets: https://events.nvidia.com/inception-summit.
Official Website: http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/
Emerald City Comic Con is the destination comic and pop culture show for the Pacific Northwest. ECCC delivers the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer directly from the creators, bringing super fans exactly what they crave: interaction with quality content and guests and an inclusive space to celebrate their fandom.
Tickets: http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/Buy-Tickets/Tickets/.
Emerald City Comic Con is the destination comic and pop culture show for the Pacific Northwest. ECCC delivers the best that the comics and pop culture industry has to offer directly from the creators, bringing super fans exactly what they crave: interaction with quality content and guests and an inclusive space to celebrate their fandom.
Tickets: http://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/Buy-Tickets/Tickets/.
Official Website: https://www.bfgcon.com/
The Big Frederick Gaming Convention (or BFGcon for short) is an annual geeky convention in Frederick, MD that includes Board Games, Magic the Gathering, Tabletop RPGs, Miniature War Gaming, Entertainment, Panels and much, much more.‡ This is the area’s only full-fledged con where all types of gamers are welcomed, tournaments and events take place, and where we create a full experience for the attendees instead of just an open space for gaming.
Make sure you browse around the website to see all the great activities and entertainment we are planning to bring you in 2020! And don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
The Big Frederick Gaming Convention (or BFGcon for short) is an annual geeky convention in Frederick, MD that includes Board Games, Magic the Gathering, Tabletop RPGs, Miniature War Gaming, Entertainment, Panels and much, much more.‡ This is the area’s only full-fledged con where all types of gamers are welcomed, tournaments and events take place, and where we create a full experience for the attendees instead of just an open space for gaming.
Make sure you browse around the website to see all the great activities and entertainment we are planning to bring you in 2020! And don’t hesitate to reach out to us!
CANCELLED - Official Website: https://www.gdconf.com/conference/game-business-marketing
The Game Funding and Investment Summit is a one-of-its-kind GDC Summit focused on game, project, and company funding in the video game space. Featuring speakers and panelists from the venture capital, angel/seed, and project funding areas, the Summit will leave attendees with the knowledge to raise funding and forge partnerships to build your company or game, as well as tips and takeaways for active investors in the space.
Tickets: https://gdc.informatech.com/2020/registrations/Attendee?_mc=em_x_gdcsfr_le_x_gdcsf_x_x-Em1C&MCAID=77FB1CFE532B22840A490D45@AdobeOrg.
The Game Funding and Investment Summit is a one-of-its-kind GDC Summit focused on game, project, and company funding in the video game space. Featuring speakers and panelists from the venture capital, angel/seed, and project funding areas, the Summit will leave attendees with the knowledge to raise funding and forge partnerships to build your company or game, as well as tips and takeaways for active investors in the space.
Tickets: https://gdc.informatech.com/2020/registrations/Attendee?_mc=em_x_gdcsfr_le_x_gdcsf_x_x-Em1C&MCAID=77FB1CFE532B22840A490D45@AdobeOrg.
CANCELLED - Official Website: http://www.gdconf.com/
GDC is the world's largest professional game industry event. Join game designers, programmers, artists, producers, and business professionals for 5 days of unparalleled education, inspiration and networking for the global game development community.
Tickets: http://www.gdconf.com/attend/passes.html.
GDC is the world's largest professional game industry event. Join game designers, programmers, artists, producers, and business professionals for 5 days of unparalleled education, inspiration and networking for the global game development community.
Tickets: http://www.gdconf.com/attend/passes.html.
CANCELLED - Official Website: https://www.game-connection.com/
Game Connection is the international event where developers, publishers, distributors and service providers come to find new partners and/or find new clients. The industry leading Game Connection Meeting App enables attendees and exhibitors toorganise meetings in advance of the event – optimising their time on-site.
Developers – find publishing & distribution partners, work-for-hire and service providers
Publishers & Distributors – find new games, service providers and international partners
Service Providers – find publishers, distributors & developers looking for your services
Tickets: https://www.game-connection.com/ticket-details-gca/.
Game Connection is the international event where developers, publishers, distributors and service providers come to find new partners and/or find new clients. The industry leading Game Connection Meeting App enables attendees and exhibitors toorganise meetings in advance of the event – optimising their time on-site.
Developers – find publishing & distribution partners, work-for-hire and service providers
Publishers & Distributors – find new games, service providers and international partners
Service Providers – find publishers, distributors & developers looking for your services
Tickets: https://www.game-connection.com/ticket-details-gca/.
Why MeetToMatch – the San Francisco Edition, during the largest trade show of Northern America in gaming?
For the third year, MeetToMatch is uniting all games industry professionals in San Francisco in an easy, relevant and cost-effective way. New this edition is the option of using our platform for the full 5 days!
Two important pointers:
No need for a GDC pass to be able to participate. If any of themeeting partners has no access to Moscone center, an external meeting location with tables and chairs will be assigned (8 minutes from Moscone center). MeetToMatch would still recommend getting a GDC pass for the best experience.
If you have a default meeting location such as a Hotel lobby/room or a GDC booth, you can set this as your default meeting location. You can share this during your Eventbrite checkout, or share this later over email with MeetToMatch.
Sign up and make the best use of your San Francisco visit this year too!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/meettomatch-the-san-francisco-edition-2020-registration-73084901909.
For the third year, MeetToMatch is uniting all games industry professionals in San Francisco in an easy, relevant and cost-effective way. New this edition is the option of using our platform for the full 5 days!
Two important pointers:
No need for a GDC pass to be able to participate. If any of themeeting partners has no access to Moscone center, an external meeting location with tables and chairs will be assigned (8 minutes from Moscone center). MeetToMatch would still recommend getting a GDC pass for the best experience.
If you have a default meeting location such as a Hotel lobby/room or a GDC booth, you can set this as your default meeting location. You can share this during your Eventbrite checkout, or share this later over email with MeetToMatch.
Sign up and make the best use of your San Francisco visit this year too!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/meettomatch-the-san-francisco-edition-2020-registration-73084901909.
Official Website: https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/san-francisco-2020/
The March 16 MIX Indie Game Showcase is on! — to share amazing games from developers who will be in San Francisco this week!
Come and play recent and upcoming games from talented game creators, chop it up with developers, grab a drink – good times!
Food, Drink, Games and Fun!
Tickets: https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/industry-submission/.
The March 16 MIX Indie Game Showcase is on! — to share amazing games from developers who will be in San Francisco this week!
Come and play recent and upcoming games from talented game creators, chop it up with developers, grab a drink – good times!
Food, Drink, Games and Fun!
Tickets: https://www.mediaindieexchange.com/industry-submission/.
CANCELLED - Official Website: https://gaming.sxsw.com/
Explore highlights and get ready to celebrate gaming culture at SXSW Gaming via a unique combination of exhibitions, esports tournaments, hands-on play, awards, panels, and more.
Tickets: https://wristband-cart.sxsw.com/?_ga=2.191675690.1876906459.1543777079-338109751.1543777079.
Explore highlights and get ready to celebrate gaming culture at SXSW Gaming via a unique combination of exhibitions, esports tournaments, hands-on play, awards, panels, and more.
Tickets: https://wristband-cart.sxsw.com/?_ga=2.191675690.1876906459.1543777079-338109751.1543777079.
Official Website: https://www.mcmcomiccon.com/birmingham-march-2020
MCM Comic Con is the leading pop culture event organiser in the UK, within ReedPOP, dedicated to producing experiential fan events and bringing together a broad and creative scope of popular culture. Ultimately, they are fellow fans who devote everything to celebrating fans and the world of pop culture.
Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/mcm-comic-con-birmingham-2020.
MCM Comic Con is the leading pop culture event organiser in the UK, within ReedPOP, dedicated to producing experiential fan events and bringing together a broad and creative scope of popular culture. Ultimately, they are fellow fans who devote everything to celebrating fans and the world of pop culture.
Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/mcm-comic-con-birmingham-2020.
CANCELLED - Official Website: https://www.playthroughgc.com/
Playthrough is a two day gaming convention taking place in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's a weekend long extravaganza showcasing the latest games and providing an opportunity for gamers to meet others whoshare their passion. Whether you are interested in video games, eSports, tabletop games, or play testing new creations, Playthrough has something for everyone! Join our mailing list to receive an Email about when tournament registration goes live so you don't miss out!
Tickets: https://www.playthroughgc.com/registration.
Playthrough is a two day gaming convention taking place in Raleigh, North Carolina. It's a weekend long extravaganza showcasing the latest games and providing an opportunity for gamers to meet others whoshare their passion. Whether you are interested in video games, eSports, tabletop games, or play testing new creations, Playthrough has something for everyone! Join our mailing list to receive an Email about when tournament registration goes live so you don't miss out!
Tickets: https://www.playthroughgc.com/registration.
CANCELLED - Official Website: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/gtc/
Registration Now Open! Alumni save 40% (Limited Time)
NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) is the premier AI and deep learning event, providing you with training, insights, and direct access to experts from NVIDIA and other leading organizations.
See the latest breakthroughs in self-drivingcars, healthcare, accelerated data science, high performance computing, virtual reality and more.
Tickets: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/gtc/pricing/.
Registration Now Open! Alumni save 40% (Limited Time)
NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference (GTC) is the premier AI and deep learning event, providing you with training, insights, and direct access to experts from NVIDIA and other leading organizations.
See the latest breakthroughs in self-drivingcars, healthcare, accelerated data science, high performance computing, virtual reality and more.
Tickets: https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/gtc/pricing/.
Official Website: https://www.staysafejam.org/
Stay Safe! Jam is about staying at home and being creative. In these days of the Corona crisis, everyone can do their part to improve the situation. The most important thing is to stay at home so the spread of the virus can slow down. Why not develop a game? March 27 (10pm CET) - March 29 (10pm CET).
Stay Safe! Jam is about staying at home and being creative. In these days of the Corona crisis, everyone can do their part to improve the situation. The most important thing is to stay at home so the spread of the virus can slow down. Why not develop a game? March 27 (10pm CET) - March 29 (10pm CET).
Join us for a 7-night board gaming cruise vacation from New York Harbor to the Bahamas and back aboard Royal Caribbean's Anthem of the Seas!
Find more information about the cruise at: www.gamingbysea.com/spring-2020
We'll see you onboard!
Find more information about the cruise at: www.gamingbysea.com/spring-2020
We'll see you onboard!
Official Website: https://www.powellgroupconsulting.com/online-business-matchmaking-events/
Companies in the game industry need to network and pitch products in order to survive and grow. The problem is that the traditional conferences and trade shows are prohibitively expensive. Bythe time you add up conference tickets, flights, hotels, meals, and Uber, a single person is looking at thousands of dollars for a two day show.
We're presenting another option. Use MeetToMatch, the same leading matchmaking service you use at almost 20 international b2b game events, to find thethe best game companies in the industry. See what they are looking for and when they are available. Book your meeting, and when it's time to meet, click a button and go straight to a video call.
Meeting the best partners for your game or technology doesn't get any easier than this.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indie-game-business-virtual-business-conference-tickets-81254230591.
Companies in the game industry need to network and pitch products in order to survive and grow. The problem is that the traditional conferences and trade shows are prohibitively expensive. Bythe time you add up conference tickets, flights, hotels, meals, and Uber, a single person is looking at thousands of dollars for a two day show.
We're presenting another option. Use MeetToMatch, the same leading matchmaking service you use at almost 20 international b2b game events, to find thethe best game companies in the industry. See what they are looking for and when they are available. Book your meeting, and when it's time to meet, click a button and go straight to a video call.
Meeting the best partners for your game or technology doesn't get any easier than this.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/indie-game-business-virtual-business-conference-tickets-81254230591.
Official Website: https://www.miptv.com/
MIPTV is the one and only market that is dedicated to Content Development & Distribution for Drama Series (Original and Scripted Formats), Kids Content (Animation & Live Action), Documentaries and Formats (Scripted & Non Scripted).
MIPTV provides a unique platform for discovering new content and stories that will travel the world by focusing not only on early-stage development by connecting rising producers and talents with commissioners and financiers, but also distributors and buyers for finished programme acquisitions and presales.
You have the content, we bring the business.
Tickets: https://www.miptv.com/.
MIPTV is the one and only market that is dedicated to Content Development & Distribution for Drama Series (Original and Scripted Formats), Kids Content (Animation & Live Action), Documentaries and Formats (Scripted & Non Scripted).
MIPTV provides a unique platform for discovering new content and stories that will travel the world by focusing not only on early-stage development by connecting rising producers and talents with commissioners and financiers, but also distributors and buyers for finished programme acquisitions and presales.
You have the content, we bring the business.
Tickets: https://www.miptv.com/.
CANCELLED - Official Website: https://www.realities360.com/
Realities360 Conference & Expo is made for you to take your AR & VR solutions to the next step.
It's time to move beyond the hype and unleash AR and VR’s potential for training and education. 2019 Realities360 Conference & Expo is the event for those looking to build, buy, apply, and explore augmented and virtual realities in their work.
“A great gathering of professionalsfrom all over the world! I felt like I was floundering in the creative space, but after meeting with so many others I feel a renewed sense of purpose and motivation for the medium.” — Nathan McClure, Vanderbilt University
Tickets: https://www.elearningguild.com/realities360/transactions6/index.cfm?tid=686&selection=doc.5985#_ga=2.217728019.402711921.1577916762-90054832.1577916762.
Realities360 Conference & Expo is made for you to take your AR & VR solutions to the next step.
It's time to move beyond the hype and unleash AR and VR’s potential for training and education. 2019 Realities360 Conference & Expo is the event for those looking to build, buy, apply, and explore augmented and virtual realities in their work.
“A great gathering of professionalsfrom all over the world! I felt like I was floundering in the creative space, but after meeting with so many others I feel a renewed sense of purpose and motivation for the medium.” — Nathan McClure, Vanderbilt University
Tickets: https://www.elearningguild.com/realities360/transactions6/index.cfm?tid=686&selection=doc.5985#_ga=2.217728019.402711921.1577916762-90054832.1577916762.