2009 Game Developers Conference China
Upcoming October event gets the thumbs up from China's Ministry of Culture.
SAN FRANCISCO—July 1, 2009—With rapid development of the Chinese animation, comics, and game exhibition (herein referred to as A.C.G.), the Ministry of Culture of the P.R. of China (MOC) has installed a new approval process to help engender healthy organized events and growth of these industries in China. Moving forward, foreign and international A.C.G exhibitions and trading activities must receive approval from provincial culture administration authorities and finally the Ministry of Culture itself. The 2009 Game Developers Conference China (GDC China) is the first game developer event to secure official MOC endorsement for their 2nd conference dedicated to the art, science and business of games. GDC China, presented by Think Services, a Division of United Business Media- returns to the Shanghai Convention Center October 11-13.
In the recent years, China has experienced rapid growth in animation, comic, and game exhibititions throughout its regions. With the expanse of these industries and accelerated growth, the nation has also witnessed excessive and burdened activities as a bi-product. These activities include illegal invitation of foreign groups, display of illegal contents, and wasted resources. The goal of the MOC is to provide better regulations for these growing fields and to ensure that business continues, but under correct and ethical direction.
“The GDC is proud to be aligned with an organization such as the MOC,” said GDC China event director Meggan Scavio. “The steps the Ministry of Culture is taking are in the best interest of the developers and the future of the games industry. GDC China, being the first officially recognized game developer event by the Ministry of Culture in China is a win and step forward for the games industry in China.”
For more information on this year’s GDC China please visit www.gdcchina.com.
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About Think Services, a division of United Business Media
Think Services connects specialized communities worldwide using educational events, consulting, training, certification, membership, and innovative media. Providing comprehensive opportunities for people to learn from, network with, and inspire each other, Think Services builds strong brands and works within communities to foster a unique affinity with its products and services. The division's flagship products include the Game Developers Conference, the Webby Award-winning Gamasutra.com, Game Developer magazine, the International Customer Management Institute (ICMI), and HDI. Think Services is a subsidiary of United Business Media, a global media and marketing services company with a market capitalization of more than $1.6 billion. To learn more, visit www.think-services.com.
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