Mary-Margaret.com Hosts Third Annual Serious Games Summit D.C. Online Contest
VIP prize includes conference pass, dinner and more
Thursday, September 7 - Austin, Texas---Mary-Margaret.com, a leader in international recruitment services for the interactive entertainment industry, today announced that it has once again teamed up with the CMP Game Group to offer a VIP experience at the 2006 Serious Games Summit D.C. (SGS D.C.) being held October 30-31st, in Arlington, Virginia.
Produced by the CMP Game Group, SGS D.C. is the premier professional conference for the creators and commissioners of serious games. Spotlighting the rapidly growing serious games industry that features the use of interactive games technology within non-entertainment sectors, SGS D.C. provides a forum for game developers, buyers, and industry professionals to exchange ideas and advance the state-of-the-art of serious game development in areas such as corporate training, education, first responders, government, military, science, and social change.
As co-sponsors of the SGS D.C. online VIP contest for the third year, Mary-Margaret.com has the privilege once again of awarding one lucky person the opportunity to attend this exciting event. The winner will receive a prize package valued at $1,800 that includes two passes to the Serious Games Summit D.C., dinner for two at Chez Andrée ( http://www.chezandree.com), and a complimentary one-year subscription to Game Developer Magazine Digital Edition. To enter the SGS D.C. online VIP contest, please visit http://mary-margaret.com/forms/contest_sgs.html. The deadline to enter is October 9th, 2006.
"At this year's Serious Games Summit D.C., developers and game commissioners will explore the central theme of how to solve problems through games," said Jamil Moledina, Executive Director, Games Developers Conference.
"With serious games gathering momentum, SGS D.C. provides those affiliated with institutions such as major corporations, government and military organizations, foundations, educators, and non-profits the opportunity to learn more about turning games into teaching tools," said Robin McShaffry, VP of Operations for Mary-Margaret.com. "As past and present supporters of this event, Mary-Margaret.com has been witness to the incredible growth in this area of the gaming industry and is pleased to be helping contribute to its evolution by providing their clients with candidates who are furthering the development of new approaches in simulations, training, education and other practical applications."
The Crystal Gateway Marriot will play host October 30-31st to the third annual gathering of professionals in this growing segment of serious games. Covering a broad range of subjects, this summit features lectures and panels complimented by case studies, industry experts, a showcase of next-generation games and simulations for training and learning needs. To learn more about SGS D.C. visit www.seriousgamessummit.com.
About Mary-Margaret.com
www.mary-margaret.com
Mary-Margaret.com is a leading recruitment firm in entertainment software, representing top clients and creative leaders in the games software and hardware industries. With offices in the US and Europe, Mary-Margaret.com is continually seeking and placing highly-qualified creative, executive and technical talent for clients in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Europe and Australia.
About the CMP Game Group
www.cmpgame.com
A core provider of essential information to the professional game industry, the CMP Game Group offers market-defining content and drives community through the Game Developers Conference, Game Developer magazine, the Webby Award winning Gamasutra.com, GDC London, the London Games Summit, the Serious Games Summit D.C., GDC Mobile, GDC Europe, the Independent Games Festival, the Game Developers Choice Awards, GDCTV, GDCRadio, and the GDC Focus on event series. For more information, please visit www.cmpgame.com.
About CMP Technology
www.cmp.com
CMP Technology is a marketing solutions company serving the technology industry. Through its market-leading portfolio of trusted information brands, CMP Media has earned the confidence of more professionals than any other media company. As a result, CMP Media is the premier provider of access, insight and actionable programs designed to connect sellers and buyers in ways that yield superior return on investment. CMP Technology is a subsidiary of United Business Media ( http://www.unitedbusinessmedia.com), a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $3 billion. For more information, please visit www.cmp.com.
For more details regarding Mary-Margaret.com, visit their web site at www.mary-margaret.com, or contact Morgan Ogburn, ThemePark Studios, 512/916-9633 or morgan@themeparkstudios.com, for more information.