Conferences

Events

L.A. SIGGRAPH: Maker Night and Science Fair

Begins: June 10, 2008

The Los Angeles Professional Chapter of ACM SIGGRAPH will host a one night event on interactive techniques. "Maker Night" will feature Mark Frauenfelder and Jeff Boynton. Frauefelder of MAKE Magazine and BoingBoing.net will speak on "The Rise and Fall and Ride of Modern Making." Boynton will provide a performance on circuit bending by creating an immersive audio environment honed from his hand crafted electronic instruments built from leftover consumer electronic detritus.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Interactive

Animation Events

Industry Giants Computer Graphics, Animation and Gaming Forum

Begins: June 6, 2008

The seventh annual Industry Giants Computer Graphics, Animation and Gaming Forum takes place Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 2008 at Collin College in Plano, Texas. Join us for presentations by studio representatives, master classes and panel discussions on the latest use of computer graphics and animation technology for feature films, television programs, commercials, games and more. The event is hosted by the Applied Graphic Design Technology Department at Collin College and the North Texas animators

In Event Types: Conferences, Seminars / Workshops, Trade Shows, Animation, Features, Special Effects, Television, Visual Effects, Web / Internet, Other

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9th Forum Brasil

Created in 1998, Forum Brasil is Latin America's leading TV programming trade show. Representatives from more than 20 countries use the forum as a marketplace to find great products, share experiences, get new information, analyze local markets, and engage in profitable business networking.

Forum Brazil features: * International seminar with top-tier names in programming and production * 30-minute sessions with channel executives from Brazil and other countries detailing their acquisition policies * Pitching of animation, documentary, series and feature projects

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Documentaries, Live Action, Special, Special Effects, Television, Web / Internet, Other

Dimension3 Festival

Begins: June 2, 2008

By hosting the second edition of Dimension3 Festival during four days at Espace des Arts, Chalon-sur-Saone in France becomes the European capital of 3-D, with an exceptional collection of images You will be able to witness film previews, exclusive screenings and original images! All program formats will be represented, with contents of all types (feature films, animated films, documentaries, corporate films, theme park attractions, concerts ).

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Interactive, Live Action, Short Films, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

BookExpo America 2008

Begins: May 29, 2008

With more than 2,000 exhibits, 500 authors, more than 60 conference sessions, as well as a special area for rights business, BookExpo America allows attendees to see all the latest titles across genres, uncover hidden gems, network and meet industry contacts. For more information, visit www.bookexpoamerica.com.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Licensing, Other

Florida Supercon 2008

Begins: May 23, 2008

Florida Supercon is the largest multi-genre convention in South Florida. For 2008, the event moves to the new "super-sized" location, The Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Resort in Weston, Florida.

Florida Supercon is a convention for comic book, anime, animation, sci-fi, fantasy and manga fans. The show will include celebrity guests, artists, writers, vendors, industry guests, Q&As, parties, costume contests, anime programming, manga, cosplay, workshops, panels, cosplay photo shoots and more.

Games Events

Games & Mobile Forum @ L.A. Games Conference 2008

Begins: May 21, 2008

Since last year's highly successful event with more than 400 participants, we have had an ongoing dialogue with our amazing group of advisory board members about how to build on our success and make the event even bigger and better this year.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Business / Management, New Media, Web / Internet

Events

Asian Heritage Street Celebration 2008

Begins: May 17, 2008

eigoMANGA is producing The Anime Pavilion at the Fourth Annual Asian Heritage Street Celebration, moving back to Japantown this year.

The Anime Pavilion celebrates the otaku (anime fan) culture in the San Francisco Bay Area. Anime fans all over the Bay Area are invited to a day-long celebration with a beautiful back drop, two stages of entertainment, easy MUNI access, and plenty of parking -- attendance is expected to top 100,000 for our fourth year

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Seminars / Workshops

Game Events

ION Game Conference

Begins: May 13, 2008

The ION Game Conference will take place at the first-class Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel in Seattle's picturesque waterfront district from May 13 to May 15, 2008. ION will feature a broad array of in-depth level lectures and panels, networking events and an expo area exhibiting cutting-edge products and services relevant to the industry for 2008 and beyond.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Interactive

Online Game Development Conference 2008

Begins: May 12, 2008

The Online Game Development Conference (OGDC) will be held at the luxurious Seattle Waterfront Marriott Hotel in the beautiful waterfront district, from May 13 to May 15, 2008. A welcome reception for early arrivals, which was one of the most popular networking opportunities during OGDC 2007, is scheduled for the evening of May 12th.

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VisMasters DMVC 2008

Begins: May 12, 2008

Next Limit Technologies is pleased to announce Maxwell Render is sponsoring the 2008 VisMasters DMVC (Design, Modeling and Visualization Conference) May 12-13 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Representatives from Next Limit's Maxwell Render team will be attending the event and showing the latest features of the software.

In Event Types: Conferences, New Media, Special Effects, Visualization, Visual Effects

Bristol International Comic Expo 2008

Begins: May 9, 2008

Once again hosted by the British Empire and Commonwealth Exhibition Hall and Ramada Plaza Hotel, this year's lineup promises to be the biggest and the best so far.

It all kicks off on Friday May 9 with Diamond UK Retailers Day (exclusive presentations to UK and European retailers of the major releases for the rest of this comics year) and the Orangutan Comics Film Night '08 for all early arrivals, starting 6pm at the Ramada Plaza Hotel (more details available at www.myspace.com/bicefilmnight).

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Trade Shows, Features, Short Films

Design Events

Art Center Design Conference, Serious Play

Begins: May 7, 2008

Art Center College of Design will host its third biennial Art Center Design Conference, Serious Play, bringing together some of the greatest inventors, designers, tech wizards, architects, and artists of our time. The three-day event will explore the key role of "play" in creativity and innovation -- in business, the arts, technology, and more.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Visualization, Other

Games Events

Games for Health Conference 2008

Begins: May 7, 2008

Games for Health Project will hold its fourth annual Games for Health Conference. The conference will be held May 8-9, 2008, at the Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Games for Health has announced that Humana has signed on as a premier industry sponsor for the event.

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Animation, Interactive, Web / Internet, Other

Design Events

fmx/08

Begins: May 5, 2008

fmx is the primary European meeting of the digital community, addressing the interests of artists, production specialists, producers and distributors from all corners of the industry. Renowned speakers demonstrate behind-the-scenes techniques and innovative approaches from film, TV and games production as well as visualization, mobile entertainment and more. Meet top names in the industry as they present their latest achievements, interview with recruiters searching for new talent and test hard- and software innovations directly with developers.

In Event Types: Conferences, Exhibits, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Features, Live Action, New Media, Special Effects, Visual Effects

Rose d'Or Festival 2008

Begins: May 2, 2008

The Rose d'Or Festival, held annually in Lucerne, Switzerland, draws the best of the year's new entertainment and television programming. It also boasts the most important business rendezvous platform for the onscreen entertainment community. Entry forms for the Rose d'Or competition are sent to more than 2,000 producers and broadcasters, internationally.

In Event Types: Conferences, Competitive Festivals, Discussion, Seminars / Workshops, Business / Management, Television

Technology Events

Computer Games and Allied Technology 08

Begins: April 28, 2008

Computer Games and Allied Technology 08 is an Annual International Conference and Symposium theming on

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Festival Events

13th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival Of Books

Begins: April 26, 2008

For the first time, the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books will include "The Comix Strip," an entire section of the popular event dedicated to showcasing comics, graphic novels and manga. "The Comix Strip" will feature booths from prominent comic book publishers, retailers, and distributors as well as the inimitable writers and artists who create these hip and unique works.

Comix Strip-related programming will include a special Festival panel to be hosted by LOS ANGELES TIMES pop culture writer, Geoff Boucher, entitled "Comics: Superheroes of the Page and Screen."

In Event Types: Conferences, Discussion, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Other

Festival Events

AniFest 08

Begins: April 21, 2008

AniFest 08 is the seventh annual computer animation festival sponsored by the Center for Graphics Research at Western Connecticut State University. The festival includes speakers, workshops, an animation theater, a student computer animation competition, and an art exhibit. Submissions are invited for all aspects of the festival. For more information, visit the festival's website (http://cs.wcsu.edu/cgr/festival08/) or call 203-837-9353.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Exhibits, Non-competitive Festivals

New York Comic Con 2008

Begins: April 18, 2008

Reed Exhibitions, the world's largest organizer of business-to-business events, is hosting the 3rd annual New York Comic-Con, a trade as well as consumer event, which will focus on comics and all matters relating to comics and associated fields; including graphic novels, manga, anime, games, film, television, toys, videogames and licensing rights.

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Disney Events

Women In Animation Annual Meeting 2008

Begins: April 17, 2008

Women In Animation International is proud to announce The Walt Disney Studios as our 2008 Annual Meeting Host and Sponsor.

This year's event will be one you won't want to miss. A full presentation program is planned. Join us to catch all the up-to-the-minute information. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers as well.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Location: Walt Disney Studios 500 S. Buena Vista, Burbank, CA 91521 in the Frank G Wells Building.

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Animation Events

Red Stick International Animation Festival 2008

Begins: April 16, 2008

April 16-19, 2008. The Red Stick International Animation Festival takes place every year in Baton Rouge, along the banks of the Mississippi River in the downtown arts district. Red Stick highlights every form of animation, from scientific visualization to television programming, visual effects to character animation and feature films.

In Event Types: Conferences, Contests, Competitive Festivals, Seminars / Workshops, Screenings, Animation, Business / Management, Features, New Media, Short Films, Special Effects, Television, Other

Events

Morrison Hershfield returns to exhibit at 2008 Government & Health Technologies Conference and Expo

Begins: April 15, 2008

January 14, 2008 - Toronto, Canada

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Events

2008 Government Technologies Conference & Expo

Begins: April 15, 2008

The 2008 Government Technologies Conference & Expo is the premier annual IT event for top officials and professionals from all levels of government across Canada. This event will feature cutting-edge applications and solutions on current hot topics such as eGovernment, Business Intelligence, IT Outsourcing, Database Administration, Document & Content Management, Network Management, Biometrics, Identity Management, IT Security, Data Storage, Desktop Management, Wireless Government Solutions, Privacy, Cross Government Solutions, Web Hosting and many others.

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