GDC 2005 Global Developer Program: Focus on Japan

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(Free-Press-Release.com) March 7, 2005 -- GDC 2005 Global Developer Program: Focus on Japan

At GDC 2005, we are expanding our long-term goal of opening the GDC experience to the worldwide development community. Japanese attendees in particular will find an enhanced conference experience as they will be able to access more content in their native language and will find expanded networking opportunities. These include:

Increased Translation: Attendees will find increased complimentary translation into Japanese for key conference sessions and keynotes - including the Vision Track sessions - as well as increased translation from Japanese to English for all Japanese speaker sessions.
Enhanced Orientation: GDC 2005 will offer a dedicated Japanese Orientation session to introduce Japanese attendees to the breadth of content and networking opportunities at the Conference. There will also be an International Information Desk at the conference which will serve as an information destination for both Japanese and global developers.

Networking: To open communication between developers, the GDC is introducing a special networking event: The East Meets West Reception. Here, Japanese attendees will be able to network with GDC speakers to exchange ideas on the latest trends and innovations in the interactive entertainment industry from both the Western and Eastern markets. Please note that admittance to this reception is by invitation only.
Business Insights: At the GDC, Japanese developers will have access to the latest information about development and business trends in the West. The business and legal sessions in particular will provide insights into American gaming companies' best practices and business models that enhance customer relationships and increase profitability.

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