The International Digital Entertainment Festival (iDEF) coming to Melbourne, Australia during November 2008 plays host to a series of events and activities supporting and promoting the exciting and innovative world of Digital Entertainment. The festival will include the Digital Lifestyle Show, eGames Expo and Develop, an ICT Symposium and Careers Expo. For more information about attending and being involved as a presenter, exhibitor or to submit an event to run during the festival, contact the organisers.

14 - 16 Nov '08
Melbourne
Exhibition Centre

Visit the Digital Lifestyle Show to experience the latest in digital entertainment and lifestyle products. Experience the newest products coming to market and gain a greater understanding of how to get the most out of these exciting and innovative products. Channel 7's Gadget Guy, Peter Blasina, will be on hand to demonstrate all the newest technologies and products.

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14 - 16 Nov '08
Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Visit Australia's Biggest Interactive Expo

The eGames Expo is the biggest interactive event on the Australian calendar featuring all the major players, the latest games and heaps of opportunities to go 'hands-on' in the interactive play zones. With live entertainment, demonstrations and competitions on the Intel eGames Stage hosted by Australiangamer.com there will be lots to see, play, buy and win.

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12 - 13 Nov '08
Melbourne Exhibition Centre

Symposium & Industry Showcase

Gain a pivotal insight from the world’s leading digital entertainment organisations with the opportunity to interact with local and international keynote speakers from Pixar, Google, Microsoft, HyperFactory, Intel, Iloura, Infinite Interactive and Monash University.

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14 - 16 Nov '08
Melbourne Exhibition Centre

ICT Careers Expo

Explore the World of Digital Media and Entertainment and discover all the opportunities that are available in this exciting and innovative industry. Held as part of the Digital Lifestyle Show and eGames Expo.

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iDef Event Directory

Date Event Audience Venue Link
8 Nov. 2008 Alienware Launch Party General Public Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn website
12 - 13 Nov. 2008 Develop Symposium Industry / Education Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre website
14 - 16 Nov. 2008 Develop ICT Careers Expo Students / General Public Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre website
14 - 16 Nov. 2008 eGames Expo General Public Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre website
14 - 16 Nov. 2008 Digital Lifestyle Show General Public Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre website
24 - 26 Nov. 2008 VITTA Conference - Shift Happens Education Rydges Bell City, Preston website

Major Sponsors

Intel Nokia Panasonic Monash University

Sponsors

Victorian Government College of Creative Arts & Technology gamespot Gadget Guy australiangamer Scorptec 60sox alienware filmvictoria

Supporters

AIIA IEAA AIMIA VITTA

Media

Herald Sun Fox FM Mx Xbox 360 Mag Official Playstation Mag Ultimate Nintendo Mag Gameplayer Gadget Zone Hyper PC Powerplay Digital Ministry

Online Supporters