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Develop Symposium and Industry Showcase 12-13 November 2008 Auditorium, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank

Special Offer for Monash Alumni

Courtesy of the Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University, we are pleased to offer Monash Alumni a 15% discount off your ticket price which will be redeemed at the registration desk on your arrival to the Symposium. When registering for this event online please select the 'Other' option and place 'Monash Alumni' in the provided field to ensure your rebate is ready for you on your arrival. We look forward to seeing you there and thank you for supporting the local Australian Digital Media and Entertainment Industry.

The Develop Symposium is presenting a ‘who’s who’ of the
Digital Media and Entertainment Industry right to your door.
There are only a few weeks to go and registrations are filling
fast so BOOK ONLINE NOW!

Speakers featuring

Tony Keusgen – National Sales Manager	Google Australia
Shane Morris – User Experience Evangelist	Microsoft Australia
Simon Allen – Lead Animator	Pixar (US)
Geoffrey Handley – Co-Founder and New Business Director	Hyperfactory
Robbee Minicola – Chief Executive Officer	Hybrid TV (ANZ TiVo Licensee)
Derek Robertson – National Advisor for Emerging Technologies	Learning and Teaching Scotland
Ted Hung – Associate Lecturer	QANTM College (ex Lucas Arts)
Dion Stojsavljevic – Retail Marketing Manager	Intel Australia
Glen Melenhorst – Creative Director	Iloura
Brian Chau – Web Market Development Manager	Adobe Asia Pacific
Pepi Ronalds – General Manager	reactive
David Giles – Chief Operations Officer	Tantalus Media
Brad Giblin – Technical Project Officer	Film Victoria
Simon Curry – Partner	Galbraith & Partners
Steve Fawkner – CEO and Founder	Infinite Interactive
Damian Scott – Founder	Primal Clarity
Antony McGregor Dey – Founder	Mobile Monday Melbourne
Shane Williamson – Founder	Mobile Monday Sydney
Justin Brow – Founder / Producer / Curator	60Sox
Andrew Owen – Marketing	Monash University

Speakers and program subject to change

The Develop Symposium as part of iDEF (the International Digital Entertainment Festival) is bringing together speakers from many of the world's leading digital media and entertainment industries to provide a bird's eye perspective of how these organisations continue to be at the top of their game, an insight into their work practices and a peek into their current projects.

Presenting a stellar array of speakers representing a definitive scope of the digital media and entertainment industries (including film, animation, gaming, broadcast, special effects, mobile and online marketing/communications), this two day symposium will provide delegates with a rare opportunity to hear first hand and engage with leading experts in their fields.

Register online now and receive your ticket to interact with some of the biggest local and international speakers from Pixar, Google, Lucas Arts, Microsoft, Hyperfactory, Intel, Iloura, Infinite Interactive, TiVo and Monash University, as well as panel discussions, breakout sessions with TiVo’s Robbee Minicola on developing games for TiVo, Brian Chau, Web Market Development Manager for Adobe Asia Pacific on their latest release, Creative Suite 4, and much more!

A highlight will be Scottish education luminary, Derek Robertson presenting his much anticipated keynote speech on specifics games and their educational benefits.

Also, Robbee Minicola, CEO Hybrid TV (TiVo ANZ licensee) will deliver a presentation which will look at the new era for television content and service delivery with her topic titled "TV is the new Black". (Click to view the full program details)

This is truly an event not to be missed. All details available at develop.idef.com.au

TO BOOK YOUR PLACE AT THIS EVENT REGISTER ONLINE NOW

Just when you thought it couldn't get any better your registration also includes:

• Access to the Industry showcase featuring key suppliers and Industry organisations from across the digital media and entertainment spectrum. This is an opportunity for you to interact with the organisations that are at the cutting edge of their fields.
• Entry to the Develop Drinks evening inc. complimentary drinks, sponsored by talent conduit 60Sox.org.au
• Entry into the breakout sessions featuring interesting discussion and panel sessions
• A free ticket to the Digital Lifestyle Show & eGames expo (14-16 Nov – Melbourne Exhibition Centre, Southbank).
  
  

Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities

Limited places are still available to become a sponsor or Industry Showcase exhibitor at this cutting edge event, to find out more contact our Develop Co-ordinator Craig Mitchell.

DEVELOP CO-ORDINATOR
Craig Mitchell
Tel: 03 9017 5964
Email: craig@idef.com.au

Develop Symposium and Industry Showcase

Register Online Now!

12 - 13 November 2008
Auditorium Level 2, Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, Southbank, Victoria.
Ticket price includes entry to Develop Drinks and ticket to Digital Lifestyle Show and eGames Expo.

Wednesday 12 November 9.45pm - 6pm Level 2 Main Auditorium (Registrations open at 9am)
Thursday 13 November 9am – 5.30pm Level 2 Main Auditorium (Registrations open at 8.30am)
Develop Drinks 12 November 6.30pm - 8pm The BLVD Bar, Southbank (more details)

TO GUARANTEE YOUR PLACE REGISTER AND BOOK NOW

To express interest in being involved as a presenter, exhibitor or to submit an event to run during the festival, contact the iDEF organisers and check out idef.com.au for more info.

International Digital Entertainment Festival P/L Organiser: Peter Barlow Suite 3, 86 Wellington St Collingwood VIC 3066 Ph: + 61 3 9017 5964 Fax: +61 3 8677 2413 email: admin@idef.com.au

For media and PR enquiries, contact: Kerryn Nelson Managing Director Big Mouth Marketing Communications P/L Ph: + 61 3 9558 3122 email: kerryn.nelson@bigmouth.net.au