Gamelab Conference 2011 in Barcelona

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Published on Sunday, 26 June 2011 10:00

Written by Christopher Lai

This year’s Spanish Game Conference, one of the fastest growing events on interactive culture and industry in Europe, hosts the 7th annual Gamelab Conference June 29 – July 1, 2011 in Barcelona, Spain.

The most influential creators of the videogame world will be attending, including Japanese creator of the Metal Gear Solid saga, Hideo Kojima; British father of the so-called "God games" Peter Molyneux; and the American designer Cliff Bleszinski, one of the industry's "enfants terribles" and creator of the worldwide success Gears of War.

Gamelab Conference also features notable figures such as the visionary founder of Electronic Arts and Digital Chocolate, Trip Hawkins; the historical founder of Westwood Studios and current Vice President of Zynga, Louis Castle; the controversial designer, ex-IdSoftware, American McGee, and virtual world's pioneer Richard Bartle.

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Consumer Electronics Week 2011 NY

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Published on Saturday, 18 June 2011 05:00

Written by L E Shannon

Consumer Electronics Week 2011 NY (CE Week) is on from June 20 - 25, 2011 at CE Week Headquarters, Affinia Hotel, the Altman Building, Fordham Midtown and Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, New York City.

Presented by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®, CE Week is a weeklong, citywide event in New York City that features independent conference programs, press conferences and networking events.

Events held in conjunction with CE Week include CEA Line Shows, Digital Downtown Conference and CEA Demo Suites and Conference, organized in association with CEA, along with Martin Porter Associates and Consumer Technology Publishing Group/NAPCO, publisher of Dealerscope, Custom Retailer and E-Gear Magazines.

GeekBeat.TV @ CE Week
7 W. 34th St.
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cali Lewis streams her CE WeekOnline TV Show live from the floor both Tuesday and Wednesday, showing her worldwide audience what’s new and cool from exhibitors.

Some of the events are:

Tuesday, June 21

Mobile Health Expo at Javits Convention Center
This event focuses on the convergence of mobile technology and healthcare across the entire mobile health ecosystem, including mhealth, telemedicine, wireless, connected health, wellness and fitness.

The gdgt live! at the Altman Building
The gdgt guys come to NYC as the official CE Week consumer event.

Wednesday, June 22

Digital Downtown Conference at CE Week Headquarters
Broadcast celebrity Natali del Conte Morris (CNET, CBS) brings out the best and the brightest in this free conference of thought leaders.

CEA Line Shows at CE Week Headquarters
CEA Line Shows offers the largest concentration of new products and a two-day free conference program. Some of the conferences are:

• Intel Media Briefings
• 3D Entertainment Summit in association with Variety
• Internet Safety Symposium – Sponsored by Living in Digital Times
• NY Tech Start-up Classic
• How to Work with Mom Bloggers  – Sponsored by Techlicious

iLounge at CE Week Headquarters
The biggest single independent showing of "i"-related gear every year at CES. This year features a dedicated Pavilion.

Thursday, June 23

Digital Downtown Conference at CE Week Headquarters

CEA Line Shows at CE Week Headquarters
Welcome Keynote: Gary Shapiro, CEO of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)

Variety 3D Summit at CE Week Headquarters
Variety brings its acclaimed 3D tech conference to CE Week for three hours of expert presentations, along with their own product pavilion.

TV Goes Social at Fordham Midtown
Find out how TV is being impacted by social media at this expert afternoon conference.

Internet Safety Symposium 3.0 at CE Week Headquarters
Tools, ideas, and best practices from top policymakers, educators, experts, scientists, futurists and kids themselves.

Friday, June 24

Lifestyle Technology Summit at Affinia Hotel
Conference program by Maureen Jensen mixes expert presentations with showcased tech suite and studio demonstrations.

Friday and Saturday, June 24–25

AXPONA NYC/CEA Demo Suites at Affinia Hotel
The East Coast’s leading high-end audio show brings the best in sound and systems demos.

Some of the Conferences are:

• VC Panel: Web, Apps, Software, Cloud – The Web has proven itself as a profitable place, but there is still a lot of confusion on how to succeed when it comes to the Web.
• Gadgets of the Year – What are the gadgets that stand out in 2011?
• Reviewing the Reviews – What really goes on when Consumer Reports testers test equipment in their lab?
• Green and Clean – Green is no longer just a pipe dream or a gimmick. It is starting to become a way of business.
• Refining The Home Entertainment 3D Ecosystem & Consumer Reaction to 3D Capable Displays – Who will provide strong delivery vehicles for 3D content and help drive widespread adoption of 3D technology.
• 3D Gaming is Officially a Trend – A look at how autostereoscopic devices and stereoscopic games are opening up new audiences to 3D gaming and entertainment.
• Social Revolution: The Internet and Social Change – The power of social media for affecting real change in our lives, our governments, and our societies.

For more information, go to www.ceweekny.com.

CE Week Headquarters
7 W. 34th Street
New York City

Affinia Hotel
371 7th Ave. (at 31st St.)
New York City

Altman Building
135 W. 18th Street
New York City

Fordham University Midtown
113 W. 60th St.
New York City

Mobile Health Expo
June 21 - 23, 2011

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
655 W. 34th Street
New York City
www.mobilehealthexpo.com

The Avengers' 50th Anniversary Celebration

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Published on Monday, 13 June 2011 18:43

Written by Bruce Alexander

A very special celebration take place this month, during the weekend of June 25 - 26th, 2011,which honors the British television series The Avengers for their 50th anniversary. Held at The University of Chichester in West Sussex, England, this event celebrates one of the best shows to come from the UK during the 1960s.

What started out as an average cop show called Police Surgeon in 1960 developed into this much-acclaimed cult TV series that has stood the test of time. It's hard to believe it has been 50 years since this stylish and influential spy thriller got its start.

Although its two most popular stars, Patrick MacNee, who played John Steed, and Diana Rigg, who starred as the series signature agent Emma Peel, won't be there, many of its other important stars will be.

The two original Avenger girls, Julie Stevens, who played lounge singer Venus Smith, and Honor Blackman, will be attending. Though most Yanks know of Blackman as Pussy Galore from the James Bond film Goldfinger, she was first established in Britain as agent Cathy Gale, the first woman dressed in black leather who defended herself with fierce moves and a sexy slink.

Also on hand will be Linda Thorson, who, as Tara King, replaced Rigg, as well as veteran directors Brian Clemens and Leonard White, who are best known for such classic episodes as "A Touch of Brimstone" and "The Joker".

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