GGG 09
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Monday 24 August 2009
4:30pm - 9:00pm
- 4.30pm: doors open to exhibits; 6pm: presentations start
- Venue: St James Theatre, 77 Courtenay Place
- Twitter feeds: #GGG09; Flickr tag: GGG09
GADGETS, GAMES AND GEEKS 09
View the GGG09 Gallery here: http://up.org.nz/ggg09-gallery/
Slides of our speakers presentations are now available:
- Bill Reichert: The Future of Innovation - The new rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors
- James Everett: Sidhe
- Tim Launder: Weta Cave
Media Coverage:
- Gadgets, games and geeks wow the capital
National Radio: Morning Report, Tuesday 25 August, 2009
The times may be tough but that's all the more reason for businesses to raise their profile and chase those sales. (duration: 3′51″) - Scoop: Gadgets, Games and Geeks: Leading Techfest Returns
- IT Brief - Wellington techfest boasts Silicon Valley-based guest
- Alex - Gadgets, Games and Geeks
- ION e-Letter - Geeks Gather for Games and Gadgets Fest
Keynote Speaker:
This year's keynote speaker was Bill Reichert, Managing Director of Garage Technology Ventures, a California-based seed- and early-stage venture capital fund. What these guys don't know about starting & growing a successful technology company isn't worth knowing! Reichert spoke about The Future of Innovation: Entrepreneurship, Venture Capital, and Emerging Technologies.
- View the slides here: The Future of Innovation - The new rules for Entrepreneurs and Investors
Confirmed Speakers:
You want gadgets? We brought you Ray Guns! Dr Grordbort's minion, Tim Launder, unlocked the technology, creativity and just plain coolness that is concocted on our very own doorstep.
- Catch Tims' Presentation here
Standing in for Andy, James spoke on how Sidhe make games.
Sidhe is New Zealand’s largest game development company. Founded in 1997, Sidhe has produced quality titles across all platforms and many genres. Sidhe’s most recent release “Shatter” is now one of the highest rated downloadable games for PlayStation 3.
Confirmed Exhibitors:
Once again, GGG brought you a diverse and engaging array of exhibitors showcasing the very latest in Gadgets, Games, and Geekdom, including specials, giveaways and spot prizes! This year included exhibits and giveaways from: Amberdms, Centruflow, Openside, Instinct Entertainment, theChoice, CrackerJacks, Sidhe, WIZBIZ , CVB.co.nz, Virtual Expos, VideoPro, Weta Cave, Harvey Norman, HP, YouDo, 920, Norne, and QSP.
