TGS Forum 2006, the conference for industry involved persons
"A Developers Session - CEDEC Premium"
- Special Offer for International Attendees

TGS Forum 2006, held on September 22 (Fri), the opening and business day of TOKYO GAME SHOW 2006, will offer a number of sessions for those in game-related industries, focusing on the latest technological and business trends in the game industry.

The keynote speaker is going to be Mr. Ken Kutaragi, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and Mr. Yoichi Wada, Chairman of CESA.

For those of you who are from overseas, we have "A Developers Session - CEDEC Premium, "a seminar equipped with Japanese-English simultaneous interpretation.

CEDEC Premium is a session for developers that is held in conjunction with the CESA Developers Conference (CEDEC), Japan's largest seminar for game developers. Speaking on "The Truth About Epic Games "Unreal Engine 3": Opportunities for Japanese Corporations in Middleware for Next-Generation Hardware", key executives from Epic Games will address the potential in both business and technology.

We have special offer of 7,000 yen (general advance purchase: 8,000 yen) for international attendees.

【Keynote Speech】Outline

Date and Hour	：	September 22 (Fri.) 10:00 ~ 12:05
Venue	：	International Conference Hall at Makuhari Messe
Attendance Fee	：	Free of charge
Application	：	Please apply at the venue on the day of your attendance.

［Agenda］

10:00 - 11:10

"Next-Generation Entertainment Created by the PS3"　 Speaker: Mr. Ken Kutaragi, President and Group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony Computer Entertainment's next-generation PlayStation3 (PS3) will appear on the market this fall. Built around the concept of real-time computing, the PS3 makes possible an unprecedented level of realism and intensity. PS creator Ken Kutaragi shares his views on the entertainment of the future.

11:15 - 12:05

"Possibilities and Challenges for the Game Industry" Speaker: Mr. Yoichi Wada, Chairman of CESA. The evolution of terminals and media has expanded the possibilities for games. At the same time, issues such as intellectual property rights have brought new, never-before-imagined challenges. A discussion of coming industry developments with reference to the challenges that must be overcome.

【Developers Session "CEDEC Premium"】Outline

"The Truth About Epic Games "Unreal Engine 3"
~Opportunities for Japanese Corporations in Middleware for Next-Generation Hardware"

Date and Hour	：	September 22 (Fri.) 15:15 ~ 17:15
Venue	：	International Conference Hall at Makuhari Messe
Attendance Fee	：	Advance ticket 7,000 yen (tax included) *An admission fee is required separately to enter the show floor. Please refer to http://tgs.cesa.or.jp/english/attendee/admission.html for further information.
Application	：	Please print out and fill out this application form (PDF) completely, and submit it together with the attendance fee to the reception desk on the International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe. CEDEC Premium　Application form

［Agenda］

15:15 - 15:25	[Introduction] Mr. Kiyoshi Shin, Coordinator of IGDA Japan chapter
15:25 - 16:05	[Lecture] "Addressing Risk in Next-Generation Game Development" Mr. Jay Wilbur Vice President（Business Development） Epic Games Inc.
16:05 - 16:45	[Lecture] "Technology Trends for Next-Generation Game Development" Mr. Michael Capps Chief Executive Officer Epic Games Inc.
16:45 - 17:15	[Q&A, Panel Discussion]