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Online Games 2000, 11th & 12th December 2000,
One Whitehall Place, London
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04 October 2000

Whether you are a game developer, publisher or distributor, you simply
cannot ignore Online Games II.  Based on the success of last year, this
two-day conference on 11th and 12th December will focus on how the industry
has evolved, but more importantly, how it can be exploited!

This comprehensive event will feature presentations and illustrative case
studies from organisations at the forefront of this industry, providing you
with the latest industry information and saving you hours of research.
Topics to be covered include:

* The current and future developments in online games
* The convergence of the games and television industries
* Content creation for the mass marketed connected devices
* Marketing for the multiple platforms
* Case study on Gameloft.com- addressing the needs of the online player.

Not only will you benefit from this intensive programme and hear the first
hand experiences of those already operating in this area, there will be
plenty of opportunity to network with speakers and other delegates to
discuss market developments and potential.  The high quality of our speakers
means that you can be confident of gaining insight from the experts.  They
include amongst others:

* Chris Townsend, Director of Interactive Services, Telewest
* Nicola Aspin, European Marketing Manager, Sega Europe
* Fergus McNeill, Creative Director, Smoking Gun Productions
* Dr Richard A. Bartle, Head of Online Games, Gameplay
* Steve Cooke, Director of Online, HotGen Studios
* Neil Marchant, Vice-President - International Business Development, Uproar
International
* Kevin Lingley, Senior Channel Manager, NTL
* Gordon Walton, Vice-President of Online Games, Origin Systems
* Graham Chambers, Managing Director, Gameloft.com

There's more!  We are also running a half day interactive workshop,
"Building Strategic Partnerships", in association with Quantum New Media
Services, 13 December, London.

But hurry, Spaces are limited! Sign up now for Online Games 2000 by visiting
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/onlinegames1.asp or call our delegate hotline on
+44 (0) 20 7827 6108.


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Plan Ahead With Our Forward Schedule
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In order to help you plan your diary we have included a full listing of
SMi's IT & New Media conferences and workshops until January 2001.

* Women Online, 25-26 October, London
View the programme & register online at:
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/women5.asp

* Electronic Government 2000, 8-9 November, London
View the programme & register online at:
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/electronicgovernment3.asp

* Integrating IT in Mergers & Acquisitions II, 20-21 November, London, PLUS
a half day workshop, The Importance of IT Due Diligence in Mergers &
Acquisitions in association with Pagoda.
View the programme & register online at:
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/itmergers3.asp

* E- Music 2000, 27-28 November, London
View the programme & register online at:
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/emusic4.asp

* E-Fulfilment, 15-16 January, London PLUS 2 half day interactive workshops:
Developing an online fulfilment strategy, in association with Paver Downes
and eCustomer Relationship Management, in association with Carlson Marketing
View the programme register online at:
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/ehealthcare3.asp


To see more detailed listings and documentation available from past events
please visit http://www.smi-online.co.uk/media.asp


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Raise Your Company Profile to Your Target Audience
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Imagine all the decision-makers from your target audience in one room. SMi's
tailor made sponsorship packages allow you to take advantage of this
providing you with an ideal platform to communicate with the key players in
your industry.

Whether you want to sponsor a drinks reception, lunch, exhibit your products
or brand an entire conference, SMi's sponsorship packages will have
something to suit your marketing needs and budget.

For further information please call Craig Phillips on +44 (0) 20 7827 6752
quoting code EM.

We value your feedback and are keen to improve our service where possible.
If you have any feedback on our e-mail service or on any of SMi's products
or services please e-mail mailto:Itfeedback@smi-online.co.uk

Sapna Khimani
Marketing Executive
SMi IT- New Media
mailto:skhimani@smi-online.co.uk

For press inquiries or news releases please contact me at:
mailto:skhimani@smi-online.co.uk

For advertising opportunities on IT - New Media online please contact:
Sales manager: mailto:jrichardson@smi-online.co.uk

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