2013 conference - CES
2013 conference - CES
2013 conference - CES
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Conference Tracks<br />
Session material as of December 17, 2012. Visit Conference.<strong>CES</strong>web.org for current program updates.<br />
Thursday, January 10 LVCC, North Hall, N264<br />
9–9:15 a .m .<br />
Games Summit Welcome<br />
Panelists: Jay Baage, Event Director, Games Summit at <strong>CES</strong><br />
Ned Sherman, CEO and Publisher, Digital Media Wire<br />
9:15–9:55 a .m .<br />
<strong>2013</strong> Gaming Trends — Analyst and Expert<br />
Presentations<br />
Leading analysts and industry experts kick-off the day’s discussions<br />
with an overview of the latest research on the current state of<br />
gaming and the directions in which the industry is heading.<br />
Presenters: Jesse Divnich, VP, Analysis and Insights, EEDAR<br />
Wanda Meloni, Founder and Sr. Analyst,<br />
M2 Research<br />
Moderator: Ned Sherman, CEO and Publisher, Digital Media Wire<br />
Panelist: Shawn DuBravac, Chief Economist and Director of<br />
Research, Consumer Electronics Association<br />
Games Summit at <strong>CES</strong><br />
This year’s summit focuses on digital disruption in the market and where growth<br />
will be in <strong>2013</strong> and beyond. Our expert speakers reveal insights about hot topics and<br />
trends, including Social Casino Gaming, Mobile Apps and New Disruptive<br />
Distribution. This is your opportunity to meet the most influential decision makers<br />
and talent in the industry, and to attend in-depth presentations on the trends and<br />
drivers that make games one of the hottest categories in CE.<br />
PRICING<br />
All Access Pass $1,600<br />
Entertainment Matters Pass $1,000<br />
Full-Day Program $500<br />
10–11 a .m .<br />
The State of the Games Industry<br />
Industry leaders discuss the current state of the games industry as<br />
it continues its transition towards a digital future. What does it take<br />
to make a successful game across platforms? What emerging<br />
platforms will dominate in the years to come? How do you make<br />
money in an increasingly complicated, highly competitive<br />
gaming universe?<br />
Moderator: Mike Vorhaus, President, Magid Advisors<br />
Panelists: Bjorn Book-Larsson, CEO, Reloaded<br />
Games Inc./GamersFirst<br />
Teemu Huuhtanen, EVP, Business Development and<br />
Communications, Sulake Corporation (Parent<br />
Company of Habbo)<br />
Chris Petrovic, GM, Digital Ventures, GameStop<br />
Nanea Reeves, COO, Machinima<br />
Joel Resnik, Head of Video Games, Redbox<br />
11:30 a .m .–Noon<br />
Games Summit Fireside Chat<br />
12:05–1 p .m .<br />
Conference Tracks<br />
Session material as of December 17, 2012. Visit Conference.<strong>CES</strong>web.org for current program updates.<br />
What Comes After the Last-Generation<br />
Game Consoles: New Disruptive Media<br />
Distribution Chains<br />
Video games are migrating “into the cloud,” but how and when can<br />
we expect business models and distribution channels to change?<br />
Which devices will drive growth? This panel offers an overview of<br />
trends; relevant, real-life case studies; and the unfiltered truth on<br />
industry opportunities and challenges in a digital age.<br />
Moderator: Michael Cai, VP, Video Games, Interpret<br />
Panelists: Jason Henderson, iTV Apps Product Manager,<br />
Verizon FiOS TV<br />
Rob Schonfeld, VP, Global Digital and Mobile Sales,<br />
Activision Blizzard<br />
38 39<br />
2–2:30 p .m .<br />
Games Summit Fireside Chat: Staying<br />
Ahead of the Game<br />
Keynotes: Patti Hart, CEO, International Game Technology<br />
Darrell Rodriguez, Chief Creative Officer, International<br />
Game Technology<br />
2:35–3:20 p .m .<br />
Featured Roundtable: Viva Las Vegas,<br />
Monetization 3 .0 — Opportunities in Online<br />
Casinos and Gambling for Games and<br />
Media Companies<br />
This session features experts in the fields of monetization, online<br />
games and online gambling. What would it mean if the U.S.<br />
legalized online casinos currently doing business in Europe and<br />
Asia? What is the future of monetizing game content across<br />
platforms? How will gambling change the game?<br />
Moderator: Michael Pachter, Managing Director, Equity Research,<br />
Wedbush Securities<br />
Panelists: Jeremy Avin, Co-Founder and CEO, Mobile Vegas<br />
Mitch Garber, CEO, Caesars Interactive Entertainment<br />
David Goldberg, CEO, Spring Valley Partners<br />
Brock Pierce, CEO, Playsino<br />
3:25–4:10 p .m .<br />
The Social Mobile Revolution — Effective Game<br />
App Distribution and Promotion<br />
An expert panel discusses key questions facing the industry:<br />
What’s the importance of gatekeepers, like Apple’s app store,<br />
Facebook and mobile operators? What are the most important<br />
current and emerging platforms for console, mobile and online<br />
games? How can games and interactive entertainment incorporate<br />
user-generated content, sharing, rewards and referral programs?<br />
Moderator: Gordan Bellamy, Executive Director, IGDA<br />
Panelists: Andrew Daines, Founder and CEO, PrePlay<br />
Marcus Gners, VP, Business Development, Stardoll<br />
Michael Ritter, Sr. VP, Business Development, SGN<br />
121411_<strong>CES</strong>_7.375x10.5_broc.indd 38-39 12/17/12 2:50 PM
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