Who
says the tech sector is not growing? There is definitely growth
in the gaming industry. Analysts predict that the Video Game industry
should reach $30 billion by 2007. From Linux on the X-Box to creating
supercomputers from an army of Sony Playstations, the creativity
of these gamers and those that create the worlds for them, create
a truly growing economy within the software and technology sector.
What’s on the horizon? Is their an opportunity for you to
be part of "the game"? Or are you going to be just a
spectator?
Come grab
the gamepad and join our panel to have a little fun and learn
what everyone's so excited about. Our panelist are here to talk
about what they see in the digital crystal ball and answer the
questions that you have, which just might help merge your company
into this profitable fastlane of gaming.
Panel:
(Bios)
Moderator:
Stephen Lynch, Business Reporter, New York Post
About
the Speakers
Jeff Brown
- VP of Corporate Development, EA
(Electronic Arts)
Jeff Brown is vice president of corporate communications for Electronic
Arts, the world's leading developer and publisher of interactive
entertainment. He joined EA in 1999 to direct worldwide internal
and external communications worldwide. Based in the company's
headquarters in Redwood Shores, California, Mr. Brown has overseen
communication on several major acquisitions and product launches.
In that time, EA has more than doubled it's annual revenues to
$2.5 Billion.
Prior to joining
EA, Mr. Brown was director of worldwide public relations for Pepsi-Cola
Company and served several years in that company's public affairs
department. In 1998-99, he served as director of marketing communications
for the Oversees Private Investment Corporation, and economic
division of the U.S. Department of State.
Jonathan
Epstein, President, GameSpy Industries
Jonathan Epstein joins GameSpy Industries after having served
as Executive Vice President, International, of ZDNet, the Internet's
leading source for technology and Internet content and commerce.
Prior to that, Mr. Epstein was one of the three founders of GameSpot,
where he served as President, Publisher and CEO. Prior to GameSpot,
Mr. Epstein spent nine years at IDG, where he held key leadership
roles in multiple launches, including those of Digital News (as
Director of Operations), and Multimedia World magazine, and served
as President of PC World New Media, where he launched the PC World
Interactive CD-ROM, and oversaw the growth of PC World Online.
Philip
O'Neil, Senior Vice President, Vivendi
Universal Games
Philip O'Neil oversees the company's North American sales and
marketing organization. He is responsible for optimizing sales
across retail channels, developing the company's marketing strategies
and growing VU Games' console business. In 2001, O'Neil played
a key role in establishing the company's Partner Publishing Group,
the business unit responsible for co-publishing and/or distributing
interactive products for Empire Interactive, Fox Interactive,
Interplay and Mythic Entertainment, among others. O'Neil joined
VU Games in April 2000 with extensive experience in building and
leading highly successful sales organizations. Prior to VU Games,
O'Neil served as in senior management sales and marketing positions
with River Ranch Fresh Foods and Fresh Express Farms, Inc. He
also held key sales positions with Vinters International, Pepsi
Cola USA and the Ernest and Julio Gallo Winery.
