| Starts: | Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 5:30pm |
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| Ends: | Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 9:00pm |
| Event Type: | Networking/Meetup |
| Region: | Toronto, Canada Area |
| Location: |
The Gladstone Hotel 1214 Queen St W Toronto, ON M6J iJ6 CA |
| Price: | http://uugnetworkingtoronto.eventbrite.com/ |
| Website: | http://uugnetworkingtoronto.eventbrite.com/ |
| Industry: | computer games |
| Keywords: | Unity 3d, Uug, Toronto, Amir Ebrahimi, Tony Garcia, Sheridan, George Brown, Interactive Ontario, Game Developer, Iphone, 3 D Engine, Seneca, Igda |
| Intended For: | Game developers, flash, web and iphone developers, independent and casual game developers, students, enthusiasts, industry professionals, media and game industry government sector. |
| Organization: | Unity Users Group & dimeRocker |
Calling all game, web and iPhone developers!
dimeRocker, in partnership with Unity Technologies and Telefilm's New Media Fund, invites you to the first Toronto Unity Users Group Networking Event!
The Unity Users Group (UUG) is a not-for-profit community-building resource to inform and connect Unity 3D developers -- and aspiring developers -- worldwide. Located online at www.UnityUsersGroup.com, the UUG delivers on its promise through real-world networking events, keynote presentations, Q&A opportunities with Unity founders and practical skills workshops.
Event Highlights:
5:30pm - 6:30pm Reception, drinks & appetizers at the Gladstone Hotel
6:30pm - 7:30pm Keynote followed by Q&A with Unity team
7:30pm - 9:00pm Networking social, raffle - Unity 3D license
Keynote Speaker:
Tony Garcia, Unity 3D Business Development: A seasoned 26-year industry veteran, Tony has held senior positions for such companies as Electronic Arts, LucasFilm Games, and Microsoft. During his time at EA Seattle, he oversaw the development of such leading franchises as Need for Speed, FIFA Soccer, and Motor City Online. Tony has also been responsible for a string of successful start-ups and won a diverse set of industry awards for many of the products with which he has been involved.
Details:
UUG’s initial focus is on establishing and maintaining regional chapters in the key game development cities of San Francisco, Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto, with plans to branch out to other top locales soon thereafter. To kick off the Toronto chapter, UUG is hosting a premiere networking event on Tuesday, Nov. 10, followed the next day by a Unity Skills Development Workshop with Amir Ebrahimi, Unity Developer and Field Engineer.
Admission for the networking event is $10. This includes a free drink, eats and a chance to win a Unity License valued at $1,500!