Post Mortem

We want to take this opportunity to send a very special thank you to all of our attendees, speakers, and sponsors for the inaugural GDC FOCUS ON: Game Outsourcing Summit.

The event was a great success. The analysis of outsourcing and off-shoring game development has paved the way for fresh partnerships and increased industry awareness. This Summit helped to solidify these partnerships, enable new introductions, and validate the outsourcing industry as a viable alternative production method.

Next year's Summit is expected to grow to new heights with support from an even larger pool of vendors and industry experts.

We encourage you to share your thoughts and suggestions about the GDC FOCUS ON: Game Outsourcing Summit! Fill out a conference evaluation form and fax it to (415) 947-6090 attn: Loria Ryan.

Session slides

Catch the sessions you missed! Click on the session title to download the GDC Focus On: Game Outsourcing Summit presentation slides.

Outsourcing: The Next Stage of Evolution in Game Development
Shiraz Akmal, Corporate Vice President of Operations-Product Development, THQ

Geography of Outsourcing,
Jonathan Hales, President, OutsourceReport

When Does it Work, Where Does it fail? A Postmortem
Rajesh Rao, CEO, Dhruva Interactive

How Does It Work, And How to Implement It?,
Ben Wibberley, VP North America, Babel Media

Knowing When to Outsource: A Publisher's Perspective,
Paul Steed, Creative Director, Atari

The 21st Century Art Director,
Justin Muir, Art Producer, Midway Home Entertainment

Do-It-Yourself: Growing Your Own Outsourcing Group
Lewis Peterson , President & CEO, 7 Studios

Anatomy of an Outsourcing Deal,
Chris Lena, Producer, Sony Online Entertainment
Joe Shoopack, Studio Art Director, Sony Online Entertainment

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