EVENTS




PAST EVENTS

Event: Fanfest 2013
Dates: April 25th-27th, 2013
Location: Harpa Convention Center, Reykjavik, Iceland

Fanfest brings together players in a massive celebration of the virtual universe and community of EVE. Travelers from all around the world gather in one of the most beautiful and unique locations the planet has to offer. Allies and rivals alike set aside their in-game differences to share drinks with one another and forge new friendships. CCP developers mingle with the community, always up for "talking shop" and getting to know the players.

Information and new announcements on the latest tech and upcoming milestones will be presented exclusively at Fanfest 2013. As the universe of EVE Online readies to head into its second decade, there's no better place to celebrate than at the top of the world, surrounded by throngs of excited fans.


CCP Attendees:  Most of us!

Event: GDCSF 2013
Dates: March 27th-29th, 2013
Location: San Francisco, CA

GDC is the annual game developer conference focused on fun and networking for industry professionals. Summit and session topics include casual gaming, localization, independent games, outsourcing, and artificial intelligence.

To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker
CCP Attendees:  Anders Caspersson, Nicolas Tittley, Andie Norgren, Lisa Bell-Cabrera

Event: PAX 2013
Dates: March 22nd-24th, 2013
Location: Boston, MA

enny Arcade Expo (PAX) is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console, and computer games; a conference program of game industry speakers on gaming topics; music concerts; free play areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: Gamescom 2012
Dates: August 15th-19th, 2012
Location: Cologne, Germany

At Gamescom 2010, the international games industry will be presenting its world, European and German premieres, accompanied by events and entertainment on the trade fair site and in the city. The "Who's who" of the games industry comes together in Cologne to celebrate the world of games in Cologne this year amongst an expected 245,000 visitors and over 450 exhibitors. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: E3 2012
Dates: June 5th-7th, 2012
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center

E3 Expo is the world's premiere trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: Fanfest 2012
Dates: March 22nd-24th, 2012
Location: Harpa Concert Hall and Convention Center, Reykjavík, Iceland

Fanfest brings together players in a massive celebration of the virtual universe and community of EVE. Travelers from all around the world gather in one of the most beautiful and unique locations the planet has to offer. Allies and rivals alike set aside their in-game differences to share drinks with one another and forge new friendships. CCP developers mingle with the community, always up for "talking shop" and getting to know the players.

 

Information and new announcements on the latest tech and upcoming milestones will be presented exclusively at Fanfest 2012. The universe of EVE Online is expanding in every way imaginable and there's no better place to herald news this awesome than at the top of the world, surrounded by throngs of excited fans.


CCP Attendees:  Most of us!

Event: Game Connection 2011
Dates: December 6th-8th, 2011
Location: Paris, France

Game Connection Europe 2011 takes place at the Grande Arche in Paris, the City of Lights,  and is expected to play host to more than 1000 visitors and 250 exhibitors. Conferences, workshops and master classes covering business, technology and game design will take place throughout the event. Please contact Nikola Cavic for CCP-related inquiries or meetings.


CCP Attendees:  Nikola Cavic (Sr Sales Manager)

Event: GDC Online 2011
Dates: October 10th-13th, 2011
Location: Austin Convention Center, Texas

GDC Online focuses on the most pressing development challenges for connected games with tracks related to: Business and Marketing, Design, Production, Programming, and going Live. In addition to the return of a robust expo floor and four full days of content, GDC Online will also feature summit and presentations on cloud gaming, casual, MMOs, virtual worlds, and social networking games. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker. For Sales and Marketing inquiries contact Nikola Cavic.


CCP Attendees:  Nikola Cavic (Sr Sales Manager), Valerie Massey (Sr Dir of PR and Communications)

Event: You are in Control
Dates: October 10th-12th, 2011
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

You are in Control is an annual international conference exploring digital business developments in the creative industries, including music, media, arts, design and gaming. This year, You are in Control will be presenting the CCP Games x Nicola Formichetti collaboration at the official opening night presentation.

 


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: The Grand Masquerade
Dates: September 15th-18th, 2011
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

 

A defining moment and not-to-be-missed event, The Grand Masquerade 2011 brings together the glamour and style of Grand Masquerade 2010 and blends it with the historic intimacy of the very center of the world's most iconic vampire city, the New Orleans French Quarter. Join us September 15-18 at the legendary Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans for an unforgetable weekend.  Come celebrate the historic 20th anniversary of Vampire: The Masquerade with the White Wolf team, the Camarilla Fan Club, One World by Night, The Garou Nation, The Wrecking Crew, The Elder Kindred Network, and hundreds of your fellow writers, fans and gamers.

CCP Attendees:  Dozens of members of the World of Darkness Development Team

Event: PAX 2011
Dates: August 26th-28th, 2011
Location: Seattle, WA

Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console, and computer games; a conference program of game industry speakers on gaming topics; music concerts; free play areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  Link Hughes (Game Designer)

Event: Gamescom 2011
Dates: August 18th-21st, 2011
Location: Cologne, Germany

Gamescom is Europe's epicenter for games and gamers. The entire industry will be presenting itself not only to the general public at the trade fair, but also to trade visitors in particular. Come to Europe's leading B2B entertainment trade fair and media platform for the industry. For Sales and Marketing inquiries contact Nikola Cavic


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: GDC Europe 2011
Dates: August 15th-17th, 2011
Location: Cologne, Germany

The Game Developers Conference Europe™ (GDC Europe) is proud to return for a third year of the must-attend European forum for game development industry professionals. GDC Europe features over 100+ lectures taught by leading industry experts, focused on a comprehensive selection of topics pertinent to the European and wider international game development industry.


CCP Attendees:  David Press (Interim Technical Director)

Event: Game Horizon 2011
Dates: June 28th-29th, 2011
Location: The Sage Gateshead, UK

The GameHorizon 2011 Conference is backed by the GameHorizon Advisory Board as well as a conference advisory committee featuring some of the games industry's leading names. A two-day event, the conference features creative, innovative and inspirational speakers from the worlds of gaming, entertainment and business. Attend and network with the experts, the influencers, the people driving the games industry forward.


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: E3 2011
Dates: June 7th-9th, 2011
Location: Los Angeles Convention Center

E3 Expo is the world's premiere trade show for computer and video games and related products. The show is owned by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the U.S. association dedicated to serving the business and public affairs needs of the companies, publishing interactive games for video game consoles, handheld devices, personal computers, and the Internet.


CCP Attendees:  TBA

Event: Digital Storytelling 2011
Dates: April 13th-15th, 2011
Location: Oslo, Norway

'Digital Storytelling: World Building in a Digital Universe' explores the creative use of technology in film and television, focusing on visual effects and digital set design in feature film, television and games. Taking place in the Tancred Cinema at Filmens Hus, Oslo Norway and arranged in partnership with the Norwegian Film Institute, Digital Storytelling will take a look at the latest achievements and technology from Norwegian, Scandinavian and International digital entertainment professionals.


CCP Attendees:  Game Designer Matthew Woodward (Speaker)

Event: Fanfest 2011
Dates: March 24-26, 2011
Location: Laugardalshöll Convention Center, Reykjavík, Iceland

Fanfest brings together players in a massive celebration of the virtual world of EVE Online. Travelers from all around the world gather in one of the most beautiful and unique locations the planet has to offer. Allies and rivals alike set aside their in-game differences to share drinks with one another and forge new friendships. CCP developers mingle with the community, always up for "talking shop" and getting to know the players.

 

Information and new announcements on the latest tech and upcoming milestones will be presented exclusively at Fanfest 2011. The universe of EVE Online is expanding in every way imaginable and there's no better place to herald news this awesome than at the top of the world, surrounded by throngs of excited fans.


CCP Attendees:  Most of us!

Event: DigiWorld Summit 2010
Dates: November 17th-18th, 2010
Location: Montpellier, France

Over the years, IDATE's DigiWorld Summit has earned the reputation of one of Europe's premier annual events for taking stock of the changes at work in the digital industry, attracting over 1,200 specialists from the telecom, internet and media sectors. This event is composed of plenary sessions and 8 executive seminars.


CCP Attendees:  Thor Gunnarsson (Speaker)

Event: GDC Online 2010
Dates: October 5th-8th, 2010
Location: Austin Convention Center, Texas

GDC Online focuses on the most pressing development challenges for connected games with tracks related to: Business and Marketing, Design, Production, Programming, and going Live. In addition to the return of a robust expo floor and four full days of content, GDC Online will also feature one and two-day summits including Game Narrative Summit, iPhone Games Summit, iPad Gaming Summit, and 3D Stereoscopic Games Summit. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker


CCP Attendees:  Daniel Block, Director of Customer Acquisition (Speaker)

Event: You Are In Control
Dates: October 1st-2nd, 2010
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

You are in Control is an annual international conference exploring digital business developments in the creative industries, including music, media, arts, design and gaming. The conference aims to empower attendees with knowledge on how to capitalize in the fast changing digital distribution world by the sharing of knowledge across the various industries.


CCP Attendees:  Andie Nordgren (Associate Technical Producer), Elisabet Grétarsdóttir (EVE Marketing Director)

Event: Siege 2010
Dates: Sept 30th - Oct 3rd, 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA

The Southern Interactive Entertainment and Game Expo (SIEGE) is the definitive center of gravity for knowledge exchange among video game industry professionals and students in the southeastern U.S. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  To be announced

Event: Dragon*Con
Dates: September 3rd-6th, 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA

Dragon*Con is the largest multi-media, popular culture convention focusing on science fiction and fantasy, gaming, comics, literature, art, music, and film in the US. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker


CCP Attendees:  To be announced

Event: PAX 2010
Dates: September 3rd-6th, 2010
Location: Seattle, WA

Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) is a three-day celebration of games and gamer culture. The festival includes an exhibition floor filled with playable builds of upcoming tabletop, console, and computer games; a conference program of game industry speakers on gaming topics; music concerts; free play areas; industry parties; game tournaments and more. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  Link Hughes, Game Designer (Speaker)

Event: Gamescom 2010
Dates: August 19th-22nd, 2010
Location: Cologne, Germany

At Gamescom 2010, the international games industry will be presenting its world, European and German premieres, accompanied by events and entertainment on the trade fair site and in the city. The "Who's who" of the games industry comes together in Cologne to celebrate the world of games in Cologne this year amongst an expected 245,000 visitors and over 450 exhibitors. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  To Be Announced

Event: GDC Europe 2010
Dates: August 16th-18th, 2010
Location: Cologne Convention Center East, Germany

The Game Developers Conference™ Europe (GDC Europe) is the largest professionals-only game industry event in Europe. The GDC Europe will be held in conjunction with gamescom, the leading European consumer and industry show. This allows the conference to address the development community at a central location in the heart of Europe and command the critical mass of the European games sector. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Valerie Massey


CCP Attendees:  Aðalsteinn Rúnar Óttarsson, Senior Technical Producer (Speaker)

Event: Gen Con Indy
Dates: August 5th-8th, 2010
Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Gen Con Indy is a non-stop place for all things gaming. Hundreds of world-class exhibitors and over 7,000 events from RPGs, TCGs, Miniatures, Board and Electronic Games and more. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  To be announced

Event: CGDC 2010
Dates: July 31st - August 1st, 2010
Location: Shanghai International Convention Center

CGDC 2010 makes Shanghai the stage upon which the game industry's most  influential experts and luminaries present the latest in technical achievements and evolving trends in game development. CCPGames CEO Hilmar Veigar Petursson will be the keynote speaker for the event, sharing "Dare to Be Different," a presentation on the history and future of CCP Games, including the power of forging into uncharted territory in the games industry. Over 3,000 professionals in the game development field will be present at CGDC 2010, with 70 global top-notch game designers and developers speaking during the 3-day event.


CCP Attendees:  Hao Wang (Lead Programmer), Andreas Axelsson (Programmer), Eyjólfur Guðmundsson (Lead Economist)

Event: SIME Barcelona 2010
Dates: June 16th, 2010
Location: Barcelona, Spain

SIME is northern Europe's largest conference about the Internet and digital opportunities with events across Europe. SIME brings together top executives, marketing professionals, aficionados and members of the press. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  Sigurlína V Ingvarsdóttir

Event: Moving Images 2010
Dates: June 9th, 2010
Location: Orkanen, Sweden

Moving Images is a conference designed for a broad scope of media professionals: computer games, movies, television, web, etc. At Moving Images, industry experts meet and share knowledge and ideas on development and trends. The aim is to create new business and innovation in media industry. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker


CCP Attendees:  Andie Nordgren, Associate Technical Producer (Speaker)

Event: Perforce 2010
Dates: May 11th-12th, 2010
Location: Old Windsor, UK

Staff and customers share experiences, best practices, and technical know-how in two days of presentations. Network with senior employees from all parts of the company, and other Perforce customers. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker


CCP Attendees:  To be announced

Event: Nordic Game 2010
Dates: April 27th - 30th 2010
Location: Malmö / Copenhagen

The Nordic Game 2010 conference, 27-30 April 2010 in Malmö, Sweden will explore the new realities of the games industry. The conference program will focus on how to bridge the gaps between game ideas and business models, creativity and management, and market awareness and profit-making. The event will be for everyone who's eager to learn, share, adapt and evolve to the today's changing games industry.


CCP Attendees:  Hilmar Hauksson

Event: CHI 2010
Dates: April 10th-15th 2010
Location: Atlanta, GA

CHI (ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems) is the premier international conference for the field of human-computer interaction. CHI 2010 looks outward to the human experience of computing in the world.

To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  Steinar Palsson, Bara Gunnarsdottir

Event: MIX 2010
Dates: March 15th-17th, 2010
Location: Las Vegas, NV

A three-day conference for web designers and developers building the world's most innovative web sites. To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker.


CCP Attendees:  Chad Steelman, Anne Walsh, David Poole, David Hughes, Hilmar Hauksson, Frank Cassata

Event: VCON 2010
Dates: March 10th, 2010
Location: Moscone Center | San Francisco, CA

VCON is a 1-day exploration into how Games-as-a-Service 
and Virtual Items have changed the playbook forever.


CCP Attendees:  Hilmar Veigar Pétursson (Speaker)

Event: Game Developer Conference 2010
Dates: March 9th - 13th 2010
Location: Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA

GDC is the annual game developer conference focused on fun and networking for industry professionals. Summit and session topics include casual gaming, localization, independent games, outsourcing, and artificial intelligence.

To schedule a media appointment at this event, please contact Ned Coker


CCP Attendees:  Eyjo Gudmundsson, Einar Sigurður Hreiðarsson, Alli Óttarsson, Snorri Sturluson, Vigfús Ómarsson

 

CCP AROUND THE WORLD

Each year CCP participates in various game industry events around the world. If you want to set up interview or just meet some of our employees over a beer then please contact:

Ned Coker (nedcoker@ccpgames.com)