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Visual Web Convention

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The Visual Web Convention is the only Convention in the UK that is focused on delivering a ‘ready-to-go’ strategy roadmap for monetizing Web 2.0 for organisations using the Web for visual interactive media; including games (MMO & casual), entertainment, broadcasting & media, brands, serious games, learning, virtual worlds, policy & awareness. The Visual Web Convention comprises 4+ events under 1 roof over 2 days.

Early Bird Ends 15^th June. Limited places available.

Lord Puttnam is keynoting on the morning of 10^th July, with EMI and Microsoft keynoting on 9^th July. They are joined by over 30 eminent speakers from the leading organisations shaping and monetizing the next-gen Web.

The 4 separately bookable events are:

· Monetise Web 2.0 & Social Networks Conference www.monetisesocialnetworks.com

· Academic & Research Summit www.viswebconvention.com/3DAcademicSummit/homepage.html

· Apply Serious Games Conference www.applyseriousgames.com

· Apply Virtual Worlds & MMOs Conference www.applyvirtualworlds.com

With over 10 additional sessions including a legal clinic and Industry-focused consultations with the experts from Games, Media, Healthcare, Defence & Homeland Security, Energy, Oil & Gas.

Location

RIBA

RIBA, 66 Portland Place, London