General Information  
 
About The Event
 
CG Overdrive 2009 is Asia's unparalleled computer graphics event where CG professionals and enthusiasts, decision makers, vendors and buyers gather under one roof to exchange ideas. This 4th edition of CG Overdrive will have a comprehensive showcase of latest CG technologies, attracting local and regional visitors from the animation and VFX houses, games studios and more. The event also serves as a gateway where interested job seekers can meet various animation studios, VFX houses and games development companies who are on the look out for CG talents at Recruitment Overdrive. Over 500 jobs were up for grabs at the 2008 edition. Another event highlight is CG Excellence where visitors will be in for a treat to view some of the very best CG works and films by local and international CG artists.
 
Held alongside these is the Conference, and NEW for 2009 is the addition of 6 Professional Tracks where renowned CG moguls are invited to impart their knowledge and skills to an ever knowledge hungry CG crowd.
 
Held in conjunction with BroadcastAsia2009, Asia's premier digital multimedia technology event, CG Overdrive is THE event for CG artists, enthusiasts and professionals to share, learn and network.
 
 
Event Components
 
Exhibition (FREE Admission) CG Excellence Digital Short Films Screening
(FREE Admission)
Computer Graphics showcase by leading CG vendors Showcase of short-listed films contributed by international computer animators and professionals
Recruitment Overdrive (FREE Admission) Conference (Ticketed)
'Match-making' opportunities for keen job applicants who are seeking employment in CG industry The Conference features highly esteemed speakers from the most respected international studios worldwide. Delegates will immerse themselves in a wealth of creative knowledge that will broaden their horizons.
Recruitment Talks (FREE Admission) Professional Tracks – NEW (Ticketed)
Sessions where recruiters share vital information and provide insights into job opportunities Insightful lecture style sessions conducted by the GODS of the CG industry.
CG Excellence Digital Art Gallery (FREE Admission)  
Display of short-listed works by local and international
CG artists
 
 
 
Video Games Live!
19 June 2009, Singapore Indoor Stadium @ 8.30pm
 
Video Games Live! (VGL) is coming to Singapore!
 
Created in the USA, and played to countless SOLD-OUT crowds in the States, Europe, South America and North Asia, VGL will be debuting for the very first time in Southeast Asia at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 19 June 2009 to a much anticipating crowd.
 
VGL is an explosive, immersive video game concert incepted to celebrate the best game music ever created. The concert bridges a gap for entertainment by exposing new generations of music lovers and fans to the symphonic orchestral experience while also providing a completely new and unique experience for families and/or non-gamers. The power and emotion of a symphony orchestra is mixed with the excitement and energy of a rock concert and the technology and interactivity of a video game all completely synchronized to amazing cutting edge video screen visuals, state-of-the-art lighting and special on-stage interactive segments with the audience.
 
 
CG Overdrive 2009 Exhibition
   
Date : 16 - 19 June 2009
Venue
: Singapore Expo, Hall 9
Opening Hours : 16 - 18 June, 10.30am to 6pm
: 19 June, 10.30am to 4pm
 
CG Overdrive 2009 Conference
   
Date : 16 - 19 June 2009
Venue
: Singapore Expo
 
CG Overdrive 2009 Professional Tracks
   
Date : 16 - 19 June 2009
Venue
: Singapore Expo, Hall 9
 
 
Admission
 
There is no charge to visit CG Overdrive exhibition. Minors under 12 years of age will not be allowed entry into exhibition halls. For visitors who wish to visit BroadcastAsia2009 exhibition, please note separate registration is required and admission is restricted to trade professionals only. There is no charge to visit BroadcastAsia2009. Minors aged 16 years and below will not be allowed into BroadcastAsia2009 exhibition halls.
 
 
     

Organiser


 

Strategic Partner

Visual Communication Order [VCO] is formed on the vision of realising ideas. At VCO, we specialise in devising communication solutions. Where dedication to quality is the backbone of the organisation, we thrive on harnessing the power of communication to bringing radical and effective marketing strategies to our clients. Winning is made easy when every member at VCO is a born winner.

Visual Communication Order is an affiliate of 3dsense Private Limited.
  Set up in 1976, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) has established itself as one of the most innovative and respected exhibition and conference organisers in Asia. A pioneer in the Singapore exhibition industry, SES events have served as important platforms for companies aiming to forge new business contacts in Asia. With a portfolio of international tradeshows already serving the Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle industries, SES continues to develop new events to meet market needs. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance, a global network with over 50 offices worldwide.
     
For more information, please visit www.visualco.net .   For more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.