GC 2007 sallies forward with closing report

Now that the Leipzig Games Convention has ended, organizers Leipziger Messe GmbH had a chance to look back on this year’s standings for the Games Convention (GC) and Game Convention Developers Conference (GCDC). And in quick summary, the Leipzig trade show has made large strides forward in both number and event achievements.

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Back in 2006, the Games Convention reeled in 183,000 exhibition attendees. This year, they’ve listed 185,000 visitors. Although less than the targeted 200,000 visitor count, more visitors were satisfied with this year’s turnout than last year – that’s 85% against 75%. In addition, that count included 12,300 trade visitors, a huge jump from 8,700 from a year ago.

The Leipzig convention also brought in more media attention after a recorded 3,300 press personnel from 46 countries attended, compared to 2006’s 2,610 from 38 countries. About 20% of those visitors were female, while 52% of visitors were over 20 years old. It was reported a few days ago that the exhibitor list rose to 410 entities. The actual recorded count of exhibitors was very much higher: 509 exhibitors were found.

The recently concluded trade show also marked a first for GC Freestyle, a festival of interactive entertainment sorts, which included concerts, summer activities, and sports. A 3,000 count for overnight stays was noted, while surveys claimed that the event itself was well-received. GC family also grabbed a special place in the visitors’ hearts, as 75% of those who did attend GC 2007 took a keen interest in A Hall of Its Own (Hall 5).

Now that the Leipzig Games Convention has ended, organizers Leipziger Messe GmbH had a chance to look back on this year’s standings for the Games Convention (GC) and Game Convention Developers Conference (GCDC). And in quick summary, the Leipzig trade show has made large strides forward in both number and event achievements.

GC 2007 sallies forward with closing report - Image 1

Back in 2006, the Games Convention reeled in 183,000 exhibition attendees. This year, they’ve listed 185,000 visitors. Although less than the targeted 200,000 visitor count, more visitors were satisfied with this year’s turnout than last year – that’s 85% against 75%. In addition, that count included 12,300 trade visitors, a huge jump from 8,700 from a year ago.

The Leipzig convention also brought in more media attention after a recorded 3,300 press personnel from 46 countries attended, compared to 2006’s 2,610 from 38 countries. About 20% of those visitors were female, while 52% of visitors were over 20 years old. It was reported a few days ago that the exhibitor list rose to 410 entities. The actual recorded count of exhibitors was very much higher: 509 exhibitors were found.

The recently concluded trade show also marked a first for GC Freestyle, a festival of interactive entertainment sorts, which included concerts, summer activities, and sports. A 3,000 count for overnight stays was noted, while surveys claimed that the event itself was well-received. GC family also grabbed a special place in the visitors’ hearts, as 75% of those who did attend GC 2007 took a keen interest in A Hall of Its Own (Hall 5).

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