The Guangzhou International Animation & Comic Exhibition is an official stage for the animation and cartoon industry to establish industry connections, strengthen the industry, standardize the protection of intellectual properties and popularize healthy animation and comic culture. The event will combine an exhibition, trade show and competition. For fans, the event will feature showcases of hot properties, workshops and Cosplay. For more information, visit www.toprepute.com.cn.

The 2005 China International Cartoon and Digital Art Festival (http://www.cicdaf.com/english/index.asp) will be held in Changzhou, China, on September 28 to October 5, 2005. Last year's edition drew crowds in excess of 130,000. Since then, the city has been designated by the Central Government as one of 9 new animation production centers, and it is estimated that 150,000 visitors will attend this year's event. Also present at the show will be numerous production studios, schools, media organizations, and technology vendors and providers. To encourage outside participation, the organizing committee will grant each of the first 3 foreign participants 9 square meters of free space for a stand of their design and choosing, as well as free accommodation (hotel stay and meals) for the duration of the event. Do let us know ASAP if you are interested and we'll follow up with an official invitation and information package. Contact Information: Alexandre Rousseau T: +86 519 333 1916 (China) E: alexr@studio-chops.com

Presented by LICENSE! magazine, Link is an executive-level conference and networking opportunity tailored to licensing executives ready to take their business to the next level. Top licensors, licensees, retailers, agents, marketers and the media will come together. Conference sessions will cover a full spectrum of licensing topics including promotions and co-branding, marketing to demographics, the state of retail, financial & legal licensing issues, and a special concentration on international markets. This event runs concurrently with MAGIC Marketplace. For more information, visit linkconference.com.

The MAGIC Marketplace is a top conference where retailers, exhibitors and industry leaders in the fashion industry converge. WWDMAGIC first launched in February 1995 at the Las Vegas Hilton in collaboration with WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY, the premiere fashion trade magazine focusing on women's fashion and trends. The success of the women's show prompted WWDMAGIC to move one year later to tents in the parking lot across from the Las Vegas Convention Center. Later, in 1998, WWDMAGIC moved into a more permanent space at the Sands Expo & Convention Center. MAGIC International, a subsidiary of Advanstar Communications, is the world's largest and most widely recognized organizer of trade shows for the apparel industry producing the MAGIC Marketplace. For information, call (818) 593-5000 or log onto www.MAGIConline.com.

Macworld Conference & Expo
July 11-14, 2005
Hynes Convention Center, Boston
Cost: Exhibit Hall passes are free on or before June 10, 2005. $15 on or before July 10. $25 thereafter. Conference prices vary. Register at www.macworldexpo.com.

For over 20 years, Macworld Conference & Expo has been the leading destination for Mac enthusiasts. We provide the education, networking and thought leadership that professionals and consumers alike need to get the most from their technology investment.

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Comic-Con International is the largest gathering of comic book, science fiction, film and television fans in the nation. Featuring celebrity guests, seminars on breaking into filmmaking and near 24-hour film retrospectives. Comic-Con is the place for fans of all things pop culture. For more information, visit www.comic-con.org.

In its 13th edition, DISCOP is the most important annual content market dedicated to Central and Eastern Europe. The event features more than 150 major content sellers and more than 350 qualified content buyers. The market takes place in restricted areas at the Sofitel Atrium Hotel in Budapest, Hungary. Access to DISCOP 2005 is open to qualified participants with a 3-day market badge. Limited exhibiting options are also available to sellers. For more information, visit www.discop.com.

In its 25th year, L!censing International is the premier annual trade event and conference where owners and agents of intellectual properties showcase their concepts to develop new and unique consumer products, solidify promotional partnerships, sign exclusives with retailers and network. The event sees 500 exhibitors, 5,500 properties and brands available for licensing and 20,000+ high-profile manufacturers, retailers and marketers. Art & Design Licensing Gallery is an exclusive opportunity for artists, illustrators, graphic designers and photographers to showcase their original work in a featured area on the exhibit floor. Offering turnkey booth packages to exhibitors in this area is a convenient and affordable option for artists to tap into the lucrative royalty opportunities licensing has to offer. Know as the one-stop resource for product development The Product Sourcing Zone is where contract manufacturers can promote their outsourcing, product enhancements and global capabilities during the most important licensing show in the world. This centralized pavilion serves both exhibitors and attendees pursuing product manufacturing expertise to

X|Media|Lab is a one day international conference on creativity, business, and technology of new media content (general admission); followed by the 2-day X|Media|Lab, an elite hands-on workshop for comanpanies and project teams working on their own project ideas (selected projects only).

X|Media|Lab (and the Pro Day Conference) will take place June 15-17th at the Singapore Exhibition Centre alongside the huge Broadcast Asia trade show which also includes summits on Digital Broadcasting, Digital Cinema, Interactive Television, Mobile Content, Animation, Computer Graphics, and Games.

The theme for the first X|Media|Lab in Singapore is primarily for companies and project teams developing animation, graphics, and games projects. Eight projects will be selected to participate in the Lab.

X|Media|Lab focuses exclusively on helping create successful commercial media projects by working on the creative, technology, and business propositions and increasing the chance of the projects getting commercial funding, and succeeding in the marketplace.
Nominate your project team now for inclusion in the Lab and become part of an elite network of new media superstars.