Objective

The The 1st Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Person of the Year Election seeks to recognize and honor the particular persons who have great influence and contribution on the Digital Entertainment Industry (Hong Kong & Global) during the year. The election also showcases the achievements of personnel and local digital entertainment industry. The Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Person of the Year 2007 Election will grant the most distinguished person in each of the specific field in the Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry.

Introduction of the Organizer

The Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association (HKDEA) was established in 1999 as a non-profit making association comprised of digital entertaining corporations. It is dedicated to the betterment of the local digital entertainment industry.

HKDEA's missions are:
•  To promote technology development within the industry in order to deliver internationally competitive products;
•  To explore and develop new markets;
•  To project a positive image associated with playing video games;
•  To discourage software piracy; and
•  To facilitate communication and interaction between industries, including toys, entertainment and video games, which are associated with digital entertainment.

The HKDEA was founded during a time when there were relatively few local digital entertainment establishments. It was thus established to provide a mechanism upon which local developers could cooperate to ensure industry-wide prosperity.

Since its establishment, HKDEA has organized a variety of activities and events including:

•  Hong Kong ICT Awards: Digital Entertainment
•  Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Excellence Awards
•  Conferences
•  Overseas Promotions (Hong Kong Pavilion in E3, ChinaJoy, MIPCOM)
•  Local Promotions
•  HKDEA Web Site building
•  Seminars and Training

Organizer :

Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association

Co-organizers :

China Game Publishers Association (Hong Kong)
Hong Kong Comics & Animation Federation
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Industry Support Centre
Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited

Sponsor :

Office of the Government Chief Information Officer
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Media Partners :

CGVisual
MetroShowbiz
Nakuz.com
PC Game Weekly
Player Online
PocketPC.com.hk