An update on our SSC Bangkok Tour 2006 is attached for your information. In 2005, we organized a successful tour to Malaysia. We are currently planning for an Indonesia Tour in 2007.

Regards

Seah Hock Soon, President

ACM SIGGRAPH Singapore Chapter

Website: http://singapore.siggraph.org

Other events: http://singapore.siggraph.org/events.html

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Dear Digital Media Community,

ACM SIGGRAPH Singapore Chapter Bangkok Tour, 26 to 29 September 2006

The ACM SIGGRAPH Singapore Chapter (SSC) Tour to Thailand, September 2006 is all set to go. We have confirmed 27 participants & we expect 4 days of solid Networking, exchange of information & knowledge, discussions for future activities or business in a relaxed & intimate setting.

These tours are especially beneficial for Potential Recruiters, HR, Employers, Head Hunters; Potential Investors & Businessman looking for Joint Ventures or Co-Productions; Producers & Creative or Art Directors seeking to outsource work; Market Researches who want to be right on the ground to get a feel of the Industry & Market. We will be meeting Bangkok's experts in Architectural Visualization & Walkthroughs, Character Animation, Computer Graphics & other 3D related fields.

Supporting Organizations:
Bangkok ACM SIGGRAPH
ACM SIGGRAPH Singapore NTU Student Chapter
Thailand Animation & Computer Graphics Association

Participating Government Agencies:
Media Development Authority, Singapore
Contact Singapore, Ministry of Manpower, Singapore
Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA), Thailand

Participating Educational Institutes:
School of Art, Design & Media, Nanyang Technological University
School of Technology for the Arts, Republic Polytechnic
ECE Division, Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Moving Images, Temasek Design School, Temasek Polytechnic
Enfold Media, a 3D training centre.

Hardware & Software Vendors:
Frontline Technologies Corporation Ltd, a leading provider of Grid Computing solutions.
G Element Pte Ltd, a visualizations systems provider.
Cavad Asia, Independent 3D Tools supplier serving entire 3D Industry.

Production Houses:
FX Media Pte Ltd a Singapore Production House
Crystal CG a leading Production House
Light & Shadows Pte Ltd
     
Confirmed Sites of Visits in Bangkok:
Thailand Creative Design Centre (TCDC), a showcase of Thailand’s Creative Industry’s works.
Leading animation/vfx houses and academics in Bangkok: Katana Animation (Producer of Thailand’s first full length 3D Animation, Imagimax Studios (Animation), Cyber Planet (Game Developer).

I look forward to working with you really soon. Stay tuned for next year's tour!

Thank you & best regards,

Mr Caleb Cheong
ACM SIGGRAPH Singapore Chapter Management Committee
Member in charge of Tours & Industry Relations
Text: +65 9782 4115
Fax: +65 6312 5705

The ACM SIGGRAPH Singapore Chapter is a not for profit organization run by volunteers.