The Casual Games Association, an international trade organization

for the video games industry, will be hosting the ninth annual Casual Connect Eastern Europe in

Belgrade, Serbia on November 10 – 12, 2014.

“Eastern Europe is a hotspot for game development, and we are excited to be heading to the energetic

city of Belgrade,” says Jessica Tams, Managing Director of Casual Games Association.

Casual Connect is a professional conference created to support the mass market game community by

gathering the top developers, publishers, distributors and others involved in related industries for

networking opportunities and lectures created by a board of industry members. Lectures cover an array of

topics, including development, emerging trends and the future of the industry across various platforms.

Along with lectures, attendees can also look forward to the Indie Prize Showcase and the IDEA

Showcase. The Indie Prize Showcase is a place for qualified indie development teams to showcase their

games at Casual Connect Eastern Europe. Participants are able to learn and network with other indie

developers, as well as compete for a number of awards. More information can be found at

The International Design, Entertain, and Amaze (IDEA) Showcase is an opportunity for established

developers looking for international partners for publishing, user acquisition, game performance

monitoring and logistical support. Participants from many different countries come together to present

their newest projects during the conference. More information can be found at

Meet with over 900 other games professionals at the Crowne Plaza Belgrade in Belgrade on November

10 – 12, 2014.

Launched in 2005, Casual Connect is hosted by the Casual Games Association, bringing together the

most talented and knowledgeable experts in the video gaming field to further the industry with the best

learning and networking opportunities for casual games professionals. In addition to Casual Connect

Eastern Europe 2014, the CGA will host Casual Connect Asia, Singapore on May 20 – 22, 2014, Casual

Connect USA, San Francisco in July 22 – 24, 2014, and Casual Connect Europe, Amsterdam on

February 4 – 6, 2015. For more information, visit http://casualconnect.org/.