Video Games in the 21st Century: Economic Contributions of the U.S. Entertainment Software Industry is the first study that quantifies the specific contributions of the U.S. entertainment software industry to the nation’s economy. Conducted by Economists Incorporated and released by the Entertainment Software Association in November 2007, the study found that from 2003 to 2006, the entertainment software industry’s annual growth rate exceeded 17 percent. Over the same period, the entire U.S. economy grew at a less than four percent rate. Last year, sales nearly quadrupled from 1996 figures to $9.5 billion. And, despite uncertain times in other economic sectors, recent data shows that current 2008 sales are up 30 percent over last year.
The gaming industry has impacted the Pittsburgh economy and will continue to be a valuable part of our regional growth. Join The Economic Club of Pittsburgh and Michael D. Gallagher, President and CEO, Entertainment Software Association, as they explore how this billion-dollar industry is growing in leaps and bounds. Pittsburgh Technology Council members may attend the event at the “Member” rate.
Michael D. Gallagher, President and CEO, Entertainment Software Association
Omni William Penn Hotel
Tuesday, September 16
11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Register by E-mail by September 12.
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