The layout of this event was more focused on the developers getting a chance to pitch their games to investors and service providers exhibiting their range of skills. I wish I brought a backpack as my handbag was not convenient to fit everything in. I wore jeans and a T-shirt on all days with a blazer when I needed to go out. Your knowledge and attitude will go a long way here. Don’t worry about the “first impressions count” thing.

The people that stood out the most were the ones who were dressed smart. I hardly saw anyone with briefcases or handbags and most of the developers carry their equipment in backpacks. This is right but you need to also remember that San Francisco has changeable weather so you need to bring a jumper and raincoat. I read about taking some comfortable shoes and clothes. I didn’t do this and I must have lost about 5lbs from walking from one side of the centre to the other. Try to plan your meetings in the same areas and times. Having a picture is useful when you’re in a crowded room or a bar looking for your client. Make as many meetings as you possible can, and once you get a meeting, make information sheets with the person’s picture and information about them and the company. With the evening events, and the walking and talking you would do, you will need to be 100%. My advice is to allow a few days to get over it as well as to see the beautiful sites of San Francisco. I am based in our Asia office, and like many people going to GDC, had to overcome jetlag.

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They were useful and helped me plan for the unknown. I’ve read a number of different blog posts about people’s experiences of the GDC and how to prepare. I knew about the gaming market and would read about trends and new technology on a daily basis as Gaming is a sector I target, but I didn’t really know much about these events and how to make them a success. I recently went to GDC and Game Connection events in the USA for the first time and I wanted to share a few insights with you.īeing new to the gaming conference scene, I needed to do my research before going. Hi everyone! My name is Lily and I am a Business Development Manager at Andovar’s Bangkok office.

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