Game Developers Conference 2001
by Rick Overman · in General Discussion · 11/30/2000 (4:35 pm) · 4 replies
Computer Game Developers Conference
When:
March 20-24, 2001
Where:
San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, CA
Register early for discounted rates!
For more information: www.gdconf.com
When:
March 20-24, 2001
Where:
San Jose Convention Center
San Jose, CA
Register early for discounted rates!
For more information: www.gdconf.com
#2
12/17/2000 (11:35 pm)
its a good place to get internships.. but..... You won't get internships unless you REALLY try. If you do, you can. But its hard.
#3
-George
12/20/2000 (4:33 am)
I am going however, I can only afford the $425 pass does anyone think that the $800 pass would be worth getting for a beginner or should I go with the $125 pass? How are the hotel rates in San Jose?-George
#4
As for the passes. Going to the sessions and roundtables can be instructional, as well as fun. It can also be a good way to meet people. If your going to make a big thing out of it, then get the $800 classic pass. The $425 tutorial pass only gets you the tutorials on the 20th and 21st before the main expo and sessions start, only get that if you have some specific tutorials you want to attend. If your on a tight budget, the only option is the $125 expo pass. I may do that myself this time, as I usually get more out of the printed proceedings than the sessions.
If your serious about being involved with the gaming industry, then this is the conference to attend, but if your going to spend all that money make sure you go prepared. If you want to talk to specific people or companies, try and arrange meetings ahead of time, or at least let them know you'll be by their booth. With individuals, you either need to set exact meeting points, or exchange cell phone #, as the place can be a real zoo :)
12/20/2000 (1:48 pm)
A lot of companies have "Job Booths", so CDGC can be a place to contact HR people and get information about a company. You may not get anything that you couldn't get from a web page or through email, but making personal contact can make a difference if your looking for a position. I know Dynamix usually sends someone to the show.As for the passes. Going to the sessions and roundtables can be instructional, as well as fun. It can also be a good way to meet people. If your going to make a big thing out of it, then get the $800 classic pass. The $425 tutorial pass only gets you the tutorials on the 20th and 21st before the main expo and sessions start, only get that if you have some specific tutorials you want to attend. If your on a tight budget, the only option is the $125 expo pass. I may do that myself this time, as I usually get more out of the printed proceedings than the sessions.
If your serious about being involved with the gaming industry, then this is the conference to attend, but if your going to spend all that money make sure you go prepared. If you want to talk to specific people or companies, try and arrange meetings ahead of time, or at least let them know you'll be by their booth. With individuals, you either need to set exact meeting points, or exchange cell phone #, as the place can be a real zoo :)
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