Let's continue! The highly anticipated GDC Showcase career event enters its final day, with invaluable content and networking opportunities tailored to boost your game development career. Let's dive into a wealth of sessions and connections that will propel your professional growth in the industry.
The online event kicks off at 7:00am PT today (10:00am ET, 3:00pm GMT). If you're still building your schedule, head to our full schedule to see all the sessions available to you.
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We've got another Virtual Speed Networking session at 11:35am PT (2:35PM ET, 7:35pm GMT), along with two general networking sessions at 7:00am PT (10:00am ET, 3:00pm GMT) and 2:30pm PT (5:30pm ET). We're meeting in our exclusive Gather space, which will be available for attendees throughout the entire event today. In addition, here are a few sessions to check out:
Inclusive Design Workshops: Weaving Accessibility into Workflows
Cari Watterton (Senior Designer of Accessibility, Rebellion)
Time: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Accessibility helps more people play our games, but it also takes an army! So how can you take your passion, and train people across disciplines to make more inclusive choices? This talk will enable you to run your own workshops to boost accessibility in your studio. Accessibility Designer, Cari Watterton, created Inclusive Design Workshops, inspired by Xbox's Inclusive Design Sprints, to train developers at Rebellion to consider accessibility throughout development in a way that is cost effective but still impactful. This awareness across disciplines helps to foster an inclusive design mindset and avoid unintentional barriers in our games. Cari's talk covers the creation and content of the cross-discipline workshops, the feedback and development that Rebellion went through to create an engaging and fun learning experience, and the result and impacts that the training has had on our staff and our workflows.
How to Position Yourself to Get a Job in the Games Industry
Cami Smith (Senior Recruiter, Independent)
Nellie Hughes (Design Director, Xbox Game Studios Publishing, Microsoft)
Alejandro Rodriguez (Gaming Talent Acquisition Leader & Art Development Specialist, Independent)
Elbert Perez (Senior Partner Engineer, Unity)
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
In this session, our team of experts from the industry will share best practices for aspiring professionals looking to break into the gaming industry. The panel will talk about setting up their profiles and portfolios to attract potential employers. The session covers essential networking strategies, highlighting both online and in-person opportunities. Additionally, we will shares valuable resources for job hunting in the gaming sector, ensuring attendees leave with actionable steps to enhance their career prospects. Whether you're just starting or looking to make a career shift, this session offers practical advice and insights to help you succeed in the competitive gaming industry. The first half hour will be the panel discussion, the second half hour will be open for live Q&A.
Impress the Press: Media Best Practices with Game Developer
Bryant Francis (Senior Editor, GameDeveloper.com)
Time: 11:05 am - 11:35 am
In this session, Senior Editor Bryant Francis of GameDeveloper.com will share best practices when interacting with media outlets. He’ll discuss how to craft a compelling message, prepare for interviews, and build relationships with the press. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll gain valuable insights on how to confidently engage with journalists and navigate interviews with ease.
Thank you for joining us for this year's GDC Showcase career event: We can't wait to see what you do next!
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