GDC Online Events & Networking
GDC Online is not just about the conference, we have a line-up of events ready for you to network and connect with fellow game developers. Get the most out of your GDC Online experience and check out the events below.*
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
GDC Online Expo
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, October 11, 10am - 6PM
Wednesday, October 12, 10am - 6PM
Location: Exhibit Hall 1
Access: Open to all Attendees*
Explore the latest in game innovations and talk with industry experts on GDC Online's Expo Floor. Ask questions and get answers from game industry professionals and network with peers.
View more information on the GDC Expo here.
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
Game Narrative Poster Session
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 12 - 1PM
Location: Booth 113
The Game Narrative Summit is proud to display the work of the 4th annual student competition for Game Narrative Review. Featuring the work of students from across the country, the competition allows students to demonstrate their grasp of game narrative techniques and analysis, and gives them the chance to present their efforts to the audience of game narrative professionals attending GDC Online.
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
Neal Stephenson's REAMDE Book Signing
Date & Time: Tuesday, October 11, 2011, 12:30 - 1:30PM
Location: Booth 728
Book signing follows 11am – 12pm lecture in Ballroom C.
REAMDE available for pre-purchase at the Official GDC Online Bookstore located in 1st Floor Palazzo.
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
Game Career Seminar
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Location: Ballroom B
The Game Career Seminar at the Austin Convention Center, is a one-day program 
designed for students and individuals interested in learning how to build a career in the video game industry. Attendees will experience interactive sessions, network with industry professionals, and hear HR representatives, top game developers and industry experts share their perspective and insights.
View Game Career Seminar details here.
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
GDC Online T-Shirt Giveaway
Dates & Times:
Tuesday, October 11, 2:30PM
Wednesday, October 12, 2:30PM
Location: Booth 728
Get your GDC Online tee. First come, first served! Limited quantities so they will go supa’ fast!
Eligible Passes: All Access Pass, Main Conference Pass, Summits & Tutorials Pass
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
Game Developers Choice Online Awards
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Reception: 6PM
Ceremony: 6:30PM
Location: Ballroom A
Access: Open to all Attendees*
Building on the success of over 10 years of producing the highly respected Game Developers Choice Awards at GDC in San Francisco, the UBM TechWeb Game Network is proud to produce an awards show specific to the accomplishments in online games, taking place at GDC Online in Austin, Texas this October.
The award ceremony will honor the accomplishments of the sometimes overlooked creators and operators of online video games – from large-scale MMOs through free-to-play titles to social network games. Awards span excellence in live services, technology, game updates, online game design, and more.
*Conference badges must be presented for access to events.
Sponsored by:
View Choice Online Awards details here.
GDC Online Merchandise Store
Dates & Times:
October 10-13,2011, 9AM - 5:30pm
Location: 1st Floor Palazzo
Be sure to drop by the GDC Merchandise Store and pick up your official GDC Online 2011 apparel, accessories and gifts. Reserve your GDC Online 2011 branded bags in advance! Purchase a selection of bags online before the show and have it shipped or held for pick up at the store on-site at GDC Online.
