Tips for Artists, and Game Developers

The Game Developer’s Conference returns to the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco to bring together a global community of game devs, artists, and industry leaders for a unique opportunity to connect with others in the industry, showcase their work, and explore this year’s theme of “The Future of the Industry.”

We’re all excited to experience amazing content and celebrate the remarkable talent in the game industry that is gathering for GDC 2023. For many of us, this might be the first large, in-person event we’ve attended in years or this might even be our first conference ever or our first GDC!

Networking can be intimidating and stressful. The game industry is full of brilliant, passionate, and creative people, and for many artists, game devs, and even industry leaders, attending a large networking event like GDC can be intimidating and a source of tremendous anxiety. As a writer and an artist who is introverted, nothing makes me more nervous than the prospect of sharing my creative work with a room full of strangers, especially in an effort to get work or join a studio that I admire. I know that I’m not alone.

Networking at GDC 2023 can also be a tremendous opportunity to learn and grow both professionally and creatively, to push your boundaries and expectations of what the game industry has to offer, to meet like-minded, remarkable people from all over the world, and celebrate this crazy, beautiful, and joyous community.

In this article, we will provide practical tips and strategies for introverted artists and game developers to network confidently and effectively at GDC 2023.