Beginning your networking journey in Games and beyond
Join this fun and interactive session on how to get over that initial feeling of unease at game conventions and to forge meaningful connections.
Hannes Kotthoff is Games Programming Alumni and Narrative Designer.
He has visited over 20 conventions and conferences across the globe – as a visitor, volunteer, speaker and organiser – and has built a professional network that spans the world.
Eran Schekkerman is an all-round game developer from the Netherlands with a heart for narrative design and a crippling addiction to conferences and talking to people.
Since graduating from the Hanze University of Applied Sciences she’s been busy chaosmanaging 2 developing games, the preparations and hosting of several events and volunteering in the industry where she can.
Through engaging activities, real-life convention stories, and hands-on exercises, they will teach you how to start conversations with anyone, meet the right people for you, and turn chance encounters into valuable opportunities.
Whether you are a developer, artist, content creator, or simply passionate about games, this talk will help you unlock the true power of professional networking.
