This year will be my first time going to Gencon, and I will be bringing some prototypes that I would like to be seen. My goals for Gencon are as follows
1) Get prototypes tested
2) Show prototypes to publishers
3) Meet/network with other designers
4) Attend seminars relevant to my interests in game design
5) Volunteer if there is something game design related to volunteer with
I've been to other game conventions like the Chicago Toy & Game Fair (volunteered as a judge for their Young Inventor Challenge) and Tennessee Game Days, but none that have had the sheer levels of opportunities for game designers that Gencon has. I'm a bit overwhelmed, but I am determined to get a solid gameplan developed so that I can make the most of the experience. Any and all advice would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Thanks for the advice everyone. I am all signed up and got my hotel. I have been having some trouble finding seminars and events to sign up for related to game design. Anyone know where / how to best look for those? Is it the case that some simply haven't been announced yet?