West Hall Hours:
Wednesday, Feb 20 - 9:00am-6:00pm
Thursday, Feb 21- 9:00am-6:00pm
Friday, Feb 22- 9:00am-3:00pm

The largest and most prestigious career expo in the game industry provides publishers and studios the opportunity to meet, interact and recruit the industry's top developers on the show floor. This year the Career Pavilion is located in the West Hall and will include EA's Career Networking Bar and Sony Computer Entertainment's Interactive Lounge, see below for details. Top companies recruiting at GDC:07 include EA, Microsoft, Nintendo, Sony, Activision, LucasArts, THQ, Ubisoft, Bioware and many more. See below for a complete list of Career Pavilion exhibitors.

• GDC attendees have an average of 7 years experience, and have published an average of 9.5 game titles.
• 70% of GDC attendees are interested in job opportunities
• 1 in 5 GDC attendees have submitted a resume as a result of attending the GDC.

Click here for a complete list of Career Pavilion exhibitors

Click here to download a current Career Pavilion floorplan

Click here to view current industry job opportunities on Gamasutra.com

The Career Bar is a social networking area that includes couches and tables so developers can have drinks and relax while discussing career opportunities. 

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The Interactive Lounge will include PS3 demo stations and computers with internet access, surrounded by tables and couches making it the perfect spot to mix business with pleasure.

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Think you have what it takes to code winning AI algorithms in a timed competition against 7 other challengers? Let your AI programming skills and your bot do the talking and you could walk away with great prizes. Stop by Microsoft’s Programming Challenge Booth #738 in the Career Pavilion for all the details.

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Love to draw? Then turn the world into your own personal refrigerator door by joining Worldwide Biggies for Art War at GDC 2008- a fun and friendly drawing competition for artists of all skill levels. Win prizes, including a VIP trip to the 2008 Video Game Awards. Located at Career Pavilion #338.

See the results: http://www.wwbiggies.com/artwars/

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Wednesday, February 20, 4:30-6pm

Explore the floor with drink in hand, seeking out information on the latest innovations presented at the GDC Expo. Talk with company experts in a more relaxed atmosphere, and get your questions answered as you snack on happy hour goodies and enjoy catching up with technology — and friends. Stop by id Software's Career Pavilon booth #618 and enjoy food and drinks while networking and discussing career opportunities.

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Interested in Career Pavilion exhibit and sponsorship opportunities?

Download a pdf of the sales opportunities here.

CONTACT:

Aaron Murawski
Global Sales Manager
Recruitment & Education
Tel: 805-523-7841
Fax: 805-523-8672
amurawski@cmp.com