How to host 27,000 gamers every year: As finding space for attendees poses challenges, partnerships emerge
The Game Developer's Conference has taken place in San Francisco almost every year since 2005, regularly drawing tens of thousands of attendees. In 2016, it was the sixth most attended exposition in the city, with 27,000 people. The convention features an expo hall, panels, developer access, and other events for video game enthusiasts. Nicole Garbolino, vice president of operations for United Business Media Americas, has had a hand in organizing the event for 15 years, and been the lead organizer...