The spark of creativity that designers offer keeps our industry prospering. We've designed a whole track of programming just for these talented minds to help them connect with publishers, meet manufacturers, and collaborate with other creatives to make the best games possible. Explore the suggested schedule and seminar programming below.
Designer Schedule Overview Designer Seminar Descriptions Map of Peppermill
Sunday, March 8
12pm - 8pm | Registration
Tuscany Foyer
Pick up your badge, lanyard, and site book during these times.
2pm - 8pm | The Glass Die event
The Glass Die, 675 Holcomb Ave, Reno, NV 89502
GAMA Retail member The Glass Die will be hosting an event off-site at their cafe. Bring games, use their library, and enjoy their bar and local food truck with other members! RSVP here »
1pm - 10pm | Tahoe with Impressions event
Tahoe City Winter Sports Park, 251 N. Lake Blvd, Tahoe City, CA 96145
GAMA Distributor member Impressions Distribution will be hosting an event off-site. Get ready for snowshoeing, sledding, ice skating, and light cross-country trail skiing. Food and drink will be provided through Café Zenon. RSVP here »
8pm - 11pm | BYOG Night
Capri Ballroom
Bring your own games to learn and play with other Expo attendees. This casual event will ease you in to the week of networking, learning, and games!
Monday, March 9
8am - 6pm | Registration
Tuscany Foyer
Pick up your badge, lanyard, and site book during these times.
10am - 12pm | Seminars
Sierra and Lake View Suites (17th Floor)
Share experiences with peers and experts in the design community. Download the full list of scheduled seminars at the link above.
12pm - 2pm | Welcome Lunch
Tuscany Ballroom
Kick off GAMA Expo with a seated lunch open to all attendees!
2pm - 6pm | Seminars
Sierra and Lake View Suites (17th Floor)
Share experiences with peers and experts in the design community. Download the full list of scheduled seminars at the link above.
9pm - 12am | Game Night
Capri Ballroom
Mingle with attendees and exhibitors, try new games, or even purchase a demo table for your own designs! See list of game night participants on page 120 here »
Tuesday, March 10
8am - 6pm | Registration
Tuscany Foyer
Pick up your badge, lanyard, and site book during these times.
9am - 11am | Seminars
Sierra and Lake View Suites (17th Floor)
Share experiences with peers and experts in the design community. Download the full list of scheduled seminars at the link above.
12pm - 4pm | Seminars
Sierra and Lake View Suites (17th Floor)
Share experiences with peers and experts in the design community. Download the full list of scheduled seminars at the link above.
6:00pm - 7:00pm | Publisher/Designer Networking & Cocktails
Naples 6&7
Decompress after an afternoon of seminars during a casual mixer with publisher and industry service provider members.
7:00pm - 8:00pm | Publisher/Designer Dinner
Naples 6&7
Continue your networking and enjoy a seated meal with publisher and industry service provider members.
9pm - 12am | Game Night
Capri Ballroom
Mingle with attendees and exhibitors, try new games, or even purchase a demo table for your own designs! See list of game night tables on page 121 here »
Wednesday, March 11
8am - 6pm | Registration
Tuscany Foyer
Pick up your badge, lanyard, and site book during these times.
12pm - 6pm | Exhibit Hall
Tuscany Ballroom
Explore the nearly 200 booths in the exhibit hall, discover the latest releases, and notice the latest trends in the industry.
7pm - 8pm | Open Board Meeting
Naples 1-2
Make your voice heard and join the GAMA Board in discussing the latest concerns and projects for the association.
8pm - 11pm | Game Night
Capri Ballroom
Mingle with attendees and exhibitors, try new games, or even purchase a demo table for your own designs! See list of game night tables on page 124 here »
Thursday, March 12
7:30am - 9am | International Member Breakfast
Naples 6
Join fellow GAMA members to network and provide feedback on how we can grow our programs and services for our international members.
8am - 12pm | Registration
Tuscany Foyer
Pick up your badge, lanyard, and site book during these times.
9am - 5pm | Exhibit Hall
Tuscany Ballroom
Explore the nearly 200 booths in the exhibit hall, discover the latest releases, and notice the latest trends in the industry.
8pm - 10pm | Origins Awards Showcase
Capri Ballroom
Find out which products will be dubbed the final nominees for the 2020 Origins Awards! Close the show with a night of game demos and fun with the new connections you made during the week.
Friday, March 13
All day | Discover Reno
Reno, NV and Tahoe, CA
What better way to end a productive week of trade show activities, than spending the weekend on a Reno vacation? Extend your stay through the weekend and enjoy the local sites and activities! Browse local activities »
