We hope you join us!
May 16 - 19, 2024
HILTON GARDEN INN BUCKHEAD ATLANTA
3342 Peachtree Rd NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
We have a group rate of $119/night available until May 2nd. Choose between a King room or room with 2 Queen beds. For your traveling convenience, our discounted rate is available two days before and after the event.
Enjoy complimentary wifi in both the guest rooms and conference space!
To make reservations calls 1-800-222-8733 or click here.
There's a lot to do at Proto ATL!
From workshops and presentations to pitch sessions and playtest time, you'll get a ton of value out of your badge purchase.
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Thursday May 16, 2024
- 11:00 am: Event check-in/ badge pick up begins
- 11:00 am: Main hall opens - Let the playtests and pitches begin!
- 6:00 pm: Meet and Greet dinner (Location TBD)
- 8:30 pm: Open gaming, networking
- 11:00 pm: Event space closes, rest up!
- 8:00 am: Main hall opens
- 9:15 am: Welcome and opening announcements
- 9:30 am: Workshop: TBD
- 11:00 am: Workshop: TBD
- 12 noon - 2:00 pm: Lunch available
- 2:30 pm: Workshop: Publisher Panel / Q&A!
- 5:00 pm: Daily Raffle
- 11:00 pm: Event space closes, rest up!
- 8:00 am: Main hall opens
- 11:00 am: Workshop: TBD
- 12 noon - 2:00 pm: Lunch available
- 2:30 pm: Workshop: TBD
- 5:00 pm: Daily Raffle
- 11:00 pm: Event space closes, rest up!
- 8:00 am: Main hall opens
- 11:30 am: Daily Raffle
- 12 noon - 2:00 pm: Lunch available
- 3:30 pm: Event Ends
One of the goals that we have for Proto ATL is to provide a relaxing, casual environment in which to get work done. Because of this, we are hesitant to create scheduled times for attending designers to display their games at any of the tables. The tried-and-true method that we employ is from the “Protospiel” model of reciprocity. For example, if a designer demos their game to 3 players for one hour, that designer should play 3 hours of other peoples’ games.
If you crave a bit more structure, you can have it! In the months leading up to the event, we'll be posting "publisher profiles" with information about the attending publishers. Designers will be able to contact publishers prior to the event, and potentially schedule time to pitch their games.
Proto ATL is held in the heart of Atlanta, GA. If you are flying in, you can take Atlanta's train system (MARTA) from the airport. It is super affordable at only $2.50 each ride. Take a northbound Red Line train to the Buckhead Station and you'll have a 7 minute walk to the hotel. If walking, please mind traffic and be careful. Buckhead is a very busy area of Atlanta!
If you're not up for the walk, we'd suggest taking some sort of rideshare (Uber or Lyft) or arranging with other attendees for rides.
If you're driving to the event, we've negotiated some EXTREME parking discounts! Valet parking for hotel guests is available for only $10/day (normally $40/day)!
If you aren't a guest at the hotel, there is a parking garage right across the street.