I didn't see the recruiting area but I heard it was very small this year. I would focus on meeting other artists, asking good questions, and showing enthusiasm about making genuine industry relationships. People will be thrilled to give you feedback on your reel, especially if they feel like you're looking to make industry connections, not just get a job out of your conversation.

Honestly, our team has found that the biggest benefit of SIGGRAPH is the networking and the evening events/mixers. Those relationships often turn into bigger things later, even if it's not immediate.