GDC Festival of Gaming
March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Change the Game.

March 9-13, 2026

Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA

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Welcome to GDC Festival of Gaming

The GDC Festival of Gaming is where the entire B2B games industry comes together. From design and code to publishing, marketing, and investment, it’s a place to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of games.

If you make games happen, welcome home.

The Festival Experience

More ways to connect. More content to explore. More reasons to celebrate. More impact for everyone who makes games happen.

Networking That Delivers

From curated matchmaking to lounges and facilitated meetings, every space is built for real conversation and connection.

World-Class Content

From code and creativity to business and culture, every discipline, role, and stage of the games lifecycle is represented.

Celebrations That Unite Us

Join your peers at GDC Nights for concerts, mixers, awards, and unforgettable moments of community.

The Festival Hall

Explore neighborhoods, test innovations, discover indie gems, and connect with partners shaping the future of games.

Festival Speakers

Caleb Epps

Audio Director
Brass Lion Entertainment

Celia Hodent

Game UX Strategist
Freelance

David Lightbown

UX Director
Ubisoft

Kate Edwards

CEO / CXO & Cofounder
Geogrify / SetJetters

Jonathan Rodgers

Development Director

Playstudios

It is the ultimate information-sharing event for the video game industry. I consistently leave feeling inspired, better prepared, and with insights on what's on the horizon.

The Power of Community

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