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Where Ideas Come Alive
Whether you're building games, bringing them to market, or powering the technology behind them, GDC Festival of Gaming is where you belong.
Join thousands of developers, artists, publishers, marketers, business leaders, and technology partners for five days of deep-dive learning, meaningful connections, and the inspiration you need to take your work—and your career—to the next level.
Find Your Path
Looking to level up your skills, expand your network, discover new technology, or launch your career? There's a GDC experience designed for you.
LEARN ACTIONABLE STRATEGIES
Dive into 700+ sessions, workshops, and Summits covering every aspect of the game industry—from technical deep dives to creative storytelling and business strategy.
GROW YOUR NETWORK
Connect with publishers, investors, and decision-makers in the new Business Hall—a space designed for meaningful conversations and deal-making.
DISCOVER WHAT'S NEXT
Explore the latest tools, technology, and innovations from leading companies. Get hands-on with new hardware and see what's next for games.
LAUNCH YOUR CAREER
Meet hiring teams, get expert portfolio reviews, and attend career-focused programming designed to help you land your next role or advance in your current one.
Choose Your Experience
Choose your experience: single-day access, focused business networking, or the full Festival program. There's a pass designed to match your goals.
NEW FOR 2027!
Topics Driving GDC 2027
From building resilient studios to reaching new players around the world, these are the conversations shaping the Festival:
- Building Resilient Careers & Studios - How teams are adapting to industry change without compromising their craft.
- Funding Games & Bringing New Ideas to Market – New investment models, publishing strategies, and pathways to get games made.
- Creating More with Smarter Tools & Workflows – Leveraging AI, production strategies, and modern workflows to do more with less.
- Growing Communities in Competitive Landscape – Strategies for player discovery, retention, and live–service success in a crowded market.
- Building Memorable Games at Every Scale – Across UGC, indie, and AAA, experiences, design, storytelling, and creativity drive unforgettable player experience.
- The Global Game Industry – How worldwide expansion, international collaboration, and new audiences are reshaping games.
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Introducing the Business Hall
Your dedicated space for deal-making and connections.
Located in West Hall, the Business Hall brings together publishers, investors, technology partners, and industry decision-makers in one central hub.
Book private meeting spaces, connect in networking lounges, and make the deals that move your business forward.
Friday Career Day
Take your career up a notch.
If you’re looking to pursue a new role, expand your network, or explore opportunities beyond games, Career Day is designed to help move you forward. Connect with employers, learn from industry experts, and leave with practical insights for your next steps.
The Evolution of Summits
Our renowned Summits have evolved.
Explore focused tracks covering AI, Audio, Business & Marketing, Independent Games, Production & Team Leadership, Programming, and Visual Arts. Each Summit delivers expert-led sessions, case studies, and technical deep-dives designed for practitioners at every level.
Festival Hall is open Tue-Thu
Discover what's new across the game industry.
GDC's Festival Hall opens Tuesday through Thursday. Explore leading companies like Meta and Tencent, play indie games in GDC Commons and the IGF Pavilion, and discover new technology, tools, and demos across the industry.
Why Attend?
The Power of Community
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