Welcome to the Game Developers Conference

Connecting the world through games

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to shape the world's leading entertainment industry across five days of education, innovation, and networking.

Our event brings together programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders, and we can’t wait to welcome you among them.

Key Features of GDC

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By Devs, For Devs

 Attend a diverse selection of lectures, panels, and roundtable discussions hand-picked by the GDC Advisory Board.

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Explore the Expo

Discover cutting-edge game development tools and innovative technologies from industry-defining studios and tech companies.

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Build Your Community

Network and unwind with one-of-a-kind experiences across the conference, all centered around the art of making games.

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Awards at GDC

Independent Games Festival

The longest-running festival, summit, and awards showcase for independent games and their creators.

Game Developers Choice Awards

The industry’s leading peer-nominated video game event celebrating the year’s top games and developers.

The Voices of GDC

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GDC Speakers

Thousands of game developers from around the world gather at GDC to share their ideas and insights with their fellow industry peers.

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GDC Advisory Board

Each year's conference program is curated by seasoned game industry professionals, ensuring the event is truly "by developers, for developers."

Our Roots

What began as an informal gathering of 25 developers in the living room of game designer Chris Crawford has grown into an international phenomenon, bringing tens of thousands of game developers to San Francisco every year to share the latest in technological, experiential, and cultural movements.

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