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Event Details

When is the Game Developers Conference?

GDC will take place Monday, July 19 through Friday, July 23, 2021.

Where is the Game Developers Conference?

GDC 2021 will be held as a hybrid event, taking place physically in the Moscone Center in San Francisco along with a robust virtual offering online.

Moscone Convention Center

North, South, & West Halls

747 Howard Street, between 3rd & 4th Streets

San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 974-4000

What are GDC Masterclass courses?

In addition to GDC 2021, the first-ever GDC Masterclass program will take place on December 3 & 4, 2020. These live virtual workshops go beyond high-level theory to deliver in-depth trainings and practical takeaways around some of the most important challenges facing game developers today.

What is the GDC Community Celebration?

The GDC Community Celebration will take place in Spring 2021, and stream behind-the-scenes lectures on top games of the past year, high-profile talks, Q&As, and more interactive content. More information will be coming soon.

Diversity & Inclusion

Are there complimentary or discounted passes?

Yes. You can apply for GDC scholarships or Low Income Pass Lottery, apply to speak, or apply to work as a Conference Associate if you are interested in a free pass. GDC provides limited discounts to sponsors, media partners, and association partners. More information on these programs will be made available in the coming months.

Does GDC have a code of conduct?

Yes. GDC is committed to providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment for all regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or religion. The GDC Code of Conduct outlines expectations for participant behavior and consequences for unacceptable behavior.

How can I request assistance in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

If you require special assistance, auxiliary aids, interpreters or other reasonable accommodations while at the conference and/or expo, please contact Michelle Montoya at least four weeks prior to the event date.

Other Questions

When/where will conference sessions, dates, and times be available?

GDC will begin adding sessions for 2021 in the months leading up to the event.

What speaking opportunities are available at GDC Summer?

The GDC Advisory Board requests submissions for talks representing interesting and current work in game development to build a diverse, high-quality conference program. New for the 2021 event, submissions for remote presentations will be considered along with traditional in-person presentation proposals.

Core Concepts Call for Submissions is open November 17 through December 16 at 11:59pm PT.

GDC Summits, Virtual Reality Developers Conference (VRDC), and the Game Career Seminar call for submissions will be open January 12 through February 9, 2021 at 11:59pm PT.

Can I watch GDC sessions after the event?

Yes. GDC records most sessions and makes them available to view online throughout the year in the GDC Vault.

What happened to the Game Developers Conference 2020?

In response to the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, we made the difficult decision to postpone GDC 2020.

Thanks to submissions from many of the speakers who had talks planned for GDC 2020, we were able to stream recorded versions of their GDC sessions on the official GDC Twitch channel on March 16-20.

Virtual awards ceremonies for The Independent Games Festival (IGF) and Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) and a virtualized 2020 edition of the Day of the Devs showcase were also streamed on March 18.

All the pre-recorded GDC 2020 videos are now available to watch on GDC Vault for free.

What is GDC doing to ensure in-person events will be safe to attend?

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, GDC has adopted a new set of enhanced health and safety standards for all in-person events.

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