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Main Stage: Celebrating Game Development

Witness the most powerful stories and ideas in game development at the Main Stage. This is where leading minds in game development gather to share their wisdom, insights, and vision from the forefront of the industry. With every pass type granting you access, there’s no excuse to miss out on these game-changing sessions. Whether you're looking to ignite your creativity, gain new perspectives, or find the inspiration to push your projects forward, the Main Stage delivers a powerful dose of motivation for your game developer soul.

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2024 GDC Main Stage: A Developer's Concert (feat. Austin Wintory and Troy Baker)

A Developer's Concert

Wednesday, March 19 | 12:30pm PT | West Hall, Main Stage

Get ready for an extraordinary live experience at the GDC 2025 Main Stage on Wednesday. World-renowned composer Austin Wintory will return once again in 2025 with a whole new slate of both classics and deep cuts. Springing from the theme of "Connecting the World through Games," the music will come from all corners of the gaming world, with lots of surprises and special guests.

Immerse yourself in an hour of unforgettable music and visual artistry as the soundtracks that define the gaming world come to life. This is more than just a concert— it’s a celebration of the craft and creativity that make games a powerful artistic medium. Watch last year’s incredible performance in the accompanying video and prepare to be part of something truly extraordinary in 2025.

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From Idea to Action: Lessons from a New Accessibility Initiative

Thursday, March 20 | 12:15pm PT | West Hall, Main Stage

Unlock the power of play with Entertainment Software Association (ESA) as they host an exclusive main stage presentation to bring awareness to a new initiative on accessibility, and discuss how five organizations have come together to create an industry-wide program designed to improve and expand the player experience.

  • Amy Lazarus (Director, Player Inclusion, Electronic Arts)
  • Dara Monasch (Product Manager, Play Games, Google)
  • Anna Waismeyer (Senior Accessibility Research Lead, Microsoft)
  • Steven Evans (Senior Technical Program Manager, Nintendo of America)
  • David Tisserand (Director, Accessibility, Ubisoft)
  • Moderator - Paul Amadeus Lane (Consultant, Speaker, Journalist)
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