GDC Nights

Kick off the week with your people at the ballpark! It’s a big-tent welcome for the entire B2B games ecosystem under the stadium lights, surrounded by community partners, hands-on tabletop game play, unique activations, and ballpark concessions. Settle in for a fan-voted movie brought to life through dynamic stadium-wide lighting effects that transform the ballpark into an immersive, cinematic experience. Please note, no backpacks, including clear backpacks will be allowed. Learn more.

The soundtrack of the industry, live on stage. Composer Austin Wintory returns to lead the San Francisco Conservatory of Music in an evening that celebrates the craft of audio and emotion of play. Expect masterful performances, special guests, and a few surprises.

Indie ingenuity in the spotlight. Celebrate boundary-pushing teams and standout student creators as the IGF honors the year’s most inventive work. Then meet the makers and play their games in the IGF Pavilion on the Festival Hall floor.

Join the people who change the game. A peer-recognized celebration of the year’s defining achievements. From Game of the Year to excellence in design, narrative, visual art, audio, and innovation, GDCA gathers the makers setting tomorrow’s standard.