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GDC 2025 Core Concepts Submissions Are Now Open

By Beth Elderkin |  July 9, 2024

The call for submissions to present lectures, panels, and roundtables for Core Concepts at GDC 2024 is now open, and we've got all the resources you need to submit your own talk.

GDC 2024 Sessions Are Now on GDC Vault

By Beth Elderkin |  April 12, 2024

The 2024 Game Developers Conference has arrived on GDC Vault, giving subscribers access to these and thousands more game-changing GDC videos.

GDC 2024 Saw Nearly 30,000 Attendees at the Game Industry's Premier Event

By Staff |  March 27, 2024

It's the professional game developer event of the year, and what a year it was. The 2024 Game Developers Conference hosted nearly 30,000 registered attendees for five full days of inspiring sessions and networking opportunities with peers and leaders in the games industry—and we're already gearing up for 2025.

It's the Final Day of GDC 2024!

By Beth Elderkin |  March 22, 2024

We can hardly believe it ourselves: We've reached the final day of the 2024 Game Developers Conference. It's been amazing spending this time with the global game dev community, and we're thrilled for what today has in store.

Let's Make This an Outstanding Day 4 at GDC 2024

By Beth Elderkin |  March 21, 2024

We've reached Day 4 of the 2024 Game Developers Conference! If you’re feeling a bit tired from last night’s amazing IGF and GDCA ceremony, we’ve got what you need to make it a fantastic Thursday at the event.

'Venba' Wins Grand Prize at the 2024 Independent Games Festival Awards

By Beth Elderkin |  March 20, 2024

Venba is a narrative cooking game in which players experience life as an Indian mom who has immigrated to Canada with her family in the 1980s. Players cook various dishes and restore lost recipes, hold branching conversations and explore in this story about family, love, loss and more.

It's Time for Main Stage, Awards, Expo, and More On Day 3 Of GDC 2024

By Beth Elderkin |  March 20, 2024

The stage is set for another stellar day of talks, roundtables, networking, and more at the 2024 Game Developers Conference. The GDC Expo opens today, core sessions have begun, and the Main Stage is set for a live concert—along with the 2024 IGF Awards and Game Developers Choice Awards!

Welcome to a Fantastic Day 2 at GDC 2024

By Beth Elderkin |  March 19, 2024

It's time for Day 2 of the 2024 Game Developers Conference! Tuesday features even more summits, sessions, sponsored summits, and workshops for our attendees.

The First Day of GDC 2024 Is Finally Here

By Beth Elderkin |  March 18, 2024

It's the week we've all been waiting for: The 2024 Game Developers Conference has returned to the Moscone Center. We're kicking things off with an incredible first day of summits, talks, sponsored summits, and events.

Where to Watch the 2024 IGF and Game Developers Choice Awards

By Beth Elderkin |  March 17, 2024

It's almost time for the Game Developers Choice Awards and 25th annual Independent Games Festival Awards, happening at GDC 2024 in San Francisco on March 20. Here's how you can join us—whether in-person or watching the ceremony from home.

A Note From Event Director Stephenie Hawkins on GDC 2024 Safety

By GDC Staff |  March 14, 2024

For the past few years, I've been honored to serve as Event Director of the Game Developers Conference. I love the community we've built, the organizations we've partnered with, and the city we call home. Bringing game developers together every year fills me with joy and pride.

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