Tips for Getting the Word Out
The 2025 Game Developers Conference is coming up, and we’re encouraging every speaker to promote their sessions through their social networks. Feel free to follow along with this step-by-step guide, designed to help you get the word out on social media—which means more eyes on your upcoming talk!
Twitter/X / Bluesky / Threads / Instagram
- Find the link to your talk on Session Viewer to feature in your post. You’re also encouraged to include an image of yourself, your game, or a speaker promo card.
- In the copy of your social post, include your session title and topic, along withthe hashtags for your topic (e.g. #Audio or #Programming) and#GDC2025.
- Tag GDC on Twitter/X, Bluesky, Threads, Instagram so we can track and repost! Tagging us on Bluesky will also enable us to add you to our Speaker Starter Pack lists.
- You’re encouraged to tag or hashtag your game (e.g. @alanwake or #AlanWake2), and your studio/company if appropriate (e.g. @remedygames or #RemedyGames).
- Ideal days to post are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM PT. Though anytime is a good time to share!
- EXAMPLE: I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at @Official_GDC on developing an audio vision for #AlanWake2! Join me in exploring the philosophy and framework behind @remedygames’ award-winning horror title. #audio #GDC2025 https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/alan-wake-2-developing-an-audio-visi...
- First: Connect with GDC Admin and RSVP for the GDC 2025 LinkedIn Event, so we can add you to our rotating list of featured speakers!
- Find the link to your talk on Session Viewer to feature in your post. You’re also encouraged to include an image of yourself, your game, or a speaker promo card.
- In the copy of your social post, include your session title and topic, along withthe hashtags for your topic (e.g. #Audio or #Programming), target audience (e.g. #gamedev, #gamecareer, #voiceactor, #leadership, #mentoring), and #GDC2025.
- Tag GDC Company Pageso we can engage and repost.You’re also encouraged to tag your studio/company if appropriate.
- Ideal days to post are Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, between 6:00 AM and 3:00 PM PT. Though any time is a good time to post!
- EXAMPLE: I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be speaking at GDC 2025 on developing an audio vision for AlanWake II! Join me in exploring the philosophy and framework behind Remedy Games’ award-winning horror title.Using examples from Alan Wake II, we’ll go over key strategies for creating a framework for direction, a communication tool for the team, and creating a production strategy that aligns with creative goals. #gamedev #gameaudio #AlanWake #audio #GDC2025 https://schedule.gdconf.com/session/alan-wake-2-developing-an-audio-visi...
TikTok / YouTube Shorts / Instagram Stories/Reels
- Record a video of yourself discussing and promoting your talk. GDC attendees love to hear directly from our speakers! 0:30-1:00 is best (YouTube Shorts can’t be longer than 1-minute), but feel free to expand!
- In the copy of yourvideo, include your session title and topic, along withthe hashtags for your topic (e.g. #Audio or #Programming), target audience (e.g. #gamedev, #gamecareer, #voiceactor, #leadership, #mentoring), applicable trending/popular hashtags (e.g. #videogames) and #GDC2025.
- Tag GDC onTikTok, YouTube, or Instagram so we can engage, stitch, and repost. You’re also encouraged to tag your studio/company if appropriate.
- Ideal times to post on weekdays is 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT, along with Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM PT. Though any time is a good time to post!
- EXAMPLE: That’s right: I’m speaking at GDC 2025 on developing an audio vision for AlanWake II! Join me in exploring the philosophy and framework behind Remedy Games’ award-winning horror title. #gamedev #gameaudio #AlanWake2 #videogames #audio #GDC2025
Speaker Discount Code
Invite your fellow game developers and colleagues to attend GDC 2024 and offer them the speaker discount! Invitees receive 10% off* All Access, Core, or Summits passes with promotional code C10-h9w-GDC25
Code ends when registration concludes March 21, 2025. Please do not tweet or make this code available via a social network as it has a limited use.
*Discount codes for GDC 2024 cannot be applied for previously purchased passes or combined with any other discounts including group, IGDA, and alumni discounts. All codes and requests are subject to verification and review by GDC Show Management.
GDC 2025 Speaker Social Cards
To help promote your GDC 2025 session, we’ve created some new (and returning) ways you can share your excitement.
If you would like GDC to help make your graphic, please fill out this form and we’ll send you the graphics once complete.
If you’d like to be more hands-on and customize it yourself, feel free to use our GDC 2025 Speaker Card templates! Simply click on the Canva link for the format you want (we have vertical, horizontal, and square images available) and fill it in with your information.
