GDC Summits offer an unparalleled opportunity to dive deep into specific game development disciplines, guided by industry leaders who are at the forefront of innovation.Taking place over two intensive days, Monday and Tuesday, these focused sessions provide actionable insights and advanced knowledge that will directly impact your work, all while connecting you with a global community of peers who share your passion. Attending a GDC Summit is not just about learning—it's about gaining the tools and connections needed to advance your career and make a lasting impact in the industry.
Create Gameplay That Thrives
Want to create a game environment where players thrive, communities grow, and toxic behavior is a thing of the past? This summit has your back!
You’ll dive into practical, hands-on methods to design for inclusive spaces, resilient communities, and prosocial play. Inspired by the new Design Playbook for Digital Thriving, you’ll leave with concrete strategies to build games that make players feel welcome and empowered.
One-Day Summit | Tuesday | March 18, 2025
Pass Access: All Access Pass, Summits Pass
Conference Track: Advocacy
Who Attends
This summit is ideal for game developers of all disciplines with an interest in practical design methods, learnings, and outcomes, or applied research on designing for digital thriving, drawing inspiration from the new Digital Thriving Playbook by the Thriving in Games Group (formerly the Fair Play Alliance).
Networking & Collaboration
Engage with a community of fellow game developers helping shape a future with safer, more inclusive gaming experiences. This summit provides a unique opportunity for hands-on collaboration and building relationships with peers across various disciplines, creating a platform for the exchange of ideas and developing a strong support network of like-minded game professionals.
Summit Takeaways
Through a series of sessions and workshops, learn how game developers can design for inclusive spaces and more resilient communities. Attendees will leave with actionable strategies around prosocial play, greater player well being, a sense of belonging, and challenges related to designing or advocating for this work.
Thriving Players Summit Advisors
Natasha Miller
Blizzard Entertainment
Kimberly Voll
Brace Yourself Games
