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GDC returns to the Moscone Center in San Francisco this March! Attend GDC for a week of unparalleled access to the global game development community and insight into the latest innovations and techniques.
GDC offers several pass levels to make sure you’re able to get everything you need from the event. Find pass details and pricing below.
Specialty Passes
GDC offers three specialty passes for specific groups to get exactly what they need out of the event. Please visit each program page for more information on these dedicated passes:
Audio Pass ($1099 On-site)
Join the game industry’s top audio professionals as they share real-world experience addressing the unique problems in game audio.
Independent Games Summit Pass ($449 Limited Passes Available)
Hear from the best and brightest indie game creators at the Independent Games Summit.
Friday Only Expo Pass ($199 Regular Rate)
Learn more about strategies for pitching your game, effective communication, how to land an investor/publisher, career development, and more on the Friday of the event.
Why should you attend GDC?
GDC is a week-long celebration of the art, craft, and business of game development and represents a unique opportunity for developers to get up to speed on advances in the field.
Join over 28,000 of your global game dev peers, hear from over 700 speakers spanning over 1000 sessions, and catch up on the latest tech and trends on the Expo floor with more than 500 of the world’s leading companies like Epic, Microsoft, and Google.
Who should attend GDC?
Game Designers
Refining interactivity, implementing narrative, and shaping player experiences are just a few of the areas covered by GDC’s game design offerings. Learn practical ways to build systems and mechanics that turn your concepts into actual gameplay.
Game Programmers
Find out how fellow game programmers solved some of their most difficult – and most fascinating – problems. From AI and math to in-depth technical talks, GDC is where expert game programmers share their invaluable knowledge, directly with you.
Business and Marketing Professionals
The video game market is as tough as ever to navigate, and we’re here to help you find your audience, and find success. Come to GDC and take home practical ways to find your audience, nurture your business, and forge new partnerships so you can meet market challenges head-on.
EVENT DETAILS
GDC at a Glance
GDC returns to Moscone Center in San Francisco, March 18-22, 2024. This year we’re celebrating game history and exploring game preservation as well as delivering the industry’s greatest source of content and connections—with plenty of exciting talks, sessions, and networking events.
At GDC Expo, attendees can check out companies’ latest products and solutions, head to GDC Play to try the latest indie games, or attend career development talks around building portfolios, and so much more.
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