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Why Attend GDC?

GDC 2025: For Developers, By Developers

 

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the ultimate week-long event for developers, by developers—an international gathering where creativity meets expertise.

Whether you’re an industry veteran, an indie creator, or just starting out, GDC is where you’ll find inspiration the moment you walk through our doors and leave as part of our global gaming community.

Nearly 30,000
Attendees

700+
Speakers

1000+
Sessions

100+
Countries

What can you expect?

There are so many reasons as to why you should come, but here are some of the key highlights. 

Learn from the Best

GDC is packed with talks, panels, and workshops led by the industry’s top talent. From game design and programming to storytelling and audio, you’ll get tips that can take your skills to the next level. 

Network Like a Pro 

Whether it’s at a networking mixer, or casually chatting over a game of Uno, GDC is the best place to expand your network—maybe even land your next gig! 

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Get Hands-On with the Latest Tech 

From the expo floor to hands-on sessions, you’ll get to see and try the latest tools and technology in the gaming industry. 

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Celebration of Games

At GDC, we celebrate games in style with our Independent Games Festival (IGF) and Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA).

Nights to Remember

While the conference doors are closed, we’re still here for you. NEW for GDC 2025! We’ll be hosting two-nights of game-themed events at West Hall called GDC Nights!

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Community Vibes

GDC is more than just a conference—it’s also our shared love for games and the serendipitous moments that happen during the event that goes beyond learning and networking.

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Who should attend GDC?

Game Designers

Game Programmers

Business & Marketing Professionals

Producers & Team/Studio Managers

Visual Artists 

Writers & Storytellers

Independent Developers

Sound Designers, Engineers, and Composers

Virtual/Augmented Reality Creators

Game Educators

Career Seekers

Vendor Companies, Sponsors, & Recruiters

Testimonals

The Tears of the Kingdom talk. It was the most informative. It was broken down well. And it included unknown content that you can't go on youtube and learn. This is why I feel GDC is important… - Gatlin Fitzgerald, VFX Artist

 I have had much fun at the Expo as someone new to the gaming industry, it's a good way to learn what companies are doing and interact with their representatives.– Lily Hu, Student

 I greatly enjoyed the opportunity to hear the experiences of a more diverse group in game development– Myriad Augustine, Founder

 The inclusivity of the whole event was stunning. Roundtables and sessions for minorities…Also, being able to meet with industry professionals after their sessions, and inside of some networking sessions.– Emir Mahi Uysal, Audio Designer

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