March 9-13, 2026
Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA

Welcome to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026

We’re excited to have you join us for GDC Festival of Gaming! This is where the entire B2B games industry comes together. From design and code to publishing, marketing, and investment – it’s a place to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of games.

This Welcome Guide is your starting point. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to plan your schedule, navigate the Festival Hall, activate networking, and discover the experiences that will define your week. We can’t wait to see you in San Francisco and share an unforgettable Festival together.

Connect With Industry Leaders

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Build on Roblox to Reach Your Next New Audience

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Visit ITALIAN PAVILION at Booth #1733

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Google Cloud Next 25 Years in a Minute

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AI That Actually Drives Engagement

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Featured Perspectives

Game Development Hardware That Keeps Pace with Your Demands
Welcome to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026
AI-Enabled Game Localization - Discover the Power of Lionbridge Samurai 
Unlock Game Marketing Insights with Finji CEO Rebekah Saltsman
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Plan Your Event

Insights Series
5 Things I Bring to GDC - Featuring Bekah Saltsman
Discover the Truth About Live Service Games with Scott Hartsman
State of the Game Industry
5 Things I Bring to GDC - Featuring Naoko Takamoto
Meshy’s Growth to 10M Creators Shows Where GenAI 3D Is Headed
The Future of Gaming Runs on Snapdragon
5 Things I Bring to GDC - Featuring Austin Wintory
March 9-13, 2026
Moscone Center
San Francisco, CA
The GDC Festival of Gaming is the world’s most influential gathering for the global games industry. Across five days, every discipline, every role, and every stage of the game-making lifecycle is on one program – from design and code to publishing, marketing, and investment. Through world-class content, intentional networking, hands-on experiences, and city-wide moments, the Festival supports the people and organizations shaping the future of games.
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