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GDC Festival of Gaming 2027 moves to four-day format to "create a higher quality, more focused and valuable experience"
The GDC Festival of Gaming will shift to a four-day format from Monday to Thursday for its 2027 edition, aiming to create a more focused and valuable experience for attendees. Organizers cited community feedback and data analysis for the change, which includes expanding the Business Hall and optimizing programming schedules. The Game Developers Choice Awards will also accept direct submissions for the first time.
GDCA 2027 moves away from nominations-based system, publishers and devs can now submit games for consideration
The 2027 Game Developers Choice Awards will move away from its nomination-based system to allow publishers and developers to directly submit games for consideration. Games released on PC or console in 2026 are eligible, with no entry fees and a November 1, 2026 deadline. New award categories for Best Game Launch and Best Gaming Tech have also been introduced.
GDC Festival of Gaming appoints four members to advisory board
The GDC Festival of Gaming has appointed four new members to its advisory board: Amir Satvat, Alexa Ray Corriea, Lucien Parsons, and Perrin Kaplan. These industry professionals will join over 50 existing members to help shape the GDC program, with recent changes to the 2027 conference focusing on increased flexibility and accessibility based on industry feedback.
GDC Festival of Gaming announces changes to 2027 event, including new Business Hall at Moscone West
The GDC Festival of Gaming has announced significant changes for its 2027 event, including a new Business Hall at Moscone West designed for meetings and relationship-building. New pass options, including dedicated passes for indie and start-up participants, and an updated schedule aim to increase flexibility and accessibility based on industry feedback.
GDC Festival of Gaming Concludes With Over 20K Attendees
The GDC Festival of Gaming concluded with over 20,000 attendees, featuring more than 700 sessions and 1,100 speakers. The event highlighted discussions on AI, emerging platforms like the next-generation Xbox, and career navigation within the industry. The next GDC Festival of Gaming is scheduled for March 1-5, 2027.