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GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 attendance drops 30% to 20,000 visitors
The GDC Festival of Gaming experienced a 30% drop in attendance this year, with only 20,000 visitors, the lowest since 2011. This decline is attributed to high attendance costs and concerns among international visitors regarding US immigration policies. Some companies have redirected their budgets to other events like Develop Brighton and Tokyo Game Show.
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.
Rebranded GDC Festival of Gaming attracts 20,000 attendees
The GDC Festival of Gaming, formerly GDC, welcomed over 20,000 unique attendees in 2026. The event, held from March 9 to March 13 in San Francisco, featured over 700 sessions and 1,100 speakers. Organizer Informa Festivals aims to make the content more accessible with a simplified pass structure.
GDC Awards 2026 to recognise Don Daglow and Rebecca Heineman
Don Daglow will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award and Rebecca Heineman will be posthumously honored with the Ambassador Award at the 2026 Game Developers Choice Awards. Daglow, a veteran of over five decades in game development, and Heineman, known for her advocacy and contributions to over 250 titles, are recognized for their significant impact on the industry.
Influential Game Designer Rob Pardo Hosting GDC Festival of Gaming March 12
Influential game designer Rob Pardo will deliver a keynote titled “An Odyssey in Building Games That Last” at the GDC Festival of Gaming on March 12. Pardo, known for his work on StarCraft, World of Warcraft, and Diablo, will reflect on his career and discuss his current project, Arkheron, with Bonfire Studios. The GDC Festival of Gaming runs from March 9-13 in San Francisco.
