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Game Developers Conference 2027

Trade-orientedMega event
📅 1 March 2027 – 5 March 📍 Moscone Center, San Francisco, US ↗ 🏢 Informa PLC

300

Exhibitors

20,000

Attendees

The world's premier professional game industry conference and marketplace featuring technical sessions, game engine tutorials, networking lounges, and an expansive trade show floor.

Exhibitor mix: Organized into specialized pavillions including Diamond Partners, GDC Expo Floor (North & South Halls), GDC Play, GDC Start-Up, Country Pavilions, and Indie/Education spaces.

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Venue

The Moscone Center

Convention centre · 65,032 m² · 3 halls · ~6,000 people

The Moscone Center is San Francisco's premier convention complex located in the SoMa district. It features over 700,000 sq ft of exhibit space across three main halls (North, South, and West), over 100 meeting rooms, and expansive ballroom space, hosting major trade shows and conferences.

📍 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, US

Operated by San Francisco Convention Facilities Department

21 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Informa PLC

Public · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2014

Informa is an international business-to-business events, digital services, and academic knowledge group.

Runs 23 events → LinkedIn ↗

Why people attend

Studio heads, technical directors, and engineering leads attend to source new software development toolkits, evaluate backend cloud infrastructure, and negotiate distribution partnerships.

Exhibitor categories

Game Engines & ToolsMiddleware & Development KitsAudio & Sound ProductionCloud Infrastructure & HostingPublishing & Localization Services

Sample matches

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Speakers

17 speakers at Game Developers Conference

A

Alexandre Moufarek

Product Lead, Inception · Google DeepMind

AI in gamingdeep learningproduct leadership

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

B

Bill Kleyman

CEO and Co-Founder · Apolo

gaming infrastructurecloud technologyentrepreneurship

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming, Data Connectors Houston Cybersecurity Conference

B

Brenda Cruz

Sr. Director of Global Partnerships OOH · AEG World Wide

global partnershipsout-of-home entertainmentbrand collaboration

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

B

Brian Ward

CEO · Savvy Games Group

gaming investmentglobal expansiongames industry leadership

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming, LEAP East 2027, SURFAIR

B

Bryan Catanzaro

VP, Applied Deep Learning Research · NVIDIA

deep learningAI technologygraphics research

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming, HumanX Europe, ai-PULSE

I

Ichiro Otobe

Senior Advisor · McKinsey & Company

business strategygaming industry consultingmarket trends

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

I

Itamar Benedy

CEO and Co-Founder · Anzu

in-game advertisingmonetizationplayer engagement

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming, MAU Vegas

J

John Spitzer

VP, Development & Performance Technology · NVIDIA

game developmentperformance technologygraphics rendering

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

J

Julien Merceron

CTO · Bandai Namco Studios, Inc.

game technologystudio leadershipgame development

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

J

Justin Scarpone

Executive Vice-President & Global Head of Transmedia · SEGA

transmediaIP expansionentertainment strategy

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

K

Kabir Ahuja

Senior Partner · McKinsey & Company

business strategygaming industry consultingmarket intelligence

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

M

Mandy Gabriel

Vice President, Film TV & Advertising - Creative · Universal Music Publishing Group

music licensingcreative advertisingtransmedia

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

M

Marcus Liassides

SVP, Global Head of Digital · Mattel, Inc.

digital toysIP expansiontransmedia

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

M

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming · Lightspeed Venture Partners

venture capitalgaming investmentstartup funding

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming, London Tech Week

Z

Zhen Zhai

Associate Director, Applied Science · Blizzard Entertainment

applied sciencegame data scienceAI in gaming

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

F

Fran Goncalves

Senior Vice President, Global Head of Sync, Classics, Jazz & Screen · Universal Music Group

music licensingtransmediaentertainment partnerships

Also speaking at GDC Festival of Gaming

+ 1 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Game Developers Conference?+
Game Developers Conference takes place on 1 March 2027 to 5 March 2027.
Where is Game Developers Conference held?+
Game Developers Conference is held at Moscone Center, San Francisco, US.
Who organises Game Developers Conference?+
Game Developers Conference is organised by Informa PLC.
How many exhibitors attend Game Developers Conference?+
Game Developers Conference typically hosts approximately 300 exhibitors.

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