Get your pass now before registration pricing increases and begin networking today! Advanced registration pricing ends tomorrow, July 22 at 11:59pm PT. Be sure to get the full Conference Pass to enjoy everything GDC Summer has to offer including over120 sessions presented over the three days. Check out Session Viewer for a full listing >>

We know GDC is an important opportunity for you to learn, meet up with peers, and make new friends in the game industry, but it's also important to make time to unwind during the conference. That's why the GDC Summer event schedule has been seasoned with opportunities to lean back from your screen and relax, including a live musical performance every night (as part of the "After Hours" segment) from a musician inspired by video games. Read More >>

Born out of a gamejam, Hardspace: Shipbreaker entered into early access in June, with a substantial splash from press which were excited by its unusual game mechanics and fresh world. Blackbird will share the process of creating the IP and its unusual gameplay as well as the rules and processes it implemented to “protect” the game from idea fatigue, other company opportunities and, ultimately, ourselves. We’ll talk about the various game studios we drew influence from in setting up our creative processes as well as external industries as well. Read More >>

Davionne Gooden explains his four-year journey taking She Dreams Elsewhere from a scrappy, solo developed project begun in high school into a fully-realized game set to launch on multiple platforms, including Xbox Game Pass for PC and Console. He'll explain the connections that led to the deal, how he managed the process, and kept up creative momentum while dealing with time-heavy bizdev tasks. This talk will showcase the challenges and methods he used while showcasing his game on a limited budget, and dealing with large companies and obstacles as a one-person studio. Read More >>

Microsoft brings together our best resources to create a full technology stack that helps you in the development process. Whether you’re looking to host your game in the cloud, operate your live titles, or reach the most passionate and engaged gamers on the planet, Microsoft is here to help. Learn More >>

Unity is the creator of the world’s leading real-time 3D development platform, giving users the most powerful and accessible tools to create 3D visual content using world-class technology, operate using resources that maximize ease-of-use, and monetize, so that they can find success with their creations. Learn More >>