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40th GDC Festival Showcases 700+ Game Development Sessions

3/13/2026

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The GDC Festival of Gaming marks its 40th edition at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco.
The event features more than 700 sessions on game development, including storytelling and emerging technologies.
Keynote speaker Rob Pardo will discuss building long-lasting games.
Festival Hall hosts more than 300 exhibitors, including Sony and Microsoft.
A new Game Changer Pass provides networking opportunities for industry leaders.

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Story summary

The GDC Festival of Gaming marks its 40th edition at the Moscone Centre in San Francisco.
The event features more than 700 sessions on game development, including storytelling and emerging technologies.
Keynote speaker Rob Pardo will discuss building long-lasting games.
Festival Hall hosts more than 300 exhibitors, including Sony and Microsoft.
A new Game Changer Pass provides networking opportunities for industry leaders.