Change The Game.
Speak at GDC Festival of Gaming 2027
Call for Submissions Now Open! Submit your proposal through August 7, 2026 at 12pm PT.
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Be Part of the Festival Experience
There are more ways than ever to get involved! Share your expertise, help create an unforgettable experience, or stay updated on when registration launches.
Call for Submissions
Have a lesson, strategy, or breakthrough you want to share? Submit your proposal to help inspire the global game ecosystem through talks, workshops, panels, interactive sessions, and more.
Application closes Aug. 7 at 12pm PT.
Call for Community Partners
Build experiences that bring the community together. Whether you’re looking to host a meetup, create an activation, or a one-of-kind experience, partner with GDC to help shape the Festival experience.
Application closes Sept. 18 at 11:59pm PT.
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Festival Speakers
Sonia Mokhtari
Senior Audio Designer
Zynga
Dan Qiao
Staff Area Designer
Obsidian Entertainment
Jon Moore
Principal Rendering Engineer
Iron Galaxy Studios
David Daubitz
Narrative Lead
Ubisoft Mainz
Jac Carlsson
Game Designer
EA DICE
Celia Schilling
Marketing Director
Yacht Club Games
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