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Be a Part of the GDC Community

GDC returns to the Moscone Center in San Francisco this March! Attend GDC for a week of unparalleled access to the global game development community and insight into the latest innovations and techniques. 

GDC offers several pass levels to make sure you're able to get everything you need from the event. Find pass details and pricing below.

2024 Pass Benefits

All Access

Core

Summits

Expo

$2,449
$1,949
$1,299
$399
1-Year GDC Vault Access ($649 Value, Ends March 28, 2025)
Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Networking & Meetings
Networking & Meetings
Networking & Meetings
Networking & Meetings
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions

2024 Pass Benefits

Review available GDC pass options

All Access

$2,449

Core

$1,949

Summits

$1,299

Expo

$399
1-Year GDC Vault Access ($649 Value, Ends March 28, 2025)
Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Networking & Meetings
1-Year GDC Vault Access ($649 Value, Ends March 28, 2025)
Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Networking & Meetings
Core Concepts Sessions (Weds-Fri)
Networking & Meetings
Summits Sessions (Mon & Tues)
Networking & Meetings
Networking & Meetings
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions
GDC Expo + Sponsored Content
2024 IGF & Choice Awards
GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces
Career Development + Advocacy Sessions

Please visit the Event Details page to learn more about the programs at GDC and the Health & Safety page to learn how GDC is ensuring our in-person events are safe to attend. 

GDC Vault Subscription

You can purchase 1-Year of GDC Vault access as an add-on to any pass or as a standalone subscription for $649. Note: GDC 2024 All Access passes include a 1-Year GDC Vault subscription.

  • Access to all GDC Vault content until March 28, 2025
  • Does not include a pass to GDC 2024 onsite. This is for a GDC Vault subscription online only.

Specialty Passes

GDC offers three specialty passes for specific groups to get exactly what they need out of the event. Please visit each program page for more information on these dedicated passes:

Audio Pass ($1099 On-site)

Join the game industry's top audio professionals as they share real-world experience addressing the unique problems in game audio.

Independent Games Summit Pass ($449 Limited Passes Available)

Hear from the best and brightest indie game creators at the Independent Games Summit.

Friday Only Expo Pass ($199 Regular Rate)

Learn more about strategies for pitching your game, effective communication, how to land an investor/publisher, career development, and more on the Friday of the event.

Group Registration

Register a group of 10 or more people at the same time for GDC All Access, Core, or Summits passes and save 10% on the current price. Visit the GDC Groups page to learn more about sending your group to GDC.

Press Registration

Press registration for GDC is by invitation only. For more information on press passes and invitation requests, please visit the GDC Press Registration page.

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