EVENTS AT GDC 

Showcase Games

Inspired by the success of the Independent Games Festival Pavilion at GDC, the new initiative will include space in special Pavilions themed around emerging game markets. GDC Play allows exhibitors to display their games to key distributors, publishers, press and investors visiting the conference. GDC Play Pavilions for social & online, smartphone & tablet, and independent games will all be located within a dedicated room and include a networking lounge with seating areas for more in-depth meetings.

When signing up for GDC Play, which is open to a range of emerging developers showcasing playable games, game creators will be given a standalone kiosk with a monitor, keyboard, speakers and Internet connection, as applicable. This makes it an incredibly simple, low-cost opportunity to exhibit titles to prospective business partners, investors and the press.

2012 GDC Business Matchmaking

GDC Play participants have access to the official GDC Business Matchmaking software—the catalyst for business at GDC. Request and receive meetings from major publishers, All-Access Pass holders and exhibitors attending the event.

Register or request a meeting here. (Coming Soon!)

A sample of organizations you can schedule meetings with via GDC's Matchmaking Software…

Over 70 Publishers, Investors, and Agents including:
2K Games, 505 Games, 6waves, Activision/Blizzard, Atlus, Big Fish Games, Cartoon Network, Digi-Capital, Digital Chocolate, Disney Mobile, EA Partners, GameHouse/Real Networks, Glu Mobile, Indie Fund, Joystick Labs, Konami, Microsoft Game Studios, Namco Bandai Partners, Nintendo, Replay Games, Rovio, Seahorn Capital, Spry Fox, Square Enix, Steam, Tapjoy, Telltale, Trion Worlds, Ubisoft, Union Entertainment, United Talent Agency

Over 300 GDC Exhibitors and sponsors including:
Google, Unity, Epic Games, Crytek, Sony, Blizzard, Activision, WB, Riot Games, BigPoint, Disney, Tencent, Kabaam, Valve, Gaikai, Onlive, Digital River, Amazon, Playspan, NCSoft

See the full exhibitor list

2012 Industry Support for GDC Play

Largest number of International Governments and Trade Organizations exhibiting at GDC and GDC Play, including
Belgian Trade Commission
Koelnmesse GmbH
Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia, Canada
Korea Game Developers Association
Prochile Scottish Development
International Swedish Trade Council
Game Developers Association of Australia
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
TIGA
Quebec Government
Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation