DEI & Sustainability
Creating Space for Everyone Who Makes Games Happen
The GDC Festival of Gaming creates a positive social and environmental impact on the games ecosystem and the larger global community.
Code of Conduct
The GDC Festival of Gaming Code of Conduct reflects our shared commitment to creating a respectful, inclusive environment for everyone. We expect all attendees to be considerate of their peers—and we take swift action against demeaning, discriminatory, or harassing behavior and speech.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
GDC is dedicated to creating a safe space for our community. This includes uplifting underrepresented voices in the industry, making our program more accessible, and providing a platform for the next generation of industry talent.
Community Initiatives at GDC Festival of Gaming
Partnerships
Collaborating with organizations that support underrepresented communities, GDC helps more creators to attend, connect, learn, and share their work with the global games industry.
Pronoun Tags
Respecting how people identify themselves is fundamental to creating a welcoming community. Optional pronoun ribbons are available for all attendees.
Invisible Disability Symbol
Everyone experiences GDC Festival of Gaming differently, and not all disabilities are visible. Attendees who need additional support can request an invisible disability symbol for their badge. Companions and caregivers may request the same symbol.
On-site Spaces
Quiet Room
Take a moment to recharge at our Quiet Room. A dedicated space for meditation, reflection, or a moment of calm.
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
During the week of the event, gender-neutral bathrooms are available within the convention center, and their locations will be marked for attendees.
Mamava Nursing Pods
Parents and caregivers who need a comfortable, dedicated space for nursing, pumping, or storing milk during the event are welcome to use our private nursing pods.
‘GDC Kids’ Childcare
In partnership with KiddieCorp, GDC has on-site childcare for parents and guardians who would otherwise be unable to attend the event.
Sustainability at Informa
Sustainability at GDC Festival of Gaming, and its parent company Informa, has five key elements: people, communities, environment, customers, and governance. Being an ethical, sustainable business is central to how we behave, how we make decisions, and how we do business every day.
At Informa, our evolution of producing sustainable events is fueled by insight, innovation, and collaboration. We are proud of our commitment to making a positive environmental and social impact on the communities and industries we work within.
Reducing Impact
Renewable Energy Commitment
We power GDC with renewable energy, use energy-efficient lighting and equipment throughout the event, and host the Festival at Moscone Center—a LEED Platinum certified.venue. Every choice moves us closer to net zero carbon events.
Badge & Lanyard Recycling
At the end of the event, attendees are asked to drop off their badges at registration, as GDC provides recycling for the full badge and lanyard.