The Game Developers Conference is the premier annual gathering for the global games industry, held each March at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. GDC brings together developers, designers, artists, producers, and business leaders for five days of sessions, summits, and the Game Developers Choice Awards. The technical programme spans every discipline: rendering, AI, audio, narrative design, accessibility, live operations, and platform engineering. The expo floor hosts major publishers, middleware vendors, and tools companies. The Independent Games Festival runs concurrently, showcasing the best in independent and experimental game development. With tens of thousands of attendees from studios of every size, GDC is as much an industry networking event as a technical conference.
Venue
Moscone Center
747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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Our picks for Game Developers Conference attendees
A curated selection of hotels chosen for location, value, and fit for conference travellers.
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market Street, San Francisco
A luxurious five star hotel located near the Moscone Center offering world class amenities and elegant rooms. Why It Works for You...
Green Tortoise Hostel
494 Broadway Street, San Francisco
A lively two star hostel in the North Beach neighbourhood offering social activities and comfortable dorms within easy reach of downtown. Why...
HI San Francisco Downtown Hostel
312 Mason Street, San Francisco
A welcoming hostel designed for adults with dormitory and private rooms offering affordable accommodations near Union Square. Why It Works for You...
Hotel Zelos San Francisco
12 Fourth Street, San Francisco
A chic boutique hotel with an eco friendly ethos set within a historic building minutes from Moscone Center and Union Square. Why...
InterContinental San Francisco
888 Howard Street, San Francisco
A modern four star high rise hotel featuring floor to ceiling windows and panoramic views directly beside Moscone West. Why It Works...
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street, San Francisco
A modern four star hotel with sweeping city views and flexible event spaces located adjacent to the Moscone Center. Why It Works...
St Regis San Francisco
125 3rd Street, San Francisco
An elegant five star hotel offering timeless sophistication and modern comforts steps away from Moscone Center. Why It Works for You Central...
The Mosser Hotel
54 Fourth Street, San Francisco
A historic three star hotel dating from 1913 that blends vintage charm with modern comforts near Moscone Center. Why It Works for...
W San Francisco
181 3rd Street, San Francisco
A trendy four star hotel with bold design and vibrant social spaces located across from Moscone Center. Why It Works for You...
Game Developers Conference 2026 — San Francisco, CA