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A GDC-week gathering for underrepresented game-industry communities, combining indie demos, short talks and informal networking. Archived 2026 event.
Ended. No GDC pass was required. The archived page shows capacity reached and a waitlist; it does not publicly specify the price, precise venue or end time.
GDC week gathering hosted by the Aura team, with drinks, snacks and optional ping pong for game industry peers. Archived 2026 event.
A GDC-week gathering celebrating Black game developers through indie showcases, industry discussions and networking. Archived 2026 event.
Ended. The organizer advertised free admission with optional donations and required registration; no GDC pass was needed. Food was offered on a first-come basis.
GDC affiliate evening combining indie game demos, developer talks, music and networking at DNA Lounge. The listing welcomed adults 18+ without a GDC pass. Archived 2026 event.
Popularium's GDC week LAN gathering for Chaos Agents, with hands-on play, tournaments and developer conversations. Archived 2026 event.
Invitation-based GDC mixer for game industry creatives hosted by art studio Mooncolony. Archived 2026 event.
A GDC-week mixer and panel program for senior game-industry professionals exploring AI, investment and cross-border studio development. Archived 2026 event.
Ended. A curated gathering for senior industry professionals; the public listing withholds the exact venue and retains a stale waitlist button.
An Overwolf-hosted GDC cooldown with food, drinks and informal conversations at Southside Spirit House. Archived 2026 gathering.
Ended. Original organizer listing required an RSVP and now shows registration closed.
A GDC-week happy hour for mobile gaming and user acquisition peers, hosted by Upptic and Adikteev. Archived 2026 event.
Ended. The public listing hides the exact address; its remaining waitlist button does not make the past event a current registration opportunity.
A joint IGDA and WIGI game-industry networking evening with food, drinks and community introductions. Archived 2026 event.
Ended. The original event offered free timed-entry RSVP, welcomed industry attendees without a GDC pass and listed a $25 VIP option.
An official GDC affiliate social for queer gamers and game-industry professionals, with games and fundraising for SF Gaymers. Archived 2026 event.
Ended. Admission was free; Partiful directed guests to the organizer’s Zeffy ticket page. Donations supported SF Gaymers. The old ticket widget is not evidence of future availability.
Paymentwall and Terminal3's GDC week gathering connects gaming peers over dumplings and drinks. The original event required approved RSVPs and age 21+. Archived 2026 event.
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