An insider’s guide to GDC Showcase 2023

The GDC Showcase 2023 is an all-digital event set to occur from June 27th to June 29th, 2023. The event is designed to unite the global game development community with thrilling sessions, live networking opportunities, and much more. June 27 & 28 will feature highlights from past GDC sessions as well as all-new pre-recorded sessions with live speaker Q&As in the chat, live fireside chats, and insights from top companies in the industry. The last day, June 29, will be a full day of interactive roundtables and networking opportunities. Digit is an official media partner for GDC Showcase 2023.

 
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The GDC Showcase will feature interactive Q&As with speakers and live discussions on some of the most pressing issues in the industry. Attendees will be able to participate in live fireside chats with expert developers, revisit classic GDC talks, and experience brand-new keynotes from sponsors.

About GDC

The Game Developers Conference (GDC) is the game industry's premier professional event, promoting game developers and the advancement of their craft. It brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders. GDC showcases the latest game development tools and services from leading technology companies such as Amazon, Epic, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Oculus, and Sony.

Why you should check out GDC Showcase 2023

GDC represents a unique opportunity for developers to get up to speed on advances in the field. It allows attendees to connect with peers, learn from other game developers, gain insight into running a successful game dev business, build careers, celebrate accomplishments, and draw inspiration.

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GDC is ideal for game designers, game programmers, business and marketing professionals, producers and team/studio managers, visual artists, writers and storytellers, independent developers, sound designers, engineers, composers, virtual and augmented reality creators, game educators, career seekers, vendor companies, sponsors, and recruiters.

Featured Sessions

Among the featured sessions this year are: a postmortem of the classic game Fallout by one of its primary designers, Timothy Cain; a deep-dive into the user interface technology of Cyberpunk 2077 and the challenges faced during its production; a talk on the balance between marketing asks and the reality of game production; an introduction to GoSkinning, an innovative automatic skinning production for animators; an exploration of the art direction behind the indie-pop band in We Are OFK; and a session on music systems and live recording in the game 'Lamplighters League'​.

GDC is not just an event, but a week-long celebration of the art, craft, and business of game development. It represents a unique opportunity for developers to learn about advances in the field, connect with peers, gain insights into running a successful game development business, and build their careers. It is a space to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of their peers and to gain insight into key developments in the industry.

GDC Showcase 2023 Full Schedule

If you're figuring out which sessions to attend, then there is a handy tool to help you build your schedule. Check it out here - https://gdconf.com/gdc-showcase-schedule