The Game Developers Conference® has grown from an informal gathering of about 25 developers in the living room of a notable game designer 22 years ago, to a week long conference for more than 18,000 industry insiders. Initially the GDC was focused on computer games, but the industry has now diversified to the point that it includes any number of platforms, such as dedicated gaming consoles, handheld devices, online and of course computers. From year to year, the GDC continues to define market innovations and future vision, providing insight into the future of gaming.

GDC09 is not a year to be missed. Be there for the first looks into the future of gaming with Keynotes such as Kojima and Iwata and gain insight into new opportunities in mobile games, outsourcing, digital distribution, and more.

Who Should Attend GDC and Why
 
Career Seekers and Recruiters– meet face-to-face with the top talent worldwide committed to making better games. Job seekers, meet companies and recruiters who are hiring now.

Studio Managers and Heads of Studios– Gather new methods for studio management during uncertain economic times and learn new techniques on how to market emerging game platforms to target every demographic.
Developers– Hone your skills using the latest tools and techniques from the hottest games released this season.
Exhibitors and Sponsors– For three days, showcase your company’s products, services, and innovations to the most dynamic and concentrated game development community.

New Business and Venture Capitalists– Take advantage of a multi-billion dollar industry by networking with top studio heads, international developers and investors. Gain knowledge of opportunities in digital entertainment and communities that will mold the future of video games and new opportunities.

Top Reasons To Attend GDC 2009
The only industry event offering nine specialized summits targeting specific and emerging game topics including: AI, Casual Games, Game Outsourcing, GDC Mobile, IGDA Education, Independent Games, Localization, Serious Games, and Worlds in Motion.

Take advantage of multiple networking opportunities at the GDC Expo, Career Pavilion, and Interactive Lounge.
Participate in amazing events honoring industry mavericks at the Ninth Annual Game Developers Choice Awards, Eleventh Annual Independent Games Festival, and the Second Annual IGF Mobile Awards.
The week long GDC offers more than 400 sessions to choose from!

Access to myGDC, the GDC professional networking tool, which allows you to create profiles, build and share conference schedules, connect with a database of over 5,000 game developers, engage in forums, and explore premium conference content on the GDC Vault.

GDC 2009 Tracks
Each year, hundreds of ideas and topics are submitted during the GDC call for submission process. This year saw a record breaking number of submissions all geared towards the advancement of the games industry. After review with the GDC Advisory Board, the top session proposals that address the most relevant issues facing developers and the industry are selected.

Audio
Business and Management
Game Design
Production
Programming
Vision
Visual Arts