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1 | GDC 2024 Party List - That's a wrap, folks! | ||||||||||||||||
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3 | Be sure to join the Fellowship of Game Developer Parties for 2025's list! | https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheFellowshipOfParties | |||||||||||||||
6 | Created by Ty Taylor - ty@qag.io - @IMakeIndieGames | ||||||||||||||||
7 | Did you find this list helpful? Feel free to leave a tip by buying Freshly Frosted ;) | https://store.steampowered.com/app/1070790/Freshly_Frosted/ | |||||||||||||||
8 | Event Name | Date | Time | Add to Calendar | Price | Location | Distance from Moscone Center | Link | Details | By/Sponsored by | GDC Pass Required | Dancing | Quiet Talking Area | Job Recruitment | Game Showcases | Alcohol | Food |
9 | Some handy guides for GDC, especially for first-timers ➜ | https://www.gamesindustry.biz/a-survival-guide-to-gdc-2023 | https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QxFIu22attjGg_2sG8LWQpV22Z3YOI9akwYYmACCeJ0/edit | ||||||||||||||
10 | #notGDC | Monday, March 18th, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | Free | Online | N/A | https://notgdc.io/ | #notGDC is a casual and loosely structured game development non-conference that takes place at the same time as GDC. #notGDC is 100% online and free to participate in. #notGDC was started for people who make games to share ideas, skills and things they love with the international games community. | #notGDC | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
11 | MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition 2024, powered by Xsolla | Monday, March 18th, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $100 | San Francisco | N/A | https://www.meettomatch.com/sanfrancisco/ | Are you going to GDC and do you want to plan more meetings ahead of time? After a very successful San Francisco Edition 2023 last March, with over 1.850 attendees and more than 7.000 meetings planned, we are happy to announce our return with MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition 2024, powered by Xsolla! MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition is your most relevant platform for business in the games industry during GDC since 2017. Trusted by hundreds of publishers, investors, governments and developers, our platform enables you to get in contact with the right people from game companies around the world that have gathered in San Francisco. | MeetToMatch, Xsolla | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
12 | Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco | Monday, March 18th, 2024 - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $50 - $900 | The Hibernia 1 Jones St San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 19 minute walk | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/ | As the leading international conference series for the global games industry, at Pocket Gamer Connects we focus on connecting you with the right people bringing together delegates from across the entire ecosystem with all the key formats covered from mobile, PC and console to XR, blockchain, AI and web3 technology. All while having fun and fostering a real “games industry family” feel. | PocketGamer | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | |
13 | Game Connection 2024 America | Monday, March 18th, 2024 - Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 9:00am - 6:00pm | $200 - $3100 | Oracle Park San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 17 minute walk | https://www.game-connection.com/ticket-details-gca-2024/ | Developers – find publishing & distribution partners, work-for-hire and service providers. Publishers & Distributors – find new games, service providers and international partners. Service Providers – find publishers, distributors & developers looking for your services | Game Connection | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
14 | Investor Connector | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Free with PGC Pass | The Hibernia 1 Jones St San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 19 minute walk | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/investor-connector/ | Investor Connector selects applicants for one-on-one meetings with investors and VCs looking to spend the right kind of money in the right sector. We’ll set aside a quiet space where pre-selected companies looking for funding and investors get to connect one-on-one to discuss their potential involvement. This event takes place within Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2024. | PocketGamer | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
15 | Xsolla Rapid Rounds - Representing Games San Francisco Pitch Sessions '24 | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Free if approved | 431 Tehama Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/xsolla-rapid-rounds-representing-games-san-francisco-pitch-sessions-24-tickets-828347047317?aff=fellowship | Xsolla, organized together with Representing Games by MeetToMatch, will bring 6 studios to pitch their best and latest PC/Console games looking for publishing & funding support. | Xsolla & Representing Games by MeetToMatch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
16 | Xsolla Rapid Rounds - Representing Games San Francisco Pitch Sessions '24 | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Free if approved | 431 Tehama Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/nz-code-new-zealand-x-representing-games-san-francisco-pitch-sessions-24-tickets-828355632997?aff=fellowship | NZ Code, organized together with Representing Games by MeetToMatch, will bring 6 New Zealand studios to pitch their best and latest PC/Console games looking for publishing & funding support. | NZ Code & Representing Games by MeetToMatch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
17 | The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile edition) | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 1:30pm - 5:00pm | Free if approved | The Hibernia 1 Jones St San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 19 minute walk | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2DEswIS7rpN6GJQqFWBAsPpPCrrJM7n5bVh9pPgICmZcWfQ/viewform | This is an Indie Game Pitch Competition which needs to be applied for in advance via the link provided. | Big Indie Pitch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
18 | MGS Web3 Games Summit | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $0 - $700 | Digital Garage US, Inc. 717 Market Street #100 San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 8 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mgs-web3-games-summit-tickets-778840953257?aff=fellowship | Welcome to the MGS Web3 Games Summit! Get ready for a day filled with all things related to web3 gaming. Join us on Tue Mar 19 2024 at 9:00 AM for an exciting event where you can learn about the latest trends in the gaming industry, connect with fellow gamers and developers, and discover new opportunities in the world of web3 gaming. Don't miss out on this chance to level up your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. See you there! | Mobile Growth Association | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
19 | Community Clubhouse | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 9:00am - 6:30pm | Free with GDC Pass | Moscone West Level 2 Rooms 2022 and 2020 | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/community-clubhouse-at-gdc-2024-tickets-826874302297?aff=Fellowship | A networking and learning hub for player experience, support, trust and safety, liveops, community management, and game dev leaders and practicitioners. Come learn from and network with leaders at top gaming studios like EA, Niantic, Rovio, and more in all day sessions and enjoy a wine and beer happy hour from 5:30pm to 6:30pm | Keywords Studios, Xbox, Modulate | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free | |
20 | The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console edition) | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 9:30am - 1:00pm | Free if approved | The Hibernia 1 Jones St San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 19 minute walk | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2DEswIS7rpN6GJQqFWBAsPpPCrrJM7n5bVh9pPgICmZcWfQ/viewform | This is an Indie Game Pitch Competition which needs to be applied for in advance via the link provided. | Big Indie Pitch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
21 | Canada #1 x Representing Games- San Francisco Pitch Sessions '24 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00pm | Free if approved | 431 Tehama Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/canada-1-x-representing-games-san-francisco-pitch-sessions-24-tickets-828412212227?aff=fellowship | The Government of Canada, organized together with Representing Games by MeetToMatch, will bring 6-9 Canadian studios to pitch their best and latest PC/Console games looking for publishing & funding support, this first session is focussed on below $1M Canadian funding needs (~$750K US). | The Governement of Canada & Representing Games by MeetToMatch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
22 | Canada #2 x Representing Games- San Francisco Pitch Sessions '24 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Free if approved | 431 Tehama Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/canada-2-x-representing-games-san-francisco-pitch-sessions-24-tickets-828419193107?aff=fellowship | The Government of Canada, organized together with Representing Games by MeetToMatch, will bring 6-9 Canadian studios to pitch their best and latest PC/Console games looking for publishing & funding support, this second session is focussed on above $1M Canadian funding needs (~$750K+ US). | The Governement of Canada & Representing Games by MeetToMatch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
23 | Publisher SpeedMatch | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm | Free with PGC Pass | The Hibernia 1 Jones St San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 19 minute walk | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/speedmatch/ | The Publisher SpeedMatch session enables shortlisted developers and publishers to make initial contact during a dedicated one-hour stint of speed-date style meetings. These short meets aren’t obviously designed for closing a deal, but enable an initial contact that can be followed up with a longer meeting during or after the conference. This event takes place within Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2024. | PocketGamer | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | |
24 | Roland Emmerich and Jerome Wu: A fireside chat with the Space Nation co-founders | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | Free | The Howard SF 661 Howard St San Francisco | 0.1 miles / 3 minute walk | https://events.blackbirdrsvp.com/space-nation-fireside-chat | CEO Jerome Wu and Co-Creator Roland Emmerich will discuss the establishment of their transmedia IP and how the upcoming MMORPG will build towards future projects | Space Nation Inc. | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | |
25 | Games from Spain x Representing Games- San Francisco Pitch Sessions '24 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Free if approved | 431 Tehama Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.nl/e/games-from-spain-x-representing-games-san-francisco-pitch-sessions-24-tickets-828425652427?aff=fellowship | Games from Spain, organized together with Representing Games by MeetToMatch, will bring 6 Spanish studios to pitch their best and latest PC/Console/Cross-platform games looking for publishing & funding support. | Games from Spain & Representing Games by MeetToMatch | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | |
26 | Past Events | ||||||||||||||||
27 | GrantGenuis Ai Launch | Friday, March 15, 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MnFtbDYxMWR2aXNmaDB2NmFucTVsdTkyc2wgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 717 Market Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 7 minute walk | https://lu.ma/grantgenius | Join us to hear from the creators of this new AI tool, in service of the creative community; explore how it can support your creative endeavors; and celebrate the potential of AI to make our lives and work more fulfilling! | AIMigos / AIify /GenLab / DG717/ NCLF / SFAC / Dreamkeepers initiative | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
28 | GenLab Hack III: “AI Agents & Fintech” | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 9:00am - 9:00pm | Free | GenLab / Digital Garage 717 Market Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 7 minute walk | https://lu.ma/genlab3 | 2-Day AI Hackathon | GenLab | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes, for free | |
29 | Bay Area Game Science and Design Symposium | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 1:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzExanU1czdhOG10Mm5qMWExYXRvb2I4Y3QgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Oakland Campus - Rothwell Center (Student Union) 5000 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland, CA | 14.3 miles / 20 minute Lyft | https://camd.northeastern.edu/events/bay-area-game-science-and-design-industry-symposium/ | The College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD) will host the inaugural Bay Area Game Science & Design Symposium. This event will bring together academic, industry and community, and academic leaders within the creative technologies sector to share their perspectives on the state of game science and design, recent innovations, a graduate degree pathway, and strategies to strengthen Northeastern University – Bay Area partnerships. | Northeastern University | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes, for free |
30 | Oakland Game Night | Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nzk4M2Y2anMxbmhqdmo2MjQyM2JtOTVucDQgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Uptown Station 1955 Broadway Oakland CA | 10 miles / 17 minute Lyft | https://www.meetup.com/eastbaygamedevs/events/299619805/ | Across the Bay from San Francisco, East Bay Game Devs is an active and vibrant community of game creators! We'll be hosting an in-person showcase featuring games from indie devs in the community. We'll also be featuring exhibits from The Museum of Art & Digital Entertainment, Oakland's interactive video game museum focused on preservation of interactive history. Soft drinks and pizza will be provided. | East Bay Game Devs & Creatives | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes, free pizza |
31 | Pre-GDC Not-So-Early 5k Run 2024 | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 10:00am - 11:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Mm81M3NrcXZkdjlsM2RuOHBrOGN2ZXFza2sgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Blue Bottle Coffee 1 Ferry Building, 7 San Francisco | 1.2 miles / 10 minute run | https://partiful.com/e/b76z7ODDRiRsP56a3Hgh | Chill, flat social run, at ~6:00/kilometer, 9:40/mile pace. | Jaymee Mak + Alex Nicholson | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
32 | Gaming Founders Hike | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 10:00am - 1:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Njc0ZTNxYWthODJsNXRvbzM4NDVwN3JpZWUgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Register for location | Register for location | https://lu.ma/bg13x5mj | Founders hike is an event designed to bring the top gaming founders (min.1M+ rev/raised) to brainstorm ideas and have thought-provoking conversations—while hiking, of course! We'll meet at a location in SF and follow a general pre-planned trail for about an hour or two. At the end of the trail, we’ll do an optional lunch. | Eric Lay | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
33 | IGDA Coffee Meet & Greet | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 11:00am - 2:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWtvbzhxZDIzZDhucTNoNXAwNTkxNHBxamMgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 181 Fremont Street San Francisco | 0.5 miles / 11 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-meet-greet-tickets-850415675177?aff=fellowship | Welcome to our in-person event to kick off GDC week! Join us for a casual meet & greet over aromatic coffee. Whether you're attending GDC or not, this event is perfect for you if you just want to hangout and meet others in the community. Let's sip, chat, and have a great time together! Feel free to bring anything you'd like to work on or show. | IGDA | No | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase |
34 | 3rd Annual Executive Frisbee Golf - Pre-GDC Event / Happy Hour | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 11:00am - 5:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Mmx0YTlxMnNwZW51Ym5kMmxnY205MmFsMjIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $25 | Golden Gate Park Disc Golf Course 99 Marx Meadow Dr San Francisco | 6.7 miles / 22 minute Lyft | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-executive-frisbee-golf-pre-gdc-event-happy-hour-tickets-604627265427?discount=75percent_off | Arriving into town a bit early from overseas for GDC? While you're trying to shake off jet lag, did you ever wake up Sun morning at 5 am and ask!? How do I kick off my Sunday on a high note before later events and parties starts!? Ragnarok Studios and Marchsreiter Communications proudly presents you with the 3rd Annual Disc Golf Tournament in the beautiful Golden Gate Park, surrounded by lush greenery. | Ragnarok Studios | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
35 | Black Girl Game Dev Brunch | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 12:00pm - 3:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGYxcWMwNmdtNm8zNWJ2NDVzbTM4aXVycnIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $28 | Mimosa 2 3320 Grand Avenue Oakland | 10.6 miles / 27 minute Lyft | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-girl-game-dev-brunch-tickets-795647492067?aff=fellowship | Join us at Mimosa 2 aka M2 for an informal buffet style brunch gathering before GDC2024. Reserve your seat at the table and connect with fellow black fem identifying game devs. Enjoy making connections and community over great food/drinks before the conference madness begins! | Lisette Titre-Montgomery | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
36 | ✨ Pre-GDC Indie Game Developer Park Meetup 2024 ✨ | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 3:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NHRkaWdpc2NvdXJpN2I5Z2NmNG9zcWN0bzQgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Dolores Park 19th St San Francisco, CA | 2.4 miles / 56 minute walk | https://www.meetup.com/seattleindies/events/298319764/ | Calling all independent game developers at GDC 2024! Let’s catch up with old friends and make new ones at Dolores Park the afternoon before GDC. | Ty Taylor | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Bring your own |
37 | Day of the Devs 2024: San Francisco Edition | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 3:00pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnNzcWI2YW1wOXFkYjFlazJwa3A5a2JvNGcgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Midway 900 Marin St San Francisco | 2.8 miles / 62 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/day-of-the-devs-2024-san-francisco-edition-in-person-celebration-tickets-797078512287?aff=fellowship | Day of the Devs returns to San Francisco for its free In-Person Celebration of indie video games! Games, music, food, drinks, fun, + more!! | Double Fine + iam8bit | No | No | No | No | Yes | For purchase | No |
38 | Pre-GDC Audio Meetup | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 6:00pm - 2:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2c2bWdkZ29mdTE2NzUwMjllZjU2aGU2ZjYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Bender's Bar & Grill 806 S Van Ness Ave San Francisco | 2.0 miles / 47 minute walk | https://www.facebook.com/events/759556546052635 | Come meet up and have some food and drinks with the Game Audio community before GDC starts! | Game Audio Pavillion | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
39 | GDC Pre-Game | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2RjZjRmOTFvdGRjdmNmN2FqcTM4YmU0MXAgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Standard Deviant 280 14th St. San Francisco | 1.6 miles / 36 minute walk | https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7165480186040311808/ | Coming to GDC? Join the Beta Hat and the Deconstructor of Fun crew for a casual meetup the night before the week kick into high gear to catch up with industry friends and leaders from all over the world. Thank you Ethan Levy for kicking off this tradition last year! RSVP mandatory as there is limited capacity: https://lnkd.in/grX9B3GC | Beta Hat Deconstructor of Fun | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | No |
40 | Pre-GDC 2024 Networking Meetup | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NjlhMHZlYnA4YjhmbTZkdnRmbm5uNDE3c2IgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | DNA Lounge 375 11th St San Francisco | 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk | https://www.meetup.com/monthly-sf-game-development-community/events/298615150/ | Are you ready to dive into the world of GDC 2024? Join us at the top floor of DNA Lounge for the ultimate Pre-GDC Networking Meetup! Whether you're a seasoned game developer or a newcomer to the industry, this event is your chance to connect with fellow GDC 2024 attendees in a vibrant and laid-back atmosphere. Showcase your game, two separate rooms, free entry and music will set the stage for a great networking environment. RSVP on Meetup to lock in your spot, you do not need a GDC pass to attend. | SF Game Development | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | For purchase | For purchase |
41 | Courage XL 2024 | Sunday, March 17th, 2024 | 8:00pm - 12:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NXJwbGptNWM2OG91MjZxNnI0ZGt2Yjk0amUgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Great Northern 119 Utah St San Francisco | 1.6 miles / 38 minute walk | https://courage.events/event/couragexl2024/ | Courage XL is back! The friendliest, most relaxed and best Annual Pre-GDC party at the Great Northern in San Francisco. | Courage XL | No | No | No | No | Yes | For purchase | No |
42 | Game Developers and Publishers Boba Happy Hour @ GDC | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3V1a3R2NzdyMmVuNmJlZTBwNHFjazgzbzAgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-developers-and-publishers-boba-happy-hour-gdc-tickets-807243736747?aff=fellowship | Looking for a publisher, or games to invest in? Come grab a taro milk tea with us at GDC! Free boba for first 25 attendees! | Conduit | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Free boba |
43 | Indie Game Academy Meetup Picnic | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnU3bDRtdWltZzZza2FybGRodmdvYjhsZGkgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indie-game-academy-meetup-picnic-tickets-861271776067?aff=fellowship | The Indie Game Academy staff is holding a casual meetup picnic! Come meet your fellow community members and make new connections! | Indie Game Academy | No | No | No | No | No | No | Bring your own |
44 | GDC Founders x Investors After Party 『MELT』 | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2xyY2dsa2NycjR1czkzc2Y5bHU2N2FxN2UgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Register to see location | 0.7 miles / 16 minute walk | https://lu.ma/cp59ud80 | This will bring together numerous brightest entrepreneurs, VCs, and angel investors from both GDC and the Bay Area. Expect to encounter exceptionally talented AI founders, developers, marketers, and designers at the event. The essence of this event centers around the concept of creating opportunities for individuals to share their unique information and networks, moving them a step closer to their respective goals. Please note that we have a capacity limit of 120 attendees. | Bondz | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
45 | The Games Industry SOCIAL | San Francisco 2024 Edition | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzQ0OWg5dmhsdnQwajFmaDlza21hNWtxb2YgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free for GIG members | Disclosed upon registering | 1.3 miles / 28 minute walk | http://thegig.social | Games Industry Gathering (GIG) and GamesIndustry.biz present an IRL party held in San Francisco during the week of GDC. Featuring an exclusive outdoor undercover space with tables and board games, an allocation of vouchers for food and drink from various food trucks and carts, plus a chance to show off and take part in the legendary GamesIndustry.Quiz! | Games Industry Gathering & GamesIndustry.biz | No | No | Yes | No | No | For purchase | Yes, for free |
46 | GDC Press Start Mixer + After Party | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 5:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M3E2YTRzM2Mzb25uMjRzYXFmN2tuZjJzMWYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $15 - $125 | Madarae 46 Minna Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-press-start-mixer-after-party-tickets-848180309137?aff=fellowship | We are doing a Networking Mixer from 5pm-8pm and the After Party starts at 8pm till 11pm. We sold out in mere few days from the previous events and expect a high demand for our next event to network with other GameDevs, IndieDevs, Publishers, Executives, Venture Capitalists, Programmers, Producers, Animators, Concept Artists, and more! If you are part of the gaming industry or simply want to be interested in joining the game development community, this is for YOU! | Level Up Events | No | Yes | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
47 | Mingle with Pingle | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWloM21uZGxrcTJtM2tiY3YxMWhmaWIwdTcgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 981 Mission Street San Francisco | 0.5 miles / 12 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mingle-with-pingle-tickets-818329324037?aff=fellowship | Let's start the GDC week with great food, drinks, and exceptional company of like-minded people from the Game Dev industry. Please confirm your attendance to secure your spot. | Pingle Game Studio | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
48 | Australian GDC Reception | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW5ndW4yMTA5c2Jkam1xbWhjZHJlOTVtMTQgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | BuzzWorks 365 11th St San Francisco | 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk | https://igea.net/2024/01/igea-celebrates-at-the-2024-australian-gdc-reception/ | Join us for networking at BuzzWorks in San Francisco from 6 pm – 9 pm on 18 March and celebrate Australian creativity. It’s a chance to showcase Australian-made games and teams plus create invaluable networks across publishing, investment, and platforms. | IGEA, ToastInteractive, Screen Queensland, Queensland Government | No | No | No | No | Yes | For purchase | No |
49 | Spiel schön! Exploring the Beauty of Austrian Games | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 6:30pm - 10:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzExM2pkZjY2MzU2cHJiMmE3aDFhaDgzdmYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Werqwise Co-Working 149 New Montgomery San Francisco | 0.2 miles / 5 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-spiel-schon-exploring-the-beauty-of-austrian-games-tickets-841604570927?aff=fellowship | After years of absence, Open Austria San Francisco in collaboration with the PDGA (pioneers of game development austria) is happy to announce that Spiel Schön returns for a second edition this year at the Game Developers Conference 2024. Framed by GDC, the Spiel Schön event celebrates the beauty of games developed in Austria. Under the motto “Spiel schön” we exhibit Austrian video games and foster international connections. | Open Austria | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
50 | Outer Wilds Live Concert w/ Chamber Orchestra | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDlqaW1pcWduaGlpNWgyb2JybDI1YzE5dGMgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $60 - $90 | The Regency Ballroom 1300 Van Ness Ave San Francisco | 1.5 miles / 35 minute walk | https://www.axs.com/events/529462/andrew-prahlow-tickets | Join composer Andrew Prahlow, as he and his ensemble perform music from the award-winning soundtracks to 'Outer Wilds', 'Echoes of the Eye', and 'The Lost Reels' during GDC week in San Francisco. DOORS : 7pm, SHOW: 8pm | Allegro Entertainment | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
51 | The MIX Showcase | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDVvNTdkMmxnZTg1azY0czlidjBqaGNvYmogZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Terra Gallery 511 Harrison St San Francisco | 0.6 miles / 15 minute walk | https://mediaindieexchange.com/showcases/spring-2024-showcases | Developers and publishers can share their games with journalists, streamers and industry folks from around the world. Many of the industry’s top independent developers have shown their games at MIX events to help create visibility for their projects. Top journalists, streamers and industry contacts regularly attend MIX events to discover interesting new games. | The MIX | No | No | No | No | Yes | For purchase | Yes, for free |
52 | GDC Night Market: The Edge of Gaming - AI, XR, Decentralized Web | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 8:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDc0cGY3aTh1b3U3ZThvMjlnbzVvdGQ0dGUgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 717 Market Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 7 minute walk | https://lu.ma/8lyoahln | Join us for a captivating evening under the stars. Hosted by Edge, Digital Garage, and a number of Gaming Enterprises, this event merges the lively atmosphere of a festive night market with the pioneering realms of AI, XR, and the decentralized web, creating a must-visit destination for those eager to explore the cutting-edge of gaming. | Edge, Digital Garage, and Multiple Gaming Enterprises | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
53 | The Pocket Gamer Party | Monday, March 18th, 2024 | 8:30pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzRxMXA5ZDhkaGhwbjFscXJ2ODZlZzQwczkgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Temple Nightclub San Francisco 540 Howard Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 7 minute walk | https://www.pgconnects.com/sanfrancisco/pocket-gamer-party/ | Those who’ve attended our parties over the years, and with nearly a decade of these gatherings under our belt, can attest to our knack for good times. This year, as we mark 10 years of PG Connects, the celebration will be just as lively. If you’re new to the scene, welcome aboard! Join us as we navigate the spirited waters of mobile gaming camaraderie. All games industry professionals are welcome at Temple nightclub on the evening of March 18th, for informal networking and drinks. | Pocket Gamer | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes, free in limited supply | No |
54 | Coffee with WINGS at GDC | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 8:30am - 10:30am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NzlnMmNqcTY1aWd0N2Ewa3A0Y2g2Z3VidHMgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Delah Coffee 4th Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 7 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coffee-with-wings-at-gdc-tuesday-march-19th-2024-tickets-837219745797?aff=fellowship | Calling all women and gender marginalized game developers! Drop in, grab a coffee, and chat with other outstanding women and gender marginalized game devs. There will be coffee, tea, and snacks with various special dietary options. Please RSVP for your preferred date as capacity is limited | WINGS | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free |
55 | The Narrative Department: GDC Coffee + Chill @ Peets Coffee | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 8:30am - 10:30am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnBxdGFuZGMzdGw2ZjZ1dW83MDFsdTNraGYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Peet's Coffee 773 Market Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 8 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-narrative-department-gdc-coffee-chill-peets-coffee-tickets-860214162717?aff=fellowship | Come unwind before Tuesday's sessions with the nicest group of game writers in the galaxy: The Narrative Department! Non-alumni are welcome! | The Narrative Department | No | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase |
56 | Black in Gaming Festival | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 10:00am - 4:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDIyMmg4b2hpbzAzamlwY3ZoZzU1NzU2cDIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Children's Creativity Museum YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 221 4th St, San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://partiful.com/e/K6oMlRpSspptC01p37A2 | Black in Gaming will be at GDC this year and sponsoring BIG Fest! BIG Fest will be a full day of programming leading up to our annual Black in Gaming Awards. While BIG Fest will be during GDC, it will **NOT be a part of GDC programming.** This is an independent function that the foundation is supporting. The programming will consist of five panels throughout the day, featuring Black game developers, educators, and game changers making an impact in our industry. | Black in Gaming Foundation | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
57 | Canopy | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 12:00pm - 3:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDd1Z3N1NnNqMzdtYThiaXJldWlwdjhrZHYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Register for location | Register for location | https://www.mythica.ai/canopy | Canopy is an exclusive rooftop event for studio heads, art directors, and procedural artists hosted by Mythica: a startup building next-generation procedural tools for the creation of trees, vegetation, and full biomes within 3D worlds. Come learn from the top investors and builders about the state of games investment and the impact of AI on future of game development. The event is a charity event and all donations will go to the #teamtrees initiative. | Mythica | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes, for free |
58 | Slug World 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 1:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2NnYWRuNjc3cDcxdDNuY3BmZDg4MDgzc24gZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Lake Merritt Amphitheater Between 12th Street and 1st Ave., Lake Merritt Blvd Oakland | 9 miles / 22 minute Lyft | https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/slug-world-2024-tickets-807346082867?aff=fellowship | Underground meetup for queers, punks, indies and outsiders. a trans-run event. No sponsors, no gatekeepers. | Slug Human | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
59 | Picnic En El Parque | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 2:00pm - 5:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzBycmhmNTlzY21jMjllbTNyczRwOTZtNzcgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/picnic-al-parque-gdc-2024-tickets-836341508967?aff=fellowship | The Latinx in Gaming team is hosting our Picnic at Yerba Buena Gardens Park! We know GDC can be a hectic time so take a sit and relax with us. Join us from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm PT as we sip some Bobas (Have one on us!), listen to some of our favorite music, talk gaming & relax. Merchandise will be available from the Latinx in Gaming collection alongside an exclusive picnic blanket + pin! You don't want to miss out! | Latinx in Gaming | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free |
60 | IGDA Neurodivergent In Game Dev Meetup | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 3:00pm - 4:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmpwajVwOHRzcnVqNWc2cjIxZjB0YWRwN2cgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | South hall 203 Moscone Center | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://lu.ma/7phe47lt | If you identify as neurodivergent game dev, join your fellow attendees in an informal spontaneous meeting to mingle and get to know each others in a quiet setting.Please also attend the two official events organized by the new IGDA ND SIG : ND SIG Roundtable: https://shorturl.at/kGKM0 Intersectional Neurodivergent Microtalk: https://shorturl.at/cMU67 | IGDA | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
61 | [Full] GDC Mixer @ Internet Archive - Cozy Mixer, Networking, Alcohol-Free | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDhtMWpoZm0zMTdub2puMmpqbDZiMzVkazQgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Internet Archive 300 Funston Ave San Francisco | 4.7 miles / 23 minute Lyft | https://www.facebook.com/events/1120256248971208/ | Calling all games industry producers, project managers, and all other games industry professionals! Pop on by the historic Internet Archive for a cozy mixer. Featuring: Industry folks with experience ranging from AAA to indie, non-alcoholic refreshments & snacks, low volume background music, networking opportunities optimized for those affected by layoffs (bring your business cards!), comfortable chairs (save your energy for the expo!) This is an inclusive mixer. | Karla Jones | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
62 | Sequence Social Hour | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MDVzcTUwNGFzbjB0MnZqdjZkaDYxNGxzMXMgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Box SF 1069 Howard St San Francisco | 0.6 miles / 13 minute walk | https://lu.ma/acq91g3x | Gaming friends and family, please join Sequence and our partners Planet Mojo for an evening of beverages and camaraderie to kick off GDC in style! We'll be gathering the most amazing group of humans and minds in gaming and web3 to chat, drink, and explore the future of our industry. We have several major announcements coming up and we'd love to share them with you all. Like industry-changing things you don't want to miss! | Sequence and Planet Mojo | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
63 | GDC Metal Meet 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGVwNDJlNDJyZHVubGpoZDhqODA5OW03MmIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://fb.me/e/3GKnDdslp | Hey game devs and metalheads! If you fall into the incredibly small Venn diagram cross section of "game developers who also listen to metal", this event is for you! This is an incredibly casual meetup! Location is weather dependant: Yerba Buena Gardens if it's clear or Westfield Mall Food Court if it rains (exact location will be confirmed with photos when I get into San Francisco at the start of the week). | James Elsey | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
64 | [Full] SavePoint Industry Gathering IRL San Fransisco | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW9iYjljN29sYjd2ZWhyZWZrcnBzYmJjOGogZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Register for location | 0.6 miles / 14 minute walk | https://lu.ma/qpthjwd6 | SavePoint Industry Gathering Members only! If you are not currently a member of SavePoint and would like to attend, or you would like to bring a non-member friend/colleague along, here's the link to apply for membership: https://savepoint.industrygathering.com/ SavePoint Industry Gathering is open for all folks of underrepresented genders who are attached in some way to the video games industry. | SavePoint Industry Gathering | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | Yes, for free |
65 | European Game Showcase 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NTFpMWpnNDNiZzl0YzNqNmhtOGF2ZmRqZGEgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Closed to publishers, investors, press | Swissnex Pier 17 Suite 800 San Francisco | 1.4 miles / 34 minute walk | http://europeangameshowcase.com/ | The European Game Showcase at GDC is a pro-bono event where 30+ European developers showcase their newest games to the press, publishers, and strategic partners. It’s an invite-only event aimed at helping developers and their showcased projects take the next steps toward success. | Swissnex | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
66 | Mexican Devs Showcase & Mixer @ GDC2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2UwM3Z1aDJjcWJyOGprNTRudjRzNmQxbGkgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Mexico Consulate 3rd floor 545 Folsom Street San Francisco | 0.5 miles / 11 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mexican-devs-showcase-mixer-gdc2024-tickets-840810375467?aff=fellowship | Join us for an exciting showcase and mixer event at the Mexico Consulate in San Francisco! during GDC 2024! This in-person gathering will bring together talented Mexican developers to showcase their innovative projects and connect with industry professionals. | Mexico Consulate | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
67 | 2024 GDC Backend Services House | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MG8yZTV2YzVxbzNiNzJwNGwxdTZ0MHZxNXQgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Just outside Moscone Center | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://pragma.gg/backend-services-house-GDC2024?utm_campaign=Fellowship&utm_source=Fellowship | Join your friends from top gaming studios for a happy hour right outside Moscone Center! Pragma, a16z, AWS, Hathora, Kaedim, Mod.io, Nexus, Photon and Wolfjaw Studios are looking forward to hosting you for a chill evening of great people, food, drink and maybe some ping pong! We’re expecting a huge turnout, and it’s limited admission, so be sure to apply now! | Pragma, a16z, AWS, Hathora, Kaedim, Mod.io, Nexus, Photon and Wolfjaw Studios | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
68 | ModSquad's Happy Hour: Level Up Your Gaming | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N3VxOW5tbWtraXJtdW03NWszMTM1cTRmMWIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Joyride Pizza @ YBG 730 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://visit.modsquad.com/gdc-happy-hour | Indulge in a variety of Detroit pan pizzas (including Vegetarian & Vegan options!) with local beer, cider, and wine selections. Let us know if you have a partner in crime who wants to attend with you. | ModSquad | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | Yes, for free |
69 | Indie BYOG (Bring Your Own Game) @ GDC2024 by Onerat Games & Sub-Zero Sound | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:00pm - 11:30pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzdnNDVyaTdpYXFicHNuamZjaHNtaHExb28gZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $20 - $50 | The Royale 800 Post St San Francisco | 1.0 miles / 25 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/indie-byog-bring-your-own-game-gdc2024-by-onerat-games-sub-zero-sound-tickets-834237666317?aff=fellowship | Indie devs of GDC 2024, BYO game for a fun night of demos & networking! Indie devs bringing a game, this is a great way to get your project in front of other devs, publishers, and game industry professionals of all flavours from around the world! For everyone attending, this is a great chance to check out some unique indie titles in a chill setting, so come by for a drink or two and make your way through the range of boutique games on show! Expect relaxed vibes and a great atmosphere! | Onerat Games & Sub-Zero Sound | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | For purchase | No |
70 | GDC 2024 Power Up Mixer + After Party | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:00pm - 1:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MzJ1am5zczczNDUwYnBkNmFtcTE4cnA2dDggZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $15 - $20 | Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge 46 Geary Street San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 9 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-2024-power-up-mixer-after-party-tickets-799897142887?aff=fellowship | We are taking over one of the most talked about and biggest successful venues in San Francisco's nightlife scene - Hawthorn Lounge! We are doing a Networking Mixer from 5pm-10pm and the After Party starts at 10pm till 1am. We sold out in mere few days from the previous events and expect a high demand for our next event to network with other GameDevs, IndieDevs, Publishers, Executives, Venture Capitalists, Programmers, Producers, Animators, Concept Artists, and more! If you are part of the gaming industry or simply want to be interested in joining the game development community, this is for YOU! | Level Up Events | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | For purchase | For purchase |
71 | Gaming Safety Coalition Networking Night @ GDC 2024 | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 5:30pm - 8:30pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHRtMzI1bW52YWh2M25wbWRnaHV1OW1iYm0gZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Kona's Street Market 32 3rd Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 6 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaming-safety-coalition-networking-night-gdc-2024-tickets-828857263387?aff=fellowship | The Gaming Safety Coalition is dedicated to building a secure and robust gaming environment where safety is paramount and the well-being of both players and moderators is protected. As a collaborative alliance of technology companies, a human moderation service provider, and a non-profit research organization, our mission is to drive innovation, develop best practices, and implement effective strategies across the gaming industry. | Modulate, ActiveFence, Keywords Studios, Take This | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
72 | Global Play Showcase | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnQ3bnZydWQ2M3FwdDc5Y2xoZm1mbGMwcmwgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Closed to publishers, investors, press | BuzzWorks 365 11th St San Francisco | 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk | https://igea.net/2024/02/join-us-at-the-global-play-showcase-at-gdc-2024-and-represent-australia/ | The Global Play Showcase is more than just a reception – it’s a competition. Each country/region will exhibit one unreleased video game that showcases their creativity, innovation, and talent. You will get to play these games, chat with the developers, and vote for your favourite one. The game with the most votes will win the Global Play Showcase Award. | IGEA, PlaySide, ToastInteractive | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes, for free | No |
73 | Pacific Meta presents Japan Web3 Game night powered by Helika | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnRjMDFtbXQ5c2pza3MzbTgyb3MxNTlsZ3QgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Digital Garage US, Inc. 717 Market St #100 San Francisco | 0.4 miles / 8 minute walk | https://lu.ma/pacific-meta_gdc | An immersive evening filled with Sake and Sushi, celebrating the fusion of Japan games with cutting-edge Web3 gaming technology. Join us for insightful discussions and quality networking led by industry pioneers, founders, gaming chains, and VCs, as they delve into the Japanese Web3 gaming market and its profound impact on global gaming industries. Learn why Japan is the next frontier for Web3 gaming. | Helika | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
74 | [Full] Italian Trade Agency GDC Mixer | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NTNuODh1Z3ZkZXRrcHJhcXNkZWNucmxlbTcgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 54 Mint Ristorante Italiano Mint Plaza San Francisco | 0.5 miles / 12 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/italian-trade-agency-gdc-2024-mixer-tickets-853049663507?aff=fellowship | Meet with representatives from the Italian Trade Agency and 16 game industry companies over drinks and food. | Italian Trade Agency | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
75 | Board Game Designers @ GDC | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MXFldDQxb2lnZmtrZHVlcmJyNXJ2YmJhdHYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Detour 2200A Market St San Francisco | 2.3 miles / 55 minute walk | https://www.meetup.com/playgoldengate/events/299642185/ | For all lovers of dice, cards, RPGs and all tabletop games! If you're visiting for the Games Developer Conference join us, the Golden Gate Gamemakers, your local board game designers network for games at The Detour. This event is for: Tabletop game designers, People who create digital versions of tabletop games, Video game designers whose games focus on tabletop style game mechanics (cards, dice, deckbuilding etc.), Both local designers and those visiting | Golden Gate Gamemakers | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
76 | Beyond Pixels Mixer - by Qweerty Gamers, an LGBTQ Nonprofit | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NnZ2dDVvbjY1djA5ZnBpcXI1azY3M2pucDAgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Detour 2200 Market St San Francisco | 2.3 miles / 55 minute walk | https://www.qweertygamers.org/news/beyondpixelsgdc24 | Announcing the Beyond Pixels Mixer by Qweerty Gamers, an LGBTQ Nonprofit! Join us on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM at The Detour (2200 Market St.) for a night of fun, networking, and celebration of inclusion in gaming. Connect with fellow devs, play game demos & more. Don't miss out on this event where we go beyond pixels and unite as a community. See you there! This is a free event, but 21+ only (bring your ID). RSVP now for this event! | Qweerty Gamers | No | No | No | No | Yes | For purchase | For purchase |
77 | Intergalactic GDC Party by Game Jolt | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:00pm - 12:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmJpMTdkbTZrc3BoM2J0cHNxc3BjY3J0bDkgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Grand 520 4th Street San Francisco | 0.5 miles / 12 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/intergalactic-gdc-party-by-game-jolt-tickets-827497125177?aff=fellowship | We'll have many games on display for gamedevs to show off their creations in person as well as freebies from our incredible sponsors. Sip space-themed cocktails while grooving to retro tunes. 21+ only! Free! Have a game to share? BYOG. We'll have open tables where you can bring a laptop and show it off! Get ready to meet people, play games, and launch GDC out of this world! | Game Jolt | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | For purchase | No |
78 | GDC 2024 After Party Meetup with HashiCorp, Sentry, Unity, Discord & More | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:00pm - 12:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Mmk3ODJlZmNmNW5iYjQzNHUydTVsaDlrcjggZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | DNA Lounge 375 11th St San Francisco | 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk | https://www.meetup.com/monthly-sf-game-development-community/events/298874115/ | Welcome back to SF Game Development's third annual GDC 2024 After Party Meetup at DNA Lounge. This is the largest after hours party and DJ stage production of the entire week, and you won’t want to miss it. Best of all, it’s completely FREE, all you have to do is RSVP on Meetup or Eventbrite. We've split the event into three separate rooms focused around: music, tech talks and video game demos. We are also excited to announce that the main room will feature a special 32 Watt laser show by Vorperian Cyberarts along with custom video game themed projection mapped visuals. | SF Game Development | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | For purchase | For purchase |
79 | Terminal3 14th Annual SausageFest - SMELLS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:30pm - 11:30pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGExOWE5bDBjcHFuYzVya2xvaXB1dGk4dHEgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | the CLUBHAUS 255 9th St San Francisco | 1.0 mile / 23 minute walk | https://ticketing.terminal3.com/sf/sausagefest2024 | The longest-lasting GDC tradition, the world-famous Terminal3 SausageFest is back this year to celebrate the 14th Annual SausageFest! We will be taking everybody back to an era that spread from Seattle to the world. The party theme this year is Grunge!, Nirvana! and Smells Like Teen Spirit is the name. The teenagers back then, are the Game Industry leaders of today. Let’s go back and enjoy the deeply emotional sounds that define a generation. | Terminal3 by Paymentwall | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
80 | Game Audio Overflow | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | 7:30pm - 1:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDNscGIyZXR0OXNnbGhjZ25pOGkyNmxzNXAgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Golden Gate Taproom 449 Powell St San Francisco | 0.7 miles / 17 minute walk | https://fb.me/e/3CSi1TMAb | Game audio folks! This event is an overflow event for the traditional CPK meetup, if its at capacity, and/or once the event ends. Come hang out at Golden Gate Taproom for some food, drinks, and networking! | Game Audio Pavillion | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
81 | ✨ Casual Art Chill in the Park ✨ | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWkyZTYwMGZja3FldTFsY29uZGwyaG1hZTAgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-casual-art-chill-in-the-park-tickets-866876028537?aff=fellowship | Come join us at Yerba Buena Gardens for a chill time of creativity and some good chats. Bring something to make with, whether that's a sketchbooks, paints, laptop or whatever, maybe grab a snack, and hang out with us well we doodle and vibe. Trying find us? The host is very green. Likely will be toward the of middle of the grassy part of the park. | Ally Taylor | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
82 | 9th Annual GDC Systems Design Meetup! | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MGdobmtzajlnYWtwNHJxOGNnY2RkaTZ2cTYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Register for location | Register for location | https://lu.ma/9g251w4i | Casual Meet & Greet with current and aspiring game systems / combat designers, hosted by a lead designer on Project L! Please RSVP for appropriate pizza headcount :) | Alex Jaffe, Riot Games | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free |
83 | NPC Day | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M21lbHNtNWl1ZnFqZTQ3YmI0NTlkdDJyY2ogZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Galvanize 44 Tehama St. San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 7 minute walk | https://lu.ma/9l2qjn4i | NPC Day San Francisco is an intimate gathering of the best minds building on the edge of internet culture. We explore current paradigms of being online, offline, and on-chain with speakers who have done critical work in defining the Blockchain, AI, and digital artifact space to discuss speculative visions of the future. | OP Games | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes, for free |
84 | Gameplay Summit (Networking & Game Demos) | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 1:00pm - 6:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MW1idmE3dXNuOTk4NGRjYXFuN2U2NThsNXIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $10 - $150 | Elan Event Venue 839 Howard Street San Francisco | 0.2 miles / 4 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gameplay-summit-networking-game-demos-tickets-800033942057?aff=fellowship | Attention to all inspiring and upcoming Indie Game Developers! We partnered up with a venue that's across the street from Moscone Convention Center that will give you a chance to showcase your Game Demo/Project to the rest of the Gaming Industry Professionals, Media, and the public to get valuable feedback, promote your game and network with other fellow game developers! | Level Up Events | No | No | No | No | Yes | Unsure | Unsure |
85 | ATX Game Makers Meetup | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHRjZ3ExbWhqdXJqMmxhcmV2NmFpY3NuazMgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Yk1dtncjS_816Te2dYDbZXGi0ZrNdHrDOp0xHqKZ0cQ/ | Casual meetup for for everyone. What is ATX Game Makers? ATX Game Makers is a non-profit community dedicated to helping increase diversity in the games industry | ATX Game Makers | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No |
86 | Datawisp GDC 2024 Data / Analytics Social | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 3:00pm - 7:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NjNyaGRhcWg2MWlrNXJjOGZqZ2NrZWVpcjUgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Sool Bar & Lounge 323 Grant Ave San Francisco | 0.6 miles / 14 minute walk | https://lu.ma/event/manage/evt-RB54uQ0rKSoSuOU | Open Bar, Karaoke in a side room if you wish to participate, Come to just have fun, or you can talk data with us if you would like | Datawisp | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
87 | GDC Happy Hour: Generative 3D Arts | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 4:00pm - 6:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NTNvYjN0NGJ1cWdhb3ByZ2tnaDBiYmMwOXEgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 680 2nd st San Francisco | 0.8 miles / 18 minute walk | https://lu.ma/a95oxwlj | Dive into the vibrant world of generative 3D arts with KatUI and Tripo AI! Our joyous meetup event, nestled in the excitement of GDC week, is a delightful opportunity for game developers, digital artists, and tech enthusiasts to connect over shared passions and groundbreaking innovations. | KatUI, TripoAI | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
88 | CleverTap Gaming and AWS For Games - Product X LiveOps Symposium | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 4:00pm - 8:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWs5NXNyZ2RobWpiNGJ2dHNoYzl2ODk4M2EgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | 111 Minna Gallery 111 Minna Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 6 minute walk | https://clevertap.com/gdc-product-live-ops-symposium/?v4 | An immersive journey into the sights and sounds of retro console gaming - focused on Product, LiveOps, and Ops execs | CleverTap Gaming and AWS For Games | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
89 | UEFN Creator Happy Hour | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 5:00pm - 7:30pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NGpnYzU3MzhqaDdtMzgzNnNkaDY4M2RpbmcgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | TBD | TBD | https://lu.ma/fr9teipu | GDC Meetup for the Fornite / UEFN creator community. All Ages are welcome! | Chartis & FOAD | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
90 | The Future of Tech: Web3 & AI in Gaming | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 5:30pm - 9:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=N2lvYmd0bWFzMnJ1aGFodmJhMXQzOWZkY3MgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Register for location | 1.2 miles / 20 minute walk | https://lu.ma/Orbis86Web3AIGamingSF24?utm_source=fellowship | Join us to explore the impact of AI and Web3 in gaming. The event will host a couple of keynotes and panels followed by an amazing networking session. Snacks and soft drinks will be served at the venue | Orbis86 and Hedera | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes, for free |
91 | GDC 2024 Level Up Mixer + After Party | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 5:30pm - 1:30am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NDE4NWFjNmZ1ODhkcWNpN2k5MW51cm4wMjcgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $20 - $150 | The Grand 520 4th Street San Francisco | 0.5 miles / 12 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-2024-level-up-mixer-after-party-tickets-796576049407?aff=fellowship | We are taking over one of the most talked about and biggest successful venues in San Francisco's nightlife scene - The Grand Nightclub! We are doing a Networking Mixer from 6pm-10pm and the After Party starts at 10pm till 1:30am. We sold out in mere few days from the previous events and expect a high demand for our next event to network with other GameDevs, IndieDevs, Publishers, Executives, Venture Capitalists, Programmers, Producers, Animators, Concept Artists, and more! If you are part of the gaming industry or simply want to be interested in joining the game development community, this is for YOU! | Level Up Events | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | For purchase | For purchase |
92 | RallyHere GDC Mixer | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 6:00pm - 10:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2E4cWhtMDllMzg0YmNsZHZtNjkxdXBkZTAgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Dirty Habit 12 4th Street San Francisco | 0.3 miles / 8 minute walk | http://tinyurl.com/973rd98a | Complimentary food & drinks: Keep your energy levels high with our selection of tasty bites and refreshing drinks – on the house! RSVP now: This event is by invitation only. The number of tickets is limited and are provided on a first come, first served basis. Grab your tickets ASAP! Important: Once you request the party invite, you will be sent a link to complete your registration. See Link for email address | i3D.net, RallyHere and Modulate | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
93 | WebGL + WebGPU Meetup at GDC 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2xyZW83OHJmOGg5ZHZnOHA4aW1qcnVxanIgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | TBD | TBD | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/webgl-webgpu-meetup-at-gdc-2024-tickets-845375319337?aff=fellowship | Join us for an in-person Meetup at GDC 2024! We always have an exciting lineup of presenters, demos, and the latest updates from the WebGL and WebGPU working groups. This event is free of charge, but registration is required. Food and beverages will be served! | The Khronos Group | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free |
94 | Marvelous Designer 2024 Launch Party | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 6:30pm - 9:30pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=Nmo4cWFmZjMyNzRnbWZyYm1sajVzZ2xscjYgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | Werqwise 149 New Montgomery St 4th Floor San Francisco | 0.2 miles / 5 minute walk | https://md2024launchparty.rsvpify.com/ | Marvelous Designer 2024.0 is launched on Feb 28, 2024. This release transforms Marvelous Designer into an All-IN-ONE tool, empowering every aspect of your creative journey. Join us at Werqwise SF to celebrate this milestone, where we'll also share our roadmap, updates, and memorable moments! | Marvelous Designer | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
95 | Muslim Gamers Fast Breaking and Meetup | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm | Free | Prayer Room (South Hall 305) | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | N/A | Join us as we break fast for Ramadan, network with other people, and grow closer as a community! If possible BYOD (Bring your own Date) to open your fast, and we can head towards a Halal restaurant of people's preference afterwards! | Areeb (Attendee) | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | For purchases | |
96 | 2024 GDC Chinese Gaming Industry Gathering （2024 GDC火锅聚餐） | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:00pm - 10:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=M2MzZTh0ZzNjc2NucTE4dGFvcGhjbGVqc2UgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | $50 | Fondue Chinoise 430 Broadway San Francisco | 1.1 miles / 26 minute walk | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-gdc-chinese-gaming-industry-gathering-2024-gdc-tickets-850537830547?aff=fellowship | Get together to a hot pot place and enjoy a great time with great food and people! Let the pot start boiling! This is a paid event. The event is a casual get-together for Chinese Gaming Fellows. | Supernova Games | No | No | No | No | No | For purchase | For purchase |
97 | WWT's Taste of Napa at GDC 2024 | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:00pm - 11:00pm | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NWk2cTlqcDBzMjl0YWdhOWMwdWo5Mmt2czUgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | JAX Vineyards Tasting Room 326 Brannan St San Francisco | 0.7 miles / 15 minute walk | https://www.wwt.com/event/65dc391bc81a065fa6986f06 | Join WWT for one of the best industry mixers at GDC! Casual and friendly atmosphere, with an upscale chill vibe to meet and network with other gaming industry professionals. This isn’t just another networking event; it’s a chance to mingle with peers, spark new collaborations, and share stories over gourmet bites and fine wines at JAX Vineyards in SF. We’re bringing together the brightest in the gaming world for one night. | World Wide Technology (WWT) | No | No | No | No | No | Yes, for free | Yes, for free |
98 | GDC 2024 Post Awards Expo Party with HashiCorp, Unity & 50+ Indie Game Stations | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:00pm - 12:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MWI2b2M0OHRxbGdobW4yM21hbTBzZzNoamsgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | The Midway 900 Marin St San Francisco | 2.8 miles / 62 minute walk | https://www.meetup.com/monthly-sf-game-development-community/events/298875172/ | SF Game Development and The Midway present the largest expo party of GDC week at the iconic 42,000-square-foot venue. From music and art, to a full service bar and restaurant, The Midway is a venue you won’t want to miss if your in-town for GDC. It's only a short Uber from Moscone center, and is home to some of the largest live music performances in San Francisco. This is the largest after hours meetup hosted the entire week of GDC, and you won’t want to miss it. Best of all, it’s completely FREE, all you have to do is RSVP on Meetup or Eventbrite. | SF Game Development | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | For purchase | For purchase |
99 | GGP's 15th GDC Networking Event (21+) | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:30pm - 1:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NTUwZGJiN2UzdjRwNnZjYWI5aGRsYzI0YzkgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | DNA Lounge 375 11th St San Francisco | 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk | https://www.facebook.com/events/356314247248436/ | Gay Gaming Professionals (GGP) is hosting our annual Networking Event at the DNA! Whether you are attending GDC or not, you are invited to join us! This event is perfect to celebrate games and networking with other game developers during GDC week! Don't miss out on unforgettable memories and experiences with other fellow game devs! There will DJs, free pizza, drink tickets, a quiet room, and possibly a few more surprises. And best of all, this event is FREE! | Gay Gaming Professionals | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | For purchase | Yes, for free |
100 | Zero Proof Board Game Night at Buzzworks | Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 7:30pm - 1:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MmIwb3AwbThua2Ztam9zdDNsam9xMzJ2NTkgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | BuzzWorks 365 11th St San Francisco | 1.3 miles / 30 minute walk | https://www.facebook.com/events/404999428718421 | Gay Gaming Professionals is hosting our very first Zero Proof Board Game Night at the BuzzWorks! We're going all out on this one! We're providing incredibly fun board games and consoles, as well as food and non-alcoholic drinks to make this night a memorable one! | Gay Gaming Professionals | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
101 | GDC Run 2024 | Monday, March 18th, 2024 - Friday, March 22, 2024 | 7:30am - 8:30am Daily | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=MHJiZnQ2b2ZnbW45cTd2dDNoMHV1dWRhOW1fMjAyNDAzMThUMTQzMDAwWiBmZWxsb3dzaGlwb2ZnYW1lZGV2cGFydGllc0Bt&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com&scp=ALL | Free | Market St & 5th St San Francisco | 0.6 miles / 5 minute run | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-run-2024-tickets-848577467047?aff=fellowship | We are bringing GDC Run back this year! We are meeting up each day of GDC (Monday-Friday) at 7:30 AM to get a nice light run in to start each day fresh. | Logan Williams | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
102 | Trinket Trade @ GDC | Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 11:00am - 12:00am | https://calendar.google.com/calendar/event?action=TEMPLATE&tmeid=NmloMThudDJtbG90YmpqZDdvMG9vZW0xbmMgZmVsbG93c2hpcG9mZ2FtZWRldnBhcnRpZXNAbQ&tmsrc=fellowshipofgamedevparties%40gmail.com | Free | YBG (Yerba Beuna Gardens) Gazebo 750 Howard St San Francisco | 0.0 miles / 0 minute walk | https://www.nightwellgames.com/trinkettrade | Give, take, and swap your swag and trinkets at this super-casual drop-in event taking place just before Lost Levels. Bring your: Stickers. Pins, Miniatures, Dice, Jewelry, Whatever you have! Grab a ticket so we know how many people are coming, or just show up. There's only one rule: No money! | Gwen C. Katz, Nightwell Games | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |