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Pass options for GDC 2013 will be available Fall 2012
Pass options for GDC have changed. Check out our pass grid below to find the right pass for you. Scroll down for more detailed information on what each pass offers.
Registration Deadlines
| Early Bird Ends Feb. 2 |
Regular Ends Feb. 29 |
Onsite March 1-9 |
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| All Access Pass | $1,475 | $1,950 | $2,100 |
| Main Conference Pass | $950 | $1,350 | $1,475 |
| Summit & Tutorials Pass | $695 | $795 | $895 |
| Independent Games Summit Pass (Sold Out) | $325 | $325 | $325 |
| Audio Pass* | $695 | $795 | $895 |
| Expo Pass | $195 | $250 | $250 |
| Student Expo Pass | N/A | N/A | $75 |
Pass Comparison Chart
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| GDC Expo & Career Pavilion (Wed.-Fri.) Student Pass Fri. Only |
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*The Audio Pass includes GDC Audio Track sessions only and includes the one-day Audio Boot Camp Tutorial (Tues), for more information see the Audio Pass.
**All Main Conference Sessions include over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the keynote sessions.
***GDC Vault video and audio session recordings of all GDC 2012 events, including GDC Europe, GDC Online, and GDC China.
****GDC Conference Proceedings include speaker powerpoints and lecture notes submitted by the speaker.
Pass Descriptions
All Access Pass
The premier, all-inclusive pass for GDC 2012! This pass is good for people interested in attending everything that the GDC has to offer...
The premier, all-inclusive pass for GDC 2012! This pass is good for people interested in attending everything that the GDC has to offer...
- Over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed - Fri)
- All tutorials, one-day and two-day training events (Mon & Tues)
- All summits (Mon & Tues)
- Game Career Seminar (Fri)
- The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed - Fri)
- GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD)
- Recordings of sessions for all GDC 2011 events via GDC Vault
- All GDC-sponsored events & parties
- Conference Proceedings (available online)
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
$1,475
Regular
Ends Feb. 29
Ends Feb. 29
$1,950
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$2,100
Main Conference Pass
This pass is good for people who are interested in attending the GDC lectures, panels, roundtables and keynotes but not the summits or tutorials.
This pass is good for people who are interested in attending the GDC lectures, panels, roundtables and keynotes but not the summits or tutorials.
- Over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed - Fri)
- Game Career Seminar (Fri)
- The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed - Fri)
- GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD)
- All GDC-sponsored events & parties
- Conference Proceedings (available online)
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
- All tutorials, one-day and two-day training events (Mon & Tues)
- All summits (Mon & Tues)
- Recordings of sessions for all GDC 2012 events via GDC Vault
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
$950
Regular
Ends Feb. 29
Ends Feb. 29
$1,350
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$1,475
Summits & Tutorials Pass
This pass is good for people interested in attending the summits and tutorials.
This pass is good for people interested in attending the summits and tutorials.
- All tutorials, one-day and two-day training events (Mon & Tues)
- All summits (Mon & Tues)
- Game Career Seminar (Fri)
- The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed - Fri)
- GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD)
- All GDC-sponsored events & parties
- Conference Proceedings (available online)
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
- Over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed - Fri)
- Recordings of sessions for All GDC 2012 events via GDC Vault
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
$695
Regular
Starts Feb 3.
Starts Feb 3.
$795
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$895
Independent Games Summit Pass (*Sold Out*)
This pass is good for people interested in attending the Independent Games Summit. The Independent Games Summit Pass is available on a limited basis.
This pass is good for people interested in attending the Independent Games Summit. The Independent Games Summit Pass is available on a limited basis.
- The Independent Games Summit at GDC (Mon & Tues)
- The GDC Expo Floor and the Career Pavilion (Wed-Fri)
- GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD)
- All GDC-sponsored events & parties
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
- Game Career Seminar (Fri)
- Over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed-Fri)
- All tutorials (Mon & Tues)
- All summits with the exception of the Independent Games Summit (Mon & Tues)
- Metered access to recordings of sessions for all GDC 2012 events via GDC Vault
- Conference Proceedings (available online)
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
$325
Regular
Ends Feb. 29
Ends Feb. 29
$325
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$325
Audio Pass
This pass is good for people interested in attending the GDC Audio Track.
This pass is good for people interested in attending the GDC Audio Track.
- All GDC Audio Track sessions including the one-day Audio Boot Camp (Tues)
- Access to main conference keynotes (Wed - Fri)
- Game Career Seminar (Fri)
- The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed - Fri)
- GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD)
- All GDC-sponsored events & parties
- Conference Proceedings (available online)
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
- The 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables (Wed - Fri)
- Access to Summits and Tutorials (Mon & Tues)
- Recordings of sessions for All GDC 2012 events via GDC Vault
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
$695
Regular
Ends Feb. 29
Ends Feb. 29
$795
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$895
Expo Pass
This pass is good for people interested in an introductory look at all the GDC has to offer.
This pass is good for people interested in an introductory look at all the GDC has to offer.
- The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed - Fri)
- Game Career Seminar (Fri)
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
- The 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables, including the keynote sessions (Wed - Fri) other than the five introductory sessions
- All tutorials, one-day and two-day developer-sponsored training events (Mon & Tues)
- All summits (Mon & Tues)
- Recordings of sessions for all GDC 2012 events via GDC Vault
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
$195
Regular
Ends Feb. 29
Ends Feb. 29
$250
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$250
Student Expo Pass
Registration for the Student Expo Pass is only available on-site on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. You must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of current enrollment (i.e. a valid student ID) to be eligible for this pass.
Registration for the Student Expo Pass is only available on-site on Friday, March 9, 2012 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. You must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of current enrollment (i.e. a valid student ID) to be eligible for this pass.
- Available to students only - 18 years and older
- Valid for entrance to the GDC Expo, Game Career Seminar, and Career Pavilion on Friday, March 9th only.
- Over 400 lectures, panels, poster sessions & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed - Fri)
- All tutorials, one-day and two-day training events (Mon & Tues)
- All summits (Mon & Tues)
- GDC Expo Happy Hour (TBD)
- Video and audio recordings of sessions for all GDC 2010 Events via GDC Vault
- All GDC-sponsored events & parties
- The Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed)
- Recordings of sessions for all GDC 2011 events via GDC Vault
- GDC Business Center (Wed - Fri)
Early Bird
Ends Feb. 2
Ends Feb. 2
N/A
Regular
Ends Feb. 29
Ends Feb. 29
N/A
Onsite
Starts Mar. 5
Starts Mar. 5
$75
How to Register
Download a registration form, complete, and mail with payment to:
Event Registration Services Group
Game Developers Conference 2012
303 Second St
Suite 900, South Tower
San Francisco, CA 94107
Download a registration form, complete, and fax to (415) 947-6011.
Need Help? Contact Registration Customer Service at:
(415) 947-6926 or
(866) 535-8997
Mon. - Fri., 9am-4pm PST
Lunch Options
Once again, the GDC will be giving attendees the option to purchase lunch.
Boxed lunches are available based on pass type selected and represent a cost of $40 per day. The prices for each lunch represent the actual cost charged from the convention center and do not include any mark-up by GDC conference management. Box lunch options includes roast beef, chicken, ham, turkey, and a vegetarian sandwich or salad option (3 of the options will be available daily). All lunches include a side salad, dessert and beverage.
You may elect to add a lunch option to your purchased conference pass up until March 2, 2012 by logging back into the registration system or by contacting our registration department at (866) 535-8997. For questions or for special dietary needs requests, contact Colleen Mickey.
Please note lunch vouchers will be distributed when you pick up your badge. Lunch vouchers denote day of use and will not be transferable for alternate days of use.
You may elect to add a lunch option to your purchased conference pass up until March 2, 2012 by logging back into the registration system or by contacting our registration department at (866) 535-8997. For questions or for special dietary needs requests, contact Colleen Mickey.
Please note lunch vouchers will be distributed when you pick up your badge. Lunch vouchers denote day of use and will not be transferable for alternate days of use.
DAILY LUNCH HOURS
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9:00am-5:30pmTUES:
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9:30am-4:30pmFRI:
9:30am-4:30pmGroup Registration
Group Registration Policies
For GDC 2012 you can mix and match GDC's most popular passes and save 10% off your total pass purchase*. GDC group registration discount applies to any combination of 10 or more All Access, Main Conference, Summits & Tutorials, and Audio Passes. The Independent Games Summit Pass and Expo Pass are excluded from the group discount."
Note: Group discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts, including Alumni, IGDA and Exhibitor discounts.
*Terms & Conditions: The group discount of 10% is only valid off the current registration price, including early discount registrations for All Access, Main Conference, Summits & Tutorials, and Audio passes. The Independent Games Summit Pass and Expo Pass are excluded from the group discount." Additional discounts, such as Alumni, Exhibitor or other special discounts are not combinable with the group discount.
Note: Group discounts cannot be combined with any other discounts, including Alumni, IGDA and Exhibitor discounts.
*Terms & Conditions: The group discount of 10% is only valid off the current registration price, including early discount registrations for All Access, Main Conference, Summits & Tutorials, and Audio passes. The Independent Games Summit Pass and Expo Pass are excluded from the group discount." Additional discounts, such as Alumni, Exhibitor or other special discounts are not combinable with the group discount.
CUSTOM PACKAGES
If you are a studio interested in purchasing 10 or more GDC passes, please contact Gillian Crowley for Group Registration custom packages and rates.Gillian Crowley
Global Sales Associate - Vault/Group Passes
(415) 947-6987
gillian.crowley@ubm.com
To get the GDC group registration discount, please send the completed group registration form for each registrant to the GDC registration department one of the ways below
Mail the completed group registration form, along with check or credit card payment information, to:
Event Registration Services Group
Game Developers Conference 2012
303 Second St
Suite 900, South Tower
San Francisco, CA 94107
Fax the completed group registration form, along with check or credit card payment information, to (415) 947-6011.
Need Help? Contact Registration Customer Service at:
(415) 947-1714 or
(866) 535-8997
Mon. - Fri., 9am-4pm PST
Press Registration
Press registration for GDC 2012 is by invitation only. The last day to apply for a press invite is Wednesday, February 22.
For all press matters, please contact GDC Press.
For all press matters, please contact GDC Press.
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