Welcome to 2008 Austin GDC
Evolve to Win with the industry’s leading conference for Online Games, Writing for Games, and Game Audio. Join the world’s top game developers, publishers, filmakers, and muscians convene this September for three days of sessions, lectures, outstanding keynotes, and the best parties under the Texan sun.
Register by July 31st to save up to 40% on conference passes!
Austin GDC Track Lineup
Push your boundaries. Austin GDC returns with a forward-thinking agenda that will inspire you to change the way games are written, designed and played. Don’t get left in the dust. Evolve to Win.
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Audio: Breaking Out of the Loop
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Online Games: Breaking Down Barriers
Business & Marketing
Design
Social Networking & Community
Technology & Services
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Writing for Games: The Future of Storytelling in Games
**Special Session**
Iron Composer Texas, Year 1:
"Prepare for Battle!"
To find out more or to participate, click here.
What's New in 2008?
Worlds in Motion The Worlds in Motion Summit is designed for those looking to bring their content and brands into interactive worlds. Sessions will provide a realistic and in-focus snapshot of the intersecion of games, business, and entertainment today.
Independent Game Festival Showcase The Independent Games Festival visits Austin to showcase innovation in game development and to recognize the best independent game developers.
myGDC The official social networking portal of the Game Developers Conferences will be made available to All Access Pass attendees. In this interactive online community, you will be able to make new connections with other game developers who are attending Austin GDC.
The Game Career Seminar is a one-day event for students and individuals who want to break into the video game industry. Attendees will network with industry professionals, meet HR representatives from leading game companies, and most importantly, learn how to start their careers in the game industry. For more information, click here.
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The Austin Game Developers Conference offers discounted hotel rates to all attendees and exhibitors. Rooms are limited, and discounted rates are based on availability. Make your reservations early and mention the Austin Game Developers Conference to get the conference rate.
Be sure to make your travel arrangements early.
Austin Game Developers Conference 2007 Sizzle Reel:
Click the play button below to view this year's highlight reel.
The Advisory Board is comprised of 20 seasoned industry professionals volunteering their time to help develop the numerous sessions at Austin GDC. They work to ensure that the quality of the content provided to attendees is high-level, relevant, and timely. Their dedication and passion for the game industry is critical to the success of the conference.
Read about the members of the Austin GDC Advisory Board
