The 41st edition of GDC Festival of Gaming will be held from March 1 to March 4, 2027, in San Francisco, with one fewer day than previous years and a new Business Hall for professional networking, as stated by Mark DeLoura, GDC's vice president of strategy.
DeLoura cited requests to shorten the event and noted a 30% attendance drop to 20,000 in 2026, while introducing the Business Hall with meeting pods, a lounge, and reduced pass prices, including a $125 Business Hall Only option and $549 Festival passes.