GDC Festival of Gaming appoints four members to advisory board

GDC Festival of Gaming has announced the appointment of four new members to its advisory board, expressing delight in the expertise they will contribute to the organization. The advisory board currently comprises over 50 professionals from the gaming industry, tasked with shaping the GDC Festival of Gaming program.

GDC Vice President of content strategy, Mark DeLoura, revealed changes to the 2027 conference earlier this month. These include the introduction of a Business Hall at Moscone West, three new pass options, dedicated services for indie and start-up developers, and a revised event schedule. DeLoura attributed these changes to industry feedback received last year, emphasizing GDC's commitment to adapting and improving based on community input.

DeLoura stated that GDC 2027 aims to provide greater flexibility, directly stemming from industry feedback. The organization has been diligent in listening to what worked well, what could be improved, and how attendees wish to engage with the event moving forward. DeLoura concluded that GDC 2027 focuses on offering attendees more options for participation, enhancing the overall experience of the week-long event.

The changes are geared towards making the conference more accessible, facilitating meaningful connections, and enabling attendees to achieve their objectives at GDC.