Note: The 2020 GDC Party List is here.
Note: The List of GDC 2019 Parties is now here.
Ah, the 2017 Game Developers Conference. It’s that time of year again when the entire game industry flocks to San Francisco for a week jam-packed with panels, lectures, meetings, game demo’s, and of course, PARTIES! I’ve gathered a list of 2017 GDC Parties. Let me know if I missed any – it should be updated until the event. Please note that this is an unofficial list, and does not include invite-only events. Some events are either free, paid, will require you to be 21+, will require you to have a GDC Badge and ID, and/or business cards. Check the RSVP pages for information.
Without further ado, here’s the ultimate GDC 2017 Party Guide for you:
Link to Calendar View (Credit to Brandon Boyer): https://calendar.google.com/calendar/[email protected]
Link to GDC Party Map View (Compiled by Matthew Anderson): http://www.eventsforgamers.com/map/
Link to Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1i8f_oaam8-Uc6LGfMweTz-32xXEpr0_bi5VEMkNNAN0/edit?usp=sharing
| Event: 2017 8th Annual Pre-GDC Dinner
Date: Saturday, February 25 Time (PST): 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: SoMa StrEat Food Park |
| Event: 6th Annual Pre-GDC Dinner!
Date: Sunday, February 26 Time (PST): 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Location: Canton |
| Event: Dutch Courage 2.0 – Pre GDC Mixer
Date: Sunday, February 26 Time (PST): 7:00 PM Location: BrewCade SF RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dutch-courage-20-pre-gdc-mixer-tickets-30339603571 |
| Event: MIX GDC WEEK 2017
Date: Monday, February 27 Time (PST): 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location: 981 Mission Street, San Francisco CA Notes: Media Indie Exchange RSVP: http://www.mediaindieexchange.com/event/gdc-week-2017/ |
| Event: Pocket Gamer Party @ GDC 2017
Date: Monday, February 27 Time (PST): Notes: Bring your business card! |
| Event: Made In MA at GDC 2017 Party
Date: Tuesday, February 28 Time (PST): 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Johnny Foley’s RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/made-in-ma-at-gdc-2017-party-tickets-30889267631 |
| Event: WIGI (Women in Games Intl.) GDC 2017 Networking Party
Date: Tuesday, February 29 Time (PST): Location: Museum of the African Diaspora RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wigi-gdc-2017-networking-party-tickets-31257780864 |
| Event: Polycount Meetup GDC 2017
Date: Tuesday, February 30 Time (PST): 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: 46 Minna St, San Francisco, CA 94105 Notes: Show this below image for entry:
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| Event: IGDA’s Annual Networking Event
Date: Tuesday, February 31 Time (PST): 6:30PM – 9:30PM Location: Children’s Creativity Museum – 221 4th St, San Francisco, CA 94103 Notes: International Game Developers Association at GDC 2017 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-igda-networking-event-gdc-tickets-31774759160 |
| Event: GDC Prototype/Playtest Night
Date: Tuesday, February 32 Time (PST): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: Parc 55 Hotel San Francisco, California 94102 |
| Event: Magic the Gathering at GDC
Date: Tuesday, February 33 Time (PST): 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location: 135 4th Street #4000, San Francisco, California 94103 Notes: Photo ID and GDC badge required for entry. Limited space available; RSVP required. RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/magic-at-gdc-tickets-31762673010 |
| Event: BYO INDIE: A Party w/ Game Jolt and PIGSquad
Date: Tuesday, February 34 Time (PST): 8:00 PM â 11:30 PM Location: The Royale Notes: 21+ only! RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/byo-indie-a-party-w-game-jolt-and-pigsquad-gdc-2017-tickets-31497200976 |
| Event: IMGA After Party, hosted by Youzu
Date: Tuesday, February 35 Time (PST): 8:00 PM â 11:00 PM Location: 111 Minna Street Notes: Open Bar RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imga-after-party-hosted-by-youzu-tickets-31441960751 |
| Event: LGBTQ in Gaming
Date: Wednesday, March 1 Time (PST): Location: Hotel Zetta San Francisco RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-in-gaming-tickets-31169610143 |
| Event: Serious Games Networking Reception
Date: Wednesday, March 2 Time (PST): 3:00 PM â 6:00 PM Location: Google Launchpad RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-2017-serious-games-networking-reception-tickets-31735949078 |
| Event: iGameUSA GDC Meet & Greet
Date: Wednesday, March 3 Time (PST): 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Location: TBD |
| Event: Celebrating Latinos in Gaming
Date: Wednesday, March 4 Time (PST): 5:00 PM â 8:00 PM Location: Hotel Zetta San Francisco RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrating-latinos-in-gaming-tickets-30311878645 |
| Event: GameDev Meetup Networking Mixer
Date: Wednesday, March 5 Time (PST): 5:30 PM â 9:30 PM Location: BuzzWorks Notes: 21+ Only (Free entrance with GDC Badge; $5 Otherwise) RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc-2017-gamedev-meetup-networking-mixer-tickets-31960742441 |
| Event: THAT PARTY 2017
Date: Wednesday, March 6 Time (PST): 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM Location: 161 Erie Street, San Francisco, CA 94103 Notes: Sold out – join waitlist RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/that-party-2017-tickets-31368271344 |
| Event: 4TH ANNUAL VR MIXER
Date: Wednesday, March 7 Time (PST): 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (Premium starts at 5:00 PM) Location: Temple Nightclub 540 Howard S San Francisco, CA 94105 Notes: $30 General/$99 Premium (Tickets NOT sold at the door!) Live Performance: Android Jones and Evan Bluetech |
| Event: 11th Annual GGP at GDC Party
Date: Wednesday, March 8 Time (PST): 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM Location: Codeword Notes: 21+ only. |
| Event: Murder Palace @ GDC feat. Alanah Pearce
Date: Wednesday, March 9 Time (PST): 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM Location: Love And Propaganda RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murder-palace-gdc-feat-alanah-pearce-tickets-31706524067? |
| Event: Vungle GDC 2017 Party
Date: Wednesday, March 10 Time (PST): 9:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Harlot @ 46 Minna Notes: Open Bar until 10:30 PM RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vungle-gdc-2017-party-registration-31605470814 |
| Event: Big Indie Pitch @ GDC 2017
Date: Thursday, March 2 Time (PST): 3:00 PM â 7:30 PM Location: Barbarossa Lounge Notes: Pocket Gamer.Biz Big Indie Pitch @ GDC 2017 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/big-indie-pitch-gdc-2017-tickets-31504646245 |
| Event: Zynga Casino Happy Hour
Date: Thursday, March 3 Time (PST): 5:00 PM- 7:30 PM Location: Zynga HQ Notes: Bring GDC Badge & ID for Entry
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| Event: Game Night with Kickstarter and Game Jolt
Date: Thursday, March 5 Time (PST): 8:00 PM â 11:00 PM Location: The Royale RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/game-night-with-kickstarter-and-game-jolt-tickets-31649941828 |
| Event: Marioke @ GDC 2017
Date: Thursday, March 6 Time (PST): 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Location: Encore Karaoke Lounge Notes: “Tickets Sold Out- But join the waitlist and keep your Thursday night free anyway because we’re expecting to get some tickets back from sponsors. If that doesn’t work out for you we’ll be selling tickets on the door from 10PM” RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/marioke-gdc-2017-tickets-31443558530 |
| Event: The Blacks in Gaming Green Room
Date: Thursday, March 7 Time (PST): 4:00 PM â 7:00 PM Location: Hotel Zetta San Francisco RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-blacks-in-gaming-green-room-tickets-31145021598 |
| Event: Prizm PlayTable Party
Date: Thursday, March 8 Time (PST): 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM Location: Lemnos Labs RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prizm-playtable-party-tickets-31807281435 |
| Event: GDC2017 JAPAN PARTY
Date: Friday, March 3 Time (PST): 5:30 PM â 9:00 PM Location: Canton Seafood & Dim Sum Restaurant Notes: $50 RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gdc2017-japan-party-tickets-30910638552 |
| Event: GDC 2017 Beach Firepit Party!
Date: Friday, March 3 Time (PST): 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location: Ocean Beach, San Francisco, CA Location is at Ocean Beach, near Cliff House (closest main street is Geary.) |
Donna Hong
Hello,
Could we please add our GDC Party to this list as well?
oneAudience hosts GDC VIP Drinks + Eats on Thursday, March 2 from 7-9 PM at Redford SF.
Our event RSVP and additional details can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oneaudience-gdc-vip-drinks-eats-tickets-32242616534
Thank you!
BB
Hi, How do we get our party added on this list? Here is the link to our invite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vungle-gdc-2017-party-registration-31605470814
Thanks!
Nolan Clemmons
I added your event to the above list of 2017 GDC Parties.