The Game Developers Conference (GDC) has been hinting at significant changes, and now they are finally set to announce a complete overhaul of its format.

The trailer is [one of several](https://x.com/Official_GDC/status/1970156465399771163) that have suggested the total [reconstruction of GCD](https://www.cgmagonline.com/news/gdc-2024-epic-games-storefront-mobile/). The most recent trailer (viewed below) depicts a massive robot crushing a GDC sign—symbolically something fresh and original, dismantling the past and moving toward the future. This concept was initially suggested back in July when Mark DeLoura, a former Executive at Nintendo, Sony, and Microsoft, as well as a Senior Advisor for Digital Media at the Obama White House, was appointed as GDC’s Executive Director of Innovation & Growth.

At that moment, in celebration of its 40th edition, GDC announced it would evolve into a “Festival of Gaming,” broadening its focus to encompass the entire game development ecosystem. The new GDC will be a reimagined venue that mirrors the comprehensive game-producing ecosystem, and Mark’s vision, rooted in extensive industry experience, will guide this expanded strategy and ensure it provides valuable benefits to every sector of the community.

“Mark has been a dedicated member of the GDC team for many years,” stated Nina Brown, Vice President of Gaming at Informa Festivals. “We could not ask for a better leader to help reshape the landscape as GDC transforms into an inclusive Festival of Gaming to better support the industry that we all cherish. He is among the select few who possess a holistic view of the fast-changing industry from the inside.”

The [Game Developers Conference](https://gdconf.com/) stands as the world’s largest professional event for the game industry, delivering market-defining content for programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio experts, business leaders, and others engaged in the creation of interactive games and immersive experiences.

GDC 2026 will be held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco next year, from Monday, March 9 to Friday, March 13, 2026.