A new GDC season is upon us, the 23rd to be exact and my 10th. What milestones have we crossed over the last 23 years? Quite a few actually. Let me take you back to 1987 when we were called the Computer Game Developers Conference and we were in a living room with a few names you might recognize: Don Daglow, Tim Brengle, Chris Crawford and Gordon Walton, to name a few. Fast forward through Milpitas, Santa Clara, Long Beach, and San Jose to our current landing spot: San Francisco. Over the years, we’ve witnessed the games industry mature into a form of mainstream entertainment through generations of increasingly accessible platforms and innovations. With maturity and growth comes opportunity, and GDC 2009 hopes to remind you of that. With content that speaks directly to the kinds of new business ideas and development challenges you face, this year’s GDC promises to inspire us all.

I look forward to seeing you in March as well as updating you along the way on exciting GDC developments via the Bosslady blog. Stay tuned for more!
Meggan Scavio
GDC Event Director

Registration is now live for GDC09. Get ready for five days of top keynotes, over 400 deep dive sessions, an expanded summit line-up, expert technical tutorials, the always exciting GDC Expo floor and Career Pavilion. Don’t know what pass to choose? Review the complete benefits and prices here. Don’t forget, GDC08 Alumni receive special discounts on All Access and Main Conference passes. Learn more about all GDC Pass Options here.

• Housing is Now Open: Special conference rates at SF’s best
  hotels are now available at gdconf.com/travel. Rooms sell out
  quickly so book your dates early.
• GDC Content Available in November 2008: The GDC Advisory
  board has been hard at work reviewing submissions to ensure
  the top content and speakers are present in March 2009.
• Alumni Registration Deadline - December 18, 2008: 2008 GDC
  Alumni receive additional discounts on select GDC Passes. You
  will receive your unique registration URL via email shortly.
• Sponsor & Exhibitor Opportunities: Floor space sells out
  quickly- contact your sales representative early to ensure
  optimum pre-show and onsite exposure.
• Early Rate Deadline – February 12, 2009: Save up to 30%
  on conference passes when you register early.