GDC 2024 Post Awards Expo Party w/HashiCorp, Unity & 50+ Indie Game Demos

GDC 2024 After-Hours Expo Party

Date: Wednesday, March 20th from 7:00pm-12:00am
Location: The Midway, 900 Marin Street San Francisco
Open for Free to the Public: You do not need a GDC pass for access!
RSVP Here (21+): Reserve your space to attend for free

About

SF Game Development and The Midway present the largest expo party of GDC 2024, at the iconic 42,000-square-foot venue. From music, art and technology, to a full-service bar and restaurant, The Midway is THE space to check out if you’re in-town for GDC. A short Uber or transit ride from Moscone center, The Midway is home to some of the biggest, hottest live music performances in San Francisco.

This hosted expo party is the largest unofficial after-hours meetup for the entire week of GDC. The event will be held in two separate spaces focused around: Indie Game Demo Stations and Tech Talks. A professional networking event for game developers, artists, students, indies, or really anyone interested in game development, you do NOT need a GDC pass to attend as this event is open to the public and FREE!

RSVP to attend for free and show your support!

What to Expect

Ride Room: Music and Expo

Join us on our immersive expo floor with over 50+ indie game demo stations where you can discover and play games created by talented developers from around the globe. From unique narratives to groundbreaking gameplay, this event showcases the creativity and passion of indie game developers. Engage with developers, explore cutting-edge titles, and witness the extraordinary craftsmanship that goes into each game. Whether you’re a dedicated gamer or simply curious about the latest trends in the gaming industry, our GDC 2024 Expo Party promises an unforgettable adventure filled with excitement, inspiration, and the opportunity to connect with the global indie gaming community.
While you network & game, hear music from an awesome line-up of DJs:

DJ The Barbary Ghost will be spinning a unique video game themed set for our GDC 2024 After Party. Joshua (AKA The Barbary Ghost) was on the QA team for titles such as Sonic Adventure 2, Psychonauts, and Skylanders. they have also produced original music inspired by video game soundtracks with their project’s “Vernian Process” and “Profondo Delle Tenebre”.

DJ any% and DJ Path 2 are both local SF Bay Area DJs who will spin a mix of chiptune and liquid drum and bass, taking inspiration from the Forza Horizon Soundtrack and other old school chiptune genres.

Carousel Room: Technical Talks & Workshops

Hear from live speakers from HashiCorp, Unity, Sentry, Discord, PubNub, MotionMix and more to learn more about APIs and technical game development concepts. At the end of each session there will be a Q/A where you can ask your development questions to the speakers.

About SF Game Development: SF Game Development is the largest Meetup group in the San Francisco Bay Area, bringing game developers together for over six years. As a highlight of GDC 2024, they’re hosting the after-hours Party & Expo at The Midway, one of the largest, technologically advanced event spaces in San Francisco.

Contact for Sponsorship: For sponsorship inquiries reach out to Jordan at jordan.schuetz@gmail.com