Events > Trade Mission to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GDC 2025

Discover your opportunities at one of the leading global video games conferences. 

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in partnership with UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) is delighted to announce calls for expressions of interest to join a trade mission to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) in San Francisco.

 

Why join our trade mission to GDC?

As the leading global video games conference, GDC could be your platform to success, enabling you to strengthen your reputation within the United States and beyond. The US video games market is on track to reach $103bn by 2027 - the highest in the industry and you could be part of it.

 

Attendees include developers, publishers, programmers, artists, producers, funders and major platforms and technology providers such as Microsoft, Apple, Nintendo, Sony, Google, and Meta.

 

Dates: Sunday 16 March – Friday 21 March 2025
Location: San Francisco, USA

Virtual Information Session: Thursday 7 November 2024

 

Virtual Information Session

Join us for a Q&A session on Thursday 7 November 2024 at 12:00pm. This is a great opportunity to find out more information and hear from the DBT team, Ukie, Game Republic and delegates who have attended previous GDC trade missions.

 

 

The exclusive offer for your business

Successful applicants will benefit from a variety of activities as part of the mission, including:

 

  • Pre-mission networking and support
  • A series of US market entry sessions
  • Commercial development meetings and business connections
  • Support from DBT partners Ukie and Game Republic
  • Access to the Meet-to-Match meeting platform
  • Exclusive access to the Werqwise Lounge to host meetings and use as a base for the week
  • Panel discussions and pitching opportunities
  • B2B meeting opportunities
  • Promotion of your company whilst in-market through DBT and partners
  • DBT hosted networking reception in San Francisco
  • Access to DBT partner Ukie networking events
  • Private investor networking reception

Please note, some activities may be invite only or limited to one delegate per company.

 

 

Cost

A £350.00 (plus VAT) fee to join this mission, payable to Ukie, will secure your place and give you access to all programme activities.

If successful in your application to join the mission, we can only guarantee your place once payment has been made. Participants must cover their own travel costs including flights, accommodation, GDC expo passes (if required), subsistence etc.

 

Eligibility Criteria

 

  • Express your interest by 11:59pm (BST) on Thursday 28 November 2024
  • Your company must be based within the UK
  • Places are limited and are subject to availability and eligibility

 

 

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If your place on the mission has been approved and confirmed, we will be required to send your company details, name and email address to UK Interactive Entertainment (Ukie) in order for them to arrange payment with you for the £350.00 plus VAT registration fee which secures your place on the mission. 

Don't miss out on your chance to join this exciting opportunity.

 

Expressions of interest close on Thursday 28 November, 11:59pm (BST)

For more information, contact trademissions@businessandtrade.gov.uk