Game On: Creative Wales set to Showcase Welsh Developer Talent at Game Developers Conference (GDC) in 2025.
Creative Wales has announced plans to showcase some of Wales most talented developers and studios at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) taking place in San Francisco in 2025.
For over 30 years, GDC has united thousands of developers to learn, grow, and build connections. Curated by industry leaders, the conference offers inspiring talks, valuable networking opportunities, and showcases the latest advancements in technology. This five-day event is a transformative experience for anyone passionate about game development, and Creative Wales is offering support to Welsh developers and studios, putting them at the heart of the event.
Why you should attend with Creative Wales:
Creative Wales offers an opportunity to showcase your company in the main conference hall alongside Epic Games, Microsoft, Meta, and Unity. You’ll gain valuable contacts, build your exports in this sector, and will be there to support you all the way by:
- covering 50% of the costs for your travel, accommodation, and exhibition fee
- facilitating networking and engagement with key businesses and decision-makers in the market
- sharing knowledge and information
- assisting you with travel arrangements through an appointed travel agent
- add you to all our marketing material
- providing access to the GDC Connect business matchmaking system to organise meetings before travel.
The Cost:
With the support of the Welsh Government, Creative Wales can support companies to take part in this export market visit, supporting a maximum of two representatives per company at a cost of £2,300 per person or £4,000 for two. This will cover:
- Return flights
- In-market transfers (if traveling with the group)
- 5 nights’ accommodation (including breakfast)
- Exhibition pass (including access to the GDC Connect online matchmaking system)
- Exhibition stand and exhibition registration
- Individuals who would like to attend but not exhibit can join the trade mission for £1800.
Event Details:
When: 17 – 21 March 2025
Sectors: Game Development
Where: San Francisco, USA
Itinerary:
16 March – Depart from London, Heathrow
17-21 March – Game Developers Conference (GDC) / Opportunity for companies to have their own meetings / pre-arranged meetings Programme
21 March – Return to Wales, land in London Heathrow 22 March
Arrangement of Meetings Service:
If you would like to maximise your time at the event, Creative Wales can offer support through our International Trade Opportunities Programme (ITO). Experts based in the area can arrange up to 4 meetings with potential investors or publishers. This service is available from £500.
Please note, if you would like this support, then you must submit your application 10 weeks before the export market visit or exhibition departs.
If your application is submitted after 20 December 2024, then Creative Wales cannot guarantee that there is sufficient time to effectively provide this additional support.
Deadline for applications:
20 December 2024 (Travel and pre-arranged meetings)
12 January 2025 (Travel only)
If you have any questions about the trade mission please contact creativewales@gov.wales
*Subject to eligibility