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2008 Pass Options:
New more intuitive pass structure! Choose a pass below to jump to its full description:

Once you have decided what kind of pass you would like to purchase, continue on to the registration form by clicking here. If you would prefer to speak with someone by phone about the pass options, please call (415) 947-6135.

*Note: Unless otherwise noted, Alumni discounts cannot be combined with other discounts including IGDA or group discounts.
*Please note that the IGDA discount does not apply to the Expo, or the Student passes.

Quick Pass Guide:
Scroll down for detailed pass descriptions.

All Access Pass

Monday - Friday

The premier, all-inclusive pass for GDC 2008!

This pass is good for people who are interested in attending everything that the GDC has to offer, including the lectures, panels, roundtables and keynotes, tutorials, GDC Mobile or the Serious Games Summit. The All Access Pass features:

  • Over 400 lectures, panels, & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed. - Fri.)
  • All tutorials and one- and two-day developer-sponsored training events (Mon. & Tues.)
  • All summits including: Casual Games, Independent Games, Serious Games, Online Worlds, and Outsourcing (Mon. & Tues.)
  • GDC Mobile Conference (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Game Career Seminar (Fri.)
  • The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed. - Fri.)
  • GDC Expo Booth Crawl (Wed.)
  • myGDC social networking system
  • All GDC-sponsored events & parties
  • Breakfast & lunch (Mon. - Fri.)
  • Conference Proceedings (available online)
  • Access to the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed.)

Pricing:

Alumni*: Deadline
Passed

Early:Deadline
Passed

Regular: $1995


Register for the All Access Pass here

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Main Conference Pass
Wednesday - Friday
This pass is good for people who are interested in attending the GDC lectures, panels, roundtables and keynotes but not the tutorials. The Main Conference Pass features:

  • Over 400 lectures, panels, & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed. - Fri.)
  • Game Career Seminar (Fri.)
  • The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed. - Fri.)
  • GDC Expo Booth Crawl (Wed.)
  • myGDC social networking system
  • All GDC-sponsored events & parties
  • Breakfast & lunch (Wed. - Fri.)
  • Conference Proceedings (available online)
  • $100 discount on buyer pass to Game Connection at GDC (Tues. - Thurs.)
  • Access to the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed.)


The Main Conference pass does NOT include access to:

Pricing:

Alumni*: Deadline
Passed

Early: Deadline
Passed

Regular: $1395

Register for the Main Conference

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GDC Mobile Pass
Monday - Friday
This pass is good for people who are interested in attending the GDC Mobile conference only -- not the main GDC conference lectures, panels, roundtables and keynotes nor the GDC tutorials. The GDC Mobile Pass features access to:

  • GDC Mobile Conference (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Game Career Seminar (Fri.)
  • The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed. - Fri.)
  • GDC Expo Booth Crawl (Wed.)
  • myGDC social networking system
  • All GDC-sponsored events & parties
  • Breakfast & lunch (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Conference Proceedings (available online)
  • $100 discount on buyer pass to Game Connection at GDC (Tues. - Thurs.)
  • Access to the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed.)


The GDC Mobile pass does NOT include access to:

  • Over 400 lectures, panels, & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed. - Fri.)
  • All tutorials and one- and two-day developer-sponsored training events (Mon. & Tues.)
  • All summits including: Casual Games, Independent Games, Serious Games, Online Worlds, and Outsourcing (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Breakfast & lunch (Wed. - Fri.)

Pricing:

Alumni*: n/a

Early: Deadline
Passed

Regular: $1045

Register for the GDC Mobile Pass

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Summits and Tutorials Pass

Monday - Friday
This pass is good for people who are interested in attending the summits and tutorials. It features access to:

  • All tutorials and one- and two-day developer-sponsored training events (Mon. & Tues.) Please click here to view current list of Summits and Tutorials.
  • Game Career Seminar (Fri.)
  • The GDC Expo and the Career Pavilion (Wed. - Fri.)
  • GDC Expo Booth Crawl (Wed.)
  • myGDC social networking system
  • All GDC-sponsored events & parties
  • Breakfast & lunch (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Conference Proceedings (available online)
  • $100 discount on buyer pass to Game Connection at GDC (Tues. - Thurs.)
  • Access to the Independent Games Festival and Game Developers Choice Awards Ceremony (Wed.)


The Summits and Tutorials pass does NOT include access to:

  • Over 400 lectures, panels, & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed. - Fri.)
  • GDC Mobile Conference (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Breakfast & lunch (Wed. - Fri.)

Pricing:

Alumni*: n/a

Early: Deadline
Passed

Regular: $750

Register for the Summits and Tutorial Pass

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Expo Pass
Wednesday - Friday
This pass is good for people who are interested in an introduction to conference sessions, attending the GDC Expo, and networking events presented by the GDC. The Expo Pass features access to:


The Expo pass does NOT include access to:

  • Over 400 lectures, panels, & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed. - Fri.) other than the five, introductory sessions TBA
  • All tutorials and one- and two-day developer-sponsored training events (Mon. & Tues.)
  • All summits including: Casual Games, Independent Games, Serious Games, Online Worlds, and Outsourcing (Mon. & Tues.)
  • GDC Mobile Conference (Mon. & Tues.)
  • Breakfast & lunch (Mon. - Fri.)
  • Conference Proceedings

Pricing:

Alumni*: n/a

Early: Deadline
Passed

Regular: $195

Register for the Expo Pass

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Student Pass
Friday only!
Registration for the Student pass is only available on-site on Friday, Feb 22, 2008 at GDC 2008 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. You must be at least 18 years old and provide proof of current enrollment (i.e. a valid student ID) to be eligible for this pass.

This pass is good for students who are interested in accessing the GDC Expo and Career Pavilion on Friday, Feb 22, 2008.


The Friday Student Expo pass does NOT include access to:

  • Over 400 lectures, panels, & roundtables including the most anticipated keynote sessions (Wed. - Fri.)
  • All tutorials and one- and two-day developer-sponsored training events (Mon. & Tues.)
  • All summits including: Casual Games, Independent Games, Serious Games, Online Worlds, and Outsourcing (Mon. & Tues.)
  • GDC Mobile Conference (Mon. & Tues.)
  • GDC Expo Booth Crawl (Wed.)
  • myGDC social networking system
  • Breakfast & lunch (Mon. - Fri.)
  • Conference Proceedings

Pricing:

Alumni*: n/a

Early: n/a

Regular: $75

Register for the Student Pass Onsite at GDC

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*Please note: Only GDC 2007 attendees are considered alumni.




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