Why GDC?
GDC brings together 28,000 attendees to exchange ideas and shape the future of the industry with five days of education, inspiration, and networking at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, business decision-makers and others involved in the development of interactive games and immersive experiences.
The GDC Expo showcases the latest game development tools and services from 550 leading technology companies such as Amazon, Google, Intel, Nvidia, Oculus, Sony, and Unreal Engine.
Attendees can use GDC Connect business matchmaking to set up meetings and explore new partnerships and business opportunities.
Market highlights:
The US is the world’s largest market and it has the world’s largest private sector - it's also the UK’s top export destination
64% of the US population 13+ play video games
There are 3,090 games companies in the US
The US computer and video games industry generated $30.4 billion in revenue in 2016
Video game software grew 6% to $24.5 billion in 2016
What are the benefits of joining a Midlands Engine visit?
A number of tailored individual meetings will be arranged for each company as standard
Benefit from the support of Trade Advisers throughout your visit, who have years of experience assisting British companies in the US
Open doors and boost credibility by being part of a British Government associated visit
Attend a networking reception, network and display your product/service literature at GDC on a dedicated Midlands Engine area within the UKIE Pavilion
DIT support before, during, and after your visit to ensure that the trip is a success and that you have a clear understanding of the next steps you need to take
'Expo Plus' GDC Conference passes
Your business profile will be listed within the UKIE stand guide booklet
Provisional programme:
Sunday 17th March – Arrive in San Francisco ready for the programme to begin on Monday Monday 18th March (AM) – Breakfast briefing session hosted by the DIT team in San Francisco
Monday 18th March – Tuesday 19th March – Pre-arranged 1:1 meetings with invited buyers and key players in the market
Tuesday 19th March – Exclusive DIT networking reception Wednesday 20th March – Friday 22nd March – Presence on Midlands Engine Exhibition stand within the UKIE
Pavilion with access to enclosed room to have meetings and network Wednesday 20th March (PM) – Attend UKIE networking reception at GDC Friday 22nd March (PM) – Programme ends
Cost and grants: A charge of £605+ VAT is applicable for each organisation which will cover your tailored programme and 1:1 meeting facilitation. This charge will be offset with a travel grant of £625 available for companies in the Midlands Engine area who meet the required eligibility criteria as detailed on the application form.
Apply and register your interest:
Please visit: https://gdcmidlandsengine.even...
For any other enquiries, contact the Department for International Trade West Midlands at: info@tradewm.co.uk or call 0345 222 0159.
Pre-mission briefing (Early February 2019)
A pre-mission briefing will be held to fully brief attendees on the trip including:
an overview of the mission programme and top tips to help you prepare
how the local Embassy will support you throughout your visit
the opportunity to meet and connect with other delegates also joining the visit
