For over a decade, the Game Developers Conference (GDC) has been the independent and unbiased forum where game development professionals from around the world gather to share ideas and build the skills essential to creating the next generation of interactive entertainment. The most innovative companies in the industry demonstrate the future of hardware, software and services. Industry luminaries ...

CMP Game Media Group established the Independent Games Festival in 1998 in order to provide a forum for independent game developers to exhibit their work, receive recognition, and meet with commercial publishers.