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Trade Mission to the Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026

March 08, 2026

09:00 - 17:00

Outside Lancashire

The Department for Business and Trade

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.

Our 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 US market entry guidance
- Commercial development meetings and business connections
- Support from DBT partners Ukie and Game Republic
- Access to the Meet-to-Match meeting platform to find and schedule meetings with other game industry professionals during the event
- Exclusive access to UK House, the trade mission’s exclusive business hub to host meetings and use as a base Monday – Thursday during GDC
- B2B meeting opportunities
- Promotion of your company whilst in-market through DBT and partners
- DBT hosted networking reception in San Francisco
- Private investor networking reception

Please note, some activities may be invite only or limited to one delegate per company. Game developers conference 2026 Costs A £495.00 (plus VAT) fee to join this mission, payable to Ukie, will confirm 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.

£495 (+VAT)

Event cost: £495 (+VAT)

Venue address

San Francisco, USA
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