The GDC Festival of Gaming recently appointed four new members to its advisory board, enhancing its lineup of industry experts. The new appointees are:
- Amir Satvat: General partner at 1Up Ventures and former business development director at Tencent Games.
- Alexa Ray Corriea: Narrative writer at Gearbox Software and former journalist.
- Lucien Parsons: Fractional COO at Dragon Snacks Games and GDCA Jury member for Debut Games.
- Perrin Kaplan: Marketing and PR leader, previously the vice president of marketing and corporate affairs at Nintendo of America.
The organization expressed excitement about the extensive knowledge and experience these members bring. The advisory board now comprises over 50 professionals who help shape the GDC Festival of Gaming program.
Looking ahead, GDC VP of content strategy Mark DeLoura shared recent plans for the 2027 conference, including a new Business Hall at Moscone West and dedicated options for indie developers and startups. These changes are designed to enhance flexibility and support based on industry feedback. DeLoura emphasized the importance of community input in shaping the GDC experience, aiming to make the event more accessible and conducive to meaningful connections.
