The Game Developers Conference
Explore our selection of special events below.
Events
GDC, alt.ctrl.GDC Section
Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2024
Former Villa Albertine San Francisco resident Tatiana Vilela Dos Santos will accompany a group of her students whose alt.ctrl project has been nominated for the alt.ctrl.GDC Prize and will be presented in the alt.ctrl.GDC Section of the Puppet Master exhibition.
Tatiana initially met the students in Utah during her 2023 Villa Albertine residency at which time she tested their first prototype. Come and see the final version!
Monday, March 18, 2024 | 5:30pm – 8:30pm | Swissnex
Together with Swissnex SF, Villa Albertine will host a panel discussion on gaming and inclusivity. This event aims to offer a fresh perspective on inclusivity in gaming, focusing on opportunities for empowerment within the gaming world and how storytelling creates a space for societal reflection. Gamers have demonstrated a strong sense of belonging and societal engagement, evident in actions such as those supporting the Black Lives Matter movement and LGBTQIA groups.
The discussion will be led by panelists Celine Tricart (France), Noe Mael Arnold (Switzerland), and Yugian Sun (China). While Tricart brings her expertise in new technologies such as VR and AR, Arnold and Sun offer unique perspectives on immersive storytelling in the digital age, through experimental games, chatbots, and conversational AI.
Dune, SpongeBob: How to Create Successful Games Adapting Great IPs
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 3:30pm – 4:30pm | GDC, Moscone Center, Expo Floor
Join panelists Nicolas Cannasse, CEO and Creative Director of Shiro Games (“Dune: Spice Wars”), and Hervé Sohm, Chief Operating Officer of Old Skull Games (“SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit”) for a special talk on creating successful games by adapting great IPs, co-presented by CNC, Villa Albertine, and Business France. The discussion will be moderated by Daphné Lora, Head of the Attractiveness Department at CNC.
French Industry Reception
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | 4:30pm – 5:30pm | French Pavilion #1561
Come to the French Pavilion for a happy hour reception hosted by Game France, with the support of CNC, and network with +30 French players from the gaming sector and international partners.
Gaming and Entrepreneurship in the French Language Ecosystem
Thursday, March 21, 2024 | 8:00am – 9:00am | Alliance Française San Francisco
Join Pierre Moisan, Vice President of Megatoon (Behavior), Founder and President of Artmedia Studio, and Producer at Ubisoft; Bérengère Fally (Mons, Belgium), Innovation Manager at Technocite; Tatiana Vilela dos Santos (Paris, France), Designer of interactive gaming experiences; and 2023 Villa Albertine residents, for a morning conversation over croissants on gaming and entrepreneurship in the French language ecosystem. This discussion is organized by the Alliance Française San Francisco, in partnership with AWEX and the Quebec Representation in Silicon Valley.
Just Dance 2024 Edition: A Night in the Palace of Versailles
By the Palace of Versailles, CNC, and Ubisoft
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 10:00am – 4:00pm | Children’s Creativity Museum – Auditorium
As part of the Cultural Olympiad, the Château de Versailles, the CNC, and Ubisoft have joined forces to create a brand new map in the Just Dance 2024 Edition. A night at the Palace of Versailles will plunge players into the heart of the 18th century, with the baroque hits of the era modernized with a pop touch.
Tickets can be purchased in person only for $20. A special $10 discount per person is available at the door with the password “Villa Albertine.”