FastSpring is excited to sponsor the newly rebranded GDC Festival of Gaming, the next evolution of the former Game Developers Conference, on March 9-13 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco. Now celebrating every stage of the game-making journey, this event brings together the entire business-to-business games industry to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of games.
This event will feature redesigned festival halls, themed neighborhoods, immersive networking experiences, world-class sessions, and community-focused events that reflect the creativity and innovation driving the industry today.
Community Clubhouse @ GDC 2026
Also across a full day at GDC’s Festival of Games, Community Clubhouse is bringing together operators, developers, and leaders from indie to AAA to unpack what’s actually working, what’s breaking, and what’s changing fast. FastSpring is excited to be partnering with Community Clubhouse to help bring these discussions to attendees.
Catch FastSpring’s Sessions
FastSpring’s Head of Gaming Chip Thurston is on deck to present at two sessions on direct-to-consumer monetization for gaming. Don’t miss these informative sessions on the importance of D2C and the nuances of D2C regulations:
D2C in 2026: How Direct Purchasing Will Continue to Transform the Gaming Industry (Presented by Community Clubhouse)
- Sponsor Speakers: Chip Thurston of FastSpring
- Time: Tuesday, March 10, 12:45pm – 1:45pm
- Location: Esplanade 160, South Hall
Learn more about this panel discussion.
D2C Crystal Ball: Why Platform Fees Could Actually Be Great for the Future of Web Stores (Presented by FastSpring)
- Sponsor Speaker: Chip Thurston of FastSpring
- Time: Thursday, March 12, 1:50pm – 2:10pm
- Location: Player Engagement Stage, South Hall
Learn more about this Power Talk.
Where to Get Tickets
Visit the GDC Festival of Games Passes and Pricing page to learn more about package options and get your tickets now.
How to Connect With FastSpring
Check out our panel discussion, our Power Talk, or stop by Booth 461 in the Moscone Convention Center to talk to the FastSpring team about how we can help you take control of your game’s growth.
Want to book a 1:1 session or product demo to happen in person at the event? Request a demo here.
FastSpring is how mobile app makers and gaming studios sell in more places around the world. For over two decades, FastSpring has been a payment provider you can use to sell apps, games, or in-game items on your website, web shop, or embedded directly into your app with fully customizable and branded checkouts just for you. FastSpring allows you to offload the complexity of global payments, sales tax and VAT compliance, player payments support, and many other aspects of payments management. Spend less time managing your payments and compliance and more time making great apps! Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.
