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China Game Developers Conference 2012

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Dates17–19 Nov 2012This edition has ended
VenueShanghai International Convention CenterShanghai, China
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Its website has moved
This is the 2012 edition. It has ended. See Game Developers Conference China's current page for the next dates.

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Editions on record
7first in 2009

About Game Developers Conference China

China is one of the most prolific regions for video and computer gaming today. Its online gaming sector represents one of the largest and fastest growing industries in the world and is a prime market for emerging trends and business opportunities.

The Game Developers Conference™ China (GDC China), serves this thriving region by focusing on the challenges of game development across borders, tackling subjects as diverse as outsourcing production, emergent free-to-play business models and bringing games from east to west and vice versa. It provides a forum for local and international game developers to share ideas, discover new business ventures, and connect with peers.

GDC China will present tracks and summits on Game Design, Production, Visual Arts, Business & Marketing, Smartphone & Tablet Games, Independent Games.

From our listing of this edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201515–17 Sep 2015Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
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201415–17 Sep 2014Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
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201315–17 Sep 2013Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
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201217–19 Nov 2012Shanghai International Convention Center
Shanghai, China
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201112–14 Nov 2011Shanghai Exhibition Center
Shanghai, China
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201015 Sep 2010Jiuhua Spa & Resort
Changping, China
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200924–26 Sep 2009Jiuhua Spa & Resort
Changping, China
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

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