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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

G.A.N.G. Demo Derby: Sound Design

DJ Meadows  (Sound Designer + Foley Artist, HNDCRFTD LLC)
Adam Gubman  (Creative Director/Owner, Moonwalk Audio)
Justin Bell  (Audio Director, Santa Monica Studio)
Jay Weinland  (Audio Director, Interactive Audio)
Location: Room 2003, West Hall
Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Audio, Career
Format: Special Event
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All

The G.A.N.G. Sound Design Demo Derby is a longstanding tradition at GDC, and has been a cornerstone event for new and emerging audio professionals. Attendees can submit 120 seconds of their best work for a detailed critique and feedback from a team of leading audio directors and professionals. They can also participate in an active discussion with fellow panelists and audience members. The Derby is open to GDC attendees across all disciplines.


Attendees can submit their demos using the following link: https://www.audiogang.org/demo-derby-submission/

Takeaway

Attendees will see how people evaluate a demo reel through witnessing the live evaluation of others' (or their own!) demo reel.

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in game sound design or interested in improving their own demo reels.