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GDC Festival of Gaming
March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA
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GDC Side Quest Podcast Live: Gordon Bellamy

Festival Hall
Gordon Bellamy  (North Hills, USC)
Beth Elderkin  (Content Marketing Manager, GDC Festival of Gaming)
Location: GDC Commons Stage
Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Special Event
Format: Fireside Chat
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All
Gordon Bellamy
Beth Elderkin

In this special live recording of the GDC Side Quest Podcast, sit down with Gordon Bellamy, CEO of Gay Gaming Professionals (GGP), to discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in the games industry. With two decades of leadership experience, Gordon share his insights on how representation shapes the industry, why advocating for your peers is essential, and how fostering inclusivity benefits everyone.

Takeaway

Attendees will leave inspired to champion inclusivity in their own spaces, with a deeper understanding of how representation and advocacy can drive meaningful change in the games industry.

Intended Audience

Ideal for developers, industry leaders, and anyone passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion in gaming.