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Insights for Devs: Engage and Grow Your Audience on Discord (Presented by Discord)
Robinson Eaton (Staff User Experience Researcher, Discord)
Timothy Lu (Staff Data Scientist, Discord)
Location: GDC Industry Stage, Expo Floor, South Hall
Date: Wednesday, March 19
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Pass Type: All Access Pass, Core Pass, Summits Pass, Expo Pass, Audio Pass, Indie Games Summit Pass - Get your pass now!
Track: Business & Marketing
Format: Sponsored Session
Vault Recording: Video
Audience Level: All

Join Discord's data and UXR teams as we dive into platform insights and developer success stories that reveal what Discord's gaming audience truly cares about. Through real examples, we'll show how games of all types have built thriving communities by understanding their players and leveraging Discord's unique social features. Learn practical strategies from developers who've successfully built and fostered engaged communities, and discover how you can apply these lessons to your own game and community.
Takeaway
"I discovered data-driven insights about successful games on Discord. I learned how to leverage social mechanics, community features, and platform tools to drive player engagement."
Intended Audience
Game developers and studios looking to understand player engagement patterns and social gaming trends on Discord. Ideal for those interested in platform integration, community development, and leveraging Discord's unique social features for their games.