03/11/2026
The future of gaming isn’t being announced… it’s being built right now at GDC.
Day 1 at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco was packed with ideas shaping what’s next. From conversations about how AI is transforming game development and impacting artists, to seeing how blockchain and gaming are starting to intersect.
One of the most interesting parts wasn’t just the tech. It was the people.
Developers, creators, founders, and innovators all in one place trying to answer the same question:
Where is the gaming industry going next?
I checked out sessions on AI in gaming, explored a hackathon connecting Ethereum and game development, and spent the evening networking with builders who are pushing the boundaries of what games can become.
And yes… I also had to grab some legendary San Francisco street fries.
The biggest takeaway from Day 1:
The future of gaming will be built by people who understand AI, blockchain, and community-driven worlds.
Over the next few days I’ll be sharing some of the most interesting tech, opportunities, and conversations happening here at GDC.
Follow along if you want to stay ahead of where gaming and emerging technology are heading.
Also… bonus points if you can guess the movie playing at Oracle Park at the end.