Hideo Kojima Delivering Keynote at GDC Festival of Gaming
GDC Festival of Gaming has announced that acclaimed creator and studio founder Hideo Kojima will headline the San Francisco event in March.
Titled “Restarting from Zero: A Message to Creators Considering Independence,” Hideo Kojima’s GDC Festival of Gaming keynote address will reflect on his bold leap to establish KOJIMA PRODUCTIONS ten years ago.
Nina Brown, President of GDC, said the following:
“Hideo Kojima is one of the most influential creative voices of our time, his work has shaped how the world experiences games.
Having Kojima-san headline the GDC Festival of Gaming sets the perfect tone for what this new era is all about: fearless creativity, bold ideas, and elevating the entire game-making ecosystem.
His journey embodies the spirit of reinvention that so many in the industry are navigating right now.”
Set to return to San Francisco from March 9–13, 2026, be sure to learn more about the GDC Festival of Gaming and register for the event via its official website.
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Source: Press Release
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