The 2026 Game Developers Conference (GDC) unfolded in San Francisco, United States, over a five-day period. According to official statistics, the event drew more than 30,000 industry experts, with a program encompassing over 700 sessions and events. Notably, over 100 of these sessions were dedicated to AI-related topics, representing a surge of over 110% compared to the previous year, 2025. This year's GDC saw participation from over 400 technology and gaming firms globally, including industry giants such as Tencent, Google, Apple, NVIDIA, Meta, Sony, Microsoft, and others. Among the Chinese contingent, nine companies presented a total of 27 AI-focused sessions, with Tencent Games leading the way by contributing 21 of these insightful discussions.
