2026 IGF Karrie Shao Host Announcement

We’re excited to announce that Karrie Shao is your host for the Independent Games Festival 2026! Come celebrate the BEST in indie gaming at this year’s show. 🏆 #IGF2026 and other GDC Nights events are included in every pass and don’t miss out on the Early Rate, it ends on Friday!

GDC Festival of Gaming returns this March 9-13, 2026, in San Francisco!

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