San Francisco is once again set to become the global capital of interactive entertainment as the GDC Festival of Gaming returns March 9–13, 2026, for its milestone 40th edition at the Moscone Center. On this occasion, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with IIDEA – the Italian Interactive Digital Entertainment Association – will lead an official delegation representing the excellence of Italy’s videogame industry.
This year, nine Italian companies – including animation studios and videogame developers – will showcase the creativity, innovation, and technical expertise that define Italy’s rapidly evolving interactive entertainment sector. Their portfolios span a wide range of genres and formats, with particular attention to educational and culturally driven content, reflecting the distinctive identity of Italy’s creative industries.