Overview
- GDC 2026 will run March 9–13 in San Francisco under its newly rebranded Festival of Gaming format.
- Kojima’s keynote is slated for the morning of Thursday, March 12 and is titled “Restarting from Zero: A Message to Creators Considering Independence.”
- Organisers say he will cover founding an independent studio, including securing office space, building a team, shaping a brand, and developing projects.
- GDC president Nina Brown said his appearance sets the tone for a reimagined event focused on fearless creativity and elevating the game-making ecosystem.
- One outlet reports a 9 a.m. PT start time for the keynote, which has not been confirmed by organisers.