May 6–9, 2027 • Boston, MA 80,000+ Attendees PAX East Boston 2027 — Penny Arcade Expo East Coast Video Game, Indie Studio & Hardware Convention
<strong>PAX East Boston 2027</strong> (Penny Arcade Expo East Coast Video Game, Indie Studio & Hardware Convention) convenes <strong>80,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (Full 516k Sq. Ft. Floor)</strong> in Boston, MA (May 6–9, 2027). Compare walkable Boston corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
March 15–19, 2027 • San Francisco, CA 30,000+ Attendees GDC San Francisco 2027 — Game Developers Conference Global Interactive Entertainment & Engine Expo
<strong>GDC San Francisco 2027</strong> (Game Developers Conference Global Interactive Entertainment & Engine Expo) convenes <strong>30,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Moscone Center (North, South & West)</strong> in San Francisco, CA (March 15–19, 2027). Compare walkable San Francisco corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
August 5–8, 2027 • Dallas, TX 12,000+ Attendees QuakeCon Gaylord Texan 2027 — Bethesda & id Software North American PC Gaming & Esports Expo
<strong>QuakeCon Gaylord Texan 2027</strong> (Bethesda & id Software North American PC Gaming & Esports Expo) convenes <strong>12,000+</strong> industry buyers, engineers, and executives at <strong>Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center</strong> in Dallas, TX (August 5–8, 2027). Compare walkable Dallas corridor hotels with live wholesale rates, private steakhouse buyouts, 30-day advance utility cutoffs, and local 3-bid booth & AV suppliers.
Gaming, Esports & Creator Economy Side-by-Side Comparison Matrix
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| Event & Dates | Destination & Venue | Audited Attendance | Booth Cost Benchmark | Full Dossier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAX East Boston 2027 May 6–9, 2027 | Boston, MA Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (Full 516k Sq. Ft. Floor) | 80,000+ Attendees | $3,900 Raw → ~$11.8k–$17.2k All-In | Open Guide → |
| GDC San Francisco 2027 March 15–19, 2027 | San Francisco, CA Moscone Center (North, South & West) | 30,000+ Attendees | $3,900 Raw → ~$11.8k–$17.2k All-In | Open Guide → |
| QuakeCon Gaylord Texan 2027 August 5–8, 2027 | Dallas, TX Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center | 12,000+ Attendees | $3,900 Raw → ~$11.8k–$17.2k All-In | Open Guide → |