5 things I bring to GDC episode 4 is finally here! Bekah Saltsman stays fed and keeps things weird with the things she brings. What are you bringing to GDC Festival of Gaming 2026?

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GDC Festival of Gaming

Becca Saltzman, CEO and co-founder of Fini, shares her five essential items for attending GDC 2026: a Hobonichi paper planner for scheduling, a tech bag with controllers and adapters, protein snacks to survive lunch meetings that never have lunch, running shoes for mental breaks, and a sleep kit for flights. The video is a lighthearted personal tips segment about surviving a packed conference week.

5 things I bring to GDC - Ep 4 #gdc2026