As the gaming industry convenes in San Francisco for GDC 2026, AviaGames Inc. will make its first official appearance at the conference during its 10th anniversary year. The company will host attendees at Booth #656, positioned near Tencent Games and Keywords Studios, and will participate in two featured speaking sessions in collaboration with PayPal and Meta.
The booth will serve as a central meeting point for business development discussions, partnership exploration, and recruiting conversations. Throughout the event, the AviaGames team will connect with industry professionals to discuss the evolving landscape of skill-based real money mobile gaming, with a focus on payments innovation, fair competition, and long-term player trust.
Meetings with the team can be scheduled directly through the GDC Festival app.
About AviaGames
Founded in 2016 in a Mountain View garage by AviaGames CEO Vickie Chen and co-founder Ping Wang, AviaGames has grown into a Bay Area–headquartered mobile gaming company recognized for its player-first approach. Under Vickie’s leadership, the company has expanded into a major presence within skill-based real money gaming, surpassing 60 million downloads and facilitating more than 450 million tournaments each month.
Solitaire Clash, AviaGames’ flagship title anchors the company’s portfolio as a competitive adaptation of Klondike Solitaire. AviaGames’ catalog includes more than 15 titles, featuring bingo games such as Bingo Tour and Bingo Clash, as well as the competitive pool title 8 Ball Strike.
Beyond product expansion, AviaGames has built a team composed of more than 40% women, many of whom serve in leadership positions. Vickie was named a finalist for Best Female CEO of the Year at the 2025 Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The company has also supported community initiatives, including Play for Paws in partnership with the Nevada SPCA and Wonderland Wishes in collaboration with Foster Love.
Why AviaGames Is Participating in GDC 2026
GDC 2026 provides an opportunity for AviaGames to engage directly with developers, partners, and industry leaders as it enters its second decade. The company’s presence emphasizes infrastructure, payments systems, and partnership-driven growth strategies that support sustainable engagement in skill-based gaming.
Booth #656 will be open:
March 11–12 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
March 13 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
In addition to partnership discussions, candidates interested in career opportunities are encouraged to visit the booth to learn more about open roles.
Panel Sessions at GDC 2026
AviaGames will also contribute to two conference sessions addressing payments and growth strategy.
Session 1: Payments and Player Experience
- Title: From Win to Wallet: Rethinking Player Experience in Skill-Based Gaming
- Date: Wednesday, March 11
- Time: 2:50 PM — 3:20 PM
- Location: Room 2009, West Hall
Presented in collaboration with PayPal, this discussion will examine how payment speed, reliability, and transparency influence player trust and retention in skill-based gaming.
Session 2: Brand and Performance Alignment
- Title: Building Growth Through Partnership: A Practical Avia Playbook for Brand + Performance on Meta
- Date: Thursday, March 12
- Time: 2:00 PM — 2:30 PM
- Location: Room 2024, West Hall
In partnership with Meta, this session will explore how brand marketing and performance strategies can work together to support measurable and sustainable growth.
Connecting at GDC
As AviaGames celebrates 10 years in skill-based real money gaming, GDC 2026 represents a milestone moment to engage with the broader industry. Through booth conversations and panel discussions, the company looks forward to exchanging ideas and discussing the future of competitive mobile gaming.
Attendees can book time with the AviaGames team via the GDC Festival app and visit Booth #656 during exhibit hours.
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