Roblox Developers Conference (RDC)
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The Roblox Developer Conference (RDC) is an annual event hosted by Roblox Corporation, the creators of the popular online gaming platform, Roblox. RDC serves as a gathering place for developers, creators, and enthusiasts within the Roblox community. It provides a platform for attendees to connect, collaborate, and learn about the latest developments in the Roblox platform, game creation, and the broader Roblox ecosystem.
RDC 2015[edit]
RDC 2015 marked the beginning of this annual event. It comprised three conferences held on consecutive days in March. The first, RDC West, was on March 6, 2015, followed by RDC East in the U.S.A on March 7, 2015, and RDC Europe on March 8, 2015.
RDC 2016[edit]
At RDC 2016, developers had the opportunity to participate in the Game Jam, where eight teams competed for the coveted RDC 2016 Game Jam Trophy.
RDC 2017[edit]
RDC 2017 was a two-part event, with one conference held in San Jose, California, and the other at YouTube Space in London. Attendees received a welcome gift that included a Roblox drawstring bag, an RDC 2017 notebook, a thermos, a pen, and a name badge.
RDC 2018[edit]
RDC 2018 followed a similar format, with conferences in San Francisco, California, and Amsterdam, Netherlands.
RDC 2019[edit]
The Roblox Developers Conference in 2019 took place from August 9 to 11 in San Francisco, California. Key portions of the event were streamed live. Additionally, a "private-viewing party" in London allowed international developers to watch live video content from RDC 2019. The event featured keynotes, sessions, and game-building events. During the RDC 2019 keynote address, David Baszucki, the CEO of Roblox, shared several estimations for the future, including the goal for the developer community to collectively earn over a billion dollars from the Roblox platform in the coming years.
David Baszucki's Keynote Address[edit]
David Baszucki, the CEO of Roblox, delivered a keynote address during RDC 2019, where he discussed the state of Roblox and announced upcoming features, such as increased player capacity per server, enhanced collaboration in Roblox Studio, and a User-Generated-Content (UGC) catalog.
Justin Sousa's Address[edit]
Justin Sousa, the head of the developer community, provided insights into the Roblox community during his address, highlighting various features and initiatives aimed at supporting developers.
Adam Miller's Presentation[edit]
Adam Miller, also known as "rbadam," presented a review of the year and upcoming features at RDC 2019. He discussed achievements, features that were delivered as promised, improvements to the Roblox Developer Hub, and upcoming developments, including dynamic skies, server blocks, and more.
One of the notable highlights of RDC events is the Game Jam. At RDC 2019, attending developers were challenged to create a game within 24 hours following the theme "Bite Off More Than You Can Chew." Teams competed for prizes, and the winning teams received recognition for their creations. The schedule for RDC 2019 was organized into several segments, including keynote addresses, breakout sessions, game jam activities, and social events. The event provided ample opportunities for developers to learn, network, and collaborate.
Roblox Developers Conference 2020[edit]
The Roblox Developers Conference 2020 (commonly abbreviated as RDC 2020) was an annual event initially scheduled to take place in San Francisco, California. It was planned to be held in a larger venue to accommodate more attendees, unlike previous years. The event was set to occur from July 24 to July 26, 2020. The conference included the creation of game-jam games a couple of days in advance.
Schedule[edit]
The original three-day schedule featured two keynotes on Friday night, a departure from previous years, where no keynotes were held on Fridays. Afterward, a party was planned for Friday night, followed by Saturday keynotes and a Saturday/Sunday game jam.
Impact of COVID-19[edit]
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Roblox Corporation initially reassured developers on March 17, 2020, that RDC 2020 would not be canceled. However, on March 26, 2020, it was announced that the physical event would be canceled and replaced with a digital format.
Game Jam[edit]
As with previous RDC events, the RDC 2020 Game Jam challenged teams of developers to create games within a limited time frame, typically a day or less. These games were judged based on specific categories.
Winners[edit]
Best in Show: Shapescape by GhettoMilkMan, dayzeedog, maplestick, theloudscream, Brick_man & ilyannna. Excellence in Visual Art: agn●sia by boatbomber, thisfall & Elttob. Most Creative Gameplay: Visions of a Perspective Reality by Noble_Draconian & Spathi. Outstanding Use of Tech: The Eyes of Providence by Quenty, Arch_Mage, AlgyLacey, xJennyBeanx, Zomebody & Crykee. Best Use of Theme: Sticker Situation by dragonfrosting & Yozoh.
Roblox Developers Conference 2021[edit]
The Roblox Developers Conference 2021 (commonly referred to as RDC 2021) was an annual conference event that took place from October 14 to 16, 2021. Typical RDC events include announcements regarding game and platform updates, networking opportunities with prominent developers, and game-building events, such as an overnight game jam for attendees.
Impact of COVID-19[edit]
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, RDC 2021 offered both in-person and virtual attendance options. The in-person event was held at the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, California, with attendees required to provide proof of vaccination, following local health guidelines. The virtual component of the event was streamed via Social 27 for remote attendees.
Game Jam[edit]
The RDC Game Jam at RDC 2021 continued the tradition of challenging teams of developers to create games within a limited time frame, often a day or less. The theme for the Game Jam in 2021 was "It's not a bug, it's a feature!"
Roblox Developers Conference 2022[edit]
The Roblox Developers Conference 2022 (commonly abbreviated as RDC 2022) was an annual conference event that occurred from September 9 to September 10, 2022. It was hosted at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, California. This event marked the first in-person RDC since 2019.
Merging with Innovation Awards[edit]
Unlike previous years, RDC 2022 merged with the Innovation Awards and extended invitations to Video Star creators.
Roblox Developer Conference 2023[edit]
The Roblox Developers Conference 2023 (commonly abbreviated as RDC 2023) was an ongoing annual conference event that began on September 8, 2023, until September 9, 2023. It was hosted at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco, California. RDC 2023 Logo Like previous RDC events, RDC 2023 included announcements regarding game and platform updates, networking opportunities with prominent developers, and game-building events, such as an overnight game jam for attendees.
RDC 2023 Announcements[edit]
On March 14, 2023, Roblox announced key details about RDC 2023 in a DevForum post, including the event's location, dates, and website. It was also confirmed that RDC 2023 would host the 2023 Roblox Innovation Awards.
Incident at RDC 2023[edit]
During RDC 2023, Simbuilder, the creator of the Roblox Game Vehicle Simulator, was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm and other illegal items. This incident raised concerns about potential threats to attendees at the event, prompting community reactions.[1]
"In an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the Roblox Innovation Awards due to a potential security concern. We are working with all appropriate authorities, and everyone is safe. We take safety very seriously. This is not how we wanted RDC to end."
Roblox Official Statement on the Incident at RDC[edit]
Nothing Said From Roblox Yet
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