GDC 2009 is around the corner, where thousands of game developers and enthusiasts converge onto San Francisco to discuss, learn and celebrate the business and technology of making games. How exciting! If you’re coming to town, here’s some events in addition to the sessions where you will be likely to find Mochis out and about:

Flash Gaming Summit

Sunday, March 22nd – Attend Flash Gaming Summit and attend License to Play, the Official After-Party open to everyone. While the conference is sold out, those of you who didn’t score a ticket or aren’t here in person can watch the sessions online on our Ustream page.

GamesBeat 2009

Tuesday, March 24th – Check out GamesBeat 2009, VentureBeat’s inagural conference focused on the business of gaming where our Chief Mochi Jameson Hsu will be speaking. Tickets are $595, but register here with the code “GBMochi” for 15% off.

Minna Mingle

Tuesday, March 24th – Mingle, mingle, mingle! with the Casual Games Association’s party from 9pm to 12am at Jillian’s. Find out more and RSVP here.

For more GDC party and networking events, check out this list at MobileSlate as well as the official GDC Parties and Networking page.

Don’t forget that Mochi Media HQ is only blocks away from GDC, so if you’re interested in meeting up don’t hesitate to get in touch!