Date: August 4-6, 2020 Venue: China Import & Export Fair Complex Address: No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou, China Website: http://www.vrarfair.com/index.php?lang=en   In order to work with the development in the VR&AR industry and allow investors’ one-stop advanced facilities purchasing, VR&AR Fair 2020 is expected to cover 30,000 m2 with near 180 exhibitors in 2020. Up to now, […]

While gamescom 2020 focuses on an outstanding B2C online concept, #ddc2020 will be the main B2B initiative serving as gamescom’s core offer for game developers and their eco-system this year. More than 60 talks and panels, unlimited matchmaking, pitching sessions, 3 virtual exhibitions as well as numerous side events are just some of the reason […]

Monday, September 14 - Friday, September 18, 2020 https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/ Following two fantastic digital events in 2020, Pocket Gamer Connects will celebrate this year's Helsinki edition online too! The need to connect and do business remains as strong as ever, despite many of us being isolated at home. We had hoped that IRL games industry networking […]

#CGCLIVE invites all game industry professionals and enthusiasts to plunge into a completely different world for five days, to explore new capabilities of technology and creativity during the game developers conference sessions and at the online exhibition area! On September 22-26, the online edition of Cutting-edge Games Conference (AKA #CGCLIVE) will take place at the […]

We welcome you to attend the Webinar - 7th International Conference on Computer Graphics & Animation during September 25-26, 2020 is an academic and business opportunities for next generation technologies and strategies from the world of Computer Graphics, Animation, Game Design & Development, GPU Technology, Virtual Reality, Computer Vision, Human-computer Interaction and CGI Companies an […]

GameJam+ — a yearly video game development marathon established to foster and mentor new independent studios and support their entry into the global video game industry — announced open registration for the first stage of the event and the dates it will take place. Known as the “Game Development World Cup,” the first stage of […]

How do you feel about five days of networking and talks to be held by game industry stars? Meet Rovio, Facebook, Nordeus, Unreal Engine, Unity, VK, Melsoft, TikTok, AppGallery, and many other top companies, learn from leading experts, find perspective games from all over the world, talk to publishers and platforms' representatives at the WN […]

Develop:Brighton Digital takes place 2-4 November. This three-day conference and expo for the game developer community will be streamed online with a headline keynote session from Bethesda’s Todd Howard. Better still, it's completely free! More than 40 live and pre-recorded sessions will take place across the three days, including four keynote sessions and three live […]

  The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE   Monday, November 9th - Friday, November 13th, 2020   https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/   Following three fantastic digital events in 2020, Pocket Gamer Connects will celebrate this year's final November edition online too! The need to connect and do business remains as strong as ever, despite many of us still […]

When: November 9-20, 2020 Where: online+offline Join DevGAMM 2020 conference that will be held online on November 9-20. The first week will be devoted to the development of games, and the second – to networking and business. The online part will consist of sessions and workshops, feedback sessions, round tables and showcases, game contest, and […]

A transcontinental collaboration to make and support games from the global south. About this Event pathfindin.gs November 12-15, 2020 A weeklong celebration of game development from the global south. Seeking to create direct impact by elevating and giving a platform to otherwise marginalized voices. Stepping away from being referred to as underrepresented, breaking down the […]

Presented by Insert Coin Accounting for emerging game development studios, satellite studios, and Canadian companies to easily facilitate the array of funding programs and opportunities made by various government initiatives Highlights: Everything one should do from an accounting perspective when starting up a game studio in Canada The benefits of tax incentives and programs for […]

Virtuality Experience 2020 - the virtual professional trade show dedicated to augmented and virtual realities.  2 to 4 December 2020 – Virtuality Experience Online (PC, Mac, Oculus Quest) Get your free ticket today!

The longest running digital conference series in the game industry returns for their seventh event. Featuring a diverse group of leaders from the business, marketing, and licensing side of the industry you can learn from the best and not spend a fortune. Participation in the sessions is always free and access to the meeting system […]

WHAT It's time for us to look back on the unusual yet exciting year that’s been 2020. We invite you to join us for the annual Year In Review livestream, where we’ll reflect on what's happened across Epic Games and the Unreal Engine community and talk a bit about what’s to come. WHEN Thursday, December […]

We’re going to party like it’s 2019! Look, this year has been a rough enough year as it is, and the fact that most of us can't physically get together to send it off with a proper commiseration/celebration is super disappointing. However, Games Industry Gathering (GIG) figured out a way to do this in a […]

Join us for the launch of the Holiday Cheer Hackathon by the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), which will be held December 18th – January 3rd to share our well wishes and traditions from all around the world. The Holiday Cheer Hackathon is a two week hackathon that will provide support and community to all […]

Join us for the closing ceremony of the the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Holiday Cheer Hackathon. The Holiday Cheer Hackathon is a two week hackathon that provides support and community to all developers who may be unable to see their friends and family during this holiday season. This hackathon will also celebrate the diverse […]

REUTERS NEXT (Jan 11-14) kicks off 2021 by gathering global leaders and forward thinkers to reimagine solutions to the challenges the new year brings. No country, company or community can tackle the future alone. To build a better world, thinkers and doers must come together to share ideas, collaborate and act. REUTERS NEXT draws on […]

Calling all female identified hackers!  Ellehacks is one of the largest all-female hackathons in Canada. It is open to all programs with challenges related to Artificial Intelligence, Coding, Business, Design and many more. It offers a safe space for females to participate in creative and problem solving activities while connecting with employers from different fields. […]

We are pleased to announce the Hyper Games Conference 2021!  A conference dedicated to hyper-casual games will be held on February 4-5, 2021 in an online format! The purpose of the event is to unite game developers companies with publishers and advertising platforms. The conference will be held for 2 days, with speaking slots and […]

The WN Hub is back! From February 8-12, the WN Winter conference will stream lectures with live Q&A sessions by speakers EA, SEGA, Saber Interactive, Wargaming, Facebook, Nutaku, Snap, MyTracker, SayGames and others to share knowledge and help people level up their skills and stay current with trends. The conference also has a developer exhibition […]

The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE Monday, February 8th - Friday, February 12th, 2021 https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ Following four fantastic digital events in 2020, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in 2021 with another world-welcoming online conference. A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet, learn from, and do business with over 1,300 games […]

Join us online this February 8-12 for Digital Entertainment World 2021! This year, #DEW2021 will explore "Creativity and Innovation in a Changing World" - a theme resonating across digital entertainment and media landscapes. Learn more at dewexpo.com This February, the 8th annual Digital Entertainment World Conference returns for 5 days of online programming! The #DEW2021 agenda […]

Join us for a 2-day virtual gaming developer summit that will gather thought leaders in the gaming industry to  share tools and best practices that programmers depend on to develop and ship games, with a focus on 3 major segment areas: Debugging, Performance, Quality Assurance & Testing.   Event Sessions: Track 1: Debugging and Quality […]

This unique, virtual event from @devcom will provide practical approaches to diversity, inclusion and accessibility.    Leaders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences will speak and share their insights into some important topics facing the games industry today, including: guidance on to how to hire and build a diverse team ways to think about […]

March 3rd, 2:30 - 3pm EST Working Together Apart: Guided Exercise & Team Strategies Learn ways to set the groundwork for teamwork at a distance in this interactive workshop and brainstorm through the use of a simple tool to help support remote team management and performance. Register here.

Under the surface of entertainment - Women in Gaming Presentation & Panel discussion with Martina Terlevic, Renee Gittins, Brie Wendt and Charlotte Oetken as host ABOUT THE EVENT Martina Terlevic explores the representation and treatment of women and minority populations in gaming as a culture, industry, and artform. Examining contemporary research into the popularity of […]

Join us for a panel discussion on the impact and importance of community for women in the games industry. This will be a live conversation between creators and female leaders in APAC and EMEA, moderated by Sandhya Devanathan, Director of Gaming, APAC at Facebook. You can register here to attend and to learn more about our amazing […]

1 April @ 1pm ET on twitch.tv/igda In this live webinar, Sprintax is delighted to partner with the IGDA to explore everything you need to know both as an individual and an employer about filing a US nonresident tax return, including how to determine your residency status, knowing your federal and state filing obligations, how […]

April 6th - 12 - 12:30pm EST Managing Projects with Ease: Guided Activity & Planning Tool Tackle project management needs by outlining the steps of the process in this interactive workshop. Learn about the "Four Ps" as you identify how key stakeholders, goals, and action steps can factor into a project. Register here.

The hackathon made in Luxembourg is back! Just like last year, Game of Code will be organized in a full digital mode, from April 9th to 11th. In total, the competition will last 36 hours, where teams of coders from all around the world are welcome: will they be able to solve the challenges cooked […]

Game developers worldwide are using NVIDIA technology to take graphics to the next level — and you can experience it all at this year’s GPU Technology Conference, starting April 12. At GTC, you’ll see how NVIDIA’s latest technologies are transforming game performance and development workflows. We’ll also have presentations by experts from leading gaming companies […]

GI Live: Online April 14th - April 16th, 2021   Meeting System: 24 hours a day Discord Sessions: 10am - 8pm GMT   GI Live: Online is a new indie developer business event from the teams behind GamesIndustry.biz and EGX Rezzed.   The event is designed to connect game developers with publishers, investors, service providers […]

What's the secret recipe for enabling a successful remote game development & design studio? Together, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Teradici and Wacom provide the key ingredients and ideal solution for studios of all shapes & sizes: • Agile cloud computing infrastructure & services to power your business • Powerful, ultra-secure remote workstations for graphic-intensive 3D […]

April 15th @ 2pm ET twitch.tv/igda Congratulations! Your game is a huge success. Hundreds and thousands of downloads. Industry accolades. T-shirts, hoodies, and lunch boxes. And of course, knock offs. You have put your blood, sweat and tears into its development. Now, with its immense popularity come competitors looking to take advantage of your intellectual […]

The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE Monday, April 19th - Friday, April 23rd 2021   https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/   Following four fantastic digital events in 2020, and another amazing digital event in February 2021, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in April with another world-welcoming online conference. A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to […]

Leading Games studios from Finland are #hiring a wide range of positions this Spring and inviting talents from across the globe! Sign up today https://apply.gamesjobfair.com for the #Finland #GamesJobFair in April to meet, greet and connect with recruiters and land your next career opportunity! For more information about the event please visit GamesJobFair.com #GamesJobFair #GamesFactoryTalents […]

May 6th - 2:30 - 3pm EST Maximizing the Value of Time: Guided Exercise & Valuation Tool Learn to schedule tasks according to the inherent value you assign them in this interactive workshop. Identify primary planning needs and action steps with a Time Value Management approach.   Register here.

LA Games Conference returns online this May 10-12, 2021! LAGC2021 covers the latest in NFTs, Gaming and the Metaverse, Diversity and Inclusion, Cloud Gaming, the State of the Games Business, Esports, Mobile Games, and more. Visit lagamesconference.com

Beyond Games is a week-long conference exploring the future of interactive entertainment    May 10-14, 2021   https://www.beyondgames.live/   This is where games meet music, film, sports, social media, culture, influencers, fashion, technology, lifestyle and loads more... As the lines blur between online experiences, social networking, games, and traditional entertainment formats, we’ll help connect the […]

You missed the early bird date get your tickets to the DevGAMM Spring 2021 online conference, but we’ve got you covered. IGDA members can use promo code DG&IGDA_Finland15 when registering for a 15% discount. The conference will be held from May 12-14 on the PINE Tool platform. The program includes professional speakers, reviews on game […]

Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe, and 2021 marks its nineteenth and twentieth editions. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in Malmö annually, Nordic Game is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful game developers of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Nordic Game doubles up again with NG21 on 26-28 […]

We are pleased to announce the Hyper Games Conference, Spring 2021! The second conference dedicated to hyper casual games which will be held on May 26-28, 2021 in online format! The purpose of the event is to unite game developers companies with publishers and advertising platforms. The conference will be held for 3 days, with […]

Presented by Circuit Stream and ThinkEDU Join us Wednesday May 26 at 1pm ET on twitch.tv/igda RSVP here!

June 8th - 12 - 12:30pm EST Mapping Your Career Goals: Guided Activity & Path Planning Learn to drive your own professional development plan in this interactive workshop. Identify specific career goals to pursue an actual position at your company and discover your relevant interests, strengths and skills.   Register here.

Cheaters' Secrets Unveiled: How cheaters operate in video games and how to counteract them No one likes playing against cheaters in competitive games. Unfortunately, more and more cheaters are targeting mobile games as they are the most popular platform lately. Studies show that 77% of gamers said that they would leave a competitive multiplayer game […]

The Serious Play Conference is a leadership conference for professionals who are exploring the use of game-based learning, sharing their experience and working together to shape the future of training and education. Speakers from all parts of the globe share their knowledge and experience creating or using games or simulations in the corporation, classroom, healthcare […]

Backtrace is all about creating better game experiences. For this Game Jam, our goal is to celebrate inclusivity and encourage teams to create inspiring game projects in just 48 hours. The winner of the Game Jam will receive a Playstation 5 Console!   Join the Jam!

The GamesIndustry.biz Best Places To Work Awards is the only event to celebrate employer excellence specifically for the video games industry. The awards event has taken place in London for the UK market for the past four years, and on July 8th, 2021 will be coming to the US with an all-digital event featuring talks and sessions […]

The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE Monday, July 12th - Friday, July 16th 2021 Following six fantastic digital events over the course of 2020 and the first half of 2021, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in July with another world-welcoming online conference. A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet, learn […]

IGDA Members save 10% on tickets (get the code from the Discounts page) - register today!

Women Game Jam (WGJ) reaches its 5th edition and, after the success of 2020, which had more than 1000 participants and 100 games published, from 14 countries, the 2021 edition will be the first step towards the future - hybrid events. There will be some in-person sites in Australian cities (Sydney, Melbourne and Western Australia), […]

devcom Developer Conference #ddc2021 is gamescom’s official game developer conference and single business platform and takes place from 23 - 27 August. Europe’s biggest game developer conference once again offers a broad variety of events and content for game developers, publishers, and service providers from the global games industry. 📅 Information and schedule: https://www.devcom.global/ddc-2021/  🎫 […]

Prepare for liftoff—the 2021 Epic MegaJam is now open for registration! In the seven-day game jam, put your creativity to the test, and go full throttle to create a brand-new game based on the event’s unique theme. The 2021 Epic GameJam is pushing the boundaries with even more prizes and modifiers. Register now on the […]

The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) and Games 24X7 bring to you GATO 2021, the annual conference on Digital Gaming. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Digital Gaming: The Next Leap’ and is scheduled for 15 September, 2021. The virtual conference aims to discuss the latest trends & insights in Digital Gaming, how […]

GDEX GAME JAM IS BACK FOR ROUND 2! SEPT 17TH-SEPT 26TH! Organize a team or join as a solo jammer for our 2nd ever 9-day GDEX Game Jam free online event. Teams and individuals from any city, state, and region are all welcomed to sign-up. We can’t wait to see what games you all create! […]