When: July 28-29 Where: Lithuania, Vilnius, Radisson Blu Lietuva On July 28-29 DevGAMM Vilnius 2022 will feature two conference days in Lithuania at Radisson Blu Lietuva with business meetings, talks from industry experts, expo with new games and company booths, and job opportunities. Here’s a brief look into amazing speakers’ line-up: Leszek Szczepański, Guerrilla Games, […]
The Design of Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son (or how to design when you are trapped in a time loop) In this talk we will cover the design and production process of the VR game Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son (2019). From the conceptualization to the release of the project. We'll talk about […]
The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session, for which Chris is on hand to offer […]
When: 8 August-11 August Where: Vancouver Convention Centre and Virtual Platform Immerse yourself in the future of computer graphics, interactive techniques, research, and scientific visualization at SIGGRAPH 2022! Our virtual conference experience starts 25 July with hours of on-demand content in our virtual platform. The in person, interactive experience starts 8 August in Vancouver with […]
We are happy to announce that Guido Di Carlo will join us for the next live AMA (Ask me Anything) on August 16th, 7 p.m. CET! Guido has been working in the translation industry for 12 years. First, as PM for various agencies and then as a freelance game translator. When he's not converting text […]
The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session, for which Chris is on hand to offer […]
Date: 2 - 4 September 2022 Location: PROGR (Center for Cultural Practice), Bern, Switzerland Admission: FREE Since 2019, the PlayBern Festival has been presenting the creative side of gaming to a broad audience. Complete novice or seasoned nerd? Person with a disability or without? Young or old? There is a lot to discover for everyone in the […]
Mobidictum announces the region’s largest video game industry event, Mobidictum Business Conference (MBC). The event will take place in Istanbul on September 5-6, and bring the industry together at Haliç Congress Center. Mobidictum Business Conference will address every corner of the industry, from mobile games to blockchain titles and onward. MBC 2022 welcomes both well-known […]
Toronto indie studios unite to share their journey in marketing their games and discussing the techniques and gambits that shaped their trajectory. Join the IGDA Toronto Discord to RSVP, receive notifications, and get in on the conversation!
Mark your calendars! We welcome you to join the online Quantum Game Jam, an event where you will collaborate with game developers, quantum physicists, visual artists, musicians, coders and others in order to develop games that connect to quantum physics either through real machinery or simply thematically. Materials about both game development and quantum physics is provided […]
We are happy to announce that Eman Abdo will join us for the next live AMA (Ask me Anything) on September 16th, 7 p.m. CEST! Eman Abdo is an English to Arabic translator specialized in localization and transcreation, mainly in game localization, e-learning, and marketing. She is the author of Egypt Localization Guide, and […]
IGDA Finland is delighted to invite YOU to participate at this year's W Love Games Conference which will take place on the 13-14th of October 2022 in Helsinki! The event is FREE to attend, the registration is requited in order to receive access to all the content and to network with other participants. This year […]
XTiming Academy is a mentorship program developed in collaboration with the IGDA that teaches, supports, and mentors mobile game developers throughout the entire game development and marketing process with the assistance of industry leaders. What's Offered? Tailor-Made Classes Access to Mentors Benefits for the Bests in the Class Access to Tools Interested? Visit the website […]
Want to know the secrets of a good lockit? The IGDA LocSIG is happy to announce that Caro Panero will join us for our next live AMA on how to make a good lockit! Caro Panero is an English>LatAm Spanish translator specialized in video game localization, subtitling & webcomics. She is also: - […]
The XR Community is meeting, in person, this October in Lisbon, Portugal to connect, learn and grow the AR and VR ecosystem. Join this inspiring community of XR professionals; An XR ecosystem marketplace where end-users meet solution providers in a curated setting. The 5th AWE EU: 2 days on the bleeding edge of AR/VR 200+ speakers, including […]
gamescom Asia aims to serve as the premier platform for Southeast Asian game developers to explore partnerships and expand their audiences globally. For international studios, we are the stepping stone into the Southeast Asian region, reaching fans and talent within one of the fastest growing games markets in the world. gamescom asia is the satellite […]
GameSoundCon: 25-26 October, 2022 Los Angeles, CA and Online GameSoundCon the game music, sound design and virtual reality audio conference normally held annually in Los Angeles, is both live and online for 2022. The largest professional conference on game music and sound design features sessions and panels on the creative, technical and business issues of […]
Are you a game developer looking for a challenge to hone and showcase your Programming and/or Art Skills? Games Job Fair—a recruitment, networking, and career-building event for the games industry—is preparing something special for you during its October iteration. The 3-Day (Oct 26-28) online, free for talents event hosts games studios from Europe such as […]
Get ready for Global Games Pitch — Mobile Games in November! 🔥 It’s an international online pitching event where you’ll have a chance to get your game noticed by publishers and investors from all over the world. 🚀 You'll get access to the database of publishers and investors and an opportunity to write to them […]
The India Game Developer Conference (IGDC) is India's premier game developers conference! Now in its 14th year, IGDC is the biggest and the most significant developer conference in not only India, but South Asia. The conference plays a key role in developing the Indian Gaming ecosystem; from helping developers gain valuable insight and pick up […]
Explore the process of adding voices to videogames, and how characters are portrayed and cast over hundreds of hours of gameplay. Go along to GET YOUR GAME ON, the ONLY event in the world dedicated to voice-acting for videogames, in LA on November 4th to find out firsthand. What can you expect at GET YOUR […]
The IGDA LocSIG is happy to announce that Katrina Leonoudakis will join us for our next live AMA about localization engineering! Katrina Leonoudakis is a Japanese to English localization specialist focused on audiovisual media. Her translation work has been featured on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Crunchyroll. She has an MA in translation from Kent […]
Is your game's data architecture in good health? You might be surprised by what you find.
Refactoring code to manage sessions, event structures, and changing the way calls are made will cost you release cycles and significant data loss. In this webinar, we'll cover three topics to help you avoid these issues: (1) million dollar mistakes to avoid when storing data for your games; (2) tips and tricks seasoned gaming companies employ to become 10x more efficient; and (3) core infrastructure components you should implement before hiring your analytics and data teams.
If you can build games with a data architecture plan from the start, you will save time, money, and headaches. Everyone on your team from data analyst to executive will thank you for making their job a little easier.
Africa Games Week is the ultimate conference exploring the business of video games in Africa. Bringing together industry leaders from across Africa and the World, conferences hosted include Make Games Africa, Africa Stream Con, and the African legs of Games 4 Change New York, and the USA Mobile Growth Association Summit, both running their Africa […]
The IGDA is officially founded in central Virginia!! This is the second of two pilot events in 2022 to gauge interest in connecting all the game developers from Charlottesville to Richmond to Virginia Beach. Our initial goal is to increase awareness of game development across the region and build our network of game industry professionals […]
An annual award show to celebrate work done by Utah game developers in the past year. The flyer is ready (Thank you Nathan Platt!) so we can start sharing this around. Take it to any libraries, schools, or game stores you visit, and post the link to your social networks if you like! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VhrJMDxd3QX8ZNpJWGEi_wjXhZ0xGRlf2S5rNRSxmT0/edit?usp=sharing
Register for the webinar here. Event Details A friendly contest? Why yes! In this IGDA webinar, three game devs will champion their use case of text to speech (TTS) in their games. Namely: Accessibility, Character Voices, and Prototyping. A refresher: text to speech is what it says in the name, you write or generate a piece […]
The IGDA wants to provide 500 new developers (or more!) with an IGDA membership, and we'd love your support in reaching this goal. A sponsorship from you would allow us to provide a new cohort of IGDA members with valuable networking opportunities, access to a global community of IGDA chapters and special interest groups, mentorship, […]
Come join your local game developer friends to swap pandemic tales and development highlights! This will be a casual networking event at St. Augustine's, located conveniently near the SkyTrain. Please be sure to RSVP (Facebook | LinkedIn) so we may inform the venue of our group size!
Come join the Indianapolis game developers for an evening of.. whatever. Game design, game testing, demoing new builds. Social chatter, networking. Brainstorming new dumb game ideas. Talking about the weather. Come prepared with some thoughts on what you've been working on recently. And ready to chat with others about the same.
DevGAMM will hold its first conference in Gdańsk, Poland at the AmberExpo on March 1-2. DevGAMM Gdańsk will be done in collaboration with Digital Vikings, which was born out of an idea of matching indie developers with publishers and investors. The game developers can already submit games for DevGAMM Showcase, to present their projects to […]
One of the longest running academic conferences in the Midwest returns! Shawnee State University presents: Shawnee Game Conference! March 10-11, 2023. Featuring a gaming expo, speakers and panels composed of gaming and gaming adjacent industry professionals, competitions, and more, this conference is a celebration of Appalachian gaming. Register here to secure your visitor pass or […]
Hey Everyone! We're back at it and it's time to kick (re)start our monthly mixer! We're going to be at a cool game taproom called GameCraft. They have lots of space, TVs tuned into Twitch, and tasty food/drinks! Oh, and they brew their own delicious beer. They're right off the 5 freeway at the Lake […]
Come join your local game developer friends to swap pandemic tales and development highlights! This will be a casual networking event at St. Augustine's, located conveniently near the SkyTrain. Please be sure to RSVP so we may inform the venue of our group size! St. Augustine's 2360 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC, Canada V5N 4B7 Hosted by […]
The IGDA LocSIG is happy to announce that Brandon Huffman will join us for our next live AMA! Brandon J. Huffman is an attorney and founder of Odin Law and Media, which focuses on counseling video game and interactive media clients on issues related to content, licensing, publishing, intellectual property, privacy and internet regulatory issues, […]
Are you going to GDC and do you want to plan more meetings ahead? Get your tickets for MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition, powered by Xsolla and start your trade show with an agenda filled with relevant meetings. MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition is your most relevant platform for business in the games […]
The Game Developers Conference (GDC) brings the game development community together to exchange ideas, solve problems, and shape the future of the industry across five days of education, inspiration, and networking. Attendees include programmers, artists, producers, game designers, audio professionals, and business leaders. IGDA members can save 10% on GDC 2022 All Access, Core, Online Only, […]
Join IGDA, Unreal Engine, Modulate, and other industry communities over good food/drink, memorable entertainment, and meaningful networking.
Location: Doughnuts and Dragons Time: 6:30 to 8:00 Come join the Indianapolis game developers for an evening of.. whatever. Game design, game testing, demoing new builds. Social chatter, networking. Brainstorming new dumb game ideas. Talking about the weather. Come prepared with some thoughts on what you've been working on recently. And ready to chat with […]
Come celebrate the reopening of IGDA Austin chapter with us! This mixer will include free snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) as well as the opportunity to socialize and network with our past members and veteran developers. See y'all there!
The IGDA and da Vinci Center present a live event with Independent video game developer, Rami Ismail. Participants will learn what it takes to turn a dream game into a funded title, and a chance for live Q&A with one of the most influential people in the video games industry. Named in Forbes "30 under […]
Gain an understanding on where to start on developing a security package for small business. Talking points will cover the current landscape of security threats and how the remote/COVID environment has changed our need secure our companies and customers more. Additionally, “why security matters and where to start” will be addressed with opportunities to ask […]
XP Game Developer Summit coming to the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, April 20 – 21, 2023 Join hundreds of video game professionals and help shape the future of Canadian gaming! The XP Game Developer Summit is back and has leveled up! Connect with industry professionals from around the world to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and […]
IGDA Vancouver's monthly casual meetup for any and all game developers in the area.
Building a Localization Studio From The Void The IGDA LocSIG is happy to announce that Marc Eybert-Guillon, director of the localization studio From The Void, will join us for our next live AMA! Marc has been working as a professional game translator since 2017. Known (a little) at the start for having reworked some of […]
IGDA Delhi presents Gamedev Meetup! A day dedicated to celebrating gamedevs of Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and around. Join us for a curated experience highlighting the superstars of Indian gamedev, micro-talks, and casual networking.
Come out to share a drink or two (or none) with other games industry folk, and chat about your wonders and woes, on Thursday the 18th, for IGDA Vancouver's monthly meetup.
Webinar Details The goal of this webinar is to share how game companies can enhance their talent acquisition strategies by leveraging the experience and expertise of candidates who are returning to the workforce after a gap in employment. Learn from reacHIRE's very own Program Manager, Laura Shackelford, and T-Mobile Returnship Participant, Ramalakshmi Nataraja, as they […]
As the leading games conference in Europe we have a lot to offer! This year, the Nordic Game experience is online as well as at the beautiful venue being in Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden, filled with the best speakers from the global industry and our own Nordic heroes. You'll have access to countless games industry […]
Baltic Dev Days, Europe's largest international non-profit B2B video game developer conference, invites you to Kiel on June 1 to 2, 2023 for cross-industry knowledge transfer and networking. After a three-year break due to the Corona outbreak, the game developer conference Baltic Dev Days returns. The event will take place on June 1 and 2 […]
The IGDA and Gallery 5 present a live event with Independent video game studio heads from Mohawk Games (Old World, Offworld Trading Company), and Farbridge (RWBY Grimm Eclipse, Walkabout Mini Golf, Unnanounced Gearbox Project). Speakers for this event will be in-person, travelling to Richmond to help us build game development in Central Virginia. CEO of […]
When: 15 - 16 June 2023, 6pm (CEST) / 12pm (EDT) Where: Online, Free ICE is a conference dedicated to the disciplines encompassing all creative processes around 3D environments, from concept and design to final result. The emerging line-up features exciting speakers from games and film, including Rolf Mohr (Insomniac, Disney, Dreamworks etc.) and Michael […]
IGDA Vancouver monthly social meetup for June. Open to everyone in the games industry in (or visiting) Vancouver.
This summer, 1,000+ major studios, publishers, investors, and developers are getting together in the sunny capital of Lithuania for two days of DevGAMM x Vilnius '23. Expect top-notch sessions, an exciting games showcase and some of the finest networking mingles around! If you’ve been working on something, this is your chance to get the word […]
GDC Showcase is an all-digital event designed to bring the global game dev community together with exciting sessions, live networking opportunities, and more–happening this 27-29 June! GDC Showcase will feature past GDC session highlights as well as all-new pre-recorded sessions with live speaker Q&As in the chat, live fireside chats, and insights from some of […]
Early Bird Registration is now open for the 2023 Japanese Video Game Music Bootcamp, which will run from July 10 and run through August 3! Tuition is currently $50 off until June 26! The course is taught by IGDA mentor Eric Ye, a leading educator who has helped mentees build their skills in game audio […]
Dates: Wednesday, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 7 Time: UTC: 15:00 - 16:00, 8am to 9am Pacific Time Description: This workshop exclusively for IGDA Members. A crash course before Gamescom on networking, negotiating, and communicating in different cultures. This series from Conduit covers business development skills every game developer should have before attending […]
Dates: Wednesday, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 7 Time: UTC: 15:00 - 16:00, 8am to 9am Pacific Time Description: This workshop exclusively for IGDA Members. A crash course before Gamescom on networking, negotiating, and communicating in different cultures. This series from Conduit covers business development skills every game developer should have before attending […]
Meet us at Doughnuts and Dragons for words and more. Meetup link here: https://www.meetup.com/gamedevin/events/294082950/
Dates: Wednesday, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 7 Time: UTC: 15:00 - 16:00, 8am to 9am Pacific Time Description: This workshop exclusively for IGDA Members. A crash course before Gamescom on networking, negotiating, and communicating in different cultures. This series from Conduit covers business development skills every game developer should have before attending […]
Join us for a talk on combat design with Jordan Ajlouni (Lead Designer - Sword and Wand)! == Schedule == (Free pizza will be served) 6pm : Developer Lounge / Open Playtesting 7pm : (event start) Community Show-and-Tell (register your 10-min slot) 8pm : Industry Speaker 9pm : Networking You can learn more and RSVP here.
Celebrate 50 years of SIGGRAPH conferences, and make your mark on the next 50 years of innovation this 6-10 August in Los Angeles! If you’re passionate about discovering the bold future of art, animation, research, gaming, production, and more, SIGGRAPH 2023 is the place to be. Get ready to be immersed in a world of […]
devcom is the official game developer event of gamescom and Europe’s biggest game developer community-driven industry conference. Offering additional content and events throughout the year, devcom constantly emphasizes its core values of diversity, inclusion and sustainability. Established in 2017, devcom is the official game developer event of gamescom, the world’s largest computer and video games […]
Are you going to gamescom and do you want to plan more meetings ahead? Join the largest summer matchmaking service in the games industry! MeetToMatch - The Cologne Edition 2023, powered by Xsolla is your most relevant platform for business in the games industry during gamescom since 2016. Trusted by thousands of publishers, investors, governments […]
Come by for our next event at the Puny Human offices on Monday, August 28th at 6pm. We will have soft drinks, chips and other snacks available while we run through The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of our Game Development Experience. Looking forward to seeing all your bright, beautiful, smiling faces once again! […]
Latoya Peterson, co-founder and CXO of Glow Up Games, walks through what it took to ship Insecure: The Come Up Game with HBO. Latoya Peterson lives at the intersection of emerging technology and culture. She is cofounder and CXO at Glow Up Games, an award-winning game studio centering storytelling around black and brown joy. Glow […]
Join IGDA Leadership Day from the comfort of your home or in person on the 11th of September at Helsinki BioRex! Leadership Day by IGDA Finland is an international event about how we build companies, teams and working cultures to build better games. Join us in learning and challenging the cutting edge of leadership in […]
GameJamPlus 23/24, the biggest competitive game jam in Latin America and one of the biggest in the Global scenario, is about to start and the IGDA chapters can host the event! The goal is to encourage the creation of games combined with a business vision, in order to allow beginners or hobby developers to find […]
We're planning a community BBQ in September to venture boldly into the waning summer rays and catch up with fellow developers and discuss the latest news with community building and in the game industry as a whole. Why not have some delicious food and play some lawn games while we're at it? Ross from D20Studios […]
Are you going to Tokyo Game Show and do you want to plan more meetings ahead? Or do you want to connect with the participants virtually from the convenience of home? Get your ticket for MeetToMatch - The Tokyo Edition 2023 and join the best matchmaking event in the games industry! We are bringing together […]
Experience two days of top-tier presentations, roundtables, and AMAs by industry pros in game business, marketing, licensing, and production with IndieGameBusiness®. As an added bonus, seize the opportunity to enroll in a business meeting system, powered by our friends at MeetToMatch. Why? While all our sessions remain perpetually free to view, obtaining a pass grants […]
Hello! An event will be organized on September 28th at 7:00 PM to establish the local chapter of the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) in Azerbaijan. You are invited to participate in this event and stay informed about the latest developments in the field of game creation. The establishment of the IGDA chapter in Azerbaijan […]
Two days of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility. Attendees can expect a wide range of topics from all sectors of the industry – indie to AAA, academia to accessibility specialists – and leave with inspiration, new contacts, and practical knowledge of how to ensure their vision […]
Where: Spark Social/Park Labs in Mission Bay | Kid & Pet friendly When: 5-8pm What: Food trucks & Beverages (non-alc and alc) Reserved Fire pit & S’mores (vegan option available for S’mores) Fire Pit by Wicked Star food truck, behind the big red bus (reserved from 5-7) Cost: Buy your own food/drinks ($5-$25+) Getting there: […]
GameSoundCon 2023 is hybrid! While we would love to see you in person in Burbank, CA, you can now attend remotely with our online only ticket! Online access gives you real-time access to GameSoundCon sessions, live text chat and more. Both in-person and online attendees can watch sessions they missed for up to 3 months […]
Mothership is participating in the Scream Jam 2023, hosted by Kitsch Digital on itch.io. Just in time for the spooky season, our members have an opportunity to partake in this haunting, week-long event. We are hosting a pre-event in our club Discord so members can form teams. There will be a showcase in person the […]
👾 Join Mothership in a dev talk about how to build a successful community on Discord as an indie developer! Kyle Senebouttarath, a senior student from MSOE, is a Roblox developer who owns a successful company and runs a successful game called Michael Zombies. This event will be on 10/24 at 5 pm on campus for our student members. […]
GUEST BIOGRAPHY Geoffrey "GZ" Zatkin is a game designer, industry executive, and serial entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the video game industry. One of the original designers of EverQuest, co-founder of game data giant EEDAR and game development studio Experiment 7, Geoffrey is also Extra Credits studio director and game designer in […]
Enter the realm of innovation and creativity with the ZEPETO World Jam Fall 2023 beginning October 30th through December 11th. Prize pools range from $2,000 to $10,000, so be sure to register today for the jam here. The ZEPETO team is hosting a webinar for the IGDA community to help build awareness of the jam […]
🚀 Join us for an EPIC 24-hour Fundraiser Stream for Mothership on Twitch! 🎮🌟 📅 Date: 11/11 🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - 12:00 PM (Yes, you read that right!) We're on a mission to make a HUGE difference in the lives of children, and we need YOUR help! 🏥✨ 🌟 Event Details: 🎮 24-Hour Fundraiser […]
Event: ICE - The 3D Environment Creation Conference When: 14, 15, 16 November 2023, 5pm (CEST) / 11pm (EDT) Where: Online, Free Website: https://www.ice.art/ ICE is a conference dedicated to the disciplines encompassing all creative processes around 3D environments, from concept and design to final result. The emerging line-up features exciting speakers from games and […]
Calling all Android developers for the WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM! In collaboration with the Global Game Jam, International Game Developers Association (IGDA), and IGDA Foundation, and in partnership with Google Play, we are thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for game developers in Asia and Latin America – WE CREATE ANDROID GAME JAM. This […]
Join us on 25 November, 2023 from 9am-1pm PST for this women indies showcase on Twitch! Marginalized developers are often left out when it comes to the mentorship and guidance crucial to generating discoverability. The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) and Women in Games International (WIGI) are running a live stream event celebrating and amplifying […]
SIGGRAPH Asia is a special and unique place for artists, scientists, and innovators to converge and share their love for computer graphics. As a roving event in the Asia Pacific region, every SIGGRAPH Asia edition brings together a brilliant blend of computer graphics and interactive techniques with the host country’s local culture. This year, we […]
Developers around the world have faced many challenges this year. Massive layoffs, mental health struggles, the list goes on. At IGDA, we're constantly collaborating with organizations and finding ways to best support our diverse community. One topic that has emerged frequently in these conversations is how game developers can work together to support and empower […]
We are back with the IGDA Delhi Year-End Mixer! Say goodbye to 2023 over food and drinks.
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IGDA West Virginia is the sponsor of a new Global Game Jam site located in Morgantown, WV. This a hybrid site, with the in person location being Evansdale Crossing in Morgantown, WV. Our room is on the 4th floor inside of the Media Innovation Center and the "Storytelling Hub". Sign up here to be part […]
Going to NAMM? Us too! Join us with The Midi Association at NAMM 2024! Instruments, Midi 2.0, and manufacturers- oh my!
A gaming exec, an indie and an academic walk into a bar..." Join us for a lively chat and storytelling event from the unique perspectives of: Shannon Loftis, Former VP XBox Rami Ismail, Founder Vlambeer Allen Turner, Asst. Professor, Chair Game Design, DePaul University 25 January, at 9am PT / 12pm ET - this live […]
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It’s been a tough year for many game devs. People are in need of support, connections, career resources, mentorship, and community now more than ever. That’s why the IGDA is hosting its 2024 New Year, New Developer sponsored membership drive to help support developers in need. By sponsoring an IGDA membership for others, you help us provide […]
IndieGameBusiness® and Global Game Jam are thrilled to announce they’ll be in co-op mode for their event “So you made a game, now what... the next steps to getting your game pitched, made and published” from February 5th - 9th. Following the January Global Game Jam®, which took place January 22 - 28, free lectures […]
Gamers Geekery and Tavern is an awesome board game cafe with food, drinks, and a fantastic collection of games. If you've enjoyed past IGDA events, or are looking to meet some industry professionals in the area, come on through! Our December event was a big hit and so we've decided to host quarterly meet ups […]
MeetToMatch has added another flagship event to their roster this year: MeetToMatch – The Las Vegas Edition 2024, February 13 - 15, is your most relevant platform for business in the games industry. Meet all relevant publishers, investors, and developers during this inaugural Las Vegas Edition taking place during DICE, and make the most out of your visit […]
Experience two days of top-tier presentations, roundtables, and AMAs by industry pros in game business, marketing, licensing, and production with IndieGameBusiness®. As an added bonus, seize the opportunity to enroll in a business meeting system, powered by our friends at MeetToMatch. Why? While all our sessions remain perpetually free to view, obtaining a pass grants […]
Join us as ReadSpeaker reviews some of the best Global Game Jam submissions with accessibility features! RSVP to attend!
On February 28-29 the heart of gaming will beat in Gdańsk as industry professionals gather for the next edition of DevGAMM. DevGAMM is returning to Amber Expo in the magical city of Gdansk, Poland, for its second edition, after a great launch in March of last year with more than 550 professionals from 38 nations […]
Games Gathering will open their 2024 season with a hybrid event in Lviv from Feb 29 - Mar 3. The conference kicks off with an online only day on February 29th and physical event will take place Mar 2-3, with the talks available online. The call for speakers is currently open. Apply to speak using […]
Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to San Francisco for the first time since 2018, taking place at the The Hibernia March 18-19. The PGC crew will be running a whole host of side activities and curated matchmaking events to cater to everyone’s networking needs, like: Investor Connector (application deadline: March 1) Publisher SpeedMatch (application deadline: March […]
Leverage specialized talent and flexible project management with Gamers Home, a platform dedicated to connecting game studios with skilled freelancers. Discover a comprehensive guide to sign up, create projects, and access a diverse range of services, along with success stories that underscore our commitment to the gaming industry's growth and innovation. Agenda Overview of Gamers […]
Hamburg Games Conference is gearing up for its 2024 iteration on 5 - 6 March at Altonaer Museum offering insightful talks and panels presented by renowned industry leaders. Use the discount code to save 20 % on your HGC ticket and join us in exploring the expo hall, expand your network at the event or beforehand […]
Join Sharon Fisher of Keyword Studios (former Club Penguin/Disney, Two Hat, Keywords Studios) as she shares 5 questions that can help you build your game with a community health-first mindset. She’ll examine why building your own moderation software isn't a game worth playing and explore how to make community features a priority at every stage […]
IGDA West Virginia will start hosting monthly meetings on the second Sunday of each month. Our meetings will be held remote on discord, at 1 PM EST, unless otherwise noted. As this is a new chapter, there's a lot of opportunity for leadership as well as setting our goals. Come with ideas on events or […]
The 38th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC), taking place March 18-22 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, delivers the game industry's greatest source of content and connections—with innovative exhibitors, awe-inspiring technology, and powerful talks led by game developers who live and breathe this industry. IGDA Members get a 10% discount! Game devs and […]
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Since its inception in 1994, the IASIG has been driven by a selection of audio-focused volunteers with the goal of uniting the audio hardware and software industries with creators, researchers, and educators in order to push for the state-of-the-art for the industry. Want to improve game audio workflow or the professional audio tools available to […]
When: 16-17 April 2024, 5pm (CEST) / 11pm (EDT) Where: Online, Free Website: https://www.ice.art/ ICE is a conference dedicated to the disciplines encompassing all creative processes around 3D environments, from concept and design to final result. The emerging line-up features exciting speakers from games and film, including concept artist digital matte painter Yvonne Muinde (Avatar, Rise […]
GAconf, 22nd - 23rd April: A dev conference on accessibility for disabled players, both in person at the Pullman St Pancras Hotel in London, and remotely via Zoom and Discord. Two days of talks and networking, with speakers ranging from AAAs and publishers like Xbox, EA and Guerrilla to indies such as Dlala, Hyper Luminal […]
Join Digital Media Wire on May 6th for LA Games Conference: Law and Finance Summit! Immerse yourself in the dynamic world of gaming, media, and investment as the LA Games Conference sets the stage for high-energy interactions, focused networking, impactful meetings, and game-changing deal-making. This Year's Topics Include: - Current Trends & Research Presentations - […]
Indie Cup Europe’24 is an online-only festival of upcoming indie games made in Europe. Participating developers can showcase their projects to potential partners, win awards and get feedback from the festival jury. Participation is free for developers. The deadline for submissions is May 19, 2024. Official website link: https://indiecup.net Date/time: May 24 to Aug 2, 2024
Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe, and 2024 will mark its twenty-fifth and twenty-sixth editions as well as 20-year jubilee with our return to Malmö, Sweden and online as well as to Helsinki, Finland. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in the spring and autumn each year, Nordic Game is the one and […]
🚀¡No te puedes perder esta oportunidad de conectar con la industria, en este developers MeetUp con ChainSafe Gaming! Estaremos apoyando de parte de IGDA Colombia Centro para discutir acerca de WEB3 Gaming y el futuro de los videojuegos para impulsar la industria colombiana. ¡Nos vemos allá! Link de registro: https://lu.ma/web3gamingbogota
Live Service Gaming Summit is here, 9-11 September, 2024 Enquire Today to Secure Your Seat and Savings The gaming industry is witnessing a seismic shift towards live service games, and there's no better time to delve into the heart of this evolution than at the Live Service Gaming Summit. Set to take place 9-11 September […]
XP Game Summit Coming to Hyatt Regency Toronto, June 13-14, 2024 Join hundreds of video game professionals and unlock the potential of game Intellectual Property (IP)! The XP Game Summit is back for 2024! Connect with global industry professionals to explore crucial industry trends, develop new and innovative business-building opportunities, and help shape the future […]
TRAMITI, AATA, AATI, ATRAE, AVÜ… What do these initials have in common? They all aim to bring translators together! 💪 The IGDA Localization Special Interest Group is hosting a roundtable discussing the collective empowerment of national associations. Join us for a lively discussion with Beatrice Ceruti, Maxime Place, Laura Cariola, Tamara Morales, and Christian […]
The IGDA Delhi Gamedev Meetup is back! 🎉 This year's event is powered by our amazing sponsor, WinZo, and we can't wait to see you all there! Here's what's on the agenda: Networking: hang out with fellow gamedevs, and collect feedback for your games; we'll take care of lunch and refreshments. Micro-talks: quick 5-min talks […]
Reimagine The Future Of Computer Graphics At SIGGRAPH 2024, the Premier Conference & Exhibition on Computer Graphics & Interactive Techniques. For over 50 years, the SIGGRAPH conference has been a home to a global community of innovators whose creativity and imaginative spirit are the catalysts for advancement and change in the industry. We’re preparing a […]
Join us at the Serious Play Conference 2024, taking place August 12-14 at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. This year, we are pleased to welcome keynote speakers Dr. Kris Alexander and Dr. Rachel Kowert, who bring their expertise in the educational and psychological aspects of gaming. The conference will feature over 80 sessions, providing insights […]
This Gaming expo will be an all-day event aimed at educating, entering, and, most importantly, engaging with the Philadelphia gaming community. The event will begin with informative panels and discussions about the gaming industry and its future in Philadelphia. Additionally, in true gaming fashion, we will feature on-site competitions where gamers can compete for amazing […]
El IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Argentina junto al Games Technical Committee llevarán a cabo el martes 17 de septiembre la undécima edición del Torneo Regional de Inteligencia Computacional como actividad previa de ARGENCON 2024, el Congreso Bienal premium de la Sección Argentina del IEEE. El TRIC presentará conferencias, talleres y otras actividades relacionadas a los tópicos mencionados con la […]
Our 9th annual celebration of Game Devs of Color will feature new voices and games that connect an uplifting community of creators from around the world. Save the date for: Online conference with talks, panels, and interviews with industry experts Networking Day, Grant Award Ceremony, live chat, digital booths, meetings, job board, and more Game […]
The IGDA at UNC Charlotte will be holding its first meeting on Thursday, September 19th in Friday room 130. This meeting is open to any student currently enrolled at the university. All majors are welcome. We hope to see you there!
IGDA members save 40% on tickets for Horizons in Bordeaux, France. Visit the Discounts page for details.
The inner workings and cultures of game companies are some of the least documented aspects of game development. Yet our work is shaped and defined choices we make every single day. Join us in learning and challenging the cutting edge of leadership in games from some of the brightest minds in the industry! The call […]
D.I.C.E. Lake Como takes place September 30 - October 2, 2024, at the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel in Como, Italy, a short train ride from Milan. This 3-day event will make the most of its stunning surroundings, offering a relaxing, resort-like atmosphere in which attendees will be treated to insightful speaker programming and an intimate […]
The leading games industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to Finland again in 2024! Over 1,500 games industry professionals will gather in Helsinki on October 1-2 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 200 of the world’s top experts. Mobile, PC and console, blockchain, VR/AR and more will be covered, across unmissable conference […]
ICE: The 3D Environment Conference 1-3 October 2024 Free, online/remote More info to come soon. https://www.ice.art/
Join us this week for a presentation on how you can make a Steam page for your games!
Traemos para toda nuestra comunidad este meetup Pre SOFA, en esta ocasión con Esteban Maldonado, Senior Unity Advocate y Nicolas Trillos Sr. Unity Software Engineer. Vamos a discutir las nuevas herramientas de Unity 6 para crear prototipos multijugador mucho mas rápido, y tendremos una charla sobre desarrollo de juegos para consolas con Unity. Después tendremos […]
Business cards, resumes... talking to people? Networking can be harrowing, so let our panelists of professional game developers show you the ropes for our October meeting! Tuesday, October 8th @ the Drexel ExCiTe Center, starting at 7PM! Remote registration over Zoom: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg
The 2nd edition of the Indian Gaming Convention aims to be the most comprehensive conference for India's online gaming sector. This premier event will convene leading policymakers, regulators, senior government officials, industry leaders, and other essential stakeholders to discuss and explore various perspectives that can drive the sector's growth. The conference is tailored for regulators, […]
Thousands of global professionals gather at the annual SXSW Sydney Conference & Festivals to celebrate diverse perspectives, explore new frontiers, embrace collaboration, and forge a future that reflects the brilliance of our collective imagination. Running over seven days & nights from October 14–20, SXSW Sydney brings together a diverse array of industry leaders, creators, and […]
The Ultimate Games Industry Networking Event of 2024: Mobidictum Conference Prepare to be part of the region's most dynamic and influential gaming event – the Mobidictum Conference 2024. The Mobidictum Conference 2024 is set to be the largest and most influential gaming event in the region. Returning for its third edition, it promises unparalleled experiences […]
gamescom asia brings together the breadth of Southeast Asia's gaming industry and its fans. From AAA games and indie titles to guest appearances, cosplay, esports excellence, online shows, and so much more, gamescom asia 2023 attracted 136 exhibitors and more than 34,000 visitors. The next edition of gamescom asia takes place from 17 - 20 October 2024 in Singapore and is expected to […]
GameJamPlus, the official game jam marathon partner for IGDA, is back with its new edition! GameJamPlus is the world’s largest game development marathon and accelerator, driven by a collaborative and non-profit movement. The goal of GJ+ is to turn your game idea into a product ready to be pitched at the negotiation table of […]
GDEX is excited to work with the IGDA again to help provide mire opportunities for game developers to be successful. GDEX is The Midwest’s Premier Gaming Expo, taking place in Columbus, Ohio on October 24th-27th. Featuring a large expo hall with new and unreleased games, free to play games and tournaments, as well as the […]
The Gaming Industry Conference (GIC), held annually in Poznań, Poland, is one of Central and Eastern Europe’s most prominent events dedicated to the video game industry. Running alongside the popular gaming expo Poznań Game Arena (PGA), GIC serves as a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and academics to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and discuss the future […]
GameSoundCon 2024 October 29-30, Burbank, CA GameSoundCon 2024 the leading professional conference for game composers, sound designers, dialogue specialists, educators, researchers, and anyone else involved creating audio and dialogue for games. GameSoundCon is available to attend either in-person or online. Attendees can watch sessions they missed for up to 12 months after GameSoundCon. Casual to AAA, […]
Join us at Marché Bonsecours on October 30–31 for the 2024 Montreal International Game Summit (MIGS)! La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, in partnership with XP Gaming, is proud to present MIGS 2024, Canada’s longest-running B2B video game conference dedicated to the business of gaming and the continued growth of Québec and Canada’s resilient […]
Our annual portfolio advice & review panel is Tuesday, November 12th @ 7PM! Learn what studios look for in a professional portfolio and your portfolio and get feedback from professional developers! Can't make it to the Excite Center? Join online with zoom: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg
Date: November 14-15, 2024 Location: The Oitavos Hotel, Cascais, Portugal Link: https://devgamm.com/lisbon2024/
Midgard, the leading carbon accounting platform for the game industry, is excited to launch a new category of carbon accountable games. These titles, made by developers or publishers that tracked their carbon emissions during development, will be highlighted through an event on both GOG and Steam from Nov 19-27 and Nov 25-Dec 2, 2024, respectively. […]
NOV 21, 2024 - Season of Pride Steam Sale & Queer Indies Showcase The Season of Pride Steam Sale will feature over 100+ queer games from the last several years. The sale link will be live at 10am PST on November 21 until November 27, so bookmark it now! The Queer Indies Showcase is a […]
Get ready for a day of fun and games at the Boston Festival of Indie Games! Join us on December 15th for a family-friendly celebration of indie gaming, featuring a diverse selection of tabletop and digital games, engaging activities, and a chance to connect with fellow gamers and developers. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the […]
As part of our tradition, we invite you to join us for a casual gathering to bid farewell to 2024 alongside fellow gamedevs in a relaxed setting complemented by drinks. RSVP here. Form live till 25th Dec.
Pocket Gamer Connects, the leading international conference series for the global games industry, is returning to London in 2025. On January 20 - 21, over 2,750 industry professionals will gather for two days of networking, pitching, and learning from over 280 of the world’s leading authorities, covering key topics across mobile, PC, Console, web3, AI, […]
We'll be helping facilitate Global Game Jam 2025 at the WVU Morgantown site all this week! For more details, go here: https://globalgamejam.org/jam-sites/2025/west-virginia-university-media-innovation-center-evansdale-crossing The point is to make a game, by Sunday. We'd like to encourage your participation in this international event that celebrates the art and joy of play!
Gamesforum Barcelona , which takes place on 5-6 February at the Intercontinental Hotel is the largest event focusing on growth and monetization in the mobile gaming industry. Join 700+ attendees from 200+ mobile games publishing companies for 2 days of networking and content delivered by 100+ speakers, focusing on User Acquisition, Ad Monetization, Product Monetization […]
Join us on Saturday, February 8th, for an insightful webinar with Senem Aksakal, where we’ll delve deep into the Turkish game industry. We’ll discuss the current state of the sector, national and international success stories, challenges faced, and future opportunities. This event will follow a Q&A format, allowing participants to ask their burning questions and […]
The 2025 D.I.C.E. Summit and Awards will take place in person on February 11-13, 2025 at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. D.I.C.E. is an exclusive high-level conference, gathering the brightest and most creative minds dedicated to exploring approaches to the creative process and artistic expression as they uniquely apply to the development […]
Ready for 2 days packed with lectures, panels, and networking all about the business of games? Join IndieGameBusiness® and MeetToMatch for their 14th event which brings together industry leaders, developers, publishers, and investors. There are two ways to enjoy this event, depending on your needs! Free Pass: This pass grants you access to all the […]
Join us at this exclusive event tailored specifically for executives and leaders in the global games industry. The devcom Leadership Summit offers a confidential and collaborative space where top-level professionals can connect, share insights, and address critical industry challenges without the pressures of public scrutiny. In a secure, NDA-protected environment, you’ll have the opportunity to […]
The Unlikely Collaborators™ Game Jam is open to U.S.-based teams living in the United States and we invite all eligible participants and teams to craft exceptional game prototypes! Teams will have the chance to enhance their game development skills, meet and collaborate with other game creators, connect with games industry mentors, and potentially win prizes […]
Come out and hear how games can make an impact on your mental health from the CEO of BetterPlay Studios, Vanessa Lane. She'll go over the orgins of her studio, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Then on to her passion of melding mental health and video games together through game development. Last, see more about […]
🏰 Discover the Future of GameDev with DevGAMM Gdańsk 🎮 Two days packed with 50+ speakers, workshops and roundtables will bring the vibe of effective networking. And the engaging game-activities will provide great business opportunities for every industry specialist! 📍Amber Expo, Gdańsk, Poland 📅 27-28 February, 2025 Join us for the top gamedev experience 🎟️ […]
Come out and hear how to guide the player in tutorials from UofM's professor in game design, and IGDA Ann Arbor president, Austin Yager!
Build essential connections at Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco 2025! Join the global mobile games industry at The Hibernia on March 17-18 during conference week. As the leading global B2B games conference, PG Connects offers unrivalled networking opportunities in the heart of San Francisco. You’ll hear from over 70 experts sharing insights on key topics, […]
The 39th annual Game Developers Conference (GDC), taking place March 17-21 at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, delivers the game industry's greatest source of content and connections—with five days of cutting-edge talks and workshops, groundbreaking tools and technologies, and life-changing networking opportunities. Secure your pass and mark your calendar for March 17-21, 2025, […]
If you're working on a game and seeking fresh feedback, join us at the Community Playtest. Or, if you fancy unreleased titles and are willing to share feedback, you are invited as well! Hosted by IGDA India in partnership with JS Institute of Design, this event is a unique opportunity to connect, test, and refine […]
In this introductory session, we will provide an overview of how the IGDA IIIT-D chapter aims to support students in their game development journey. We will discuss the various opportunities available to members, including hands-on learning, networking, and skill-building. Additionally, we will elaborate on the game development pipeline, helping attendees understand the key stages involved […]
This year, Global Game Jam Next (GGJ Next) will be proudly organized by IGDA İzmir/Turkey, in collaboration with Bornova Anatolian High School Game Development Community. As part of this exciting initiative, we aim to empower young and aspiring game developers by providing a structured, inspiring, and collaborative environment where they can learn, create, and connect […]
It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is over— Indie Game Utsav is finally here! Get ready for a festival that’s all about shining a spotlight on the slickest, astounding indie games cooked up by our very own homegrown studios. The best bit? It's taking place under the same roof as Mumbai Comic […]
Join us on April 28, 2025, in Los Angeles for the LA Games Conference: Law & Finance Summit—a must-attend event for founders, dealmakers, investors, and legal experts navigating the business of gaming. This one-day summit focuses on dealmaking, investment, M&A, and legal challenges shaping the interactive entertainment industry. Key Topics: ● Investment Strategies – Market […]
Join us in Austin, Texas, for the premier B2B event dedicated to Games as a Service (GaaS). The Live Service Gaming North America Summit 2025 brings together industry leaders, including Riot Games, EA, Ubisoft, 2K, and more, to explore cutting-edge strategies, tackle challenges, and uncover opportunities in live service gaming. Featuring expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and unparalleled […]
Digital Entertainment World (DEW) returns to Los Angeles on May 22, 2025, at the UCLA Palisades Ballroom! This premier event is a must-attend for industry professionals looking to stay ahead in digital media, gaming, and entertainment. DEW 2025 features 20+ sessions across three dynamic tracks: Investment & M&A, Creators & Brands, and RightsTech AI. Hear […]
会面在深圳的独立游戏开发者，与其他开发者们碰撞思想、藉由项目交流、寻找下个机会的可能性。
https://igda.peoplegrove.com/hub/igda/events/44042 Academics: It's been a long school year. Let's relax, chat (vent?), and play some games. Join us on our server.
Join us for the inaugural IGDA Shenzhen Chapter Gathering! Come enjoy an afternoon of delicious desserts and tea while connecting with fellow game developers and enthusiasts. This casual meetup is the perfect opportunity to share your current projects, exchange game development ideas, and build new friendships within our local gaming community. Whether you're a seasoned […]
