The Annual Global Game Jam is here! Come join us at UVU to take on the amazing feat of building a whole video game in one weekend! This event is FREE, but space is limited, so register at https://globalgamejam.org/2020/jam-sites/ggj-2020-igda-slc-uvu.
Described by Hollywood insiders, digital influencers and industry leaders throughout the world as a "must-attend" event, Digital Entertainment World (DEW) is where you want to be if you are in the business of creating or monetizing digital entertainment content. The 7th annual Digital Entertainment World takes a deep dive into “The Power of Direct and Digital” – […]
The D.I.C.E. Summit (#DICE2020) is the premier video game networking conference which includes a variety of intimate and exciting events to make sure you get the best time to interface with our attendees. #DICE2020 will explore the theme, Next Level and introduce new programming additions. As technology and tools continue to evolve rapidly, dreamers, artists and […]
MGS is a two-day, publisher-focused conference in San Francisco which will help you to connect with and learn from mobile growth and brand marketing professionals specializing in the areas of user acquisition, monetization, retention/engagement, re-engagement as well as data science and analytics as it pertains to mobile, retail and eCommerce brands. Our amazing lineup consists […]
The University of Utah's Entertainment Arts and Engineering program will be hosting us for our February Meeting! Profs. Ashley Brown and Gabe Olson will talk to us about the importance of streaming for game developers. Parking will be available, more details to come. Afterward we'll be going to the nearby Porcupine Grill to socialize! This […]
WHAT: M+DEV is a video game development conference for professional game developers and those seeking to become professional game developers. This conference provides a gathering place for game developers in the state, the region and beyond to discuss and share the latest information on the science, art, mechanics, and business of making games. WHO: The Wisconsin […]
First meeting of the Games Discussion Club held by IGDA Southern Poland. It's a beginning of a cycle of meetings where we'll be discussing games, their mechanics and design. We've selected Disco Elysium as a first title.
Our meeting this month is all about Global Game Jam! We're inviting everyone who participated to come share your game, tell us about your experience making it, and get some feedback from other creators. If you weren't able to join us for the jam, this is your chance to check out what everyone made. -------------------- […]
1UP wants to celebrate the wonderful world of gaming. During a three day event, we will bring together business, consumers and stakeholders. From game fanatics to game developers & studios to venture capital & esports enthusiasts. Our Conference is proud to welcome some of the most inspiring talks the industry has to offer and our […]
This webinar will start by examining why defining, identifying and actioning offensive chat matters to game development. It will include tangible stats and will also provide an overview of the five layers of community protection (Community Guidelines, Classify & Filter, Player Reputation, User Reports, and Transparency Reporting) with actionable takeaways for creating internal alignment on […]
Games Emerge Conference (GEC) is Pakistan's biggest game industry event that gathers national, international industry veterans and aspiring game developers, game designers, game artists, producers, and publishers together under one roof. The primary goal of GEC is to promote the video game development industry in Pakistan. The event aims to provide learning, mentoring and networking […]
The GamesIndustry.biz Investment Summit returns to PAX East on February 27th. The event boasts a morning of talks, including a panel hosted by PlayStation’s Shuhei Yoshida. This is followed by a networking lunch, and then a one-to-one meeting system, where developers can pitch their games to the likes of Ubisoft, Oculus, Sony, Amazon, Sega, Gearbox, […]
PRwithBrains Webinar - How to Rock Games PR: GDC 2020 Edition 27 February 2019 | 4 pm EST You've sweated blood building your startup, now it's time to tell the world. What to do? In this session, Bill Lessard gives you the tools you need to launch. Included in the discussion will be how to […]
Join Unity experts for a “fireside chat” to learn about the common mistakes developers make in their mobile games. You’ll learn from technical experts with deep industry experience who look at the entire vision and strategy of a project, manage day-to-day development tasks, ensure that timelines are met, guarantee that all of the right pieces […]
For the third year, MeetToMatch is uniting all game industry professionals in San Francisco in an easy, relevant and cost-effective way. Why you should choose MeetToMatch: 5 days of meetings: Use the online meeting platform for the full week Meet the press: Work on your PR contacts Have a table for your meetings: We take […]
Develop a Competitive Edge That Can Help You Succeed Join DeVry University and its Keller Graduate School of Management to discover more about educational opportunities that can advance your skills and help you make an impact in your career. We Look Forward to Meeting you Event: IGDA Information Open House Date: April 2, 2020 Time: 1:00pm […]
In this special online masterclass, kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich, the iconic Dedouze will demonstrate advanced animation techniques in Blender that mix 2D and 3D approaches. Dedouze will guide participants through the development pipeline: from the initial storyboard, to creating and compositing animated 2D and 3D objects in the same scene, and finishing with special effects, […]
Lead Your Team with confidence Leading a team through transition can be difficult. Learn skills that help organizational leaders motivate, support and move teams forward while managing the business challenges of change. Key Topics: The types of transitions teams may face in the workplace Steps for breaking through barriers to understanding and accepting […]
Participants: John Comes, Design Director, Utopos Games Kris Kwilas, Operations Engineer, Oxide Games Moderator: Renee Gittins, Executive Director, IGDA
Unlike large gaming events throughout the year, GamesBeat Summit is the most intimate gaming event in the industry where senior attendees return again and again because of the genuine conversations, networking, and deal-making that come out of the Summit. Curated by VentureBeat’s very own Dean Takahashi and our esteemed board of advisors, this year’s overarching […]
Date: Wednesday, April 29 at 10 am PT | 1 pm EDT Objective: In this session, attendees learn how to enhance their art team workflows for a faster and more efficient production pipeline. The demo begins by demystifying the interoperability between Unity and 3D content creation tools and then covers several artist and designer-friendly features […]
April 30th, 2020, 1-2pm ET / 5-6pm GMT Twitch.tv/IGDA
Due to the ongoing nature of coronavirus, XR Immersive Enterprise (May 5-6, Eastern Time) will be moving to a fully online format. XR Intelligence are busy putting together the biggest and best online conference that only Reuters Events can deliver. Networking, exhibition, presentations, roundtable discussions and panels will all take place digitally through a mixture […]
May 7th, 2020, 1-2pm ET / 5-6pm GMT twitch.tv/igda
May 7th, 2020. 4 PM ET. MasterTalk Foundations covers the keys to mastering the art of public speaking. In his keynote, Brenden explains the most important components of any presentation such as the importance of silences, eye contact, and the removal of filler words to his audience through personal stories & real-life corporate situations. He […]
May 14th, 2020, 12-7pm ET / 4-11pm GMT Talk schedule: TBD twitch.tv/igda
LAGC Select is an adaptive response to our increasingly connected world. DMW's online games conference is the first of a new complementary series to our live events – a new venture in serving our community and sharing ideas. LAGC Select will be presented May 20-22, 2020, and features 3 tracks over 3 days – with roundtables, panels, […]
Date: May 20th Time: 4:00 PM EDT / 1:00 PM PDT Place: twitch.tv/igda The video game industry may have been around for over a half century, but innovation continues to be the lifeblood of game development. With new, creative ideas being formulated by developers all the time, intellectual property like copyright, trademark, patents, and […]
Nordic Game is the leading games conference in Europe, and 2020 marks its seventeenth edition. 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. Book NG20 on 27-29 May in Malmö, Sweden in […]
Welcome to the IGDA x Core Summer Game Jam! This completely virtual game jam uses Core to empower you to make amazing games over the span of just three weeks! For more information or to participate, check out the itch.io page.
MGS Global Virtual Conference 1.0 is an event for mobile app publishers to come together with peers and experts from around the globe to learn, connect, and grow. MGS Global Virtual Conference will be held entirely online while still including all the features you’ve come to expect from an MGS event. Together we can solve old problems and new ones to keep the mobile […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
The IGDA and the IGDA Blacks in Gaming SIG are hosting a panel on Thursday, June 4th, to discuss the current situation, concerns of the black game development community, and the ways to support progress and combat prejudice. Topic: What Can You Do? A First Person Perspective Location: https://twitch.tv/igda Time: June 4th, 2020 – 11am PDT / 2pm […]
Taking place during Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #2: a new fringe event dedicated to helping jobseekers take the next step in their career, and recruiters filling their recruitment gaps. The games industry is always in a state of flux. New opportunities and companies spring up as old projects scale down. Many of the normal channels […]
Game Global was designed as an event where stakeholders from the video game globalization industry (including text and audio translation and localization, localization, and functional QA) can meet and share their endeavors, successes, best practices, and research in a collaborative and transparent manner. We focus on three main areas: Localization Localization testing Functional testing For […]
Game Dev Career Days: The game industry's first online career fair. Meet game companies looking to hire remote team members, 10 - 11 June 2020. IGDA Members save 25% on either seeker or recruiter tickets. Hit by COVID-19 and looking for something new? Or thriving studio in search of new candidates? Then this is your […]
Navigating Projects and Tasks Daily operations may require non-project managers to work in roles that require project management skills. Discover how to refine your approach to managing tasks so you can enhance the outcomes of projects at work. Key Topics: The value of project management to the team and company SCORE - A 5-step guide […]
The 6th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2020) will be an innovative and interactive virtual gathering for a burgeoning global network of researchers and practitioners collaborating to develop the scientific, technical, and applied potential of immersive learning. This premier scholarly event focusing on advances in the use of virtual reality (VR), […]
Despite often vocal commitments to diversity in our industry, Black Game Audio folks continue to be severely underrepresented. In partnership with the IGDA, Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG), and Black In Games, we will hear from 8 Black game composers about their experiences and thoughts on inclusivity over the course of 2 panels on the […]
Serious Play Conference is an annual three-day event providing hands-on, interactive and very practical sessions and workshops for anyone involved in creating serious games or simulations for use in training or education. In 2020, Serious Play will be Tuesday-Thursday, June 23-25, and they're going to be online. For more information, go to www.seriousplayconf.com IGDA members […]
The leading game business and showcase event of the Netherlands is going online! INDIGO 2020 Online will be held on June 26th. There are three tracks available, so anyone can join! DISCOVER is the game showcase, which will be online, and free this year. Play the games for seven days at home through Utomik’s platform […]
Despite often vocal commitments to diversity in our industry, Black Game Audio folks continue to be severely underrepresented. In partnership with the IGDA, Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG), and Black In Games, we will hear from 8 Black game composers about their experiences and thoughts on inclusivity over the course of 2 panels on the […]
Welcome to IGDA's eJam! This completely virtual game jam pairs students with professional game developers to jam out awesome game projects in just 48 hours! This game jam is for students and aspiring game developers to provide them with game development skills, practice, mentorship, and networks that will benefit their career development. Students everywhere have experienced […]
Huawei, the world’s leading technology company, invites developers from around the globe to take part in their Huawei Mobile Services application contest – AppsUp. The event aims to bring together the best developers from around the world, as well as providing them with a platform to showcase their skills. The annual AppsUp contest will see […]
LUDICIOUS X is the digital version of LUDICIOS – Zürich Game Festival. In 2020 we’ll transform our festival to a digital event which focuses on quality conversations & connections, providing food for thought, hearts and minds. That way you won’t have to miss out on meeting up with us and everyone in the #LudiciousCommunity. LUDICIOUS […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
All you need to know about how EU Digital legislation affects the Gaming Industry Wednesday 8th July 2020 12.30pm to 1.30pm (PST) / 3.30pm - 4.30pm (EST) The European Union has launched a series of new digital regulations to put in place its Single Digital Agenda. These include, in addition to privacy laws (the GDPR […]
Calling all creators: Unreal Fest Online 2020 is a completely free one-day event hosted by Unreal Engine! Tune in on Tuesday, July 14 for an array of sessions across five industry tracks with over 50 sessions in total, plus more on Unreal Engine 5! Visit unrealengine.com/unrealfestonline for the full agenda and to register today.
Join us (virtually) at our July meeting for a behind-the-scenes look at the music of the Apple Design Award winning game, Oddmar. Composer Pär Svensson will share some of the techniques and strategies behind the creation of the music. Whether you're an aspiring game composer, a game developer looking to hire a composer or just […]
Colombia is launching in 2020 a new incentive of up to 35% of the costs that impact directly the investment done on the development of Videogames in Colombia. Connect on July 22nd to learn more about this incentive and a showcase of 10 top Colombian developers showing their WIP and demoing their talent. Register here: […]
Gaming companies have experienced increased chat volumes that have doubled, tripled almost overnight since the beginning of the pandemic. While volumes might not stay up moving forward, how can game developers deploy content moderation approaches that scale up and down based on needs, while managing costs and resources? Join us for 30 minutes of practical […]
NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5,000,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel's NUC and tablets, virtual classroom licenses, […]
Crystal Canvas is a competition open to all artists worldwide, who devote themselves to create concept and promotional art for video games, as well as to the artists who create digital art not directly connected to computer games. The theme of the Competition is „Water”. The task of the Participants is to create concept and promotional […]
The IndieGameBusiness Online Conference is the largest virtual matchmaking event in the game industry. We've been doing this for over a year and we're not new to this, our system works, really well! The Powell Group, together with MeetToMatch, brings the world's best publishers, investors, marketing companies, and developers to your doorstep. You just need […]
GDC Summer will be a unique Game Developers Conference experience featuring multi-disciplinary educational and inspirational talks. IGDA Members save 10% on tickets until August 3rd - visit the Discounts page for the code.
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, […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
The Seattle IGDA team and our Diversity Collective+ have joined forces. We will be putting on a monthly panel series called " Becoming" where games industry professionals reflect on their career path. The first of this monthly series is on Tuesday, August 11. https://www.facebook.com/events/663185851074671 Join us on https://twitch.tv/igdaseattle for this talk by some high-level executives in […]
The International Game Developers Association's Annual General Meeting will be held August 13 at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PDT / 6 p.m. GMT on the IGDA Twitch channel. Join the IGDA Board of Directors and Executive Director for annual awards, a summary of the association's progress over the past year, and an overview […]
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 […]
My daughter and I are hosting a game jam for kids. If you're a developer and have children in your life that may be interested in game development or you would like to introduce them to game development, we would love to make a game with you. The jam will be Aug 21-23. Any kind […]
From August 25 to 27, MeetToMatch - the Cologne Edition, powered by Xsolla, brings publishers, investors and developers from all around the world together to meet and do business. Over 500 confirmed registrations from Latin America, South East Asia, Northern America, and Europe are united in one platform during the three days that are formerly […]
Is it something new?! Welcome to the first-ever IGDA Cincinnati Jam Sesh! We all have ideas for games but sometimes we need help getting those ideas on paper or bounce those ideas off of others. So we want to introduce Jam Sesh! We will be focusing on just one individual's game per […]
NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5,000,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel's NUC and tablets, virtual classroom licenses, […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
September 4-7, Friendship Garden Game Developers is hosting the Friendship Garden September Healing Summit, a space for developers to process the weight of this year, connect with others, and share their work. It will be a gentle weekend of online activities including: 🌹 Workshops and Presentations on 🌸 Play, ritual, and healing […]
Harold Ramis was right. There’s definitely a very slim chance we’ll survive...or die The randomness we encounter games shapes the ludological stories we tell around those games. Yes, there are a lot of factors but the amount and type of randomness designers include in the game most often is the reason we’re telling a story […]
The Black In Gaming Awards honors the outstanding achievements and contributions to video games by black game developers and corporate allies. This year’s show digitally presents the fourth annual ceremony on Sept. 13 at 7:15 p.m. (PT) simulcasted as a part of PAX Online and on the Black in Gaming Twitch channel.
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 […]
Webinar: Monday September 14th @ 11am ET Twitch.tv/igda In 2019, Steam alone released 8,290 games on their platform. With so many platforms, genres and gamers increasingly demanding for better quality in gameplay and stories, making a great games is not enough. As a game developer, you have to see yourself as an entrepreneur first, and […]
IGDA Philly and Drexel team up to welcome Dan Fornace! Dan will be speaking about his industry experience followed by a brief Q+A. Pre-register for the event here: http://bit.ly/DrexelDragonDanRoA After graduating from Drexel and working on Killer Instinct and other games for Microsoft, Fornace designed and released the Super Smash Bros.-style fighting game, Rivals of […]
#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 […]
NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5,000,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel's NUC and tablets, virtual classroom licenses, […]
Games companies, their inner workings and cultures are some of the least documented aspects of game development. Yet we and our work are all defined by these choices 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! Welcome to […]
The MIDI 2.0 initiative updates MIDI with auto-configuration, new DAW/web integrations, extended resolution, increased expressiveness, and tighter timing -- all while maintaining a high priority on backward compatibility. This major update of MIDI paves the way for a new generation of advanced interconnected MIDI devices, while still preserving interoperability with the millions of existing MIDI […]
GameSoundCon: October 5-7. Online www.GameSoundCon.com GameSoundCon the game music, sound design and virtual reality audio conference normally held annually in Los Angeles, is online for 2020. The largest professional conference on game music and sound design features sessions and panels on the creative, technical and business issues of working on video game music, sound design. […]
Join us on the GamedevMI Discord for a down-to-earth conversation between Mars Ashton (IGDA Detroit Director, Associate Professor of Game Design, Award-winning Developer) and Kartik Kini, Lead Developer / Producer at Finite Reflection, known for the award-winning TwinCop on October 5th from 9-11pm EST. Our new digital format for monthly meetings brings conversations about industry […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 […]
Join IGDA Des Moines for our October meeting with special guest presenter, Airdorf Games. FAITH PostMORTIS: Horror at 192x160 Pixels Airdorf Games (itch.io)(twitter)(facebook) Indie game developer Airdorf talks about the development of FAITH, a pixel horror game inspired by the Satanic Scare of the 1980s. He also talks about how he marketed the game to […]
Thursday 22 October, 6:45pm - 9:45pm EDT More details: https://www.meetup.com/a2-game-designers/events/vvwrzrybcnbdc/ ==Guest Lecturer== Apoorva Bansal of Sucker Punch Productions Fresh off his release of Playstation smash hit Ghost of Tsushima, Sucker Punch Engineer Apoorva Bansal joins IGDA Ann Arbor to discuss life at an impactful first-party studio, his entry into the industry, and the unique engineering […]
NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5,000,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel's NUC and tablets, virtual classroom licenses, […]
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 […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
Join us on Wednesday November 4th at 1pm ET on twitch.tv/igda as Nicolas Seck and Stu Bayley from RealTime Studios chat with IGDA Executive Director, Renee Gittins on producing video game trailers and more.
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 […]
Join IGDA Chicago for our AMA Speaker Series that allows you to ask those burning questions you have always wanted to ask to industry veterans! This event will be held Thursday, November 12th with very special guest Rachel Nador! Rachel Nador has an Art degree from the University of Iowa and started her career creating graphics for vehicle […]
Join CableLabs Distinguished Technologists, Greg White and Steve Glennon, for an in-depth look at sources of latency in home and access networks and learn how the Cable industry is providing tools for game developers to improve the game experience. Most applications have different traffic patterns and needs which ultimately require different solutions for reducing and managing […]
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 […]
Join IGDA Chicago for our AMA Speaker Series that allows you to ask those burning questions you have always wanted to ask to industry veterans! This event will be held Thursday, November 12th with very special guest Rachel Nador! Rachel Nador has an Art degree from the University of Iowa and started her career creating graphics for vehicle […]
The International Future Computing Association (TIFCA) is helping develop a Create-Once, Reach All (CORA) ecosystem that enables content to run on multiple hardware platforms from one version of software. The International Game Developers Association is collaborating with TIFCA's first stage: learn how each member of the ecosystem is defining cross-platform, and what their main challenges […]
The Nordic Game conference is held annually in Malmö, Sweden. We made our digital debut with NG20 on 27-29 May and Nordic Game returns online this fall with NG20+ on 25-27 November, broadcast live from Slagthuset. As the leading games conference in Europe we have a lot to offer, with twice the Nordic Game experience […]
NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5,000,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel's NUC and tablets, virtual classroom licenses, […]
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 […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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!
Our annual Choice Awards show for games developed in Utah and voted on by developers! Live on Twitch at twitch.tv/igda starting at 7:30. Come watch and cheer on your fellow developers!
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 […]
In 2014, a Supreme Court case emerged as the tip of an iceberg that would sink many gaming patents and make the passage from filing to issuance that much harder. In Alice, the Supreme Court looked at the statute, 35 U.S.C. § 101, which outlines what qualifies for patent protection. Notably, the Court established a […]
IGDA Philly invites you to join us celebrating the annual Camden County College student game showcase! See what students of the school's Game Design & Development program have been working on! Please note the special date and time for this month's meeting: December 15th at 7PM. We hope to see you there! Pre-register on Zoom: […]
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 […]
The IGDA Holiday Cheer Hackathon is coming soon! Join us from December 18th - January 3rd to share our well wishes and traditions from all around the world. This is a two week hackathon will provide support and community to all developers who may be unable to see their friends and family during this holiday season. […]
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 […]
Video games have been regarded poorly by the public in the past, but the ways they empower change, community, and positive growth in the world is becoming more recognized. Join the IGDA and Leyline on IGDA's Twitch to hear about how games are a force for good as part of the Holiday Cheer Hackathon. Panelists: […]
Join Nika Nour, Sarah Spiers, Wyn Rush, and Brie Wendt from the IGDA Foundation at 3pm EST on December 23rd on IGDA's Twitch to hear how they have supported game developers and their dreams through their programs in 2020. The Holiday Cheer Hackathon is a two week event that provides 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 […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 […]
Join us on Tuesday, January 12th as we ring in the new year with our annual Town Hall! We'll begin with an overview of 2020 and what we have accomplished along with our plans for 2021, followed by a Q+A and roundtable discussion with our community. We want to hear from you what you'd like […]
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. […]
Join us on Discord for an all-virtual version of Global Game Jam! The Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world's largest game jam (game creation) event taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 […]
Join us on twitch.tv/igda at 7pm EST with for our keynote, presented by Dell Technologies.
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 at 7pm EST on twitch.tv/igda for What Is Prototyping, presented by Roblox.
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 […]
Join us at 4pm ET at twitch.tv/igda for Successful Production Strategies with Legends of Learning.
Join us on twitch.tv/igda at 5pm EST for Shipping Your Game! Tips for Students from Industry Insiders, Code in the Schools Now that you've built your game, what are the next steps? Hear from game industry professionals about the steps needed to get your game ready to publish, considerations you should be aware of, and finally […]
How can games affect our future? And what can we learn from them? Join us in this workshop to discover the synergies between the two worlds.
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.
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
Thursday, April 8, 2021 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) Register today!
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 […]
Join us at 6pm ET on twitch.tv/igda for Creating a Career in the Gaming Industry with the ESA Foundation. Welcoming introduction by Anastasia Staten, ESA Panelists: Darcy Gutierrez, junior at New York University and current ESA Foundation Scholar Adrian Ledda, Senior Game Designer at Toys for Bob (an Activision studio) Angel Wylie, Senior Technical Mocap […]
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 […]
Join us at 3pm EDT on twitch.tv/igda for the Earth Day Stream with the IGDA Climate SIG! Participants Paula Escuadra, she/her, @paulagize, Google, Senior Societal Topography Research Lead Daniel Fernández Galeote, he/him, @danielfgaleote, Tampere University, PhD Candidate Marina Psaros, she/her, Unity Technologies, Sustainability Lead Jennifer Estaris, she/her, @aeiea, Game Director, ustwo games […]
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 […]
Join us on May 12 at 3pm ET over on our Twitch Channel as our partners at Dell Technologies walk through determining your game development hardware needs - chance to win a workstation! Presenter Matthew D. Allard Director of Strategic Alliances – Media & Entertainment Matt joined the Dell Precision workstations team in July 2018 […]
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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!
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
Join us on Discord this Saturday (6/5) for Chinese in Games' FIRST SEMINAR: We love playing games, so we ultimately get into the Gaming industry!!! Register 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!
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 […]
For any game devs who are currently hobbyists or amateur this panel will be an opportunity to hear from people like you who have successfully transitioned into the professional space. Whether they’ve started a successful independent studio, a career at one of the big gaming companies, a successful freelance career—or a little of all the […]
Looking for practical, actionable diversity and inclusion training that people love? The Ally Skills Workshop teaches simple everyday techniques people can use to make their workplaces more inclusive. This highly interactive workshop helps people recognize when they have power and influence—when they can best act as an ally—and learn how to take effective action to […]
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!
Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month. Join the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas For more information, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
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 […]
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), […]
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 […]
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 IGDA is partnering with devcom to host the first Global Industry Game Awards (GIGA), peer- determined awards in celebration of the contributions of discipline teams and individuals. Game development is a cutting-edge industry of technology, art, and innovation that is of significant cultural importance, and the contributors in the fields within it will be […]
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: 6 September, 2021, 6-7pm Central European Time Platform: www.twitch.tv/igda Overview IGDA Switzerland's Craft.Innovate.Connect webinar series continues, with kind support from the Swiss Arts Council, Pro Helvetia, with an in-depth look at the point-and-click adventure genre. We bring together a distinguished panel of speakers from Switzerland, Canada and the U.S to discuss the genre's heritage, […]
The end of summer is upon us and that means it's time for IGDA Chicago's annual picnic! This year, the picnic will be held outside (rain or shine) at Montrose Beach, off of N Simonds Dr, on Sept 12th from 12 - 3 PM CST. Take a break from the screen, enjoy the late-summer weather, […]
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! […]
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 […]
The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE Monday, 27th September - Friday, 1st October, 2021 Following six fantastic digital events over the course of 2020 and the first half of 2021, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in September with another world-welcoming online conference. A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet, learn […]
The International Game Developers Association's Annual General Meeting will be held September 27 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PDT / 4 p.m. GMT on the IGDA Twitch channel. Join the IGDA Board of Directors and Executive Director for a summary of the association's progress over the past year, and an overview of what's […]
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 […]
A Panel on the Impacts of the Pandemic on Toronto's Game Developers Wednesday, October 6, 2021 @ 6:30pm Price: FREE Register here! With the pandemic shutting down in person events and meetups, we knew we needed another way to meet, connect, and network with other local developers- that's why we started the IGDA Toronto Discord […]
A day 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 is […]
gamescom asia, the first satellite event of the world’s largest computer and video games festival, gamescom is taking place 14 – 17 October 2021 in Singapore. As the premier platform for Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally, gamescom asia will act as a hub for international and regional publishers who are looking for the […]
INDIE CLASH gives mobile indie game developers a chance to showcase their Indie Game Titles in a clash against other unique games. Expert teams will advise developers on how to get their games ready to Publish, opportunities to meet Publishers from around the world, and cash prizes for the best games. Join the first […]
Welcome to the Hyper Games Conference — an online event dedicated to hyper-casual games which will be held on October 21-22, 2021! 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 2 stages, with speaking slots and panel discussions […]
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 […]
Monday 18 October, 2021 @ 12pm ET Register here! From Among Us to Call of Duty: Warzone, cross-platform play is one of the biggest trends in leading multi-player games — and it’s a trend that seems to be catching on industry-wide. It’s never been easier for gamers to play with their friends, regardless if they’re […]
The Develop:Brighton conference and expo has been bringing together the European Game Dev community from global superstars to micro indies - since 2006. Come and learn from your peers and share your experiences, hear from the industry’s leading lights, get up-to-date with the latest tools, techniques and industry trends, plus network with 3,000 game dev professionals. This […]
Looking to take your career to the next level in the games industry? Then, Nordic Game Talents is the place to be! Games Factory Talents has teamed up with Nordic Game to bring you Nordic Game Talents - an online event for recruitment & career growth in the games industry. Experienced game professionals & those […]
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 […]
The Nordic Game Conference is held in the spring and autumn each year in Malmö, Sweden. They made their digital debut in 2020 and return online this year with two editions of Nordic Game, beginning in the spring with NG21 on 26-28 May followed by NG21 Autumn on 2-5 November. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in the spring and autumn each year, Nordic […]
Global Games Pitch is the biggest online pitching event for game developers, publishers and investors from all around the globe. The next Global Games Pitch is dedicated to mobile games and will be hosted on Nov 3-4, 2021, 100% online. ⭐️ 100+ Publishers and Investors, 100+ Game Developers from 50+ Countries ⭐️ $15k prize […]
GameSoundCon: 8 - 10 November, 2021 GameSoundCon the game music, sound design and virtual reality audio conference normally held annually in Los Angeles, is online for 2021. The largest professional conference on game music and sound design features sessions and panels on the creative, technical and business issues of working on video game music, sound […]
Join us for IGDA Switzerland's final webinar of 2021 on the topic of 'Empowerment and Women in Games'—kindly supported by the Swiss Arts Council, Pro Helvetia. We'll discuss entrepreneurship, game development careers, community, etc. and highlight special achievements. The distinguished line-up of panelists features an exciting mix of disciplines including game developers, artists, producers and […]
AWE USA 2021 is back in-person in Santa Clara, CA, on 9-11 November, 2021! IGDA Members save 20% on tickets (get the code from the Discounts page) - register today!
MEGAMIGS is the unmissable event in Canada dedicated to the video game industry, and has been for over 15 years. The 2021 edition will take place virtually from November 09th to 14th and access to the virtual expo is free for the general public. This year, the event focuses on gameplay and discovery. With more […]
A transcontinental collaboration to make and support games from the global south. Pathfindin.gs is a celebration of and collaboration with game developers in the Global South. This conference aims to elevate and give a platform to otherwise marginalized voices, breaking down the barriers that currently exist, and making opportunities accessible for everyone. It is meant […]
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 […]
A Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet, learn from, and do business with over 1,000 games industry professionals, and over 130 speakers. We've run 30 Connects events now since 2014, and we're excited to continue connecting the global games industry. As one of the expected 1,000 attendees, you will have […]
Sessions of the WN Conference are business events for the game industry that take place on all continents of the world. WN Seattle’21 (16-17 November, in Seattle, WA) is a gathering for decision-makers in the video game industry with over 500 publishers, service providers, investors, game platforms and studios representatives on-site. Game studios and teams […]
Join DevGAMM Fall 2021 online conference that will take place on 17-19 November! No flights, quarantines or hotel reservations — everything is right on your laptop. These three days include: the best content, game activities and pitches, online meetings and expo. Moreover, starting from 20 October, each Wednesday, watch Public Pitch live streams with pitches […]
Beyond Games is a two-day conference exploring the future of interactive entertainment. Explore the frontiers where games meet music, film, sport, social media, art, influencers, fashion and more… 18-19 November, 2021 What is it? A professional conference with talks, panels and meetings Dedicated to the intersection of games technology and other media: film, music, […]
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 […]
