AWE USA 2021
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!
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 […]
This is an opportunity to see and think differently. 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 Reuters global reach to host diverse voices from around the world who will examine topics from […]
Welcome to the latest Game Jam hosted by Backtrace! Compete with fellow game developers, designers, and artists to make an awesome game and win $2500 USD (and $500 goes to most creative)! Join our community and see how Backtrace helps game developers identify, prioritize, and debug errors across all devices! What You Need to Know When does […]
Houdini Game Jam will take place over the course of one week from 3 - 10 December, 2021. The game jam will begin when the theme is revealed via livestream on SideFX’s Twitch channel at 11am PDT on December 3rd. Game jammers will then have one week to build their games and submit them to the […]
Title: Create amazing, interactive gaming experiences from anywhere! Description: Game development requires desktop performance with high frame rates, low latency, and amazing responsiveness. Teradici CAS, powered by PCoIP® technology is widely adopted in the media and entertainment industry, with leading studios realizing the capability of build-to-lossless and unmatched color accuracy and provides the best performance and support […]
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 […]
Join us at the devcom Art & Animation Summit on December 14 & 15, 2021! For the next summit, devcom will create a 2-day program packed with talks, panels, fireside chats, and workshops. Renowned international games industry experts and artists will be sharing insights into their work and their approach to topics like 2D and […]
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 […]
Hyper Games Conference walks the planet to find out where the main hyper-casual enthusiasts are located 🚀 We invite you to join HGC India & Asia Edition, which will be held on 3-4 February 2022 in the online format, participation is free! The conference will be held for 2 days with 2 stages, with speaking […]
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 […]
Location: Online! Website: https://www.dewexpo.com Join industry leaders on 7-11 February, 2022 at Digital Entertainment World to gain insights into Television + Streaming, Brands + Entertainment, Games + Esports, RightsTech, and Music + Podcasts. IGDA Members get 20% of using the code here.
WN Berlin’22 is a hybrid business conference for the game industry decision-makers across Europe. The on-site part takes place in the heart of Berlin — Europe’s biggest IT hub. Guests can also follow the event online at the WN Hub communication platform. All the conference features are in sync and will work for both on-site […]
Pocket Gamer Connects returns to your favourite live venue! The Global Mobile Games Industry Conference is back in London. Start 2022 the right way! The leading mobile gaming industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to London in February 2022. Following recent developments and close consultation with our partners, we have made the difficult decision […]
The most exciting virtual game developer summit is back! Join us on February 16, 2022 for Breakpoint 2 and get the opportunity to learn and network with other developers and leaders in the gaming industry. This time, we’re shifting the focus on tools and best practices that developers rely on to ship quality mobile games […]
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 […]
Registration for the #DICE2022 Summit is now open! The premier video game networking conference returns in-person to Las Vegas from Tuesday, 22 February through Thursday, 24 February, 2022 at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Resort. This year’s D.I.C.E. theme will explore the idea, Better Together. Presented with formidable challenges to community worldwide, now more than ever […]
AFRICA GAMES WEEK is the largest gathering of African Game Developers in the world, with over 150 developers from across the continent gathering in one place. AGW 2022 is set for 23-25 February and will occur HYBRID and be filmed, edited, and interlaced with online streams showcased VIRTUALLY on the event platform. AGW 2021 will […]
Saturday 26th February 2022, 2-5pm Central European Time (CET) Some 15% of the world's population identifies as disabled. Discourse around disability usually approaches the topic from a medical standpoint, as something to be treated and fixed. Consequently, the Game Design & Disability workshop—conducted by designer and theorist Chris Solarski—aims to explore disability in games from an aesthetics standpoint […]
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 has become an economic behemoth that keeps on growing. This growth, however, also results in an unavoidable ecological footprint that can neither be denied nor ignored and that demands accountability. Games as a Messenger It is refreshing to see more and more developers use the potential of games to tackle […]
Facing increasing competitive pressures, many Game Developers have leveraged advanced technology such as gesture control, facial recognition, AR, VR, stunning graphics, and wearable gaming to bring their products to the next level and thrive in the competitive market. Fortunately, many of these innovations and advancements could qualify for the research and development (R&D) tax credit […]
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 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. Some key features of GDC include: The market-defining conference has a comprehensive […]
Thursday, March 24th | 12:45 — 1:45pm PST Over the years, The Annual IASIG Town Hall at GDC has codified the strong role that audio discussions now offer within the conference. You’re invited to share your ideas and be a part of our collective journey to continuously improve the state of interactive audio. Joined by […]
The IASIG Town Hall is the event that started audio discussions at GDC back before there were any audio sessions. Join fellow game audio educators, sound designers, composers, audio programmers, and other audio professionals at the Interactive Audio Special Interest Group (IASIG) Town Hall. Get an update on current IASIG efforts, and share your own ideas, suggestions, […]
The Interactive Audio Special Interest Group of the IGDA presents a look at automotive audio and how development of autonomous vehicles may present surprising opportunities for game audio professionals. Join this session that includes experts from Audiokinetic, Bose Automotive, and the MIDI Association to discuss the future of autonomous vehicles, and how this growing market […]
About the workshop series Many game studios in Europe and around the world are increasingly invested in diversity and inclusion as part of their mission to create a positive working environment. However, when it comes to anti-racism, the active confrontation of racist structures and biases, terms like “diversity” and “inclusion” are often not enough to […]
CREATE YOUR OWN VIDEO GAME FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $500! The "Games for All" Game Design Challenge empowers K-12 students to create their own video game through a collaborative, creative and critical thinking journey. IGDA and Legends of Learning are proud to host the Spring '22 Game Design Challenge! The theme for the Spring […]