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 […]

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 […]

    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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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), […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The XP Game Developer Summit is a hybrid B2B event for the video game industry. The focus is to foster business development and investment opportunities for Canadian businesses. The Summits supports industry growth and expands the skills & networks of industry professionals through facilitating business transactions, networking, speaker panels, professional development, and workshops. This year […]

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 […]

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 […]

GamesBeat returns with its largest event for leaders in gaming. On 26 April, over 500 in-person attendees will be coming together at the Beverly Hilton, Los Angeles, and on 27-28 April, 2500+ registrants will log onto the virtual event to discuss what’s to come in the next generation of gaming. Core themes that will be […]

What: Pitch it! - Spring Edition When: 27 & 28 April Deadline: 23 April You save time finding the right partners just by sorting through all the information we are gathering from attendees like Investment Range - Type of deals - Development stage - Business model - Genre & type of game - Platforms... just to name […]

Games Job Fair Spring 2022 is a recruitment, career-building, and networking event bringing together Industry Speakers and 1000+ Talents from around the world! The 3-day event takes place ONLINE on 27-29 April. Participating talents can expect the chance to get hired by a studio, receive valuable information, find great opportunities, and participate in several fun […]

Digital Media Wire's LA Games Conference is returning online from 9-11 May, 2022. Join industry leaders as they discuss the metaverse, esports, UGG & mods, M&A and investments, creator economy, legal issues, gaming culture & lifestyle, games marketing and more. Visit the website for more info. IGDA members save 20% by using the code here.

VR&AR Fair 2022 will be sharing a show floor of 50,000 sq.m with AVE 2022 and DDSE 2022, together hosting an estimated 450+ exhibitors and tens of thousands of related buyers. What’s more, the show will be supported by a strong advisor lineup comprised of influential organizations like VR/AR Association, Heilongjiang VR Technology Society, and […]

DDSE 2022 will be sharing a show floor of 50,000 sq.m with AVE 2022 and VR&AR Fair 2022, together hosting an estimated 450+ exhibitors and tens of thousands of related buyers. What’s more, the show will be supported by a strong advisor lineup comprised of leading enterprises like FengYuZhu, Crystal CG, Lifang Group, Silkroad CG […]

  Join us for the Closing Ceremony of the "Games for All" Game Design Challenge! The Game Design Challenge empowered K-12 students to create their own video game through a collaborative, creative and critical thinking journey. The virtual experience consisted of four lessons and five presentations to empower students on their game design journey. The goal […]

Nordic Game is very happy to announce their return to Slagthuset in May for NG22 Spring, the twenty-first edition of Europe’s leading games conference and the only event in the world with a dedicated focus on the entire Nordic industry. NG22 Spring will be held on 17-20 May, both online and in Malmö, Sweden. This […]

The leading games industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, lands in the bustling, vibrant and diverse city of Toronto for the first time in its history. Over 750 games industry professionals will gather in town on 6-7 July to network, discover, pitch and learn from 150 of the world’s leading authorities. Mobile, PC and console, blockchain, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]