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SUMMARY:OOO Speaker Event: Getting Hired in the Games Industry Presented by TEKsystems
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another Out of Office Game Industry Speaker Event: Getting Hired in the Games Industry! Presented by TEKsystems \nSarah Maisto is an Account Manager for Media\, Gaming\, and Entertainment at TEKsystems and will take us through tips and tricks for getting hired. \nIn this combo talk and workshop\, she’ll cover: \n\nThe state of hiring in the Game Industry\nWhat hiring managers in the Game Industry are looking for\nImproving your resume and stand out\nGetting your resume seen by a human\nImproving your interview skills\n\nAfter the presentation\, there will be time to work on your resume and ask questions. So\, bring your laptop and resume and join us! \nSCHEDULE:\n> 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Check In\, Drinks & Networking\n> 5:00 – 5:30 p.m. | Educational Session\n> 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. | Workshop & Networking\nJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/cz2aWSYvjh \nhttps://www.meetup.com/igda-nc-triangle/events/314579544/
URL:https://igda.org/event/ooo-speaker-event-getting-hired-in-the-games-industry-presented-by-teksystems/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP – 800 PARK OFFICES DRIVE · RTP\, NC\, 800 PARK OFFICES DRIVE\, RTP\, NC\, 27713\, United States
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SUMMARY:IGDA May Meeting: Interactive Narrative Panel
DESCRIPTION:IGDA Philly invites everyone to join us for our… \nInteractive Narrative Panel\nWHO: Local Game Devs and Narrative Designers\, including Jonathan Zimmerman of Deck Nine Games\, and Brennan Gilpatrick of the PAYDAY Series\, and Dr. Ari Gass of Obvious Agency \nWHAT: Interactive Narrative Panel \nWHERE (IN-PERSON): URBN Center at Drexel University\, 3501 Market Street\, Room 125\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 \nWHERE (ONLINE): IGDA Philly Monthly Zoom Webinar \nWHEN: May 12th\, 7:00-9:00 PM \nWHY: We are all storytellers\, but some of us have stories to tell. Come hear what these storytellers have to tell and ask them questions about interactive narrative design. Open to the public. \nIN-PERSON RSVP! Discord Event Link \nONLINE REGISTRATION LINK! http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg \nOur monthly meetings start with a 30-minute networking hangout. Presentations start at 7:30. Event runs until 9 pm.
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-may-meeting-interactive-narrative-panel/
LOCATION:Drexel University URBN Building\, 3501 Market St.\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
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SUMMARY:IGDA Vancouver May 27th 2026 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Our May 2026 Meetup event is set! \nAll Game Developers (including non-members) are welcome to join our IGDA Vancouver Chapter meetup! \n\n\n\n\nThis is a casual event where we meet-and-greet to socialize with other developers in the region\, of any discipline\, from AAA / indie studios\, and students from the various Colleges and Universities in the area. \nNext Meeting Date: Wednesday March 25th\, 2026 is at The Rec Room @ Brentwood Mall Center\, 6pm – 10pm \n\n\nPlease get a Ticket with Eventbrite (it’s Free!) so that we have a good idea of how many people will be attending.\n(this is not necessary to attend the meeting\, but is very helpful to us) \nEventbrite Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/igda-vancouver-march-25th-2026-meetup-tickets-1985490983981
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-vancouver-may-27th-2026-meetup/
LOCATION:The Rec Room\, Brentwood Mall Center\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Expo Gamers
DESCRIPTION:The international games industry event Expo Gamers will take place May 29–30\, 2026 in Opatija\, Croatia\, bringing together developers\, publishers\, investors and players for a hybrid conference and expo focused on the Adriatic and Balkan markets. \nOriginally launched as a consumer-focused event with a small business track\, the conference has grown into a gathering attracting established industry professionals and expanding business activity. Held on the Croatian coast\, it combines a curated conference program with a public-facing exhibition. Organizers expect more than 3\,000 attendees\, with roughly 40% industry professionals and 60% consumers\, creating an environment intended to support both business development and community engagement. \nThe program includes multiple professional tracks\, panels and talks\, along with structured networking through the MeetToMatch platform connecting studios with partners and decision-makers across Southeast Europe. The event positions itself as a gateway to regional markets including Croatia\, Slovenia\, Austria\, Serbia\, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. \nApplications to speak are open via the website:\nhttps://www.expogamers.com/joinprogram \nAlongside the industry program\, Expo Gamers also features a consumer expo hall\, indie showcase and social events designed to encourage informal interaction between developers and players. \nIndependent developers may apply to showcase their game in the expo area by March 20\, 2026. Accepted teams will be eligible for a discounted Indie Ticket priced at €145.\nhttps://www.expogamers.com/indie \nMore information about the event and participation details can be found at:\nhttps://www.expogamers.com \nIGDA members receive a 20% discount – visit Discounts for the code.
URL:https://igda.org/event/expo-gamers/
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SUMMARY:Hang out at the Tavern with Game Dev Friends!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our next quarterly meet up at Gamers Geekery! Come on out and play some board games with old and new friends! \nGamers Geekery and Tavern is an awesome board game cafe with food\, drinks\, and a fantastic collection of games. If you’ve enjoyed past IGDA events\, or are looking to meet some industry professionals in the area\, come on through! \nAttendance is free. We have reserved 4 tables\, but depending on interest we may ask for additional space\, so if you plan to attend\, please join the event! \nWhen: Tuesday 6/23 from 6:30-8:30\nWhere: Gamers Geekery and Tavern (107 Edinburgh S Dr #213\, Cary\, NC) The Tavern is upstairs. \nHave any questions? Comment below\, or join our discord and post any questions you have in the events channel! https://discord.gg/YRyaHcrFak
URL:https://igda.org/event/hang-out-at-the-tavern-with-game-dev-friends-2/
LOCATION:Gamers Geekery\, 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213\, Cary\, NC\, United States
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SUMMARY:Build Games with AI: A 4-Week Workshop
DESCRIPTION:YOU MUST SIGNUP WITH THE EVENTBRITE LINK \nWe all know AI can write code. But how do you go beyond simple games and actually get it to build your game? Over four sessions\, you’ll use agentic coding tools to go from idea to a real playable game and learn a little bit about how these tools work and which skills AI can’t replace: taste\, judgment\, and fun. \nWho is this for: Anyone with a game idea! Though we will be writing and manipulating a lot of code\, you don’t need to know how to code. All of it will be done by AI. \n\nWeek 1 – July 16 – AI Can Build: Turn a simple idea into a working\, playable game in a single session.\nWeek 2 – July 23 – AI Can Collaborate: Level up from one-shot prompting to structured AI workflows that help you build bigger\, better features.\nWeek 3 – July 30 – AI Can’t Make Things Fun: Learn the game design principles that make your game actually worth playing.\nWeek 4 – Aug 6 – Sharing Makes It Fun: Deploy your game online\, then put everything to the test in a mini Game Jam.\nWeek 5 – Aug 13 – Showcase: Demo your finished games\, get feedback\, and celebrate what you’ve built at the Frontier RTP Out of Office event.\n\n***Please bring your laptop and signup for Claude Code ($20 monthly)***
URL:https://igda.org/event/build-games-with-ai-a-4-week-workshop/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP – 800 PARK OFFICES DRIVE · RTP\, NC\, 800 PARK OFFICES DRIVE\, RTP\, NC\, 27713\, United States
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