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SUMMARY:Sketch N' Pub Pre Jam GGJ2026
DESCRIPTION:Acompañanos en esta edición especial del Sketch N’ Pub para prepararnos para la #globalgamejam2026 ✍ \n@tgyjugando se une a @sesiones_crad con el apoyo de @igdacolombia para esta sesión de dibujo 🔥 \nEstaremos reunidos para aprender\, practicar o simplemente compartir un buen rato mientras dejamos que la creatividad fluya. 🌈 \n🎨 Trae tus materiales 🎨 \n⏰ 6:30 pm \n📍 Necio Bar – Bulevar Niza
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketch-n-pub-pre-jam-ggj2026/
LOCATION:Necio Bar – Bulevar Niza\, Centro Comercial Bulevar\, Cra. 58 #127 -59\, Bogotá\, Colombia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T180000
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SUMMARY:IGDA Vancouver Feb 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:First meeting of 2026 is set!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-vancouver-feb-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:The Rec Room\, Brentwood Mall Center\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Out of Office - AI Tools and Game Development
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for another Out of Office Game Industry Speaker Event! Our topic is “AI Tools and Game Development.” \nOur speaker for this event is Alix Ollivier\, an XR developer and AI advocate working on Balloon Bats\, a Meta Quest VR game with over 1\,000 active players. He studied at the University of Southern California’s CS (Games) program. \nIt has been 3 years since the public release of ChatGPT. Since then\, we’ve seen incredible evolutions of AI technology\, and it’s spilled over into how we develop our games today. Come learn how generative AI can help solo developers and small teams do the work that used to take large teams! Your dream game might be possible to make\, if you learn about the opportunities available to all since the last year. \nWe recognize that AI is a hot button issue\, and we ask that the discussion be kept to tools rather than a political/moral discussion. We will have other opportunities to discuss the implications of using AI at another time. \n##### SCHEDULE: \n> 4:30 – 5:00 p.m. | Check In\, Drinks & Networking\n> 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. | Educational Session in Classroom A\n> 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. | Drinks & Networking \nJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/cz2aWSYvjh
URL:https://igda.org/event/out-of-office-ai-tools-and-game-development/
LOCATION:Frontier RTP – 800 PARK OFFICES DRIVE · RTP\, NC\, 800 PARK OFFICES DRIVE\, RTP\, NC\, 27713\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA NC Triangle":MAILTO:us-nc-triangle@igda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
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SUMMARY:IGDA Philly: The Design Philosophy of Heather Flowers
DESCRIPTION:For our February meeting\, IGDA Philly is excited to welcome Heather Flowers\, the indie developer behind Fish Fear Me\, Unfair Flips\, Snake Farm\, and more! She will be discussing her unique perspective and approach to game design\, as well as talk about the amazing response to her most recent release\, Unfair Flips. \nOur meeting will be held in-person at the Drexel University URBN Center\, 3501 Market St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, in room 125. Doors open at 7PM. We will also be hosting the event remotely via Zoom. The meeting will not be recorded for later viewing. For online remote presentation\, please register here: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg \nYou can also RSVP for in-person on our Discord: https://discord.gg/XEbmraW \n  \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-philly-the-design-philosophy-of-heather-flowers/
LOCATION:Drexel University URBN Building\, 3501 Market St.\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260309
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260314
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SUMMARY:GDC 2026
DESCRIPTION:Introducing GDC Festival of Gaming. \nA transformation of the GDC you know and love\, reimagined to include the entire games ecosystem\, from design and code to publishing\, investment\, and marketing. If you make games\, welcome home. \nAnd now\, one pass gives you the FULL GDC experience—at a better value than ever before. New pass structure\, more access\, no trade-offs. \nIGDA Community saves 10% on tickets with the code IGDA10 \nGRAB YOUR PASS \n* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * \nSame World-Class Content\, But MORE\nExpanding the tent doesn’t mean lowering the bar. Held to the same high technical standards\, you’ll now find: \nNew formats\nBroader topics\nContent for every discipline & every role \nREGISTER NOW \n* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * \n2026 Session Highlights \n* ‘Balatro’ Community Playbook: From Launch to Letting Go *\nEmma Smith-Bodie (Community Manager\, Playstack) \nLearn how to foster loyalty\, spark genuine conversation\, and recognize when your players are ready to lead. You will leave with actionable strategies and a new perspective on community building\, one where stepping back is the ultimate sign of success. \n* Constructive Destruction: Fusing Voxel Tech and 3D Action Platforming in ‘Donkey Kong Bananza’ *\nKenta Motokura (Producer\, Nintendo Co.\, Ltd.)\nTatsuya Kurihara (Programmer\, Nintendo Co.\, Ltd.) \nOh\, Banana! Developers Kenta Motokura and Tatsuya Kurihara discuss how they brought Donkey Kong gameplay into 3D with the Donkey Kong Bananza game on the Nintendo Switch 2 system. Stemming from their experience developing Super Mario Odyssey\, the developers will peel back the layers of their game design approach for Donkey Kong Bananza and dig into how DK’s action-platforming world incorporates voxel technology and destruction-based gameplay where virtually everything in sight can be destroyed. \n* Designing POIs (Points of Interest) for ‘The Outer Worlds 2’: Visual\, Psychology\, and Intuition *\nDan Qiao (Staff Area Designer\, Obsidian Entertainment) \nLearn how to design visually guided\, player-centric levels and Points of Interest by combining player psychology\, design affordance\, and shape language. Using examples from The Outer Worlds 2\, this talk offers actionable strategies for crafting POIs that support narrative\, reinforce mechanics\, and guide players through environments using cues and visual motifs. \n* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * \nVIEW ALL SESSIONS
URL:https://igda.org/event/gdc-2026/
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SUMMARY:IASIG Town Hall Meeting - GDC 2026
DESCRIPTION:Want to improve game audio workflow or the professional audio tools available to you? 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\, and recommendations for improving the state of the art in audio for interactive media. If you do audio\, come and be heard. The IASIG works as a Special Interest Group in both The MIDI Association and the International Game Developers Association representing Game Audio Developers in those organizations. \nDave Berol  (Audio/Voice Director\, Surfaceink Product Design & Development)\nPat Scandalis  (CEO/CTO\, moForte Inc)\nSteve Horowitz  (Founder and Faculty\, Game Audio Institute and SFSU)\nKurt Heidon  (Audio Director\, Independent)\nAlexander Brandon  (CEO\, Funky Rustic\, LLC)\n\n\nLocation: Room 2018\, West Hall\nDate: Thursday\, March 12\nTime: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm\nPass Type: Festival Pass\, Game Changer Pass – Get your pass now!\nAudience Level: All\nTrack: Special Event\, Audio\nFormat: Special Event
URL:https://igda.org/event/iasig-town-hall-meeting-gdc-2026/
LOCATION:Moscone Convention Center\, Room 2018\, West Hall\, 747 Howard St. West Hall\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T235900
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SUMMARY:REGENERATE Game Jam 2026
DESCRIPTION:The fourth REGENERATE Game Jam is dedicated to imagining sustainable futures. Even in hard times\, the future is not predetermined\, but to achieve change\, we have to imagine it first. Let’s make games that celebrate futures that are sustainable\, democratic and equitable. \nREGENERATE Game Jam is fully online and is open to people from all over the world.
URL:https://igda.org/event/regenerate-game-jam-2026/
LOCATION:Worldwide
CATEGORIES:Event Category 1
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T183000
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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 9/9 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/
LOCATION:Gamers Geekery\, 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213\, Cary\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA NC Triangle":MAILTO:us-nc-triangle@igda.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T180000
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SUMMARY:IGDA Vancouver March 25th 2026 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hey! @everyone \nNext Meeting Date:\nWednesday March 25th\, 2026 is at The Rec Room @ Brentwood Mall Center\, 6pm – 10pm \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\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4pGvk96A/\nLinked-In Event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7440247934144901120 \nHope you can join us! \n~chris
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-vancouver-march-25th-2026-meetup/
LOCATION:The Rec Room\, Brentwood Mall Center\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
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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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