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Utah Game Developers Choice Awards 2022
2022-12-01 19:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | SpyHop Rooftop, 208 W. Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
An annual award show to celebrate work done by Utah game developers in the past year.
The flyer is ready (Thank you Nathan Platt!) so we can start sharing this around. Take it to any libraries, schools, or game stores you visit, and post the link to your social networks if you like!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VhrJMDxd3QX8ZNpJWGEi_wjXhZ0xGRlf2S5rNRSxmT0/edit?usp=sharing

Leveraging Text to Speech as a Game Dev - Clash of the Use Cases
2022-12-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0od-GhrTkjGt1PxsizL9bD8cV4rU8pwxYs
Register for the webinar here.
Event Details
A friendly contest? Why yes! In this IGDA webinar, three game devs will champion their use case of text to speech (TTS) in their games.
Namely: Accessibility, Character Voices, and Prototyping.
A refresher: text to speech is what it says in the name, you write or generate a piece of text, and almost magically, with voice technology it synthesizes it into speech.
A good example of that is (smart) voice assistants that roam the tech space today or some of your favorite streamers that use TTS to voice-enable chat messages i.e. when receiving donations.
With dynamic runtime TTS embedded in a game project, game devs can harness that power of voice in their games and utilize it in many creative ways.
Learn more from Jamin, Cari, and Conor about how they used this dynamic solution to elevate their games and processes.
*This is webinar brought to you by IGDA in partnership with ReadSpeaker.

About the Speakers

Jamin Smith
Jamin Smith is the Director and Lead Designer at Superstring; a London-based game studio looking to explore new game-hybrids and abuse the boundaries of genre. The studio’s latest release, Acolyte, fuses natural-language dialogue with a deep detective narrative and innovative ARG features. Across nearly two-decades in the games industry, Jamin has worked for the likes of SEGA, Born Ready Games, Edge Case Games and Square Enix.

Cari Erica Watterton
Cari is the Senior Accessibility Designer at Rebellion with a background in UX and a passion for creating games for everyone, with intuitive experiences and player-centered design at the core. She is a BAFTA Games nominee, two-time DARE finalist and Abertay University Alumni. Outside of work she makes TTRPG dice, has an unhealthy amount of board games and a black cat called Toothless.

Conor Bradley

Conor Bradley is the founder and director of Soft Leaf Studios, an indie game development studio based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Soft Leaf Studios strive to make disability-friendly game experiences by working closely with people who are blind, deaf, and those with other physical and mental disabilities. Their goal is to remove barriers from the games they make and to push the boundaries of what is considered possible in making games accessible. Currently, they are developing an accessible point-and-click adventure called Stories of Blossom, expected to release Spring of next year on Windows PC, and Xbox Series X|S.

New Year, New Developers
2022-12-13 - 2023-01-13
The IGDA wants to provide 500 new developers (or more!) with an IGDA membership, and we’d love your support in reaching this goal. A sponsorship from you would allow us to provide a new cohort of IGDA members with valuable networking opportunities, access to a global community of IGDA chapters and special interest groups, mentorship, discounts on events and products, and resources that help developers thrive.
You can tell us how many developers you wish to support by completing this form.
Did we mention each sponsorship tier comes with an additional perk for the sponsor?
From social media shout outs to eblasts sent to our subscriber list, we at the IGDA want to express our gratitude for your support as we usher in the New Year and help game developers across the globe achieve a fulfilling and sustainable career in the games industry.
Can we count on you to support 2 or more developers for our New Year, New Developer member drive?
Wishing you and your loved ones all the best,
-The IGDA Team

IGDA Vancouver January Meetup
2023-01-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Augustine’s, 2360 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4B7, Canada
Come join your local game developer friends to swap pandemic tales and development highlights!
This will be a casual networking event at St. Augustine’s, located conveniently near the SkyTrain.

Please be sure to RSVP (Facebook | LinkedIn) so we may inform the venue of our group size!

Thursday Night Game Talk
2023-02-16 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Doughnuts & Dragons Indianapolis, 838 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
Come join the Indianapolis game developers for an evening of.. whatever. Game design, game testing, demoing new builds. Social chatter, networking. Brainstorming new dumb game ideas. Talking about the weather.
Come prepared with some thoughts on what you’ve been working on recently. And ready to chat with others about the same.

DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023
2023-03-01 - 2023-03-02
DevGAMM will hold its first conference in Gdańsk, Poland at the AmberExpo on March 1-2.
DevGAMM Gdańsk will be done in collaboration with Digital Vikings, which was born out of an idea of matching indie developers with publishers and investors.
The game developers can already submit games for DevGAMM Showcase, to present their projects to all the attendees, get a booth, invite guests for a play test, and find partners. The submission deadline is January 25.
Moreover, the event program will include the Digital Vikings Awards, which is a brand-new competition for indie game developers. The event will also host The Best Indie Publisher of 2022 award. The developers will compete in 6 categories:

Best Indie Game Awards
Most Anticipated Indie Game
Best Multiplayer Co-op
Hidden Gem
Best Solo-Dev Game
Best Art Style

The winners will be announced during DevGAMM Gdańsk 2023 on March 2. Submit your game until January 25.
The event will gather game industry professionals for networking, sessions, new games lineup, career opportunities, and three parties.
If you can’t make it to Gdańsk, check out a new Online Networking ticket to access the attendees list and schedule virtual calls. There’s a special ticket type for small indie teams as well.
IGDA members get 15% off tickets when using the promo code found here.
Tickets are on sale and available on the website.

Shawnee Game Conference
2023-03-10 - 2023-03-11
One of the longest running academic conferences in the Midwest returns! Shawnee State University presents: Shawnee Game Conference! March 10-11, 2023.
Featuring a gaming expo, speakers and panels composed of gaming and gaming adjacent industry professionals, competitions, and more, this conference is a celebration of Appalachian gaming.
Register here to secure your visitor pass or apply for exhibitor space!

Monthly Game Developer Mixer Meet Up
2023-03-16 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | GameCraft Brewing, 23301 Avenida De La Carlota #C, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653, United States
Hey Everyone!
We’re back at it and it’s time to kick (re)start our monthly mixer! We’re going to be at a cool game taproom called GameCraft. They have lots of space, TVs tuned into Twitch, and tasty food/drinks! Oh, and they brew their own delicious beer. They’re right off the 5 freeway at the Lake Forest exit.
Game industry professionals, students, and hobbyists are all welcome to attend, hang out, and make some new friends. You can find us at the entrance with nametags.
If you’re shy, don’t worry! Come on by, and find me (Dan Svec – tall guy with black hair, can’t miss), and join in the conversation. We’re always happy to meet new people!
Make sure to take advantage of 15% off food and drinks when you show off your name badge too!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
– The IGDA OC Team
FAQ
Are there ID or age requirements?
Since the venue serves alcohol, you need to be 18+ years of age to attend, and 21+ to order drinks. Please have your ID handy.
What are my transportation/parking options?
While there are OCTA buses running in the vicinity, we leave it to you to decide whether to use them. If you drive to the event, plenty of parking available nearby.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact the IGDA OC team via our Facebook Group, the IDGA, or SCGD Discord servers with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Nope!

IGDA Vancouver March Meetup
2023-03-16 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Augustine’s, 2360 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4B7, Canada
Come join your local game developer friends to swap pandemic tales and development highlights!
This will be a casual networking event at St. Augustine’s, located conveniently near the SkyTrain. Please be sure to RSVP so we may inform the venue of our group size!
St. Augustine’s
2360 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC, Canada V5N 4B7
Hosted by IGDA Vancouver.

LocSIG – AMA Video Games, Law, and Localization (US Version) with Brandon J. Huffman
2023-03-17 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | YouTube – IGDA LOcSIG
The IGDA LocSIG is happy to announce that Brandon Huffman will join us for our next live AMA!
Brandon J. Huffman is an attorney and founder of Odin Law and Media, which focuses on counseling video game and interactive media clients on issues related to content, licensing, publishing, intellectual property, privacy and internet regulatory issues, and corporate growth. Brandon also serves as general counsel to the International Game Developers Association. His clients include new and traditional media companies, game and software developers, authors, animators, and others at the intersection of technology and creativity. He also sits on the Sports and Entertainment Council of the North Carolina Bar Association.
We will be live on March 17th, 4 p.m. (CET) on the IGDA LocSIG YouTube channel, this is a public event, you can share this and invite anyone you would like to attend it, everyone is welcome!
Disclaimer: Please bear in mind that you must not disclose any personal information, especially if you are under NDA. This forum is public, not privileged. Brandon will not answer questions regarding personal matters and only respond to general legal questions. The intention of this AMA is to provide information, not legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is formed through this discussion. If you are in need of specific legal advice, please consult your own lawyer.

GDC 2023
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-24
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.
IGDA members can save 10% on GDC 2022 All Access, Core, Online Only, and Summits passes, and 10% off the GDC Vault. Discount codes are available on the Member Benefits page.
For more information and IGDA updates on our presence at GDC, please click here.

MeetToMatch - The San Francisco Edition, powered by Xsolla
2023-03-20 - 2023-03-24
Are you going to GDC and do you want to plan more meetings ahead? Get your tickets for MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition, powered by Xsolla and start your trade show with an agenda filled with relevant meetings.
MeetToMatch – The San Francisco Edition is your most relevant platform for business in the games industry during GDC since 2017. Trusted by hundreds of publishers, investors, governments and developers, our platform enables you to get in contact with the right people from game companies around the world that have gathered in San Francisco.
Current sign-ups include Sony Playstation, Xbox, NetEase, Nacon, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, 11 Bit, PlugIn Digital and many more publishers and investors.
Plan on-site meetings in San Francisco at booths, restaurants, meeting points and more. And this year we have added the Monday and Tuesday as well, so you can plan your meetings for 5 whole days at a location of your choosing.

Get your ticket today!

Regular tickets are available for just €99.00 – but for members of IGDA we like to offer 10% off with the code here.

IGDA + Unreal Engine + Modulate Mixer @ GDC 2023
2023-03-23 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Children’s Creativity Museum, 221 4th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Event Details
Join IGDA, Unreal Engine, Modulate, and other games industry communities over good food and drink, memorable entertainment, and inclusive and meaningful networking opportunities.
Activities include:

Free food and beverages, including beer, wine, and mocktails
Networking opportunities with Unreal Engine developers, IGDA global community leaders, and game changers within the industry
Event bingo/passport activity card
Entertainment (Karaoke, Photobooth)
Connect with event partners about their current projects
Giveaways

Note: This event includes designated alcohol and non-alcohol spaces. Attendees must abide by the Event Code of Conduct here.

Click here to register for this free event.

Event Hosts:

This event is proudly supported By:

Thursday Night Dev Talk
2023-03-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 3838 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Location: Doughnuts and Dragons
Time: 6:30 to 8:00
Come join the Indianapolis game developers for an evening of.. whatever. Game design, game testing, demoing new builds. Social chatter, networking. Brainstorming new dumb game ideas. Talking about the weather.
Come prepared with some thoughts on what you’ve been working on recently. And ready to chat with others about the same.

IGDA Austin Reopening Mixer
2023-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Game Worlds, 7950 Anderson Square suite 109, Austin, TX, 78757, United States
Come celebrate the reopening of IGDA Austin chapter with us! This mixer will include free snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic) as well as the opportunity to socialize and network with our past members and veteran developers. See y’all there!

From Dream to Funding - Rami Ismail
2023-04-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | VCU da Vinci Center SHIFT Retail Lab, 1235 W Broad St, Richmond, VA, 23229, United States
The IGDA and da Vinci Center present a live event with Independent video game developer, Rami Ismail.
Participants will learn what it takes to turn a dream game into a funded title, and a chance for live Q&A with one of the most influential people in the video games industry.
Named in Forbes “30 under 30 for Games” in 2015, Variety’s “Most Influential in Videogames” in 2018, “People of the Year” for 2018 by GameIndustry.biz, Rami has been a leading advocate for independent development, and for wider representation and better work conditions across the global gaming industry. He co-founded the studio Vlambeer with Jan Willem Nijman in 2010, where they developed games such as Ridiculous Fishing, Luftrausers, and Nuclear Throne.

Security Foundations - IGDA Partner Webinar presented by Dell
2023-04-19 13:30 - 14:15 (America/New_York)
Gain an understanding on where to start on developing a security package for small business. Talking points will cover the current landscape of security threats and how the remote/COVID environment has changed our need secure our companies and customers more. Additionally, “why security matters and where to start” will be addressed with opportunities to ask questions and get advice.
This webinar is brought to you by Dell, an IGDA Partner.

Register for the Webinar Today!

XP Game Developer Summit
2023-04-20 - 2023-04-21
XP Game Developer Summit coming to the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, April 20 – 21, 2023
Join hundreds of video game professionals and help shape the future of Canadian gaming!
The XP Game Developer Summit is back and has leveled up! Connect with industry professionals from around the world to foster collaboration, exchange knowledge, and to create new and unprecedented business-building opportunities that amplify the Canadian video game industry.
The two-day event brings together business leaders, developers, artists, educators, and industry organisations with a roster that includes publishers, investors, world-class speakers and subject matter experts, and exclusive panels. The XP Game Developer Summit experience also includes tailored workshops, plus, new for this year, an Esports Lounge, and Canada’s largest Game Showcase.
Register now at www.xpgamesummit.com. With seven pass options available, ticket pricing offers a range from $60 for a single-day Game Showcase Pass up to $600 for an all-access VIP Business Pass.
Openings are available for exhibitors, partners, sponsors, and volunteers. See how you can get involved at www.xpgamesummit.com. Follow @XPGameSummit on: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook.
IGDA members can save 15% by using the code here.

IGDA Vancouver April Meetup
2023-04-20 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Augustine’s, 2360 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4B7, Canada
IGDA Vancouver’s monthly casual meetup for any and all game developers in the area.

LocSIG – AMA Building a Localization Studio From The Void with Marc Eybert-Guillon
2023-04-21 19:00 - 20:00 (Europe/Paris) | YouTube – IGDA LOcSIG
Building a Localization Studio From The Void
The IGDA LocSIG is happy to announce that Marc Eybert-Guillon, director of the localization studio From The Void, will join us for our next live AMA!
Marc has been working as a professional game translator since 2017. Known (a little) at the start for having reworked some of Darkest Dungeon 1’s French loc, he created in 2020 a studio called From the Void out of ADHD boredom at being just a freelancer, as well as growing frustration towards the state of the industry. He’s been improvising as he goes along, but so far it’s not gone too badly.
We will be live on April 21st, 7 p.m. (CEST) on the IGDA LocSIG YouTube channel, this is a public event, you can share this and invite anyone you would like to attend it, everyone is welcome!
YouTube event link: https://youtube.com/live/nf9XFB1fWPs

IGDA Delhi – Gamedev Meet
2023-04-22 11:00 - 18:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | The Circle, Huda City Center Metro Station, Sector-29, Gurugram, Haryana, 122002, India
IGDA Delhi presents Gamedev Meetup! A day dedicated to celebrating gamedevs of Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and around. Join us for a curated experience highlighting the superstars of Indian gamedev, micro-talks, and casual networking.

IGDA Vancouver May Meetup
2023-05-18 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Augustine’s, 2360 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4B7, Canada
Come out to share a drink or two (or none) with other games industry folk, and chat about your wonders and woes, on Thursday the 18th, for IGDA Vancouver’s monthly meetup.

The Power of Returners: Diversifying the Talent Pipeline in Gaming
2023-05-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Webinar Details
The goal of this webinar is to share how game companies can enhance their talent acquisition strategies by leveraging the experience and expertise of candidates who are returning to the workforce after a gap in employment. Learn from reacHIRE’s very own Program Manager, Laura Shackelford, and T-Mobile Returnship Participant, Ramalakshmi Nataraja, as they discuss Ramalakshmi’s journey to a leadership role in the male dominated software engineering field after a 14 year career break. ReacHIRE Director, Ariel Galipeau, will conclude the session with strategies to help diverse talent get back to work in the games space.
Date
Jun 22, 2023 12:00 PM Central Daylight Time
Intended Audience
For Game Companies: Gain new strategies to support your talent acquisition pipeline while advancing diversity and inclusion initiatives.
For Employees/Potential Returners: Learn how to re-enter the workforce with the support and confidence to succeed in any role you take on.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
*This is a partner webinar brought to you by IGDA.

Nordic Game 2023
2023-05-23 - 2023-05-26
As the leading games conference in Europe we have a lot to offer! This year, the Nordic Game experience is online as well as at the beautiful venue being in Slagthuset in Malmö, Sweden, filled with the best speakers from the global industry and our own Nordic heroes. You’ll have access to countless games industry professionals via our Expo, Developer Showcase and MeetToMatch; a host of networking and social events both physically and on the Nordic Game Discord server; as well as the highly anticipated Nordic Game Awards and much, much more!
Get the latest Nordic Game, NGDC and Nordic games industry updates from the Nordic Game Community.

Baltic Dev Days
2023-06-01 - 2023-06-02
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 at the Atlantic Hotel Kiel, with approximately 600 people from 20 nations expected.
The conference’s speaker lineup is impressive, with industry legends like Kate Edwards and Fawzi Mesmar sharing their expertise and thoughts on topics like game design and culturalisation. Over 50 experts from the games industry and other sectors that intersect with games are anticipated to attend over the course of two days. Insightful lectures and hands-on workshops will impart valuable knowledge. In addition, an Indie Expo will provide 15 developers from Germany and the Baltic Sea countries with the opportunity to present their games and receive feedback from industry professionals and game enthusiasts. Further information on the program, speakers, and ticket rates may be found at www.balticdevdays.com.
IGDA Members save 25% – go to our Discounts page to get the code!

Startup Game Studio w/ CEOs from top Independent Studios Q&A
2023-06-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Richmond, VA, Richmond, VA, United States
The IGDA and Gallery 5 present a live event with Independent video game studio heads from Mohawk Games (Old World, Offworld Trading Company), and Farbridge (RWBY Grimm Eclipse, Walkabout Mini Golf, Unnanounced Gearbox Project).
Speakers for this event will be in-person, travelling to Richmond to help us build game development in Central Virginia.
CEO of Mohawk Games and Creative Director for Old World. Leyla grew up in Lebanon and studied Journalism before working in radio and government. A talented polyglot, Leyla worked on Offworld Trading Company and for Mohawk, she has performed work in different disciplines from community management, art direction, project lead to narrative design.

Growing up in Washington State, Soren enjoyed several hobbies including videogames, music and soccer. Completing an internship at EA, he transitioned to Firaxis to work on Civilization III and IV. Soren is now Design Director at Mohawk Games and brings years of experience to projects like Offworld Trading Company and Old World.
CEO of Farbridge, Patrick Curry founded and runs a distributed game studio with a nexus of folks in Central Texas. Farbridge shipped games for practically every type of game console, computer, mobile platform, and VR/AR devices, over 12 projects across 30 SKUs on 10+ platforms. They work with partners like EA, Wizards of the Coast, Gearbox, and cooking up their own original games. Patrick has had four exits as co-founder/partner: Tsugi (Unity), Wideload (Disney), Powered (Dachis Group), ZFI (Frog Design). Two exits as advisor/investor: Owlchemy Labs (Google), Howdy.ai (Microsoft). Currently advising Superboss Games, Pretty Hype Games, Absurd Joy, Wayside Press, and new super secret awesome companies.

ICE - The 3D Environment Creation Conference
2023-06-15 - 2023-06-16
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 Coldewey (Black Panther, Ant-Man, etc.), to name a few. ICE is free for all participants and the conference’s Discord platform will allow for networking and Q&A. Register here!

IGDA Vancouver June Meetup
2023-06-15 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Vancouver) | St. Augustine’s, 2360 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC, V5N 4B7, Canada
IGDA Vancouver monthly social meetup for June. Open to everyone in the games industry in (or visiting) Vancouver.

DevGAMM Vilnius 2023
2023-06-20 - 2023-06-21
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 out. Mark your calendar for the 20th and 21st of June, and head on over to Radisson Blu Hotel Lietuva, where you can showcase your games and invite people to playtest them at the Game Showcase, prospect publishers and investors at the Public Pitch, promote your game on special Steam Event or compete within six different categories, including Best Game of the Show, Best Game from the Baltic States, and People’s Choice for a chance to win the DevGAMM Awards.
All you have to do is:
☝️ Tickets are on sale.
✌️ Submit your game to the DevGAMM committee before MAY 25, 23:59 GMT+3
👌 Be sure to keep an eye on their LinkedIn for more news, guidelines and updates on each submission.

IGDA members save 15% by using the code here.

GDC Showcase
2023-06-27 - 2023-06-29
GDC Showcase is an all-digital event designed to bring the global game dev community together with exciting sessions, live networking opportunities, and more–happening this 27-29 June!

GDC Showcase will feature past GDC session highlights as well as all-new pre-recorded sessions with live speaker Q&As in the chat, live fireside chats, and insights from some of the top companies in the industry. The last day, 29 June will be a full day of interactive roundtables and networking opportunities — all online! It’s GDC: Wherever you are.

Get Your Ticket Today
