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SUMMARY:Nordic Game Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Game conference is held annually in Malmö\, Sweden. We made our digital debut with NG20 on 27-29 May and Nordic Game returns online this fall with NG20+ on 25-27 November\, broadcast live from Slagthuset. \nAs the leading games conference in Europe we have a lot to offer\, with twice the Nordic Game experience this November filled with the best speakers from the global industry and our own Nordic heroes\, access to countless games industry professionals via MeetToMatch with video conferencing\, a host of networking and social events on Discord\, as well as the highly anticipated Nordic Game Discovery Contest Season IV online finals and much\, much more. \n  \nIGDA members save 20% on tickets. Visit the discounts page for more.
URL:https://igda.org/event/nordic-game-conference-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201129
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201130
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200709T184104Z
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SUMMARY:Tech4COVID Stream-a-thon
DESCRIPTION:NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5\,000\,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel’s NUC and tablets\, virtual classroom licenses\, wifi\, and remote desktop support. They’ve partnered with international influencers\, celebrities\, and nonprofits to host a virtual esports fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for underserved students in k-12 institutions and HBCUs. \n  \nThe upcoming streams will take place on twitch.tv/axisreplay\, as well as Facebook Live\, YouTube Live\, Beasley Media Network\, and ESTV\, happening the last Sunday of the month until December. \n  \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/tech4covid-stream-a-thon/2020-11-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201125T155048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T202608Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Canadian Gaming Incentives and Structure in the Canadian Gaming Market
DESCRIPTION: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 \nHighlights: \n\nEverything one should do from an accounting perspective when starting up a game studio in Canada\nThe benefits of tax incentives and programs for funding opportunities (such as IRAP\, CMF\, Ontario Creates\, etc.) and how this is relevant to any emerging studio\n\nDate: Tuesday 1 December\, 2020 \nTime: 1pm EST \nWhere: twitch.tv/igda \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/introduction-to-canadian-gaming-incentives-and-structure-in-the-canadian-gaming-market/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T180000
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CREATED:20200526T184552Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Las Vegas Game Dev Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month.\nJoin the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-las-vegas-game-dev-meet-up/2020-12-01/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201205
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201002T173357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T173357Z
UID:10001153-1606867200-1607126399@igda.org
SUMMARY:Virtuality 2020
DESCRIPTION:Virtuality Experience 2020 – the virtual professional trade show dedicated to augmented and virtual realities. \n\n\n\n\n\n 2 to 4 December 2020 – Virtuality Experience Online (PC\, Mac\, Oculus Quest) \n\nGet your free ticket today!
URL:https://igda.org/event/virtuality-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201203T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201203T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201130T225151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201130T225151Z
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SUMMARY:Utah Game Dev Choice Awards 2020
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Choice Awards show for games developed in Utah and voted on by developers! Live on Twitch at twitch.tv/igda starting at 7:30. Come watch and cheer on your fellow developers!
URL:https://igda.org/event/utah-game-dev-choice-awards-2020/
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ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA Salt Lake":MAILTO:vazor222@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201211
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SUMMARY:Indie Game Business Sessions
DESCRIPTION: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 starts at only $50. \nJoin 8 – 10 December 2020 – IGDA members get 25% off tickets using the link on the Discounts page.
URL:https://igda.org/event/indie-game-business-sessions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T160000
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CREATED:20201028T141423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T143443Z
UID:10001265-1607526000-1607529600@igda.org
SUMMARY:Navigating Alice’s Patent Wonderland: Overcoming 101 in the Gaming Industry
DESCRIPTION:In 2014\, a Supreme Court case emerged as the tip of an iceberg that would sink many gaming patents and make the passage from filing to issuance that much harder. In Alice\, the Supreme Court looked at the statute\, 35 U.S.C. § 101\, which outlines what qualifies for patent protection. Notably\, the Court established a test for determining whether software can qualify for a patent or if it attempts to cover unpatentable subject matter\, such as an abstract idea. At a high level\, abstract ideas refer to “ideas in and of themselves.”  Those seeking patents covering aspects of video games will need an experienced captain\, as the underlying software and rules governing gameplay tend to gravitate towards the immovable object that is § 101. In this webinar\, lawyers from Finnegan will explain the pitfalls to avoid and strategies for safe passage. \nDate/Time: 9 December\, 3pm ET \nLocation: twitch.tv/igda \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/navigating-alices-patent-wonderland-overcoming-101-in-the-gaming-industry/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T220000
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CREATED:20201127T202939Z
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SUMMARY:Camden County College's Annual Game Showcase
DESCRIPTION:IGDA Philly invites you to join us celebrating the annual Camden County College student game showcase! See what students of the school’s Game Design & Development program have been working on! Please note the special date and time for this month’s meeting: December 15th at 7PM. We hope to see you there! Pre-register on Zoom: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg
URL:https://igda.org/event/camden-county-colleges-annual-game-showcase/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201217T140000
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CREATED:20201215T185504Z
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SUMMARY:Inside Unreal: 2020 Year In Review
DESCRIPTION:WHAT\nIt’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. \nWHEN\nThursday\, December 17 @ 2:00PM ET – Countdown \nWHERE\nTwitch \nWHO\nTim Sweeney – CEO & Founder – @TimSweeneyEpic\nBrian Karis – Technical Director\, Graphics – @BrianKaris\nGrayson Edge – Senior Cinematic Designer – @GraysonEdge\nAmanda Schade – Community Manager – @amandamschade\nVictor Brodin – Community Manager – @victor1erp
URL:https://igda.org/event/inside-unreal-2020-year-in-review/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
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CREATED:20201202T175906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201202T175906Z
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SUMMARY:Game Industry Ultimate Holiday Party Palooza
DESCRIPTION: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 virtual space that is actually fun and won’t give you video call fatigue\, plus it gives folks the chance to hang out and network with NEW friends\, while recreating the kind of atmosphere we used to have at the bars and venues around gaming conventions (plus much safer too). Once registered\, you’ll be able to join at any point during the 22 hour event\, You’ll then be placed into a random breakout room with 4-5 other gaming industry folks for 20 minutes\, where you’ll have a chance to chat with people who you may not typically meet\, find unique opportunities to socialize\, and maybe even have some interesting business discussions. \n  \nFor more info: http://games.industrygathering.com/2020party/
URL:https://igda.org/event/game-industry-ultimate-holiday-party-palooza/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T170000
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CREATED:20201125T142217Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Hackathon
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Holiday Cheer Hackathon is coming soon! Join us from December 18th – January 3rd to share our well wishes and traditions from all around the world. \nThis is a two week hackathon will provide support and community to all developers who may be unable to see their friends and family during this holiday season. We will host multiple social and educational events during this period\, while everyone will be encouraged to work together on projects that will span from holiday cards and songs to stories and\, of course\, games! \nThis hackathon will also celebrate the diverse backgrounds\, locations\, and traditions of the IGDA membership\, and it is currently supported by Teradici\, Dell\, PlayEveryWare\, HIVE – Turku Game Hub\, Lucien Parsons\, The GameHERs\, Unity\, Odin Law and Media\, Backtrace\, and Leyline. \nSponsorships for this event start at only $500 to encourage community support and participation\, please review this deck if you are interested in providing your support to game developers during this challenging holiday season. \nIf you would like to contribute to the Holiday Cheer Hackathon by giving a talk\, organizing an event\, or sharing your own holiday traditions\, please let us know! Stay tuned for more updates as we schedule the events of the hackathon.
URL:https://igda.org/event/holiday-cheer-hackathon/
LOCATION:IGDA Discord and IGDA Twitch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T200000
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Hackathon Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe Holiday Cheer Hackathon is a two week hackathon that will provide support and community to all developers who may be unable to see their friends and family during this holiday season. We will host multiple social and educational events during this period\, while everyone will be encouraged to work together on projects that will span from holiday cards and songs to stories and\, of course\, games! \nThis hackathon will also celebrate the diverse backgrounds\, locations\, and traditions of the IGDA membership\, and it is currently supported by Teradici\, Dell\, PlayEveryWare\, HIVE – Turku Game Hub\, Lucien Parsons\, The GameHERs\, Unity\, Odin Law and Media\, and Leyline. \nThe opening ceremony will start at 3:00pm EST and discuss the hackathon\, including the themes\, share messages from IGDA members around the world\, and a keynote presentation from Teradici! \nWhere: http://twitch.tv/igda \nWhen: 18 December 2020\, 3:00pm EST / 8:00pm GMT \nWho: The IGDA\, IGDA members\, and all of the wonderful companies coming together to make this event possible \nSponsorships for this event starts at only $500 to encourage community support and participation\, please review this deck if you are interested in providing your support to game developers during this challenging holiday season. \nIf you would like to contribute to the Holiday Cheer Hackathon by giving a talk\, organizing an event\, or sharing your own holiday traditions\, please let us know! Stay tuned for more updates as we schedule the events of the hackathon. \nRSVP here for the Opening Ceremony. \nRSVP here for the closing Ceremony on January 3rd.
URL:https://igda.org/event/holiday-cheer-hackathon-opening-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T160000
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CREATED:20201220T175530Z
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SUMMARY:"Gaming as a Force for Good: Philanthropy in the Gaming World" Panel
DESCRIPTION:Video games have been regarded poorly by the public in the past\, but the ways they empower change\, community\, and positive growth in the world is becoming more recognized. Join the IGDA and Leyline on IGDA’s Twitch to hear about how games are a force for good as part of the Holiday Cheer Hackathon. \nPanelists: \nJeremy Dela Rosa\nJustin “Boogy” Smith\nCody Urban\nYugina Yun \nModerator: \nMarc Dion \nThe Holiday Cheer Hackathon is a two week event that provides support and community to all developers who may be unable to see their friends and family during this holiday season. This panel is one of multiple social and educational events during this period\, while everyone is encouraged to work together on projects that will span from holiday cards and songs to stories and\, of course\, games!
URL:https://igda.org/event/gaming-as-a-force-for-good-philanthropy-in-the-gaming-world-panel/
LOCATION:IGDA Discord and IGDA Twitch
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201223T153000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201221T164618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201221T164744Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Foundation Holiday Chat
DESCRIPTION:Join Nika Nour\, Sarah Spiers\, Wyn Rush\, and Brie Wendt from the IGDA Foundation at 3pm EST on December 23rd on IGDA’s Twitch to hear how they have supported game developers and their dreams through their programs in 2020. \nThe Holiday Cheer Hackathon is a two week event that provides support and community to all developers who may be unable to see their friends and family during this holiday season. This panel is one of multiple social and educational events during this period\, while everyone is encouraged to work together on projects that will span from holiday cards and songs to stories and\, of course\, games!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-foundation-holiday-chat/
LOCATION:IGDA Discord and IGDA Twitch
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201209T201107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T201107Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Cheer Hackathon Closing Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the closing ceremony of the the International Game Developers Association (IGDA) Holiday Cheer Hackathon. \nThe 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. \nThis hackathon will also celebrate the diverse backgrounds\, locations\, and traditions of the IGDA membership\, and it is currently supported by Teradici\, Dell\, PlayEveryWare\, HIVE – Turku Game Hub\, Lucien Parsons\, The GameHERs\, Unity\, Odin Law and Media\, and Leyline. \nThe closing ceremony will start at 3:00pm EST and discuss the hackathon\, share submissions from game developers around the world\, and recap the highlights of the event. \nWhere: http://twitch.tv/igda \nWhen: 3 January 2021\, 3:00pm EST / 8:00pm GMT \nWho: The IGDA\, IGDA members\, and all of the wonderful companies coming together to make this event possible \nIf you would like to contribute to the Holiday Cheer Hackathon by giving a talk\, organizing an event\, or sharing your own holiday traditions\, please let us know! \nRSVP here for the closing ceremony.
URL:https://igda.org/event/holiday-cheer-hackathon-closing-ceremony/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20200526T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T185715Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Las Vegas Game Dev Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month.\nJoin the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-las-vegas-game-dev-meet-up/2021-01-05/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210115
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201209T151602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T184822Z
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SUMMARY:REUTERS NEXT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNo 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. \nREUTERS NEXT draws on Reuters global reach to host diverse voices from around the world who will examine topics from different perspectives\, bringing their passion\, experience and expertise to find new ways forward. \nRegister now!
URL:https://igda.org/event/reuters-next/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T213000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201230T173925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201230T173925Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Philly Annual Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, January 12th as we ring in the new year with our annual Town Hall! We’ll begin with an overview of 2020 and what we have accomplished along with our plans for 2021\, followed by a Q+A and roundtable discussion with our community. We want to hear from you what you’d like to see from us in the next year\, so be sure to pre-register at the link below and join in on the discussion! https://t.co/QB3Q5HNDnC?amp=1
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-philly-annual-town-hall/
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ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA Philly":MAILTO:igdaphilly@igda.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210118
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210107T194638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210107T194638Z
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SUMMARY:Elle Hacks 2021
DESCRIPTION:Calling all female identified hackers!  \nEllehacks 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. \nIt offers a safe space for females to participate in creative and problem solving activities while connecting with employers from different fields. \nOn January 15st – January 17st\, be part of 600 other hackers at ElleHacks\, the largest 36 hours\, all female hackathon virtually this year! We welcome female and non-binary individuals of all experience levels!  \nReady to be part of an unforgettable experience? Apply down below!  \n  \nApply at: https://ellehacks.com/ \nQuestions? Reach us at: info@ellehacks.com \n#ElleHacks2021 #WomenEmpowerment
URL:https://igda.org/event/elle-hacks-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210131T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210114T022935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210120T012015Z
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SUMMARY:Global Game Jam 2021 – on Discord!
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Discord for an all-virtual version of Global Game Jam! \nThe Global Game Jam® (GGJ) is the world’s largest game jam (game creation) event taking place around the world at physical locations. Think of it as a hackathon focused on game development. It is the growth of an idea that in today’s heavily connected world\, we could come together\, be creative\, share experiences and express ourselves in a multitude of ways using video games– it is very universal. The weekend stirs a global creative buzz in games\, while at the same time exploring the process of development\, be it programming\, iterative design\, narrative exploration or artistic expression. It is all condensed into a 48 hour development cycle. The GGJ encourages people with all kinds of backgrounds to participate and contribute to this global spread of game development and creativity. \nNo programming knowledge is required to participate. You can contribute to a team in other ways such as by creating art\, music\, or story. Follow the instructions here to register or volunteer: https://bit.ly/albanyggj21
URL:https://igda.org/event/global-game-jam-2021-on-discord/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210202T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20200526T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T185715Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Las Vegas Game Dev Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month.\nJoin the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-las-vegas-game-dev-meet-up/2021-02-02/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210206
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210105T182358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T182358Z
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SUMMARY:Hyper Games Conference 2021
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to announce the Hyper Games Conference 2021!  \nA 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 panel discussions with industry leaders on various specialized topics.  \nMore detailed topics:  \n\n Development. Hyper-casual game development basics and methods \n Games publishing \n Games marketing (ad networks) \n Success cases \n Panel discussions on game development and publishing.\n\nThe main theme of the conference will be developers and their games\, success stories\, mistakes\, and interesting cases. That’s why participation in the conference for development companies is absolutely free — tickets\, speeches\, activities. The conference plans to bring together about 1000 participants from more than 20 countries\, about 100 gaming brands\, and about 30 speakers. The activities will be both in Russian and in English\, so the format will be interesting.  \nEveryone who is involved in hyper-casual games: game studios\, publishers\, ad networks\, and platforms — hurry up to participate in the main profile event. https://hgconf.com/ \n  \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/hyper-games-conference-2021/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210105T185541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T185541Z
UID:10001286-1612742400-1613174399@igda.org
SUMMARY:Digital Entertainment World Expo
DESCRIPTION: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 \nThis February\, the 8th annual Digital Entertainment World Conference returns for 5 days of online programming! The #DEW2021 agenda covers cutting-edge topics on Television\, Streaming\, Advertising\, Games\, Esports\, RightsTech\, Music & Podcasts. Learn more at dewexpo.com \n  \nIGDA Members save 20% on tickets by visiting the Discounts page.
URL:https://igda.org/event/digital-entertainment-world-expo/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20201208T193853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T205330Z
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SUMMARY:Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5
DESCRIPTION:The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE \nMonday\, February 8th – Friday\, February 12th\, 2021 \nhttps://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ \nFollowing four fantastic digital events in 2020\, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in 2021 with another world-welcoming online conference. \nA Pocket Gamer Connects online conference is the perfect way to meet\, learn from\, and do business with over 1\,300 games industry professionals\, and over 200 speakers. We’ve run 26 Connects events now since 2014\, and we’re excited to announce our 2021 plans. \nThe need to connect remains as strong as ever\, even though many of us are still unable to travel. Despite hopes of an end to the pandemic\, we’ve all accepted that early 2021 will still be an unusual time. Fortunately\, running events digitally has enabled us to unite vast numbers of international guests – some 75 countries were represented at each of our online conferences in 2020! \nAs one of an expected 1\,500 delegates\, you will have access to an innovative online platform for five days in February 2021. You’ll be able to select from a programme of great live video content full of insight and practical advice across ten themed conference tracks. You can watch the tracks live or catch up on the recorded videos within your own time\, and if you’re online while the speakers are performing you’ll be able to interact with them and the other viewers with questions and comments. \nBusiness goes on\, and people need to make new connections! So in addition to the talks\, you’ll also be able to search and connect with other attendees. You can find people\, connect\, discuss\, do deals and make plans using the MeetToMatch online meeting platform. It enables you to search by a range of professional criteria and automatically schedules one-to-one video meetings. \nAdditionally\, we’re running online versions of these fringe events so you can connect through multiple avenues: \n\nCareers Week [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/careers-week/]\nInvestor Connector [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/investor-connector/]\nPublisher SpeedMatch [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/publisher-speedmatch/]\nThe Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/the-big-indie-pitch-mobile-edition/]\nThe Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition) [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/the-big-indie-pitch-pc-console-edition/]\nJournalist Bar [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/journalist-bar/]\nDiscord server [https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/discord-server/]\n\nSo book your tickets now and join us in February for Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #5. https://www.pgconnects.com/digital/ \nWe’re also allocating a limited amount of free passes solely for small indie developers\, enabling them to meet with investors and publishers\, and learn from the industry’s biggest names. If you think you qualify\, sign up here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-DCNcYQG5aWoV3qAIyKVj1O9vFeZ6X8dMU_4lzmY69JsjSw/viewform]. \nIGDA members can visit the IGDA Discount page to access a 20% off discount on tickets.
URL:https://igda.org/event/pocket-gamer-connects-digital-5/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210213
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210202T194335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T152158Z
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SUMMARY:WN Hub
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe conference also has a developer exhibition where indies and studios can show off their games\, get feedback and meet with publishers. Teams that demo will also get one free business pass to access the conference’s networking system. When signing up on the form\, be sure to enter IGDA Finland under “How did you find out about the WN Hub.” The developer exhibition is free\, but there some promotional options for additional fees. \nBasic tickets to the event are FREE for game developers and gives access to the lectures and the developer exhibition\, while business tickets are required to use the networking system. IGDA members who are game developers can get a 10% discount off business passes using promocode: IGDAsecretcode. NOTE: WN will cancel basic tickets or discounted business tickets that are registered for non-game developers. Sign up here. Networking is already open for anyone who wants to get an early start.
URL:https://igda.org/event/wn-hub/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210226
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210119T143134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210122T154601Z
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SUMMARY:Breakpoint
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nEvent Sessions: \nTrack 1: Debugging and Quality \nA discussion on industry best practices to achieve better error management\, quality\, and stability. \nTrack 2: Testing Pipelines (manual and automated testing) \nEffective testing tools and techniques that can be used for greater coverage and speed. \nTrack 3: Performance Issues \nExploring technology that can improve debugging and rooting cause of performance issues. \nTo learn more about the event visit the site. 
URL:https://igda.org/event/5644/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210219T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T204407Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Change Summit
DESCRIPTION:This unique\, virtual event from @devcom will provide practical approaches to diversity\, inclusion and accessibility.  \n  \nLeaders from a variety of backgrounds and experiences will speak and share their insights into some important topics facing the games industry today\, including: \n\nguidance on to how to hire and build a diverse team\nways to think about representation\, from a creative and commercial standpoint\nhow developers can think holistically about inclusion\, from game concepting to monetization methods\n\n  \nWhile this inaugural event will be 100% virtual\, there will be plenty of opportunity to network with other gaming industry leaders. More info to follow shortly.  \n  \nAttendance is FREE. Click here to register.
URL:https://igda.org/event/call-for-change-summit/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210302
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20210224T172749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210225T183503Z
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SUMMARY:Game Design Challenge - Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Join us on twitch.tv/igda at 7pm EST with for our keynote\, presented by Dell Technologies.
URL:https://igda.org/event/game-design-challenge-opening-ceremony/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210302T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T064602
CREATED:20200526T184552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200526T185715Z
UID:10001209-1614708000-1614708000@igda.org
SUMMARY:IGDA Las Vegas Game Dev Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month.\nJoin the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-las-vegas-game-dev-meet-up/2021-03-02/
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