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SUMMARY:WN Seattle’21
DESCRIPTION:Sessions of the WN Conference are business events for the game industry that take place on all continents of the world. \nWN 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. \nGame studios and teams can apply for the developer showcase (till 7 November) and get a free booth in the Expo Zone and up to 3 free Premium Passes per team. \nThe event hosts live lectures from Ed Fries\, Dean Takahashi\, Phoena Pang\, Kate Edwards\, Mihai Pohontu\, and other leading industry experts. \nIf you can’t go to Seattle — welcome to the WN North America Online’21 (showcase application deadline is 12 November). \n  \nGet your tickets today!
URL:https://igda.org/event/wn-seattle21/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211118
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SUMMARY:Pocket Gamer Connects Digital NEXT
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAs one of the expected 1\,000 attendees\, you will have access to an innovative online platform for three days in November 2021. You’ll be able to select from a programme of great live video content full of insight and practical advice across 14+ 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  \n\nInvestor Connector \nMoneyMaker\nPublisher SpeedMatch \nThe Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)\nThe Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition)\nJournalist Bar \nDiscord server \n\n  \nSo book your tickets now and join us in November for Pocket Gamer Connects Digital NEXT. \nAlso if you book a ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects Digital NEXT\, you’ll get access to Beyond Games on 18 -19 November. \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. \nIGDA members save 20% on tickets by using the discount code here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/pocket-gamer-connects-digital-next/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-11-12/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211113
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210915T162032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T190714Z
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SUMMARY:Pathfindin.gs 2021
DESCRIPTION:A transcontinental collaboration to make and support games from the global south.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPathfindin.gs is a celebration of and collaboration with game developers in the Global South. This conference aims to elevate and give a platform to otherwise marginalized voices\, breaking down the barriers that currently exist\, and making opportunities accessible for everyone. It is meant to explore and educate individuals on the differences and similarities that we have even though we are continents apart. This three-day online conference will touch on development practices\, culture\, heritage\, diaspora and decolonization with developers and the community\, presented by speakers from the Global South. When you register\, you gain access to Publishers from across the world. \nThis event will be streamed by the IGDA on Twitch. \nSponsor/Partnership opportunities to be made available shortly! This event is FREE for game developers and $150 USD for all publishers and third parties. \nRegister today! \nAre you interested in getting involved as a speaker? Fill out this form.
URL:https://igda.org/event/pathfindin-gs-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211115
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
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SUMMARY:MEGAMIGS 2021
DESCRIPTION: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 than a hundred exhibitors present\, it will be possible to virtually discover their booths and showcases. Game demos\, trailers and other exclusive content awaits. \nAs every year\, quality conferences held by passionate speakers are organized and business development returns with a more interactive formula\, better adapted to everyone’s needs. MEGAMIGS offers many opportunities to network through creative activities. Investors\, developers\, and buyers come together in a setting that is designed for business development. Last year\, more than 1000 business meetings between entrepreneurs\, developers and creators took place. MEGAMIGS is the event in Canada where discovery\, exchange and exposure of the video game industry meet. \nBook your ticket now!
URL:https://igda.org/event/megamigs-2021/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211112
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SUMMARY:AWE USA 2021
DESCRIPTION:AWE USA 2021 is back in-person in Santa Clara\, CA\, on 9-11 November\, 2021!  \nIGDA Members save 20% on tickets (get the code from the Discounts page) – register today!
URL:https://igda.org/event/awe-usa-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T133000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Empowerment and Women in Games
DESCRIPTION:Join us for IGDA Switzerland’s final webinar of 2021 on the topic of ‘Empowerment and Women in Games’—kindly supported by the Swiss Arts Council\, Pro Helvetia. We’ll discuss entrepreneurship\, game development careers\, community\, etc. and highlight special achievements. The distinguished line-up of panelists features an exciting mix of disciplines including game developers\, artists\, producers and academics. \nWhen: Monday 8. November at 6-7:30pm CET/9-10:30am PT\nWhere: http://twitch.tv/igda
URL:https://igda.org/event/webinar-empowerment-and-women-in-games/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211111
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210820T154043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210820T154043Z
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SUMMARY:GameSoundCon
DESCRIPTION:GameSoundCon: 8 – 10 November\, 2021 \nGameSoundCon 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 design. Additional sessions cover cutting edge research\, Virtual Reality audio and Dialogue. GameSoundCon is taking place from November 8-10\, 2021. Click here to register.
URL:https://igda.org/event/gamesoundcon-3/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20211020T131435Z
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SUMMARY:Global Games Pitch
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \n⭐️ 100+ Publishers and Investors\, 100+ Game Developers from 50+ Countries \n⭐️ $15k prize fund for the best pitch sponsored by Xsolla! \n⭐️ Our own 24/365 pitching & matchmaking online platform \n⭐️ Access to Knowledge Base and pitch deck improvement tips \n⭐️ Online webinars for game developers by top industry experts \n⭐️ Mentorship and feedback for your game projects \n  \nJoin today and create your game profile available only to registered companies\, get more feedback before\, during and after the event\, maintain a developer log and explore new business opportunities. \n  \nHurry up! And get your early-bird ticket at a tempting price on GDBAY website.🔥 \n  \nUse friendly promo code IGDAFriends30 to get 30% OFF Pro Pitching Pass or claim your free Basic Pass here!
URL:https://igda.org/event/global-games-pitch/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211106
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
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SUMMARY:Nordic Game 2021
DESCRIPTION:The Nordic Game Conference is held in the spring and autumn each year in Malmö\, Sweden. They made their digital debut in 2020 and return online this year with two editions of Nordic Game\, beginning in the spring with NG21 on 26-28 May followed by NG21 Autumn on 2-5 November. Gathering thousands of industry professionals in the spring and autumn each year\, Nordic Game is the one and only “home turf” meeting place for the highly successful game developers of Denmark\, Finland\, Iceland\, Norway and Sweden. \nNordic Game is offering IGDA members a very special 20% discount on conference passes for this year’s event. Hurry up\, go to www.conf.nordicgame.com\, push the “Register” button\, check the “Organisation discount” box\, choose “IGDA ” from the drop down menu\, and then enter the code in the “Discount Code” box. \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/nordic-game-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210720T173527Z
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-10-29/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210915T143519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T155512Z
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SUMMARY:Nordic Game Talents
DESCRIPTION: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 beginning their careers from around the world are welcome to join to explore multiple jobs & career-boosting talks. \nRegistration link – https://apply.gamesjobfair.com \nFor more information\, visit – www.gamesjobfair.com \nIGDA Members save 20% on registration when using the discount code here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/nordic-game-talents/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210205T162843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T185443Z
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SUMMARY:Develop: Brighton
DESCRIPTION:The Develop:Brighton conference and expo has been bringing together the European Game Dev community from global superstars to micro indies – since 2006. Come and learn from your peers and share your experiences\, hear from the industry’s leading lights\, get up-to-date with the latest tools\, techniques and industry trends\, plus network with 3\,000 game dev professionals.\nThis year we have moved the dates from summer to autumn just to be safe – 26 to 28 October 2021. \nwww.developconference.com
URL:https://igda.org/event/develop-brighton/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211027
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Necessity of a Consistent Anti-Cheat Solution Across All Platforms\, presented by Denuvo
DESCRIPTION:Monday 18 October\, 2021 @ 12pm ET \nRegister here! \nFrom 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 on PC\, XBox\, PlayStation or mobile. While this is exciting news for gameplay and gamers\, it also introduces more opportunities for cheats — a risk that game developers should be aware of. \nAs the walls between platforms come down and closed ecosystems are exposed\, a consistent anti-cheat solution that works on all platforms appears to be one of the best ways to protect games. \nIn this IGDA webinar\, join Michail Greshishchev\, Product Manager at Denuvo\, to discuss the importance of cheat prevention in cross-platform gaming. Attendees will learn about: \n\nThe impact of cheats on cross-platform gameplay on PC\, console and mobile devices\nWhat it means to have a cross-platform anti-cheat solution\nThe risk of not being proactive and adapting to this new trend\n\n  \nSPEAKER BIO \nMichail Greshishchev\, Product Manager\, Denuvo by Irdeto \n Michail Greshishchev is a software engineer with a passion for reverse engineering. His career revolves around software reliability & safety critical systems. In his spare time\, he enjoys disassembly\, static and dynamic analysis of software and hardware\, indie game development\, and working on machine learning projects. His recent accomplishments were contributing a security analysis framework to Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)\, enabling automotive manufacturers to protect future cars from cyber-attacks\, and winning a US Navy CTF hacking competition in Austin\, Texas. Presently\, he is a product manager at Denuvo.
URL:https://igda.org/event/webinar-by-denuvo/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210720T173527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T144127Z
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online-2021-10-15/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211023
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20211013T132650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T132720Z
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SUMMARY:Hyper Games Conference
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Hyper Games Conference — an online event dedicated to hyper-casual games which will be held on October 21-22\, 2021! \nThe purpose of the event is to unite game developers companies with publishers and advertising platforms. The conference will be held for 2 days with 2 stages\, with speaking slots and panel discussions with industry leaders on various specialized topics. \nMore detailed topics:\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• Analysis of the most popular markets: Asia\, Europe\, CIS and Turkey \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. \nThe conference plans to bring together about 3500 participants from more than 90+ countries\, about 300+ gaming brands and about 250+ HC Game Studios. Everyone who is involved in hyper-casual games: game studios\, publishers\, ad networks and platforms — hurry up to participate in the biggest event in the hyper-casual niche! \nIGDA members get 20% off the premium pass using the code here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/hyper-games-conference-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211116
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
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SUMMARY:INDIE CLASH
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nJoin the first XTiming Indie Game Championship – submit your game from 15 October – 15 November\, 2021!
URL:https://igda.org/event/indie-clash/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20211006T013256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T015039Z
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SUMMARY:gamescom asia - The Heart of Gaming
DESCRIPTION:gamescom asia\, the first satellite event of the world’s largest computer and video games festival\, gamescom is taking place 14 – 17 October 2021 in Singapore. As the premier platform for Asian game developers to explore partnerships globally\, gamescom asia will act as a hub for international and regional publishers who are looking for the next big thing in games. \nIGDA’s network get an exclusive 10% off tickets to gamescom asia’s Trade Zone & Conference! With a single pass\, you can meet the global video games industry and network with other Southeast Asian markets in one place. Learn from over 80 international experts with our mega Games360 and Mobile Gaming Summit line-up from 14 – 15 October 2021. Use the promocode here when you register on the website. \nClick Here for the latest updates. \nContact us for more info if you would like to exhibit or participate. \nIn the meantime\, join our monthly digital miniseries ongoing till May/June 2021. Our ‘Games Market Bootcamps’ showcase comprehensive insights into key gaming markets in Southeast Asia and Asia Pacific.
URL:https://igda.org/event/gamescom-asia-the-heart-of-gaming/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211013
DTSTAMP:20260403T171045
CREATED:20210813T154012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T185309Z
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SUMMARY:#GAconf
DESCRIPTION:A day of talks and networking exploring recent and future advancements in the field of game accessibility. Attendees can expect a wide range of topics from all sectors of the industry – indie to AAA\, academia to accessibility specialists – and leave with inspiration\, new contacts\, and practical knowledge of how to ensure their vision is able to reach as wide a range of players as possible\, so no player is unnecessarily excluded from the access to culture\, recreation and socialising that gaming brings. \nFind out more info and register here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/gaconf/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210924T163323Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210924T163323Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Toronto Panel: The COVID Game Changer
DESCRIPTION:A Panel on the Impacts of the Pandemic on Toronto’s Game Developers \nWednesday\, October 6\, 2021 @ 6:30pm \nPrice: FREE \nRegister here! \n  \nWith the pandemic shutting down in person events and meetups\, we knew we needed another way to meet\, connect\, and network with other local developers- that’s why we started the IGDA Toronto Discord server! Join up and be part of our general meetings\, ask the chapter executives questions\, post some of your passion projects\, and kick back with your industry peers. Click the image below to join now!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-toronto-panel-the-covid-game-changer/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210720T173527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T141648Z
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-10-01/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210908T144512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T180404Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA AGM 2021
DESCRIPTION:The International Game Developers Association’s Annual General Meeting will be held September 27 at 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PDT / 4 p.m. GMT on the IGDA Twitch channel. Join the IGDA Board of Directors and Executive Director for a summary of the association’s progress over the past year\, and an overview of what’s in store for the rest of 2021. There will also be a feedback and questions session at the end to receive insight and input from the community. \nThis is a great opportunity to help shape the future of the IGDA and our industry as whole. \n\nDon’t miss this critical membership meeting and overview of the organization’s past year and its future!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-agm-2021/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211002
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210820T160346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T185329Z
UID:10001368-1632700800-1633132799@igda.org
SUMMARY:Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #8
DESCRIPTION:The Global Games Industry Conference ONLINE \nMonday\, 27th September – Friday\, 1st  October\, 2021 \nFollowing six fantastic digital events over the course of 2020 and the first half of 2021\, Pocket Gamer Connects will return in September 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\,500 games industry professionals\, and over 250 speakers. We’ve run 29 Connects events now since 2014\, and we’re excited to continue connecting the global games industry. \nAs one of the expected 1\,500 attendees\, you will have access to an innovative online platform for five days in September 2021. You’ll be able to select from a programme of great live video content full of insight and practical advice across 20+ 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\nAdditionally\, we’re running online versions of these fringe events so you can connect through multiple avenues:\n\nInvestor Connector \nMoneyMaker \nPublisher SpeedMatch\nCareers Week\nThe Big Hypercasual Pitch \nThe Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition) \nJournalist Bar \nDiscord server \n\n\n\nSo book your tickets now and join us in September for Pocket Gamer Connects Digital #8. \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.
URL:https://igda.org/event/pocket-gamer-connects-digital-8/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210917T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210720T173527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T141648Z
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-09-17/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210927
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210916T135621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210916T140305Z
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SUMMARY:GDEX Game Jam
DESCRIPTION:GDEX GAME JAM IS BACK FOR ROUND 2!\nSEPT 17TH-SEPT 26TH!\nOrganize 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! No game development experience is required. Theme will be announced during the event starting on September 17th. \nJammers will work remotely while being encouraged to capture screenshots and content of your process throughout the event. Expert Peer Reviewers to support jammers during the event to be announced soon. Come join us! \n  \nRegister Now!: https://itch.io/jam/gdex-2021
URL:https://igda.org/event/gdex-game-jam/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T064500
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210907T181934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T182901Z
UID:10001371-1631664000-1631688300@igda.org
SUMMARY:GATO 2021
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe virtual conference aims to discuss the latest trends & insights in Digital Gaming\, how to monetize games and strategies\, the best practices one needs to follow\, and how to create an enabling gaming ecosystem by engaging with all the stakeholders. \nSave your spot and Register Here to enter the world of digital gaming!
URL:https://igda.org/event/6093/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210912T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210901T164532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T164532Z
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SUMMARY:IGDA Chicago's End of Summer Picnic 2021
DESCRIPTION:The end of summer is upon us and that means it’s time for IGDA Chicago’s annual picnic! This year\, the picnic will be held outside (rain or shine) at Montrose Beach\, off of N Simonds Dr\, on Sept 12th from 12 – 3 PM CST. \nTake a break from the screen\, enjoy the late-summer weather\, and most importantly\, hang out with folks from your local game development community. \nTickets \nFood & Activities. \nFor safety\, please bring your own brown bag lunch and drinks. Individual water bottles will be provided. \nWe’ll be playing board games and enjoying outdoor activities together. If you have a tabletop or card game you’d like to bring\, please do! \nPlease bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket if possible. \n  \nLocation Info \nOur group will be set up in the grass to the south of the stone bridge near N. Simonds Dr. \n  \nCOVID-19 Info \nAs this event is outside\, masks are encouraged but not required. Hand sanitizer will be available onsite. If you feel unwell or have been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 within 2 weeks of this event\, please refrain from attending this event for the safety of other participants. \n\nIGDA Chicago is dedicated to providing an inclusive\, welcoming\, and harassment-free\nexperience for everyone. Our Anti-Harassment policy can be found at:http://igdachicago.com/code-of-conduct/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-chicagos-end-of-summer-picnic-2021/
LOCATION:Montrose Beach\, Chicago
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210901T135300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T135300Z
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SUMMARY:Point-and-Click Adventures: Past\, Present and Future
DESCRIPTION:Date: 6 September\, 2021\, 6-7pm Central European Time\nPlatform: www.twitch.tv/igda \nOverview\nIGDA Switzerland’s Craft.Innovate.Connect webinar series continues\, with kind support from the Swiss Arts Council\, Pro Helvetia\, with an in-depth look at the point-and-click adventure genre. We bring together a distinguished panel of speakers from Switzerland\, Canada and the U.S to discuss the genre’s heritage\, current creative landscape and prospective ideas for its future. \nPanelists \nDave Gilbert (Wadjet Eye Games)\nJean Leggett (One More Story Games)\nJoel Mayer (Purgatory)\nPatricio Land (Sol705)\nTania and Stefano Maccarinelli (Stelex Software) \nHosted by Chris Solarski\, Chair of IGDA Switzerland.
URL:https://igda.org/event/point-and-click-adventures-past-present-and-future/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210903T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210720T173527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220411T141648Z
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SUMMARY:SketchClub Online
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA Game Art SIG warmly invites you to SketchClub Online—a FREE (roughly) bi-weekly event kindly sponsored by SAE Institute Zurich and hosted by author and designer Chris Solarski with the purpose of exploring traditional and contemporary approaches to figure sketching and character design. Attendees are encouraged to participate in artistic challenges prescribed for each each session\, for which Chris is on hand to offer advice and support. Although the SketchClub can also be used as an informal online meet-up where participants are free to work on personal projects while discussing all character\, art-design and career-related topics. All skill levels are welcome\, from complete beginners to advanced\, and there are no restrictions on which media is used (i.e. pencil/paper\, Photoshop\, Procreate\, etc.). SketchClub has a “drop-in” format\, so participants needn’t attend every session and can arrive late/leave early—ideally with minimum disturbance to the group. \nThe SketchClub occurs roughly every second Friday\, and these are the confirmed dates so far (5:30 – 8:30 pm Central European Time). A Zoom link is published in the ‘upcoming_events’ channel of the IGDA Game Art SIG’s Discord server on the day of each event. We look forward to seeing you!
URL:https://igda.org/event/sketchclub-online/2021-09-03/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210827T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T171046
CREATED:20210806T123344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210806T123344Z
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SUMMARY:Global Industry Game Awards (GIGA)
DESCRIPTION:The IGDA is partnering with devcom to host the first Global Industry Game Awards (GIGA)\, peer- determined awards in celebration of the contributions of discipline teams and individuals. Game development is a cutting-edge industry of technology\, art\, and innovation that is of significant cultural importance\, and the contributors in the fields within it will be celebrated through these awards. \nThese awards will be granted to the teams and individuals that are particularly outstanding in their fields for their work on titles released and other ongoing efforts in 2020. It will award specific teams from recent releases for their contributions. \nThe award show\, to be hosted during the devcom Developer Conference on 27 August\, 2021\, will reveal the winners as selected by a diverse array of game industry professionals. \nWatch us live at 1:30pm ET over on the IGDA Twitch Channel!
URL:https://igda.org/event/global-industry-game-awards-giga/
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