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SUMMARY:Hang out at the Tavern with Game Dev Friends!
DESCRIPTION:It’s time for our next quarterly meet up at Gamers Geekery! Come on out and play some board games with old and new friends! \nGamers Geekery and Tavern is an awesome board game cafe with food\, drinks\, and a fantastic collection of games. If you’ve enjoyed past IGDA events\, or are looking to meet some industry professionals in the area\, come on through! \nAttendance is free. We have reserved 4 tables\, but depending on interest we may ask for additional space\, so if you plan to attend\, please join the event! \nWhen: Tuesday 9/9 from 6:30-8:30\nWhere: Gamers Geekery and Tavern (107 Edinburgh S Dr #213\, Cary\, NC) The Tavern is upstairs. \nHave any questions? Comment below\, or join our discord and post any questions you have in the events channel! https://discord.gg/YRyaHcrFak
URL:https://igda.org/event/hang-out-at-the-tavern-with-game-dev-friends/
LOCATION:Gamers Geekery\, 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213\, Cary\, NC\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA NC Triangle":MAILTO:us-nc-triangle@igda.org
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SUMMARY:IGDA Vancouver March 25th 2026 Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Hey! @everyone \nNext Meeting Date:\nWednesday March 25th\, 2026 is at The Rec Room @ Brentwood Mall Center\, 6pm – 10pm \nPlease get a Ticket with Eventbrite (it’s Free!) so that we have a good idea of how many people will be attending.\n(this is not necessary to attend the meeting\, but is very helpful to us) \nEventbrite Ticket Link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/igda-vancouver-march-25th-2026-meetup-tickets-1985490983981\nFacebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/1C4pGvk96A/\nLinked-In Event: https://www.linkedin.com/events/7440247934144901120 \nHope you can join us! \n~chris
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-vancouver-march-25th-2026-meetup/
LOCATION:The Rec Room\, Brentwood Mall Center\, Burnaby\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Biz Admin for Indies
DESCRIPTION:WHO: A panel of accounting\, legal\, and PA tax credit support \nWHAT: Biz Admin for Indies \nWHERE (IN-PERSON): URBN Center at Drexel University\, 3501 Market Street\, Room 125\, Philadelphia\, PA 19104 \nWHERE (ONLINE): IGDA Philly Monthly Zoom Webinar Register at http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg \nWHEN: April 14th\, 7:00-9:00 PM WHY: Making games for money means making a game company. Join us for an informative panel of accounting\, legal\, and PA tax credit support.
URL:https://igda.org/event/biz-admin-for-indies/
LOCATION:Drexel University URBN Building\, 3501 Market St.\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="IGDA Philly":MAILTO:igdaphilly@igda.org
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SUMMARY:Plan D - Developer Forum
DESCRIPTION:在代码与创意的世界里，我们习惯了独自面对屏幕、调试BUG、打磨玩法，却也渴望能有一群真正懂行的同路人，分享突破瓶颈的狂喜，吐槽开发中的血泪。 \n In the world of code and creativity\, we’re used to facing screens alone — debugging\, refining mechanics — yet we long for a community of people who truly get it: to share the euphoria of breaking through a wall\, and to vent about the blood and tears of development. \n\n当GDC（Game Developers Conference，游戏开发者大会）的前沿趋势扑面而来，当发行方的选品标准扑朔迷离，一次线下的相聚，或许正是那扇通往新视野与新机遇的窗口。 \nAs the cutting-edge trends from GDC (Game Developers Conference) wash over us\, and as publishers’ selection criteria grow ever more elusive\, an in-person gathering may be just the window into new perspectives and new opportunities. \n\n为此，IGDA国际游戏开发者协会深圳分会诚意重启「Plan D 开发者论坛」，于4月18日在深圳举办，旨在为本地游戏创作者打造一个开放、专业、有温度的交流场域。 \nTo that end\, the IGDA (International Game Developers Association) Shenzhen Chapter is proudly relaunching Plan D Developer Forum\, taking place on April 18th in Shenzhen — dedicated to building an open\, professional\, and human-centered space for local game creators to connect. \n\n无论你是程序员、策划、美术、发行商务，还是正在打磨第一款Demo的独立开发者，都欢迎加入我们，暂别孤独编码，开启一场面对面的深度对话。 \nWhether you’re a programmer\, designer\, artist\, publishing professional\, or an indie developer polishing your very first demo\, you’re welcome to join us. Step away from the solitude of coding and open up a real\, face-to-face conversation. \n\n我们相聚，是为了：让脑海中的玩法创意，找到第一个愿意认真倾听的同行；让开发中踩过的坑，在你一言我一语的碰撞中，浮现新的解法；让每一个坚持创作的灵魂，真切地感受到——在这座城市里，我们并非独行。我们希望这场论坛，能像一位老朋友的邀约，为你带来半日充实、放松且充满能量的时光。 \nWe come together to: give the gameplay ideas in your head their first audience — someone who will genuinely listen; let the pitfalls you’ve stumbled through in development spark new solutions through the back-and-forth of shared experience; and let every soul who keeps on creating truly feel — that in this city\, none of us walks alone. We hope this forum feels like an invitation from an old friend: half a day that’s fulfilling\, relaxed\, and full of energy. \n\n四月，深圳见。 人已齐，嘉宾已到，游戏已备。期待与你坐下来，听听分享，聊聊开发，也听听你一路走来的创作故事。 \nApril. See you in Shenzhen. Everyone’s here. The speakers have arrived. The games are ready. We look forward to sitting down with you — to hear the talks\, swap dev stories\, and listen to the creative journey that brought you here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/plan-d-developer-forum/
LOCATION:ARTDiCO Portfolio Center\, No. 14\, 2/F\, Commercial Units\, Tower 1\, Qianhai Trade Square\, Qianhai Cooperation Zone\, Guangdong\, 518054\, China
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ORGANIZER;CN="KunAn Li":MAILTO:shenzhen@igda.org
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SUMMARY:Expo Gamers
DESCRIPTION:The international games industry event Expo Gamers will take place May 29–30\, 2026 in Opatija\, Croatia\, bringing together developers\, publishers\, investors and players for a hybrid conference and expo focused on the Adriatic and Balkan markets. \nOriginally launched as a consumer-focused event with a small business track\, the conference has grown into a gathering attracting established industry professionals and expanding business activity. Held on the Croatian coast\, it combines a curated conference program with a public-facing exhibition. Organizers expect more than 3\,000 attendees\, with roughly 40% industry professionals and 60% consumers\, creating an environment intended to support both business development and community engagement. \nThe program includes multiple professional tracks\, panels and talks\, along with structured networking through the MeetToMatch platform connecting studios with partners and decision-makers across Southeast Europe. The event positions itself as a gateway to regional markets including Croatia\, Slovenia\, Austria\, Serbia\, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. \nApplications to speak are open via the website:\nhttps://www.expogamers.com/joinprogram \nAlongside the industry program\, Expo Gamers also features a consumer expo hall\, indie showcase and social events designed to encourage informal interaction between developers and players. \nIndependent developers may apply to showcase their game in the expo area by March 20\, 2026. Accepted teams will be eligible for a discounted Indie Ticket priced at €145.\nhttps://www.expogamers.com/indie \nMore information about the event and participation details can be found at:\nhttps://www.expogamers.com \nIGDA members receive a 20% discount – visit Discounts for the code.
URL:https://igda.org/event/expo-gamers/
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