3D Design Motion Tour LA
2019-11-08 | Los Angeles, US, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Maxon recently launched The 3D Design Motion Tour, which is an event traveling to 26 cities worldwide! The 1-day event is designed for motion designers who are interested in learning industry-standard 3D production techniques to incorporate into their creative products.
The event will consist of a presentation that breaks down the creation process of a state-of-the-art Production Company Vanity Logo animation. The artwork for this presentation is created by Perception, the cutting-edge design lab known for its work on the Marvel Vanity Logo and visual effects for many Marvel and DC films including Black Panther, Thor Ragnarok, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and more!
To assist with advancing your design skills, all attendees will receive licenses of Cinema 4D, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite, RedShift, Sketchfab, Linkedin Learning (Lynda) and 1 Kitbash coupon! Please note, to receive these licenses you must be present at the event!
The event will gather top animators and motion design artists from all over Europe and the Americas. Along with presentations from VIP presenters, this event provides multiple opportunities to meet with local motion designers during networking and social events.
IGDA members get to attend for FREE!

GameDaily Connect Shenzhen
2019-11-10 - 2019-11-12 | Shenzhen, China, Shenzhen, China
Meet with top game executives from the East and West at China’s biggest B2B game conference, at Sea World Culture & Arts Center in Shenzhen.

Held in partnership with iDreamSky (1119.HK), the conference includes talks by game executives from Tencent, Bytedance, Microsoft, Amazon, iDreamSky, Gameloft, Devolver Digital, Mixi and others, and will cover topics such as app subscription models, cloud gaming, user acquisition, navigating Asia’s game market and more.
“Our goal is to bring Western industry leaders and developers, mobile and otherwise, to the East, and give these two segments of the industry an opportunity to connect, share information and build valuable partnerships,” says GameDaily Connect Director Libe Ackerman.
“It is our honor to be hosting the biggest B2B conference in Chinese game industry,” says iDreamSky VP International Business Development Monte Singman. “China is now the biggest game market in the world, and this event is the best event for meeting developers and publishers.”
GameDaily Connect Asia will feature tracks such as Game Industry Insights, the Business of Games, Growth, Market Navigation and Design and Development. The conference will also host the 27th Indie Prize Awards & Showcase, which will feature 96 independent developers from all around the world. Speakers, panels and registration information can be found at https://connect.gamedaily.biz/
IGDA members receive 10% off passes to this event.

3D Design Motion Tour ATL
2019-11-12 | Atlanta, US, Atlanta, GA, United States

Gamerome
2019-11-13 - 2019-11-15 | Rome, Italy, Rome, Italy
Gamerome is the leading International Game Developers event in Italy. Running at its 4th edition on November 13-15 inside the 5 Stars Hotel Radisson Blu, Gamerome connects businesses and creators thanks to its Conference, Dev Showcase, Matchmaking, Publisher’s Pitch, Awards and Networking opportunities. Among the confirmed speakers: Ian Livingstone (Sumo Digital), Kate Edwards (Geogrify), Stefan Lampinen (Game Advisory), SWERY (WhiteOwls), Andjela Kusmuk (Amazon), Valentina Tamer (King), Pawel Rohleder.
Send your submission to join the Dev Showcase for free!
Meet +500 delegates, +50 Top Class Speakers, +100 leading Companies: join us in beautiful Rome and register today! http://bit.ly/2J5wEzc

3D Design Motion Tour Boston
2019-11-14 | Boston, US, Boston, MA, United States

The Transformative Technology Conference & Expo
2019-11-15 - 2019-11-16 | Palo Alto, California, Palo Alto, CA, United States
The Transformative Technology Conference is the only conference focused on tech for mental health, emotional well-being, and human flourishing. We sit at the intersection of neuroscience, psychology, tech, entrepreneurship, and innovation. We leverage exponential technologies like AI, AR/VR/XR, networks and sensors, biotech, neurofeedback, robotics and more to build tech to enable human well-being at scale. The 5th annual, two-day conference offers a combination of keynotes and panels alongside hands-on demos of cutting edge tech. See www.ttconf.org

Keyframes Conference
2019-11-15 - 2019-11-17 | Boston, US, Boston, MA, United States
Keyframes returns with cutting-edge training sessions on Motion Graphics and Animation, along with new additions to the program. This three-day event is perfect for motion designers who wish to maximize their efficiency and creativity on their tools. All attendees will receive top training from FMC’s team of certified instructors, as well as multiple networking opportunities throughout the conference.
Visit the event website for more details and to book your pass. All IGDA members can save 15% off their training pass

Montreal Expo Gaming Arcade + Montreal International Game Summit(MEGA+MIGS)
2019-11-16 - 2019-11-19 | Montreal, Canada, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
MEGA+MIGS is an event dedicated to the video game industry. Whether you are a developer or a player,
come and learn more about the local and international video game industry. The largest B2B2C event in
Canada, MEGA+MIGS brings together hundreds of video game creators from around the world each year
to meet several thousand visitors.
Whether to discover the next success of the moment or to improve your expertise with industry leaders,
MEGA+MIGS is a unique gathering.
IGDA members get 10% off passes

3D Design Motion Tour Denver
2019-11-19 | Denver, US, Denver, CO, United States

BoardGameGeek Con
2019-11-20 - 2019-11-24 | Hyatt Regency Dallas
Organized by the BoardGameGeek website, this annual gaming convention attracts thousands of tabletop gamers to Dallas, TX each year. With it’s super large open gaming room and multitudes of themed gaming rooms, the focus is playing the New Hotness and Old Favorites. It’s huge lending library makes it easy for anyone to play anything.

DevGamm Minsk 19
2019-11-21 - 2019-11-22 | Minsk, Belarus, Minsk, Belarus
On November 21-22, DevGAMM will gather over 2000 industry professionals in Minsk. The program includes 70+ sessions from top-notch speakers and 100+ games.

The speakers’ line-up includes outstanding Jay Britton, who voiced Frostpunk, Elite Dangerous, Divinity: Original Sin 2, Adrian Vershinin, scriptwriter of Battlefield, Star Wars: Battlefront, Crysis 3, Cvetan Rusimov, creator of Imperia Online, moreover, the representatives of Larian Studios and Elverils will tell you about porting of Divinity: Original Sin 2 to MAC.
Also, expect the sessions from the representatives of Google, 1C Entertainment, Voodoo, Playgendary, tinyBuild, Wargaming, Sperasoft, Unity, Gameloft, Plarium, MRGV, Pixonic, Saber Interactive, and more.
Make sure to arrange meetings using an automatic matchmaking tool PINE!

Submit a project to DevGAMM Showcase and three-minute meetings with publishers at Speed Game Dating until October 25!

Moreover, take part in Girls & Games Business Lunch, DevGAMM Poker Tournament, Roundtables with experts and other activities.
The full conference program is already online! IGDA members get a 15% discount.

Virtuality Paris
2019-11-21 - 2019-11-23 | Paris, France, Paris, France
Virtuality is back to give us a foretaste of what to expect in the future! On November 21, 22 and 23, 2019, the Centquatre will be full of displays and demonstrations of products related to virtual reality, augmented reality and immersive technologies set to revolutionize our daily life, as well as conferences during which professionals and general public can meet and talk about the lines of business involved in this new technological wave. For more information: https://www.virtuality.fr/fr/virtualityparis/GET-TICKETS

HeroFest 2019
2019-11-22 - 2019-11-24 | Bern, Switzerland, Bern, Switzerland
The HeroFest saga started in 2018. More than 12’000 visitors from Switzerland and neighbouring countries came to Bern for the festival for gamers, geeks, and cosplayers. In November 2019, visitors can experience and connect with Swiss game developers, AAA publishers, international indie games, workshops, streamers and much more. The Gaming Hall will be full to the brim with games. Whether you like Retro games, Fortnite or Just Dance – you’ll find something to play!
https://www.herofest.ch/en/herofest.aspx
IGDA members get 15% of day tickets

3D Design Motion Tour DC
2019-12-02 | Washington, US, Washington, DC, United States

3D Design Motion Tour Miami
2019-12-06 | Miami, US, Miami, FL, United States

Singapore Comic Con
2019-12-07 - 2019-12-08 | Singapore, Singapore
Singapore Comic Con is Southeast Asia’s ultimate celebration of the best of Western and Asian pop culture content. From toys, collectibles, comics, tabletop gaming and esports to cosplay, there is something for everyone to experience! Don’t miss the chance to take photos with the cosplayers and score the autographs of your favourite comic creators, illustrators and toy designers. You can also pick up limited-edition collectibles and be in awe at the grand cosplay competition at this annual extravaganza. Kids are also welcomed with activities such as doodle wall, photo-taking with life-sized cartoon character figurines, handicraft and many more in store for them! Did we also mentioned kids 12 and under get to enter the show for FREE with adult accompaniment, so bring your kids down for a fun-filled family weekend!
Various ticket categories and exclusive merchandise are available online. Get your tickets now and receive greater savings!
Follow us on our social media channels at @SGComicCon and check out our website www.singaporecomiccon.com
IGDA members save 10% on tickets

Holiday Bonfire
2019-12-07 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | La Jolla Shores Beach, 8246 La Vereda, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
This event is replacing our December mixer!

Join the San Diego game dev community in celebrating the end of the year on a beach! Instead of our monthly mixer, we’re holding an end of the year bonfire at La Jolla Shores, from sundown to 9:00pm!

We’ll have Hot Dogs, Veggie Hot Dogs, and Marshmallows available to roast! Otherwise bring your own snacks, potluck style!
Group Games
White Elephant Gift Exchange (to participate, bring $10-$20 gift to exchange)
We’ll have blankets and towels for sitting on the sand, bring your own beach chairs if you want them

Time: Saturday December 7th, 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Place: La Jolla Shores Beach
Address: 8246 La Vereda, La Jolla, CA 92037
Please RSVP here so we know how many people to expect!

Unconscious Bias & Inclusion in the Workplace Workshop
2019-12-09 | Culver City, California, Culver City, CA, United States
Join Celia Hodent, an expert in cognitive psychology, for her latest Masterclass “Unconscious Bias & Inclusion in the Workplace”.
The former director of UX at Epic Games (Fortnite) and PhD in psychology will take participants through this 4-hour masterclass diving into the limitations and biases of the human mind. This workshop will help participants to recognize those biases, account for them, and redesign the workplace accordingly to foster a more inclusive environment.
Humans do not think rationally. We believe that we have an accurate perception, an accurate memory, or that we can multitask efficiently. We believe that we are in full control of our decisions according to our values, that we have free will, that we can understand others, that we are logical beings. Sadly, this is all a lie. This workshop proposes to explore some of the most common cognitive and social unconscious biases that trick us into making bad decisions in everyday life and prevent us from building a more inclusive environment, even if we understand the importance of diversity. It will also offer tips to avoid falling prey to these biases as much as we can, and improve diversity & inclusion in the hiring and promotion processes.
You can register or find out more about the event here
IGDA members save 10% on tickets

Biz of Indie Games Virtual Summit
2019-12-09 - 2019-12-13 | Virtual, Virtual
Announcing IGDA’s special partnership with the 2nd Biz of Indie Games Virtual Summit. Totally free access and if you want to upgrade, IGDA has negotiated a 60% discount. The 2019 summit will be drilling deep into strategy, finance & marketing for games business professionals. 35+ honest business-focused interviews with top game developers sharing their wins and losses in publishing indie titles.
https://www.businessofindiegames.com/

IGDA Des Moines: Playtest, Game Design and Networking Night
2019-12-13 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Gravitate Coworking (Downtown), 500 Locust St., Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Do you make games, want to make games, or want to support local game makers? The Dealt Hand and IGDA Des Moines are teaming up to bring you a night of fun, games and feedback.
Come join us at Gravitate Coworking to connect with other designers and play-testers and enthusiasts to improve our craft and pool our resources. This event is for all types of games—analog or digital!
At 7pm we’ll have a short talk by E.b. Updegraff, CEO of Hatchlings, about rapid prototyping.
Please feel free to bring along any prototypes that you’d like feedback on, and if you need a particular space (table or outlets or anything else) let us know so we can accommodate you.

IGDA Seattle Winter Pub Crawl 2019
2019-12-13 18:00 - 2019-12-14 02:00 (America/New_York) | STOUT Seattle, 1530 11th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join your friends or make new ones at IGDA Seattle’s 5th Annual Winter Pub Crawl!
Celebrate your successes from 2019 with your fellow game devs or forget about those failures and look forward to a brighter 2020, either way we hope to see you there.
Here’s our schedule and handy-dandy route map on Google Maps
https://tinyurl.com/y5v95mb2
6 pm: Stout
8 pm: Redhook Brewlab
10 pm: Linda’s Tavern
12 am: Hula Hula

IGDA Des Moines December Meeting
2019-12-17 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Forge by Accenture Industry X.0, 1420 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
This month, instead of our usual meeting, let’s have some festive fun. Come hang out, play games and get to know the group! As always, pizza and refreshments will be provided.
We’ll bring an assortment of card, board and video games for everyone to play. Feel free to bring your favorite games, too! If you want to know more about what people are planning on bringing, join us on Slack or our Facebook Group.
RSVP on Eventbrite (free)
Happy holidays, and thanks for an amazing 2019!

Holiday Party
2019-12-17 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Legends Grill, 12914 Murphy Rd., Stafford, TX, 77477, United States
Come out and Celebrate the Holiday’s with us.
We will have contests to include: Cookie Decorating, Marathon themed games and raffles. There will be food and drink available at the bar you can order. Come out and spread some Holiday cheer before everyone disappears for the holidays. You can share your accomplishments for the year or talk about the things you would like to do next year.
*Prizes from Humble bundle will be available for select games, contests and raffles.*

Salt Lake City 2020 State-of-the-Chapter
2020-01-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Denver) | Murray Library, 166 E 5300 S, Murray, UT, 84107, United States
Our January meeting will be our annual State-of-the-Chapter discussion. Bring with you any questions and comments about IGDA, how our chapter is run, and what you’d like to see in the new year. Bring ideas for chapter meetings and how we can get more game developers meeting each other in Utah. If you’re interested in volunteering with IGDA in 2020, make sure you attend!

PAX South After Party
2020-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Cherrity Bar, 302 Montana St, San Antonio, TX, 78203, United States
The Greater Gaming Society and IGDA San Antonio be hosting a party PAX South After Party! So come hang out, and grab a drink with us. We are selling VIP tickets on Eventbrite which includes a ramen bowl, drink, and raffle ticket.
PAX South After Party
Location : Cherrity Bar
Address: 302 Montana St, San Antonio, TX 78203
Time: January 18th. 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Eventbrite: https://paxpartyggs.eventbrite.com
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/paxpartyggs/

Pocket Gamer Connects London 2020
2020-01-20 - 2020-01-21 | London, UK
Europe’s biggest mobile B2B event for the games industry, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to London for where it all began on January 20 and 21st.
Over the two days, 2,800 delegates from around the world will gather at The Brewery to hear from over 310 world-class speakers across 24 tracks, sharing their expert insight, analysis, and advice on everything within the games industry.
The likes of King, Rovio, Facebook, AppAnnie, Supercell, Tencent, Wargaming, ESL, Riot Games, Jagex and many more will be joining us.
New for 2020 are two events dedicated to covering all the latest developments on everything from blockchain to PC and consoles. Blockchain Gamer Live brings a whole host of content and speakers sharing their expertise, whereas Big Screen Gaming covers all aspects of PC, console and XR gaming.
Alongside this jam-packed schedule, Pocket Gamer Connects London features highly competitive indie pitches and amazing networking opportunities through our free Pitch & Match meeting scheduler, speed-dating type meeting sessions in the form of SpeedMatch, Investor Connector, and the Global Connects Party held on the first night of the conference.
No other event puts you in touch with the entire games industry like Pocket Gamer Connects. Book your tickets now! https://www.pgconnects.com/london/
IGDA members save 20% on tickets

IGDA Des Moines January Meeting
2020-01-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | The Forge by Accenture Industry X.0, 1420 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
Whether a group of people are gaming on the same couch or in different locations, multiplayer gaming is how a majority of players are playing. Join us and learn about what it takes to build, and manage, a multiplayer game and community.
Some of the topics that will be discussed:

Turn-Based strategy from scratch API development
Implementing Multiplayer Experiences into a Live Game
Community Management
Crafting Engaging Experiences

Pizza and refreshments will be provided. IGDA Des Moines meetings are free and open to all. Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/igda-january-meeting-making-a-multiplayer-game-tickets-89240949081?

White Nights Conference
2020-01-23 - 2020-01-24 | Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Amsterdam, Netherlands
The next White Nights Conference is just around the corner and will take place in Amsterdam for the first time on January 23-24, 2020.
The main reason to attend the event is an opportunity to meet decision-makers face-to-face. More than 1,500 game industry professionals – developers, publishers, investors, representatives of platforms and services – will get together in a brand new location. White Nights has a developer program that gives teams an opportunity to demo their games to leading publishers, investors, future partners, industry visionaries and media. Participating teams will get a free mini-booth (up to 3 sq.m. with furniture and electricity), one free Indie Dev Pass and 15% off additional tickets if needed. To participate in the program teams must submit this form by January 2, 2020.
IGDA members get 10% off tickets

GameBizCon
2020-01-28 - 2020-01-30 | Virtual, Virtual
GameBizCon brings the perfect mix of gaming industry professionals and the ease of online business to your doorstep in pre-scheduled video-calls.
Gaming is changing by advancements in tech faster than ever; the challenge for anyone who might have a foot in the world of gaming is to create innovative products that got to the market more efficiently. Dealmakers must have a permanent overview of the industry to find and meet the right partners.
Visiting live events is time and money consuming. Therefore, GameBizCon brings them together to conduct business ONLINE.
Get insight into what companies offer and are looking for, then schedule valuable meetings efficiently.
Sub-events with industry leaders:
AMA – ask me anything about Gaming 2020, Round Table Gaming, GameBizzPitch, Round Table Esports
Register here
IGDA members receive 50% off registration

Silicon Slopes Tech Summit, including Slopes Arcade and UDEN 25
2020-01-30 - 2020-01-31 | Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84101, United States
Utah’s largest tech conference returns January 30th and 31st, offering networking opportunities and summit talks in a variety of categories. This year, UDEN will be presenting an Entertainment track of talks, with presenters including Clark Stacey, Elizabeth Sarquis, AJ Dimick, and Roger Altizer.
This is also the first year for Slopes Arcade, a gaming and entertainment focused expo happening at the Summit: https://www.siliconslopessummit.com/slopes-arcade
UDEN will be hosting their 25th Networking Meetup at the Arcade on January 30th: https://www.utahden.org/uden_25
