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The Serious Play Conference 2024
2024-08-12 - 2024-08-14
Join us at the Serious Play Conference 2024, taking place August 12-14 at the University of Toronto, Mississauga. This year, we are pleased to welcome keynote speakers Dr. Kris Alexander and Dr. Rachel Kowert, who bring their expertise in the educational and psychological aspects of gaming. The conference will feature over 80 sessions, providing insights into how games, gamification, play and simulations influence learning and professional skills across various industries. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the impact of games in education and beyond.
Why join us at Serious Play?

Multiple Tracks: There will be over 80 sessions that explore how games and play intersect with game development, education, healthcare, culture & heritage, humanitarian work, not-for-profit, government, and research.
Professional Growth: Engage in hands-on workshops to level-up your skills and deepen your understanding of play and games methodologies.
Networking: Connect with like-minded developers, professionals, innovators, and enthusiasts..
Latest Innovations: Discover cutting-edge research, methods, models, and technologies, including XR, VR, AR, video games, and simulations.
Fun: Play with your peers with on-site games, nearby escape rooms & games cafes, and enjoy a curated tour of Canada’s largest video game collection.

IGDA Members save 15% on tickets! Visit the Discounts page to get the code.
Register here

PHL Gaming
2024-09-14 | 401 N Broad Street, Philadelphia PA, 19123, Localhost Philly, Philadelphia, 19123, United States
This Gaming expo will be an all-day event aimed at educating, entering, and, most importantly, engaging with the Philadelphia gaming community. The event will begin with informative panels and discussions about the gaming industry and its future in Philadelphia. Additionally, in true gaming fashion, we will feature on-site competitions where gamers can compete for amazing prizes. Participants will also be able to learn about the Table Top gaming industry from owners and founders of gaming cafes across the city. And finally, as music and gaming are intrinsically linked, we will close the event with excellent performances.

IGDA Turkey Meetup
2024-09-14 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/Istanbul)
IGDA Turkey’s first event. Let’s Meet Up.

TRIC XI
2024-09-17 18:30 - 19:00 (America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires) | Universidad Tecnológica Nacional de San Nicolás (Provincia de Buenos Aires), Argentina
El IEEE Computational Intelligence Society Argentina junto al Games Technical Committee llevarán a cabo el martes 17 de septiembre la undécima edición del Torneo Regional de Inteligencia Computacional como actividad previa de ARGENCON 2024, el Congreso Bienal premium de la Sección Argentina del IEEE.
El TRIC presentará conferencias, talleres y otras actividades relacionadas a los tópicos mencionados con la participación de profesionales, investigadores, docentes y estudiantes. Te invitamos a presentar tus investigaciones y trabajos. También podés asistir como oyente a las actividades y relacionarte con personas con tu mismo interés.
El TRIC es el evento más antiguo de IEEE CIS Argentina, iniciado en el año 2002, con más de 700 asistentes y 60 premios entregados

Game Devs of Color Expo
2024-09-18 - 2024-09-21
Our 9th annual celebration of Game Devs of Color will feature new voices and games that connect an uplifting community of creators from around the world. Save the date for:

Online conference with talks, panels, and interviews with industry experts
Networking Day, Grant Award Ceremony, live chat, digital booths, meetings, job board, and more
Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Sale
The GDoCExpo Direct

IGDA UNCC First Chapter Meeting!
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Friday room 130, 9209 Mary Alexander Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
The IGDA at UNC Charlotte will be holding its first meeting on Thursday, September 19th in Friday room 130. This meeting is open to any student currently enrolled at the university. All majors are welcome. We hope to see you there!

Horizons
2024-09-25 - 2024-09-26
IGDA members save 40% on tickets for Horizons in Bordeaux, France. Visit the Discounts page for details.

IGDA Finland Leadership Day
2024-09-30
The inner workings and cultures of game companies are some of the least documented aspects of game development. Yet our work is shaped and defined choices we make every single day. Join us in learning and challenging the cutting edge of leadership in games from some of the brightest minds in the industry!
The call for speakers is now open, with the deadline for applications set for June 7th.
Attendance is free, and ticket distribution will commence once the venue is finalized and event capacity determined.
For more details, to apply as a speaker, or to stay informed about ticket releases, please visit our website: https://www.igda.fi/leadership-day

D.I.C.E. Lake Como
2024-09-30 - 2024-10-02
D.I.C.E. Lake Como takes place September 30 – October 2, 2024, at the Sheraton Lake Como Hotel in Como, Italy, a short train ride from Milan. This 3-day event will make the most of its stunning surroundings, offering a relaxing, resort-like atmosphere in which attendees will be treated to insightful speaker programming and an intimate exchange of ideas. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in roundtable discussions hosted by top talent revolving around topical issues affecting the business and the art form of interactive entertainment.
Attendees are encouraged to bring their significant other to participate in events such as the Opening Night Party in a waterfront villa and a friendly Italian Cooking Competition. D.I.C.E. Lake Como offers several additional networking events guaranteed to be great fun and part of an unforgettable experience.
Learn more at http://www.diceeurope.org.

IGDA members save 10% on tickets. Visit Discounts to get the code!

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki 2024
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-02
The leading games industry conference, Pocket Gamer Connects, returns to Finland again in 2024!

Over 1,500 games industry professionals will gather in Helsinki on October 1-2 to network, discover, pitch and learn from 200 of the world’s top experts.
Mobile, PC and console, blockchain, VR/AR and more will be covered, across unmissable conference tracks. Our speakers and panelists will share their expert insight into design and development, monetisation and growth, AI, blockchain and loads more. Attendees will gain access to the MeetToMatch meeting platform free and unlimited to all delegates, so you can find that perfect contact and arrange to meet them in person.
We’ll be running a whole host of side activities and curated matchmaking events to cater to everyone’s networking needs.

Investor Connector
Publisher SpeedMatch
The Global Connects Party
The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)
The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition)
The Big Indie Zone

Pocket Gamer Connects Helsinki is part of the Finnish Games Week 2024, a week-long series of game industry events taking place in Helsinki, and powered at its core by the Leadership Day by IGDA Finland, W Love Games alongside our own events. More information on Finnish Games Week can be found here: https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/finnish-games-week/
Join us in Helsinki for the return of the leading games industry conference! Book your tickets now: https://www.pgconnects.com/helsinki/registration/

ICE: The 3D Environment Conference
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-03
ICE: The 3D Environment Conference
1-3 October 2024
Free, online/remote

More info to come soon.
https://www.ice.art/

10/3/24 Chapter Meeting
2024-10-03 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Friday room 130, 9209 Mary Alexander Rd, Charlotte, NC, 28262, United States
Join us this week for a presentation on how you can make a Steam page for your games!

Pre SOFA BETATEST
2024-10-08 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Bogota) | Camara de Comercio de Bogotá Sede Salitre, Av. El Dorado #68d-35 · Bogotá, Bogotá, Colombia
Traemos para toda nuestra comunidad este meetup Pre SOFA, en esta ocasión con Esteban Maldonado, Senior Unity Advocate y Nicolas Trillos
Sr. Unity Software Engineer.
Vamos a discutir las nuevas herramientas de Unity 6 para crear prototipos multijugador mucho mas rápido, y tendremos una charla sobre desarrollo de juegos para consolas con Unity.
Después tendremos espacio para poder conocernos y conversar entre nosotros.
Este es un espacio organizado por Tan Grande y Jugando, y apoyado por el Unity User Group, IGDA Colombia y la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá.
Inscripción Previa.

October Meeting - Networking Primer
2024-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Excite Center, 3401 Market St., Philadelphia, United States
Business cards, resumes… talking to people? Networking can be harrowing, so let our panelists of professional game developers show you the ropes for our October meeting! Tuesday, October 8th @ the Drexel ExCiTe Center, starting at 7PM! Remote registration over Zoom: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg

Indian Gaming Convention
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-15
The 2nd edition of the Indian Gaming Convention aims to be the most comprehensive conference for India’s online gaming sector. This premier event will convene leading policymakers, regulators, senior government officials, industry leaders, and other essential stakeholders to discuss and explore various perspectives that can drive the sector’s growth.
The conference is tailored for regulators, founders, entrepreneurs, investors, marketers, game developers, service providers, and more. It will feature a diverse program including keynote presentations, fireside chats, panel discussions, showcase areas, and networking opportunities.
By fostering collaboration and dialogue among key players, this conference seeks to redefine the gaming ecosystem of India, providing insights and strategies to propel the industry forward in an increasingly competitive global landscape. Additionally, we will deep dive into the current regulatory framework in India and deliberate the way forward.

Learn more and register now!

South by SouthWest Sidney
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-18
Thousands of global professionals gather at the annual SXSW Sydney Conference & Festivals to celebrate diverse perspectives, explore new frontiers,
embrace collaboration, and forge a future that reflects the brilliance of our collective imagination.
Running over seven days & nights from October 14–20, SXSW Sydney brings together a diverse array of industry leaders, creators, and visionaries from around the globe. This
unique convergence fosters meaningful connections that can lead to collaborations, partnerships, and career advancements. The event is designed for attendees to engage in discussions that matter, share ideas, and build lasting relationships.
It’s time to start planning your SXSW Sydney experience! During the month of August, IGDA members can take advantage of a special 20% discount on any badge type through a
unique affiliate link (save up to $719). This exclusive offer, generally reserved for group bookings, makes it more accessible for individuals – ensuring that everyone has the
opportunity to experience the magic of SXSW Sydney.

Mobidictum Conference
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-16
The Ultimate Games Industry Networking Event of 2024: Mobidictum Conference
Prepare to be part of the region’s most dynamic and influential gaming event – the Mobidictum Conference 2024.
The Mobidictum Conference 2024 is set to be the largest and most influential gaming event in the region. Returning for its third edition, it promises unparalleled experiences for gaming enthusiasts and industry professionals. This year’s event will be held on October 15-16 at the Lütfi Kırdar Congress Center in Istanbul, drawing an expected audience of over 1,500 attendees from 70 countries.
Don’t miss out! Tickets are now available for purchase. Visit the conference page today to secure your spot at the Mobidictum Conference 2024. Various ticket options and packages are available to suit different needs and budgets.

gamescom Asia
2024-10-17 - 2024-10-20
gamescom asia brings together the breadth of Southeast Asia’s gaming industry and its fans. From AAA games and indie titles to guest appearances, cosplay, esports excellence, online shows, and so much more, gamescom asia 2023 attracted 136 exhibitors and more than 34,000 visitors. The next edition of gamescom asia takes place from 17 – 20 October 2024 in Singapore and is expected to attract over 150 exhibitors and 40,000 visitors from Asia Pacific and beyond.

IGDA members save 10% on tickets – log in to the Discounts page for details!

GameJamPlus Edition 24/25
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-20 | Worldwide
GameJamPlus, the official game jam marathon partner for IGDA, is back with its new edition!

GameJamPlus is the world’s largest game development marathon and accelerator, driven by a collaborative and non-profit movement. The goal of GJ+ is to turn your game idea into a product ready to be pitched at the negotiation table of game industry investors! Click here to learn more about the marathon.

The marathon lasts a total of 8 months, during which the jammers go through evaluation stages, project development, and award ceremonies.

GameJamPlus is open to everyone, anywhere in the world, and you can join both as an Organizer of your own venue, or as a Jammer, developing your own game!

Gaming Industry Conference Poznan
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-27
The Gaming Industry Conference (GIC), held annually in Poznań, Poland, is one of Central and Eastern Europe’s most prominent events dedicated to the video game industry. Running alongside the popular gaming expo Poznań Game Arena (PGA), GIC serves as a platform for professionals, enthusiasts, and academics to exchange ideas, showcase innovations, and discuss the future of gaming.
Focus and Structure
GIC attracts a broad range of participants, including game developers, publishers, investors, and other industry stakeholders. The event focuses on multiple facets of the video game industry, including game design, development, publishing, marketing, and business strategies. It also covers broader industry trends such as the growth of e-sports, the impact of artificial intelligence on gaming, and the rise of indie game development.
The conference features an extensive schedule of panels, talks, and workshops led by industry veterans and emerging talents. These sessions explore various technical, creative, and business aspects of game development, providing valuable insights for both newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Networking and Business Opportunities
Networking is a core component of GIC, with numerous opportunities for participants to interact with one another. B2B meetings are a prominent feature, facilitated through online platforms that allow participants to schedule appointments with potential business partners. These meetings are designed to foster collaboration between developers, publishers, and investors. The conference’s networking events also attract indie developers looking for publishing deals and funding opportunities.
Indie Game Emphasis
One of the standout features of GIC is its strong support for the indie game community. The conference includes a GameDev Showcase, where independent developers can present their projects to the public and industry professionals. This helps smaller studios gain visibility and receive feedback from experienced developers and players. Competitions like Best Indie Game offer additional exposure and recognition to standout projects.
International Scope
Although it takes place in Poland, GIC has an increasingly international scope, attracting participants from across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Educational Component
In addition to business and networking opportunities, GIC serves as a learning platform. Academic sessions, game studies panels, and student workshops are held, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars interested in game development and research. Universities and educational institutions also use GIC as a recruiting ground for young talent.
In conclusion, GIC is a dynamic conference that plays a significant role in shaping the future of the gaming industry in Poland and beyond, with a particular emphasis on indie development, innovation, and professional networking.
GIC’24 aims to be the biggest game conference in Europe. You can’t miss that!
To attend the event as an exhibitor or visitor, please book your pass https://gic.gd/tickets/ and secure your 10% discount with GB_welcome

GDEX
2024-10-24 - 2024-10-27
GDEX is excited to work with the IGDA again to help provide mire opportunities for game developers to be successful. GDEX is The Midwest’s Premier Gaming Expo, taking place in Columbus, Ohio on October 24th-27th. Featuring a large expo hall with new and unreleased games, free to play games and tournaments, as well as the largest number of educational sessions in every aspect of game development in the region!

IGDA Members get discounted tickets by selecting the IGDA ticket categories at www.thegdex.com/tickets, no need to enter a discount code.

Join us for year 12 of the GDEX Expo, which is shaping up to be our largest and most exciting event yet!

Learn more at www.thegdex.com and follow us on social media @thegdex.

GameSoundCon
2024-10-29 - 2024-10-30
GameSoundCon 2024
October 29-30, Burbank, CA
GameSoundCon 2024 the leading professional conference for game composers, sound designers, dialogue specialists, educators, researchers, and anyone else involved creating audio and dialogue for games. GameSoundCon is available to attend either in-person or online. Attendees can watch sessions they missed for up to 12 months after GameSoundCon.
Casual to AAA, big studio to indie, GameSoundCon is the place for game audio networking and those who want to keep up with the cutting edge in video game sound, music, dialogue, business, and technology.
Topics include:

Video Game Music Composition
Game Sound Design
Technology
Business/Career
Game Music and Sound Design Education
Virtual/Mixed Reality Audio
Dialogue/Performance
Interactive Audio Research
Ludomusicology and the study of game music and sound
Tutorials

IGDA members can save 10% off in-person registration! Visit the Discounts page for access.

**GameSoundCon believes that Music Education fills an essential role in a child’s education as well as their community. Too often school music programs are underfunded, especially in low-income school districts. In the past 4 years, GameSoundCon has donated over $75,000 to Education Through Music – Los Angeles (ETM-LA) to support in-school music education among disadvantaged Los Angeles communities.
In 2024, GameSoundCon will continue this tradition and donate $20 for each GameSoundCon ticket sold to ETM-LA.

MIGS 2024
2024-10-30 - 2024-10-31
Join us at Marché Bonsecours on October 30–31 for the 2024 Montreal International Game Summit (MIGS)!
La Guilde du jeu vidéo du Québec, in partnership with XP Gaming, is proud to present MIGS 2024, Canada’s longest-running B2B video game conference dedicated to the business of gaming and the continued growth of Québec and Canada’s resilient video game industry.
MIGS connects game publishers, investors, developers, and service providers for two days of global networking, expert speakers and panels, as well as a dedicated exhibit space featuring an indie game showcase.

November Meeting - Annual Portfolio Panel & Review
2024-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Excite Center, 3401 Market St., Philadelphia, United States
Our annual portfolio advice & review panel is Tuesday, November 12th @ 7PM! Learn what studios look for in a professional portfolio and your portfolio and get feedback from professional developers! Can’t make it to the Excite Center? Join online with zoom: http://bit.ly/IGDAPhillyMonthlyReg

devgamm Lisbon 2024
2024-11-14 - 2024-11-15
Date: November 14-15, 2024
Location: The Oitavos Hotel, Cascais, Portugal
Link: https://devgamm.com/lisbon2024/

Zero Carbon Quest
2024-11-19 - 2024-12-02
Midgard, the leading carbon accounting platform for the game industry, is excited to launch a new category of carbon accountable games. These titles, made by developers or publishers that tracked their carbon emissions during development, will be highlighted through an event on both GOG and Steam from Nov 19-27 and Nov 25-Dec 2, 2024, respectively.
This event is taking a unique approach to sustainability in the game industry. Midgard’s event is featuring games that do not necessarily have an eco theme. Instead, its sustainability aspect comes from the developers or publishers tracking and publicly disclosing their carbon footprint. It’s a line-up of more than 20 titles ranging from Kickstarter success stories like Spilled! and Atomic Owl, to Finnish Game of the Year Nominee Lempo, to indie hits like Paper Trail, Don’t Scream, & Songs of Silence.
With 72% of gamers being climate conscious, Midgard believes that this event is the perfect way to shed light on an upcoming issue that most developers are not aware of: carbon disclosures. Starting in 2025, game studios of a certain size have to start tracking their carbon emissions. Failure to do so can result in high fines and ineligibility to get grants and financing.
Jerome Ibanez, Founder at Midgard, said: “Of the dozens of games that we have worked with, only one or two have an explicit climate theme. We want to show the world that games can be made sustainably, regardless of their story, theme, genre, or size of a team. By supporting the titles in our line-up, gamers can help to start doing their part in solving climate change by doing what they love the most – play games.”
Bartosz Kwietniewski, Head of Business Development at GOG, said: “At GOG, as a proud part of CD PROJEKT Group’s sustainability efforts, we believe in taking small but meaningful steps. From encouraging employees to walk or cycle to work, to collecting old phones for recycling, we’re committed to making a positive impact, one initiative at a time. The group published sustainability reports in 2022 and 2023. That’s also exactly why GOG supports initiatives such as Midgard – to encourage bigger and smaller companies to talk more about their impact and what can we collectively do to change for the better.”Developers and publishers interested in joining the event are encouraged to submit their applications via this link. Zero Carbon Quest will be live on GOG from Nov 19-27 and Steam from Nov 25-Dec 2 2024 with both sales starting at 3PM and ending at 9AM CET.

Queer Indies Showcase
2024-11-21 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
NOV 21, 2024 – Season of Pride Steam Sale & Queer Indies Showcase
The Season of Pride Steam Sale will feature over 100+ queer games from the last several years. The sale link will be live at 10am PST on November 21 until November 27, so bookmark it now!

The Queer Indies Showcase is a 5-hour live stream that will feature 8 games from the Steam sale with fun segments led by streamers and game devs discussing aspects of the game and engaging with the chat. Join us on IGDA’s Twitch and YouTube channels for the live stream beginning at 9am PST on November 21. The showcase will conclude with a panel on the topic of queer representation in games.

Here’s a breakdown of the Live Showcase (times in PST)!

9:00 AM – Spill the Beans by Skeletal Games
9:30 AM – Sibel’s Journey by Food for Thought
10:00 AM – Haven by The Game Bakers
10:30 AM – Kitsune Tails by Kitsune Games
11:00 AM – Queer Quest by Queermo Games
11:30 AM – Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets by Deneos
12:00 PM – The Songbird Guild by Yurisoft Games
12:30 PM – Sorry We’re Closed by a la mode games
1:00 PM – Panel Discussion with Devs

CHECK OUT THESE GAMES!

Game
Studio

Angeline Era
Analgesic Productions

Tako no Himitsu: Ocean of Secrets
Deneos

Draculesti
Fine Feathered Fiends

Sibel’s Journey
Food for Thought

Omurice Next Time
Griffin Cyan

The Symbiant
HeartCoreDev (HeartCore Developpement Inc)

Kitsune Tails
Kitsune Games / MidBoss

Goodbye Volcano High
KO_OP

Sorry We’re Closed
la mode games

Nova Hearts
Lightbulb Crew

BOSSGAME: The Final Boss is My Heart
Lilycore Games

This Bed We Made
Lowbirth Games

Read Only Memories: NEURODIVER
MidBoss

Lost Ember – Remastered
Mooneye Studios

Quantum Witch
NikkiJay Games

The Chrono Jotter
Orca Layout

Cow Life Sim RPG
Pajama Bee Entertainment

The Merry Fairy
Pronoia AB

MOONPONG
PUNKCAKE Délicieux

A Tavern at Night
qkayoo studio

Queer Quest
Queermo Games

The Final Prize is Soup
Quill Yuri, 4noki

stand up
Rae White

Kiss/OFF
Shark and Pelican Games

Spill the Beans
Skeletal Games

Ritual of Raven
Spellgarden Games

Grimoire Groves
Stardust

Please Be Happy
Studio Élan

Rogue Labyrinth
Tea Witch Games

Haven
The Game Bakers

Truer than You
Transcenders Media

A Date with Death
Two and a Half Studios

OscarWildeCard
Up Multimedia

Escape from Pleasure Planet
Up Multimedia

Red Ops: The First Infection
Vincere Studios

The Songbird Guild
Yurisoft Games

Boston Festival of Indie Games 2024
2024-12-15
Get ready for a day of fun and games at the Boston Festival of Indie Games! Join us on December 15th for a family-friendly celebration of indie gaming, featuring a diverse selection of tabletop and digital games, engaging activities, and a chance to connect with fellow gamers and developers. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of indie gaming in Boston!

Details:

How much: Tickets are just $30, or discounted when buying as a group. Kids 12 and under are free
When: Sunday, December 15, 2024, 10am-4pm
Where: Cyclorama, 539 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02116

IGDA members save on tickets – visit the Discounts page for more info!

IGDA India – Year-End Mixer
2024-12-28 17:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Ministry of Beer, Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, M-43, Connaught Cir, Shankar Market, Block M, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi, 110001, India
As part of our tradition, we invite you to join us for a casual gathering to bid farewell to 2024 alongside fellow gamedevs in a relaxed setting complemented by drinks.
RSVP here. Form live till 25th Dec.

Pocket Gamer Connects London 2025
2025-01-20 - 2025-01-21
Pocket Gamer Connects, the leading international conference series for the global games industry, is returning to London in 2025. On January 20 – 21, over 2,750 industry professionals will gather for two days of networking, pitching, and learning from over 280 of the world’s leading authorities, covering key topics across mobile, PC, Console, web3, AI, and more across 29 unmissable conference tracks.

Since 2014, Pocket Gamer Connects has connected over 55,000+ professionals worldwide, and London 2025 will mark the beginning of our 11th year, 50th conference and all things ‘thrive in 2025’, which sees a celebration of the growth and positivity forecast for across the games space this year. In London, delegates will enjoy free, unlimited access to the MeetToMatch platform, allowing them to connect with the perfect contacts and schedule meetings.

We’ll also feature a variety of curated matchmaking and networking events including:

Investor Connector
Publisher SpeedMatch
Career Zone
The Global Connects Party
The Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)
The Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition)
The Big Indie Zone

Don’t miss this chance to connect with the best in the industry! Get your tickets now: https://www.pgconnects.com/london/registration/

IGDA Members save 20% on tickets – visit the Discounts page for more!
