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SUMMARY:Huawei AppsUp Contest
DESCRIPTION:Huawei\, the world’s leading technology company\, invites developers from around the globe to take part in their Huawei Mobile Services application contest – AppsUp. The event aims to bring together the best developers from around the world\, as well as providing them with a platform to showcase their skills. \nThe annual AppsUp contest will see entrants put their skills to the test on a global stage\, using the full suite of tools and resources available through Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) and HMS Core to create and develop innovative apps which enable users to navigate everyday life more easily. Five regional events will be held in China\, Asia Pacific\, Latin America\, Europe\, and the Middle East and Africa\, with the final event being livestreamed online in September. \nThe contest offers talented developers the chance to win cash prizes of up to $20\,000 USD\, with a total prize fund of $1 million USD available. In addition to cash rewards\, finalists will also have their app promoted on the HUAWEI AppGallery\, with it being accessible to hundreds of millions of device users from more than 170 countries. \nWatch the launch ceremony here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyaN6yTxhwI \nHow to enter \nTo enter\, participants must register for the contest via the official website between June 30 and August 30\, 2020. Participants can sign up either as an individual or as a team of up to three members. \nAll apps must be developed using selected HMS Core capabilities and submitted for review through the contest webpage before 18:00 (UTC+8) on August 30\, 2020. The judging panel\, comprising industry experts and Huawei heavyweights\, will then score each entry based on its functionality\, innovation\, commercial value and practicality. \nFrom there\, the top 20 shortlisted apps from each region will be made available for public voting through the contest webpage and HUAWEI AppGallery. The most popular entries will receive additional scores at the finals event. \nIn October the finalists will showcase their apps to the expert judging panel in order to compete for the top prize during the  final ceremony which will be announced in due course. \nFor more information\, please visit AppsUp contest.
URL:https://igda.org/event/huawei-appsup-contest/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200701
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200704
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SUMMARY:LUDICIOUS X
DESCRIPTION:LUDICIOUS X is the digital version of LUDICIOS – Zürich Game Festival. In 2020 we’ll transform our festival to a digital event which focuses on quality conversations & connections\, providing food for thought\, hearts and minds. That way you won’t have to miss out on meeting up with us and everyone in the #LudiciousCommunity. LUDICIOUS X takes place from July 1-3\, 2020 and the following are just a handful of the confirmed speakers: Marina Díez (Three of Cups Games)\, Martin Kvale (sound designer)\, and Catharina Bøhler (Sarepta Studio). \n  \nIGDA Members save 20% on tickets – log in and visit the Discounts page for the code.
URL:https://igda.org/event/ludicious-x/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200707T180000
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SUMMARY:IGDA Las Vegas Game Dev Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:Meet ups are the first Tuesday of the month.\nJoin the IGDA Las Vegas Discord community: https://discord.gg/igdalasvegas \nFor more information\, visit: https://www.meetup.com/IGDA-Las-Vegas-Game-Development-Meetup/events/
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-las-vegas-game-dev-meet-up/2020-07-07/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T153000
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SUMMARY:Gaming Industry Virtual Roundtable: Extraterritoriality strikes again!
DESCRIPTION:All you need to know about how EU Digital legislation affects the Gaming Industry\nWednesday 8th July 2020\n12.30pm to 1.30pm (PST) / 3.30pm – 4.30pm (EST)\nThe European Union has launched a series of new digital regulations to put in place its Single Digital Agenda. These include\, in addition to privacy laws (the GDPR remains a priority)\, the new “Platform-to-Business” (P2B) Regulation (effective 12 July 2020)\, the EU Copyright Directive (effective from 7 June 2021)\, the Digital Services Act (under consultation) as well as the tightening of social media regulation. \nThese new laws target digital businesses and online platforms so we have decided to focus on how they impact the Gaming Industry in terms of your business and interactions with European customers. \nWhether you are an indie game developer\, an ‘AAA’ game developer or a game publisher\, join us as we discuss important steps to keep your game(s) and company compliant with the law. \nIn this virtual roundtable\, Laura Berton and Paul Lanois will talk you through the EU Digital legislation applicable to the Gaming Industry and will give you practical tips on: \n\nwhich laws you should pay attention to\,\nwhat you should do to comply with these new laws\,\nwhat changes you should make to your standard terms and processes\, and\nthe consequences of not complying.\n\nThis session will be conducted as a roundtable\, where we invite you to share your questions and experience rather than a formal lecture. \nRegister now: https://info.fieldfisher.com/email_handler.aspx?sid=blankform&redirect=https%3a%2f%2finfo.fieldfisher.com%2f94%2f3472%2flanding-pages%2frsvp-(blank)_draft.asp
URL:https://igda.org/event/gaming-industry-virtual-roundtable-extraterritoriality-strikes-again/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200715
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SUMMARY:Unreal Fest Online 2020
DESCRIPTION:Calling all creators: Unreal Fest Online 2020 is a completely free one-day event hosted by Unreal Engine! Tune in on Tuesday\, July 14 for an array of sessions across five industry tracks with over 50 sessions in total\, plus more on Unreal Engine 5! \nVisit unrealengine.com/unrealfestonline for the full agenda and to register today.
URL:https://igda.org/event/unreal-fest-online-2020/
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SUMMARY:IGDA Des Moines July Meeting [Virtual]: Immersive Game Music with Pär Svensson
DESCRIPTION:Join us (virtually) at our July meeting for a behind-the-scenes look at the music of the Apple Design Award winning game\, Oddmar. Composer Pär Svensson will share some of the techniques and strategies behind the creation of the music. \nWhether you’re an aspiring game composer\, a game developer looking to hire a composer or just interested in game music\, this is a presentation you won’t want to miss! \nThis presentation will be streamed live on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcrnwMK0zTUDFRL83oYf16Q\nRSVP (free) on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/igda-july-meeting-immersive-game-music-par-svensson-tickets-112977187810
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-des-moines-july-meeting-virtual-immersive-game-music-with-par-svensson/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200722
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SUMMARY:Colombian Videogame Showcase - Summer 2020
DESCRIPTION:Colombia is launching in 2020 a new incentive of up to 35% of the costs that impact directly the investment done on the development of Videogames in Colombia. Connect on July 22nd to learn more about this incentive and a showcase of 10 top Colombian developers showing their WIP and demoing their talent. \nRegister here: https://forms.gle/YWgmcUxMDpmBToS77 \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/colombian-videogame-showcase-summer-2020/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200723T130000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: How to Leverage Automated Content Moderation That Scales With You
DESCRIPTION:Gaming companies have experienced increased chat volumes that have doubled\, tripled almost overnight since the beginning of the pandemic. While volumes might not stay up moving forward\, how can game developers deploy content moderation approaches that scale up and down based on needs\, while managing costs and resources? Join us for 30 minutes of practical tips and ROI discussions presented by Two Hat. \nDate: Thursday July 23 \nTime: 1pm ET \nLocation: twitch.tv/igda \nSpeakers: \nLiza Wood (Director\, Research and Data Science) \nAfter 13 years in video game development\, Liza joined Two Hat Security as Director of Research and Data Science in August 2019. There she leads a team of researchers who are helping customers and partners build safe and healthy online communities by removing negative interactions to make room for positive human connections. Prior to starting this new phase of her career\, she was Executive Producer of Disney’s Club Penguin Island\, the successor to Club Penguin\, where she saw the positive impact that online communities can have. \nFormer roles include:\n– Executive Producer\, Disney Club Penguin Island\n– Senior Producer\, WB Games Montreal \n  \n  \nCarlos Figueiredo \nCarlos has been working on trust & safety and content moderation since 2008. Previously at Disney Online Studios (Club Penguin alumnus\, and a proud Penguin at that!)\, now Director of Community Trust & Safety at Two Hat\, he also helped co-found the Fair Play Alliance in 2017. His key focus is helping foster positive and productive online spaces where we can enable the full potential of player interactions. He has spoken at events like GDC\, Game UX Summit\, eSafety Australia\, RovioCon\, and International Bullying Prevention Conference as well as been interviewed by Game Informer\, Polygon\, and The Washington Post.
URL:https://igda.org/event/webinar-twohat/
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SUMMARY:Tech4COVID Stream-a-thon
DESCRIPTION:NFL Alumni and Cxmmunity partner to host a virtual esports fundraiser and digital tele-a-thon to raise funds for 6000 students to gain access to adequate technology and internet for he remainder of 2020. The goal is to raise $5\,000\,000 which will be used to provide learning devices like Intel’s NUC and tablets\, virtual classroom licenses\, wifi\, and remote desktop support. They’ve partnered with international influencers\, celebrities\, and nonprofits to host a virtual esports fundraiser to raise awareness and funds for underserved students in k-12 institutions and HBCUs. \n  \nThe upcoming streams will take place on twitch.tv/axisreplay\, as well as Facebook Live\, YouTube Live\, Beasley Media Network\, and ESTV\, happening the last Sunday of the month until December. \n  \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/tech4covid-stream-a-thon/2020-07-26/
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