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SUMMARY:Hyper Games Conference 2022
DESCRIPTION:Hyper Games Conference walks the planet to find out where the main hyper-casual enthusiasts are located 🚀 \nWe invite you to join HGC India & Asia Edition\, which will be held on 3-4 February 2022 in the online format\, participation is free! \nThe conference will be held for 2 days with 2 stages\, with speaking slots and panel discussions with industry leaders on various specialized topics: \n\n Development basics and methods;\n Games publishing & marketing (ad networks);\n Success and failure cases;\n Panel discussions by industry experts;\n Market features for game development and publishing in India and Asia\n NFT market and their prospects\n\nThe purpose of the event is to unite game developers companies with publishers and advertising platforms. \nThat’s why participation in the conference for development companies is absolutely free — tickets\, speeches\, activities. \nThe conference plans to bring together about 2500 participants from more than 90+ countries\, about 700+ gaming brands and about 250+ HC Game Studios. \nEveryone who is involved in hyper/hybrid-casual games: game studios\, publishers\, ad networks and platforms — hurry up to participate in the biggest event in hyper-casual niche! \nIGDA Members save 20% using the code here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/hyper-games-conference-2022/
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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/2022-02-04/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220212
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SUMMARY:Digital Entertainment World 2022
DESCRIPTION:Location:  Online! \nWebsite:  https://www.dewexpo.com \nJoin industry leaders on 7-11 February\, 2022 at Digital Entertainment World to gain insights into Television + Streaming\, Brands + Entertainment\, Games + Esports\, RightsTech\, and Music + Podcasts. \nIGDA Members get 20% of using the code here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/digital-entertainment-world-2022/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220309
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SUMMARY:WN Berlin’22 Conference
DESCRIPTION:WN Berlin’22 is a hybrid business conference for the game industry decision-makers across Europe. The on-site part takes place in the heart of Berlin — Europe’s biggest IT hub. Guests can also follow the event online at the WN Hub communication platform. All the conference features are in sync and will work for both on-site and online attendees. \nAt all the WN Conferences networking is in the spotlight. WN Berlin’22 is tailored for expanding the circle of contacts and finding new partners. The venue is equipped with lounge zones and meeting points. WN Hub allows guests to schedule in-person and online meetings in advance. With game companies representatives on-site and on WN Hub\, the event makes it easy to gain a foothold on the game market and strengthen current positions. \nThe event features an on-site and online Developer Showcase with over 50 game projects planned. The applications are accepted until January 26. To level up the networking game\, the Premium Pass holders can join the networking party on February 7.  \nIn addition to an excellent networking environment\, the conference offers an extensive lecture program. Over 30 speakers from major companies are to perform during two days of lecture tracks. Among the confirmed ones are speakers from ​​Newzoo\, Google Play Games\, IGDA\, Behaviour Interactive\, and other companies.  \nChoose your ticket type and register on the conference website. \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/wn-berlin22-conference/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220216
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SUMMARY:Pocket Gamer Connects London 2022
DESCRIPTION:Pocket Gamer Connects returns to your favourite live venue! The Global Mobile Games Industry Conference is back in London. \nStart 2022 the right way! The leading mobile gaming industry conference\, Pocket Gamer Connects\, returns to London in February 2022. \n  \nFollowing recent developments and close consultation with our partners\, we have made the difficult decision to postpone Pocket Gamer Connects London. Originally due to take place mid-January\, PG Connects London will now take place four weeks later on February 14-15\, 2022\, due to concerns around COVID-19 and the new Omicron variant. \nWhilst we are postponing the event slightly\, our COVID-19 policy and guidelines for attendees remain unchanged. For full details please take a look at our COVID SAFE guide on the official PG Connects London website; this is reviewed and updated regularly to reflect government guidelines and best practices. \nMobile\, PC and console\, blockchain\, VR/AR and more will be covered\, across 20 unmissable conference tracks. Our speakers and panelists will share their expert insight into design and development\, monetization and growth\, new technologies\, company culture and loads more. \nThe most exciting thing for us is the chance to meet the industry once more. We’re using MeetToMatch as our meeting platform now\, which will enable attendees to find each other and arrange meetings in our dedicated area. A Pocket Gamer Connects conference is a place to get business done. It’s famous for being a place where new connections are made (hence the name) and productive meetings take place. You’ll be able to network with hundreds of industry professionals and we will do our best to make that easy. \nWe’ll be running a whole host of side activities and curated matchmaking events to cater to everyone’s networking needs. \n\nBadge Pick Up Party\nInvestor Connector\nMoneyMaker \nPublisher SpeedMatch\nThe Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition)\nThe Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition)\nJournalist Bar\nGlobal Connects Party\nThe Big Indie Zone\n\nBook your tickets now and join us for the return of Pocket Gamer Connects London! IGDA Members save 20% using the discount code here. 
URL:https://igda.org/event/pocket-gamer-connects-london-2022/
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SUMMARY:Breakpoint 2: Virtual Game Developer Summit 2022
DESCRIPTION:The most exciting virtual game developer summit is back! Join us on February 16\, 2022 for Breakpoint 2 and get the opportunity to learn and network with other developers and leaders in the gaming industry.  \nThis time\, we’re shifting the focus on tools and best practices that developers rely on to ship quality mobile games and apps. You’ll learn first-hand what the gaming industry leaders are using to deliver the best game experiences – tips and tricks you’ll only get access to in this exclusive gathering of the best in the industry. \nParticipate in breakout sessions on game quality\, testing tools and techniques\, and performance issues troubleshooting. Watch out for our featured speakers from Epic Games\, Google Stadia\, AWS\, Helpshift\, Unity\, and IGDA. Sessions include topics on: \nGame Quality\nDiscussions on the aspects of software quality that game programmers focus on and the best practices\, methods\, and tools used to achieve better software quality and stability in games. \nTesting Pipelines\nA focused look on game testing pipelines\, processes\, and tools. Exploring the tools and techniques that are being applied in the real-world for greater coverage and increased game development velocity. \nPerformance Issues\nAll things game performance engineering. Tools\, techniques\, methods\, across all platforms\, to detect\, diagnose\, and resolve performance issues in games. \nDon’t miss this rare opportunity to join us on this one-day event\, and get a chance to win awesome prizes like a PlayStation 5 or equivalent and many more exciting prizes. You can also win gift cards when you register. \nJoin our Discord to connect with fellow developers\, designers\, and programmers to improve your chances. \n  \nRegister today!
URL:https://igda.org/event/breakpoint-2-virtual-game-developer-summit-2022/
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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/2022-02-18/
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SUMMARY:2022 D.I.C.E. SUMMIT
DESCRIPTION:Registration for the #DICE2022 Summit is now open! The premier video game networking conference returns in-person to Las Vegas from Tuesday\, 22 February through Thursday\, 24 February\, 2022 at the beautiful Mandalay Bay Resort.  \nThis year’s D.I.C.E. theme will explore the idea\, Better Together. Presented with formidable challenges to community worldwide\, now more than ever we celebrate the human connections that drive us forward in business and in life. Communication and collaboration aided by next gen technology fuel a desire to grow and to share new experiences. D.I.C.E. has always been about the incredible people that build the art form of interactive entertainment. We couldn’t imagine not being able to connect with our amazing community to explore new ways to Design\, Innovate\, Communicate and Entertain. \nUnmatched networking opportunities are a hallmark of the D.I.C.E. Summit experience. This year’s networking events include go-karting\, golf\, poker and Magic: The Gathering tournaments\, an industry Town Hall\, the popular roundtable discussions\, speed networking\, investor meetings\, intimate workshops\, meals and happy hours. \nIGDA Members save 10% by using the discount here!
URL:https://igda.org/event/2022-d-i-c-e-summit/
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SUMMARY:Africa Games Week
DESCRIPTION:AFRICA GAMES WEEK is the largest gathering of African Game Developers in the world\, with over 150 developers from across the continent gathering in one place. \nAGW 2022 is set for 23-25 February and will occur HYBRID and be filmed\, edited\, and interlaced with online streams showcased VIRTUALLY on the event platform. AGW 2021 will once again act as host to the core event MAKE GAMES AFRICA\, the business of gaming conference. It will be joined by Nordic Game Discovery Contest (Sweden) and supported by the A MAZE (Berlin) Train Jam which will run from Joburg to Cape Town over 24 hours. \nAGW 2022 is adding 2 more exciting events: Africa StreamCon\, a conference and meetup for African and International content creators\, and the African Developed Games Esports Tournament\, a first of its kind in the world. GAMES FOR CHANGE will also be launching their African Chapter during this year’s event in preparation for their first African satellite event in 2022. Find out more and register here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/africa-games-week/
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SUMMARY:Game Design & Disability at PlayBern
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 26th February 2022\, 2-5pm Central European Time (CET) \nSome 15% of the world’s population identifies as disabled. Discourse around disability usually approaches the topic from a medical standpoint\, as something to be treated and fixed. Consequently\, the Game Design & Disability workshop—conducted by designer and theorist Chris Solarski—aims to explore disability in games from an aesthetics standpoint with the understanding that we are all people\, only with different sensory perceptions. The 3-hour event wishes to raise awareness of these multiple realities by engaging in speculative design by reimagining our favourite games with avatars that have some form of disability. In doing so\, designers are encouraged to experience and embody new sensory forms to heighten empathy and extend the aesthetic scope of games by examining how a game’s design must change to accommodate various disabilities. \nThis is a free guided workshop during which Chris Solarski will outline sensory game design concepts and set pen-and-paper challenges for each participant. Minimum required materials include only grid paper (ideally) or A4 paper and a pen/pencil. All game design and UX levels welcome\, from complete beginner to advanced. \nThe PlayBern Festival for Games and Creativity organises events around game art\, indie games\, game design\, and accessibility as well as philosophical and educational questions surrounding games and game culture. Please visit www.playbern.ch for more information. The Game Design & Disability workshop is kindly sponsored by the Swiss Arts Council\, Pro Helvetia\, and hosted by IGDA Switzerland on behalf of PlayBern. \n \n\nRegister today!
URL:https://igda.org/event/game-design-disability-at-playbern/
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