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SUMMARY:So you made a game\, now what... the next steps to getting your game pitched\, made and published
DESCRIPTION:IndieGameBusiness® and Global Game Jam are thrilled to announce they’ll be in co-op mode for their event “So you made a game\, now what… the next steps to getting your game pitched\, made and published” from February 5th – 9th. Following the January Global Game Jam®\, which took place January 22 – 28\, free lectures from industry experts will be available for session attendees. In addition\, IndieGameBuiness® will be donating 50 all-access passes\, pitch deck review sessions\, and inclusion in IGB marketing events to select Global Game Jam participants. \nBeginning on February 5th at 10am EST (7am PST / 3pm GMT)\, free digital lectures will take place with industry leaders covering all things video game business and marketing. Speakers and lecture topics during the event will be: \n● February 5th at 10am EST: Jay Powell\, CEO at The Powell Group – “Why Business is important“ \n● February 6th at 9am EST: Margarita Pino\, Business Developer at The Powell Group – “Pitch Lvl Up (Pitch building + improvements)“ \n● February 7th at 1pm EST: Heather Chandler\, Game Development Expert at The Powell Group – “Mastering the Game: Creating a Budget and Schedule for Your Game“ \n● February 8th at 2pm EST: Michael Brown\, Founder and CEO at Vicarious PR – “Marketing Should Be Your First Thought Not Last – Concepting A Game With Marketing“ \n● February 9th at 10am EST: Jay Powell\, CEO at The Powell Group – “How to Find a Publisher“ \nAs long-standing events and organizations in the gaming industry\, IndieGameBusiness® and Global Game Jam® are teaming up to bring even more resources to current and aspiring developers alike. IndieGameBusiness® is thrilled to be the longest-running virtual event in video games\, specializing in providing resources about the business of making games. As the world’s largest game creation event\, non-profit Global Game Jam® invites participants from around the globe to come together\, whether it be in-person or virtually\, to create games around a central theme. Together these two organizations are going co-op mode to expand their events and resources. \nJoin IndieGameBusiness® and Global Game Jam® for “So you made a game\, now what… the next steps to getting your game pitched\, made and published\,” taking place from February 5th – 9th on Facebook\, YouTube\, and Twitch.
URL:https://igda.org/event/so-you-made-a-game-now-what-the-next-steps-to-getting-your-game-pitched-made-and-published/
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SUMMARY:IGDA Triangle Hang Out at the Tavern
DESCRIPTION:Gamers 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! \nOur December event was a big hit and so we’ve decided to host quarterly meet ups at Gamers Geekery. Come on out and play some board games with old and new friends! \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!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-triangle-hang-out-at-the-tavern/
LOCATION:Gamers Geekery\, 107 Edinburgh S Dr #213\, Cary\, NC\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240216
DTSTAMP:20260515T234705
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SUMMARY:MeetToMatch - The Las Vegas Edition 2024
DESCRIPTION:MeetToMatch has added another flagship event to their roster this year: MeetToMatch – The Las Vegas Edition 2024\, February 13 – 15\, is your most relevant platform for business in the games industry. Meet all relevant publishers\, investors\, and developers during this inaugural Las Vegas Edition taking place during DICE\, and make the most out of your visit to this premier event\, creating connections efficiently. \nTo celebrate the first edition\, you can now claim a 20% discount on your ticket here.
URL:https://igda.org/event/meettomatch-the-las-vegas-edition-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240222
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SUMMARY:IndieGameBusiness February Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Experience two days of top-tier presentations\, roundtables\, and AMAs by industry pros in game business\, marketing\, licensing\, and production with IndieGameBusiness®. As an added bonus\, seize the opportunity to enroll in a business meeting system\, powered by our friends at MeetToMatch.\n \nWhy? \n\nWhile all our sessions remain perpetually free to view\, obtaining a pass grants you entry to talk slide decks\, as well as special offers and sponsor promotions.\nOur conferences have the highest rate of interested publishers and investors attending.\nAll our participants choose to be part of our platform themselves\, resulting in one of the highest participant satisfaction rates with regard to deal-making in the industry\nRest assured about your data’s security: in compliance with EU GDPR\, California privacy laws\, and the strictest European data safety standards.\nNo need to have prior connections to publishers\, investors\, or developers. Our meeting system streamlines research\, helping you identify fitting partners for your game or service and enabling direct outreach.\n\nSecure your meeting pass starting at just $50\, no matter your company’s size or type. Mark your calendar for February 20th & 21st\, and be part of another exceptional event by IndieGameBusiness and MeetToMatch.   \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://igda.org/event/indiegamebusiness-february-sessions/
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SUMMARY:IGDA x ReadSpeaker Live Stream
DESCRIPTION:Join us as ReadSpeaker reviews some of the best Global Game Jam submissions with accessibility features! \nRSVP to attend!
URL:https://igda.org/event/igda-x-readspeaker-live-stream/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240301
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SUMMARY:DevGAMM Gdansk 2024
DESCRIPTION:On February 28-29 the heart of gaming will beat in Gdańsk as industry professionals gather for the next edition of DevGAMM. \nDevGAMM is returning to Amber Expo in the magical city of Gdansk\, Poland\, for its second edition\, after a great launch in March of last year with more than 550 professionals from 38 nations attending. \nThe full program\, tickets and additional information is available on the conference website. \nIGDA Members save 15% on tickets – find the code on the Discount Portal!
URL:https://igda.org/event/devgamm-gdansk-2024/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240229
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240304
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SUMMARY:Games Gathering Conference
DESCRIPTION:Games Gathering will open their 2024 season with a hybrid event in Lviv from Feb 29 – Mar 3. The conference kicks off with an online only day on February 29th and physical event will take place Mar 2-3\, with the talks available online. \nThe call for speakers is currently open. Apply to speak using this form. Given the conference’s format\, this is a great opportunity for speakers who prefer not traveling. \nTickets are available on the conference website and IGDA Finland members get 10% off using discount code IGDAGG24 during checkout. \nThe Games Gathering team is Ukrainian and 10% of ticket proceeds will be donated to the Gamedev Under Bombs project to help Ukrainians affected by the war.
URL:https://igda.org/event/games-gathering-conference/
LOCATION:Lviv
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T170000
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SUMMARY:Pocket Gamer Connect San Francisco
DESCRIPTION:Pocket Gamer Connects\, returns to San Francisco for the first time since 2018\, taking place at the The Hibernia March 18-19. \nThe PGC crew will be running a whole host of side activities and curated matchmaking events to cater to everyone’s networking needs\, like: \nInvestor Connector (application deadline: March 1)\nPublisher SpeedMatch (application deadline: March 1)\nThe Global Connects Party\nThe Very Big Indie Pitch (Mobile Edition) (application deadline: March 8)\nThe Very Big Indie Pitch (PC + Console Edition) (application deadline: March 8)\nThe Big Indie Zone \nIndie Developers can apply for a few complimentary Indie Expo Table in the Big Indie Zone by entering a competition. \nThey’ve partnered with MeetToMatch to ensure that a ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects San Francisco includes access to MeetToMatch: The San Francisco Edition beyond the conference. If you have a ticket to Pocket Gamer Connects\, you can use the platform to make meetings all week at locations around the city. And with a Pocket Gamer Connects ticket\, you will be able to use the Pocket Gamer Connects meeting zone at the lovely Hibernia Hotel to hold your meetings (even non-PGC users of MeetToMatch will be able to join you at our meeting tables). \nThe program has almost been finalized so if you’d like to submit a talk do it ASAP using the speaker submission form. \nIGDA members get 20% off their tickets when using promo code\, available on the discount portal.
URL:https://igda.org/event/pocket-gamer-connect-san-francisco/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T110000
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SUMMARY:LiveStream: Leveraging Freelance Talent for Your Studio
DESCRIPTION:Leverage specialized talent and flexible project management with Gamers Home\, a platform dedicated to connecting game studios with skilled freelancers. Discover a comprehensive guide to sign up\, create projects\, and access a diverse range of services\, along with success stories that underscore our commitment to the gaming industry’s growth and innovation. \nAgenda\n\nOverview of Gamers Home and its mission in the gaming industry.\nQuick guide on signing up\, creating a project\, and hiring freelancers.\nHighlighting success stories or testimonials.\nThe types of talent available and the range of services offered.\nThe specific benefits for game studios\, such as access to specialized talent\, freelancers experience\, and project flexibility.\n\nRSVP now!
URL:https://igda.org/event/livestream-leveraging-freelance-talent-for-your-studio/
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