Volunteer for IGDA at GDC

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Want to help the IGDA @ GDC 2020? The application to join the volunteer team is open through February 3rd. Learn more about the benefits and requirements of volunteering with the IGDA at: https://igda.org/gdc2020/volunteer/.

The IGDA Foundation is also looking for volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to help support our initiatives that promote diversity and inclusivity in game development.

Whether you’re a producer with a knack for getting things done, a graphic designer with a flair for branding, or just someone with a little extra time to do good, we’d love to hear from you.

If you’re interested, please complete this brief survey and you will be added to the foundation’s pool of potential volunteers. They will review your skills and availability and let you know when there’s an opportunity that may be a good fit.

Volunteers are what makes both the IGDA and IGDA Foundation run. Their time, knowledge, and passion are absolutely vital to the success of our programs. We would love it if you would consider dedicating some time to bringing these initiatives to life.

The IGDA Foundation supports diversity and inclusion in the games industry through its programs, IGDA Scholars, Velocity, and Next Gen Leaders. We believe that the game development industry should be representative of and welcoming to every person who wants to make games.

Time Running Out for White Nights A'dam

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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.

The conference program is available on the conference website.

IGDA Finland members get 10% off tickets using promo code IGDAFinland10 when signing up.

Game Music Collective Band in concert at Helsinki's Nosturi on 29.12.2019

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📣 SOUNDS ON!!! 📣

Game Music Collective will perform an earthshaking game music spectacle in Nosturi on December 29th 2019!

Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster right now: https://www.ticketmaster.fi/event/269189

This will be one of the last opportunities to experience the legendary Nosturi concert venue before it closes for good at the turn of the year.

The 7-person Game Music Collective Band will perform game music classics from series such as Final Fantasy, Halo, The Elder Scrolls and Metal Gear Solid. Newer themes featured are from war and combat games such as the Battlefield series.

The concert event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2347085555552587/

Tampere Hub: December Meetup with Colossal Order

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A Colossal Meetup

The Tampere Hub: December Meetup was sponsored by Colossal Order, a Tampere based game company known for their renowned simulation series, Cities. Colossal Order celebrated their 10th anniversary this year, since being founded in 2009.

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IHKU and more

The December Meetup was held at a new location, IHKU bar, a karaoke establishment in the heart of the Tampere city center. Attendees were treated to a variety of delicious foods including: ribs, roast potatoes, an assortment of salads and more. As with most of Tampere Hub meetups, the evening was relaxed, laid back with community members performing some of the best karaoke in Tampere.

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