IGDA and Take This are partnering to host an online webinar series and conference focused around equipping game developers and studio leadership with the knowledge and tools they need to sustain successful development in times of crisis. It will include talks and panels dedicated to skills and tools for working from home, studio leadership in times of change, and mental health considerations and resources for game developers. 

Webinars will focus on self-care considerations and personal management. The conference will focus on technical tools for continuing development under stress and change, leadership and management of teams during crises, and ongoing coping tools for long-term isolation.

The Game Development Crisis Conference and webinars will be hosted on Twitch and be free for all to watch. All talks will be later available on YouTube. 

Date:

Webinars launch: April 2nd, 2020 and are hosted every Thursday until May 14th

Conference: May 14th, 2020

Location: https://www.twitch.tv/igda 

Language: English 

Schedule

Self-Care 101

April 2nd, 2020

13:00-14:00 EDT (UTC -04:00) / 20:00-21:00 EEDT (UTC +03:00)

Participants:

Dr. B, Clinical Director, Take This

Renee Gittins, Executive Director, IGDA

Kelsey Wesley, Diversity, Inclusion & Learning Lead, Bungie

Pat Kemp, Game Designer, Spry Fox

Moderator: Eve Crevoshay, Executive Director, Take This

IGDA Mission

Support and empower game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers.

Take This Mission 

Decrease the stigma, and increase the support for, mental health in the game enthusiast community and inside the game industry.

Core Goals for GDCC

The core goals for GDCC 2020 are:

1. Host discussions and programs that improve game developers’ tools and lives in times of crisis 

2. Connect game developers from around the world with networks, knowledge, and resources to overcome the difficulties created by COVID-19

3. Encourage management styles that best support teams during crises and give studios the best chance for continued success

4. Support leaders in a time of uncertainty

Donations

All donations received during the event’s stream will be given to Take This to support gamers and game developers in this time of mental crisis. 

Sponsorships 

IGDA and Take This are offering sponsorship packages for the Game Development During Crisis Conference to support the event and our own missions to help game developers. If you are interesting in sponsoring this event or one of the webinars, please contact IGDA HQ. This is a great opportunity to connect with decision makers and others within in the industry, all while supporting game developers and our industry during this crisis.