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Come and go as you please

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Talks, panels, workshops, and game pitches

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Featuring IGDA Foundation alumni from across the globe

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Want to lead a talk, panel, or workshop?

Speaking slots are now open! It’s a great opportunity to practice presenting in a supportive environment and boost your experience before applying to major industry conferences.

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Have a game trailer to showcase?

We’ll be featuring alumni-made games during session breaks. If you’ve got a 30-second trailer, we’d love to include it.

Submissions Closed

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Alumni Weekend 2025

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Dr. JC Lau

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Elio

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Threads

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NeuroConvergence

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Ashley Phipps

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Mei-Li Coolan

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Ricardo Aviles

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Our key platform

5,311 total followers - 37% increase over 2023
97,897 total impressions
Top Post: Virtual Exchange Application Announcement (6,754 impressions)
Highest engagement: Alumni Weekend Schedule (nearly 20% engagement rate)

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Bluesky

New platform expansion

Joined in November 2024
Gained 192 followers in first two months

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Diverse Representation

11 participants attended GDC 2024
7 different countries of origin represented
82% of participants from underrepresented backgrounds in game development

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Gender Diversity

45% women
18% non-binary individuals
36% men