Programs & Events

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Partnership

The IGDA Foundation and Trophy are partnering so your studio can earn new, brand-funded revenue while supporting IGDA Foundation programs, without changing your game or asking players to buy anything new.

Partnership

May 20

Late May 2027

DLC

Late May 2027

DLC is the IGDA Foundation’s annual fundraising event on Steam, bringing players and developers together to support a more diverse and inclusive game industry.

Late May 2027

Past Programs & Events

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Apr 1

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Port Quest

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Port Quest is a collaborative program by the IGDA Foundation, the International Game Developers Association (IGDA), and Women in Games International (WIGI). We're here to help you port your successful titles to Android—with expert support, a powerful community, and high-impact marketing opportunities.

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Mar 27

Mar 21 - Apr 7

Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam

Mar 21 - Apr 7

The Unlikely Collaborators™ Game Jam is open to U.S.-based teams, and we’d love to see you bring your ideas to life. Whether you’re new to game jams or a seasoned creator, this is a chance to grow your skills, meet other developers, connect with industry mentors, and build something you’re proud of.

Mar 21 - Apr 7

Mar 27

Mar 27 - Apr 6

Download for Charity (DLC)

Mar 27 - Apr 6

Showcasing 100+ titles on Steam, Download for Charity (DLC) is live now—click through to see this year’s lineup and discover how developers are using their games to support the IGDA Foundation.

Mar 27 - Apr 6

Mar 21

Mar 21 - 22

New York Game Jam Kickoff Event

Mar 21 - 22

A 2-day New York kickoff event for the Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! Reserve a spot!

Mar 21 - 22

Mar 21

Mar 21 - 22

Los Angeles Game Jam Kickoff Event

Mar 21 - 22

A 2-day Los Angeles kickoff event for the Unlikely Collaborators Game Jam! Reserve a spot!

Mar 21 - 22

Nov 15

Nov 15 - 16

Alumni Weekend

Nov 15 - 16

This is your chance to hear from the next generation of game industry leaders and explore new ideas, creative projects, and fresh perspectives from around the world.

Nov 15 - 16

Latest News

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DLC

IGDA Foundation Announces “Download for Charity” Steam Event for May 2027

DLC

Gaming is one of the few forms of entertainment that asks us to actively work together. We communicate, solve problems, compete, and share experiences that often create connections lasting far beyond the game itself. Heading into its third year, Download for Charity (DLC) will promote Press ‘Start’ Together, a Steam event celebrating multiplayer and co-op games and the friendships and communities we build through playing together.

DLC

Partnership

Trophy Partners with the IGDA Foundation Launching Year-Round, Brand-Funded Charity Activations

Partnership

This new initiative creates a year-round fundraising model that pays participating game studios while funding the next generation of game developers from historically underrepresented communities.

Partnership

Game Jam

Unlikely Collaborators Announces Winners of 2026 Game Jam 🎮

Game Jam

Unlikely Collaborators is proud to announce the winners of its second annual Game Jam, a nationwide creative challenge inviting developers to build games exploring awe, wonder, and the expansion of identity.

Game Jam

Award Recipients

2026 Gerald Lawson Award and Eric Dybsand Scholar Award Recipients

Award Recipients

The IGDA Foundation in partnership with the BlG Foundation, proudly announced Lisette Titre-Montgomery as the recipient of the Gerald Lawson Award for Achievement in Game Development, presented during the Black in Gaming Awards at GDC, and Lex Roberts as the Eric Dybsand Scholar award recipient, recognized during the 2026 GDC Festival of Gaming.

Award Recipients

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