2024 Impact

Overall

450+ developers empowered in 2024 ⚡

Virtual Exchange

Celebrating its 5th year, the IGDA Foundation’s Virtual Exchange program is a global initiative that connects diverse game developers from around the world, fostering international collaboration and professional growth in the video game industry.

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International Representation

  • U.S. representation dropped by nearly 2/3 in 2024, allowing for greater global diversity

  • Number of countries represented increased from 28 in 2023 to 36 in 2024

  • Developing country participants increased from 6% in 2023 to 23% in 2024

Diversity Metrics

  • BIPOC representation increased from 62% in 2023 to 68% in 2024

  • LGBTQIA+ identification represented 33% of participants

  • Neurodivergent participants accounted for 23% of the 2024 cohort

Gender Identity

  • Female/Woman representation remained stable at 52% 

  • Non-binary and other gender identities increased from 6% in 2023 to 15% in 2024

GDC

For the first time since 2019, the IGDA Foundation brought a cohort to GDC. Despite the small group size, this marks a significant milestone in returning to in-person events post-pandemic. 

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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

Gender Diversity

  • 45% women

  • 18% non-binary individuals

  • 36% men

Racial and Ethnic Diversity

  • 64% BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color)

Social Media

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LinkedIn
LinkedIn

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

Sponsors

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