What we’re about
The Christchurch Game Developers Association frequently offers events in person or digitally to create conversations and share stories, encourage community growth, connection-building and the sharing of knowledge and expertise.
A typical meetup includes:
- A Guest Speaker or Panel presenting on a core topic
- An opportunity for Q&A with our Guest Speakers
- Games Industry News and Events from around New Zealand
- Screen & Games Industry Job Opportunities
- Casual networking over pizza
Originally founded in 2015, the Christchurch Game Developers Association (CGDA) is an organisation dedicated to supporting the local Ōtautahi Christchurch Game Development Community.
CGDA works with local sponsors and tertiary institutes to provide monthly Meetup Events, featuring a wide variety of Talks from local and international guest speakers. We also facilitate Canterbury sites for Game Jams (weekend-long collaborative game creation events) and Playtest Exhibitions, with the goal of showcasing local talent and illuminating pathways into the Game Development Industry.
Check us out on:
Web: https://chch.gamedev.co.nz
Discord: https://discord.gg/68YqqFZ
Facebook: fb.me/CHCHGameDev
Twitter: @CHCHGameDev
Help us grow on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHCHGameDev
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Canterbury Game Dev and Creative Tech DayEPIC Innovation, Christchurch
Calling all creative tech and game development enthusiasts!
Come together for a day of celebration and promotion of the Game Development and Creative Technology industry, and communities of practice in Canterbury, featuring inspirational talks, panels, game showcases, exhibits, catering, and more!How do the sessions work?
Each session will cover general elements of a discipline, what the discipline looks like in game development or creative tech, and why it is important for creating a successful product. The talks will be co-run by a mix of different communities of practice and game developers, and feature case studies of local games, creative tech projects, or works.Why should I go?
The event is a great opportunity to:- Celebrate local success stories and connect with people in games and creative tech.
- Identify prospective new members for your tech group or creative talent for your team.
- Cross-pollinate ideas, skills, and knowledge with different creative tech disciplines.
- Showcase, playtest, or learn about some locally made games and creative tech.
- Support and build up the Canterbury game dev and creative tech community.
- Be inspired and motivated by all the cool stuff that's being done in Canterbury!
- Understand how to get involved in or join one of Canterbury's most exciting industries.
PLEASE RSVP HERE:
https://events.humanitix.com/canterbury-game-dev-and-creative-tech-dayIf you would like to to showcase your game, creative product, services, or group, please fill in this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/...Approximate Schedule:
- 9:00 AM - Welcome and Opening Keynote
- 9:30 AM - Design and Programming (Game Design, Engineering, and Technology)
- 10:30 AM - Morning Tea
- 11:00 AM - Content Creation (Art and Animation, Audio, Narrative and Writing)
- 12:30 PM - Lunch
- 1:30 PM - Player Experience and Telemetry (QA, UX, UI, and Data Analytics)
- 3:00 PM - Afternoon Tea
- 3:30 PM - Business (Product Management, Publishing, and Marketing).
- 4:30 PM - People and Process (Production, Team, Leadership, and Community)
- 5:00 PM - Purposeful Projects (Applied, Transformational, and Serious Games).
- 5:30 PM - Dinner
- 6:30 PM - Career Development (Getting into the Industry or Starting up a Studio)
- 7:30PM - Event Close
Time:
7th December 2024Location:
EPIC Innovation, 100 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central CityOrganizers:
- Christchurch Game Developers Association (CGDA)
- Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative (HIT Lab NZ)
- Crescent Consulting
- Screen Canterbury
- Women in Tech Christchurch
- Black Salt Games
- UC Game Development Society
- UC Digital Screen Society
Event Photography Notice:
The CGDA occasionally takes photos and/or videos at our events for promotional purposes. If you would prefer not to have your image recorded for marketing purposes, please make your wishes known to the photographer, and/or reach out to a committee member, and we will accommodate your request. Thank you!Our Corporate Supporters:
- Yoobee College of Creative Innovation - a tertiary institute committed to developing creative and technical talent across New Zealand.
- Applied Immersive Gaming Initiative (HIT Lab NZ) - a multidisciplinary, Human-Centered Research environment that collaborates with industry.
- CerebralFix - a Christchurch-based game development studio specializing in work for hire from some amazing companies.
- Screen Canterbury NZ - a Canterbury-based film office helping creatives get their projects delivered to the screens of their choice, providing fantastic resource-sharing & advocacy for our screen production industry.
Event Sponsors/Supporters:
- Crescent Consulting
- Kōawa Digital Screen Campus (UC)
- Screen Canterbury NZ
- Tech Users Association New Zealand (FLINT/TUANZ)
- NZ Center of Digital Excellence (CODE)
- GSD Alliance
- Canterbury Tech
- EPIC Innovation Christchurch
- New Zealand Game Developers Association (NZGDA)
Supporting Canterbury Tech Groups for Event:
Where to find the CGDA:
- Website: https://chch.gamedev.co.nz
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/CHCHGameDev
- Facebook: https://fb.me/CHCHGameDev
- Discord: https://discord.gg/68YqqFZ
Consider supporting us on Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/CHCHGameDev
