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Global Game Development Communities

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Community Name Description Official Site
IGDA
International Game Developers Association

The world's largest nonprofit membership organization serving individuals who create video games.

Physical Presence: 150+ Local Chapters
igda.org
Global Game Jam
GGJ

The world's largest game creation event taking place around the globe, boasting thousands of participants.

Physical Presence: Event Sites in 100+ Countries
globalgamejam.org
Women in Games
WIG

A community aimed at increasing diversity and the representation of women and non-binary people in the industry.

Physical Presence: Global Ambassadors & Meetups
womeningames.org
ACM SIGGRAPH
Special Interest Group

A global community of researchers, artists, and technologists focused on computer graphics and interactive techniques.

Physical Presence: International Conferences & Student Chapters
siggraph.org
Games for Change
G4C

A community of creators using the power of games and immersive media to help people learn and improve their communities.

Physical Presence: Annual Festivals & Local Partnerships
gamesforchange.org