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Two-Day Summit | Monday & Tuesday | March 20-21, 2023

Hear from the best and brightest indie game creators in the Independent Games Summit. Attend lectures, postmortems, microtalks, and panels representing diverse voices, experiences, and perspectives, including many former and current Independent Games Festival finalists and winners.

Pass & Pricing Details

Register for an Independent Games Summit Pass ($419 - limited passes available) to attend only IGS-related sessions.

The IGS Pass also includes access to the GDC Expo + Sponsored Content, Networking & Meetings, Career Development + Advocacy Sessions, Special Events, GDC Main Stage & Community Spaces, and the 2023 IGF & Choice Awards. To learn more about additional pass options, visit the Passes & Prices page.

Session Highlights

Make Games Like a Horse: The Design of 'Bugsnax'

John Murphy (Studio Head, Young Horses)

Finding Inspiration and Planning Luck: A Story of a Solo Dev-Dad of Color

Adam Kareem (Game Developer, Independent)

'Unpacking' Fan Expectations and Driving Engagement Post-Launch

Emily Hummel (Community & Social Media Manager, Witch Beam Games)

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