Game Industry Conference

💚💚After a long weekend, we have something special for you! Once again, join us as we walk through the corridors of our conference with the annual GIC Summary!💚💚 🔥Special thanks to our sponsors, especially @AMD and Elsewhere Entertainment, and our partners Gamedev Capital Warsaw and Marshal Office of the Wielkopolska Region in Poznan! 📸We still have a lot of photos and galleries ahead of us, but today, dive into the GIC'25 Video Summary with us! 📸 #gamedev #indiedev #gic25 #gameindustryconference

Can you capture the uncatchable? 💡✨ The 4th edition of Crystal Canvas Rookies 2026 is officially live! @TenSquareGames is challenging young digital creators with this year's theme: "Hunting Light." This isn’t just another contest, it’s your golden ticket into the professional world of game development. We’re looking for visionaries who can tell a story using glow, shadow, and a digital brush. Who can join? 🎓 University art students. 🎨 Art high school students. 🚀 All debuting digital artists looking for their big break. Categories: 2D (concept art, illustration) 3D (modeling, rendering, lighting) Why enter? It’s about more than just prestige. Finalists will travel to Poznań (costs covered!), present their work on the main stage at PGA (Poznań Game Arena), exhibit at our conference, and get 1-on-1 feedback from the pros at Ten Square Games! 🎮 📅 Deadline: April 12, 2026 Show us your interpretation of "Hunting Light." Let there be light! 🕯️⚡ 🔗 Apply here: tensquaregames.com/crystalcanvas2… #gamedev #indiedev #crystalcanvas #tsg #gic #gameindustryconference #pga

Spring is coming, which means it's time to get organized! 🌸 As you know, GIC will take place in two different locations. To help you navigate our announcements, we've created two refreshed versions of our logo so you'll know exactly which event we're referring to! 🎨 GIC Sprint Our new summer chapter! A relaxed edition in the heart of Silesia. Perfect for mid-year networking, outdoor meetups, and accessible B2B opportunities. 🎨 GIC The legendary flagship! Our core conference, high-quality talks, the massive Geek Careers recruitment zone, the CEEGA Awards, and many more. Whether you're looking for a summer Sprint or our flagship event, keep an eye on the icons to find your perfect fit! 🎮🚀 #gamedev #indiedev #GIC26 #gameindustryconference #gicsprint

We've seen some incredible applications so far, but the stage isn't complete without your unique perspective. 💡 Whether it's a technical deep-dive or a post-mortem on project management, your experience is exactly what the industry needs. 🎮 Why join us? 🌍 Global Reach: Connect with professionals from across the globe. 🤝 Impact: Mentor and inspire the next wave of industry talent. 🚀 Visibility: Elevate your professional profile on one of the biggest stages. ⏳ Deadline: July 8th - Don't leave your application to the final countdown! 🏃‍♂️ Submit your talk: gic.gd/speakers-submi… #gamedev #indiedev #gic #gic26 #gameindustryconference

Polish Party surprises every year!💥 This year, our event in San Francisco was attended by over 500 developers, publishers, investors, and industry experts from around the world! The event offered networking opportunities, delicious Polish delicacies, and drinks. 🥂 💚A big thank you to our sponsors, Mirva, and co-organizer, Creative Industries Institute! 💚We would also like to thank @EstoniaInvest and @IGPolska. #gamedev #indiedev #gdc #gic #gdcfestivalofgaming #gameindustryconference

Stage 1 applications close on April 22nd for Katowice and July 8th for Poznań, and we've made the process as frictionless as possible. Why join us now? ✅ No slides required: Focus on the idea, not the formatting. ✅ Expert guidance: Our reviewers are ready to partner with you and offer dedicated feedback when they have capacity. ✅ Optimal timing: Give yourself the time to "tweak until it shines." ✅ Maximised chances: Early applications get the most eyes and the best odds. Ready to make the mic yours? Submit your proposal today: gic.gd/speakers-submi… 🌍 #gamedev #indiedev #gic #gameindustryconference

🔥We've landed! Yesterday, as is our annual tradition, we took our scholars on a tour of San Francisco's most iconic places. Of course, we couldn't miss taking a souvenir photo at the iconic Golden Gate Bridge! 🌉 💚We are ready for the @Official_GDC, and we would like to thank you once again for supporting our organization through the scholarship! A huge thank you to the Creative Industries Institute for working with us to put together the Polish delegations of talented artists! #gamedev #indiedev #gic #gdc #gdcfestivalofgaming

🎙️ Call for Speakers is OPEN for GIC 2026! 💚 Want to step on the GIC stage with your gamedev talk? This year, you can do it even twice: ✅ 25-27 June, Katowice ✅ 21-24 October, Poznań 📢 Submit your talk today gic.gd/call. Help shape Europe’s largest gamedev conference!

🌙 GDC Nights: A Week of Celebration 🌙 Every night, Monday through Thursday, @Official_GDC Festival of Gaming Nights brings the community together to celebrate the people and creativity behind games: 💚 Opening Night at the Ballpark - Kick off the week with the entire industry in an iconic setting. 💚 Developer’s Concert with Austin Wintory - A powerful musical experience celebrating game soundtracks and storytelling. 💚 Independent Games Festival (IGF) Awards - Honoring innovation, creativity, and excellence in independent games. 💚 Game Developers Choice Awards (GDCA) - Recognizing outstanding achievements across the game development industry. Music, mixers, and shared moments throughout the week keep the conversation, and the most important, the community. 🎮✨ #gamedev #indiedev #gdc #gdcfestivalofgaming #gic #gameindustryconference

Missed it? Because we did! 🔥 After years away, Game Design Summit is coming back to GIC. 💚 Thanks to the cooperation with Fool’s Theory, Anshar Studios, and the City of Katowice, this summit will power up the summer edition of the Game Industry Conference, taking place in the capital of the Silesian region. #gamedev #indiedev #katowice #gic #gamedesign

GDC season is here 🎮 We're heading to San Francisco to start talks about GIC – how it's growing, how you can become a part of it, and why it's a great place to share your opinion as a speaker. 🌍 As usual, we're traveling with an amazing group of scholarship recipients from Poland and the Central and Eastern European region – emerging talents, fresh perspectives, and future industry leaders all in one place. As usual, there is also THE party happening! 🫢🤐 Catch our team or meet us in the meeting system! #gamedev #indiedev #gdc #gdcfestivalofgaming #gameindustryconference #gic26

🎮 GDC 2026: More Access. More Value. One Global Community. 🎮 The GDC Festival of Gaming continues to bring global game development together, now with a refreshed pass structure that makes participation more accessible than ever. New Pass Structure, More Value: 💚 Festival Pass - Full-week access to sessions, Festival Hall, networking, and nightly events, priced 45% lower than 2025’s All-Access. 💚 Game Changer Pass - Festival Pass benefits plus premium seating and lounges, fast-track entry, Luminaries Speaker Series, GamePlan eligibility, and GDC Vault access. 💚 Digital Pass - Online networking during the event and on-demand GDC Vault access after. 💚 Application-based passes - Supporting early-stage indies, startups, and academia to broaden participation. GDC 2026 is where the industry connects, learns, and shapes what’s next in interactive entertainment. 🎮✨ #gamedev #indiedev #gdc #festivalofgaming #gic

The @warszawa (Warsaw) no longer competes for the title of the largest gamedev development hub in Europe. With 6,343 devs working in game production it surpasses hubs like London or Stockholm! If Warsaw were a country, its game industry alone would rank next to Romania, between Sweden and the Netherlands. And it's not just about AAA hits! Warsaw combines big studios, AA creators, indie innovators, gametech and perhaps Europe's strongest external development hub, often appearing in the credits of top global games. More facts from our research report? 🔥97% of Warsaw's game revenue comes from exports 📈Global hits: 18 games/series from Warsaw have sold over 1 million copies. 💚Women participation in Warsaw companies: almost 24% Here is an in-depth report prepared in collaboration with @IGPolska 💚 Check the full report: biznes.um.warszawa.pl/-/warsaw-gamed… #gamedev #indiedev #gic #warsaw #gamedevhub

The @Official_GDC 2026 stands as one of the most influential gatherings in global game development, bringing creators, innovators, and industry leaders under one roof. At GDC 2026, the industry comes together to explore: 💚 Technical sessions setting tomorrow’s development standards 💚 Meaningful networking with global talent and studios 💚 Hands-on workshops on emerging technologies and methodologies 💚 Forward-looking discussions shaping the future of interactive media This is where ideas evolve into impact, collaborations take shape, and the next generation of gaming experiences begins. We’re excited to see the conversations, innovations, and connections that will emerge from this event. 🎮✨ #gamedev #indiedev #gic #gdc

Showcase your game at PAX East in Boston! This year, @IGPolska, in cooperation with the @IPK_pl , is once again allowing independent developers to showcase their games to a broader audience. Give your game a chance to conquer Seattle! Submit your game and join the Polish booth at PAX East before 6 February 2026, 12:00 PM CEST! For more information, check the application form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #gamedev #indiedev #gic #pax #paxeast

We are pleased to announce that this year's Best Talk Award is supported by @OkiemDeva !💚 With his support, we've added a new category: Best Leadership Talk, recognizing developers of the people in various aspects. 🗣️Okiem Deva has many years of experience in the industry, creating content on YouTube and podcasts, where he shares news and expresses his opinion on the video games industry and shares less known aspects of making games. Thank you for supporting this award! We will announce nominees soon!🔥 #gamedev #indiedev #gic26 #gameindustryconference #besttalkaward #bta

⏰ The clock is ticking – time is running out! Tomorrow is the final day to submit your application for this year's GDC Scholarship for CEE regions! This is your chance to attend the world’s leading game development conference, connect with industry professionals, and gain insights that can take your career to the next level. Don’t let this opportunity pass you by! 📩 Apply now for a chance to attend GDC: forms.gle/VtsPsmk7m8QMNe… Remember, opportunities like this don’t wait - neither should you! #GDCScholarImpact #GDC #GameIndustryConference #GIC26 #GIC

Speaker invitations are getting a spicy upgrade. 🔥 Today is #HotSauceDay 🌶️ and we’ve got some fiery news to share! 🎮✨ This year is huge for us: we’re preparing two events, which means fresh ideas, new energy, and an improved speaker submission system to match the scale of what’s coming. 🚀 👀 Stay tuned for information about the start of speaker submissions for the GIC Katowice conference! 💥 We can’t wait to see the topics, stories, and inspiration you’ll share this year. Stay tuned… and get ready to bring the heat. 🔥 #indiedev #gamedev #gic26 #gic2026 #gameindustryconference