For Developers, By Developers

March 17 - 21, 2025

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The program focuses on ensuring grantees obtain the experience they are seeking out, both professionally and personally, by participating in the annual games industry event in person.

2024 GDC Program hosted grantees from these cohorts:

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Next Gen Leaders
Virtual Exchange, GDC
Virtual Exchange, GDC

Next Gen Leaders supports mid-career game industry professionals as they look to transition to leadership roles in the industry.

Virtual Exchange, GDC
Velocity
Virtual Exchange, GDC
Virtual Exchange, GDC

Velocity is for professionals looking to transition into the game industry from another nongaming-related career or industry.

Virtual Exchange, GDC
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Testimony
Testimony

“It was inspiring meeting people in-person! I got to meet my velocity cohort mate and teammate on three game jams in person.”

— Kenna L., Velocity

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Testimony
Testimony

"It was awesome to ask leadership, business and DEI questions directly and get such empathetic, and thoughtful insight from such a powerhouse. This inspired me to keep making this industry a better place."

— JC L., Next Gen Leader

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2024 Recipients

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About IGDA Foundation

Our mission is to make the game industry more diverse and inclusive by providing professional development and opportunities for every person who wants a career in the game development industry.