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Last year, partners hosted 14 official in-person Watch Parties across North America. This year, we’re inviting studios, universities, and community organizations worldwide to host their own local gatherings!

If you have access to a venue and want to bring your local game development community together, we would love to partner with you.

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What is a GDoCExpo Watch Party?

A GDoCExpo Watch Party is a local, in-person gathering where attendees watch the online GDoCExpo conference together.

Your community gathers at your venue to view the same high-quality talks as online attendees, with the added benefit of in-person networking, conversation, and local connection.

You control:

• the schedule
• the format
• the number of attendees
• and any additional programming (networking, panels, demos, etc.)

Why host a Watch Party?

Hosting positions your organization as a local hub for diverse game developers and creatives.

• Studios can provide professional development for staff, demonstrate visible support for equity in games, and engage local developers in their area.
• Universities can offer industry-facing enrichment to students, connect students to working professionals, and increase visibility of their game programs.
• Community organizations can strengthen local networks, offer high-value programming without travel costs, and build partnerships and visibility.

GDoC promotes official Watch Parties across our website, newsletter, and social media, helping amplify your role in your region.