Whether you already develop games or want to learn, invest in startups or are yourself a founder, this three-day event is all about connections and real-world impact.
Claudius Taylor, PMP — startup investor, angel investor, accelerator director, and two-time exit founder — who served as a judge for the pitch competition.
He shared what set finalists apart:…
Ken Lawrence, Director of Solution Architecture at Mind Over Machines delivered a talk on how gaming skills translate into real business skills, and shared that the audience engagement was strong…
Rick Williams Founder of Landline Games and incoming Chair of Baltimore IGDA, who has helped build this three-day event shared that Day 1 brought over 300 students for hands-on learning,…
Phil Rogofsky, Founder and Executive Director of the Maryland STEM Festival, has supported Dexter Carr’s vision since the very first conference.
Phil shared that Day 1 brought hundreds of students…
Kyrstin Cooksey, CEO & Co-Founder of Boba Studios shared insights about showcasing their work and connecting with the vibrant game development community at the conference.
Kyrstin highlighted the strong energy…
Ryan Griffin, President of the Baltimore IGDA, who helped bring 30+ industry speakers to the event. Ryan shared that Day 1 connected over 300 students with professional game developers, while…
A biochemist-turned–game developer, who moderated a panel on the future of games in education and workforce training. Melanie shared that teaching and training games are a major opportunity for indie…
The Schmungus Games team, Michael Hoff, and his co-founder, Sarah Lorentson gave players their first hands-on experience with Ghost Normal.
They shared how their booth drew a huge crowd,…
Pat Genest, Co-Founder of Guiltygames, showcasing two exciting titles — Snowball Chance and the upcoming Dreidel at their booth at GYFC25!
Pat shared that the response has been incredible, and…
Tony Li, Founder of Fixel Crushers and organizer of the Baltimore Indie Game Devs — and one of the organizers of the conference shared that Day 1 focused on students,…
Marjie Cota, Director of Entrepreneurial Services at bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park, delivered an inspiring call to action—empowering students to explore emerging pathways in tech, research, and innovation.