beginnings of a chapter proposal

[Very] Draft Proposal

What is an IGDA Chapter?
IGDA Chapters connect game developers in local communities around the world. Through regularly scheduled meetings, chapters provide an opportunity for professional game developers to interact with peers (and others interested in game development) on a local level.


Why have an IGDA chapter in Brisbane?

Brisbane, a city of 1,689.1 (2002 Aus Stats) occupies an enviable position on the east coast of Australia with a perfect sub tropical climate and comfortable living standards. This is, coupled with good communications and low costs compared to other major Australian cites, is attracting the creative and entertainment industries to the area. Brisbane is the major city for the whole of the Queensland area. The city is developing a major initiation in the Creative Industries having recently announced the prioritising of the Creative Industry sectors.

This provides an ideal background to the establishment of an IGDA chapter. A number of local and international games companies are already well established in the city and given the announced support of the Queensland government; it is likely that more will follow.

An IGDA chapter would be very timely. The games developers’ community in the city is growing with a number of independent groups focussing on this aspect of the Creative Industries and the local educational institutions developing courses aimed at this industry, both at secondary and tertiary level.

more on why choose brisbane from the Office of Economic Development

What are the benefits of an IGDA Chapter?

• Employees from separate companies get sense of larger community.
• Opportunity to learn and share ideas.
• Networking.
• Opportunity for industry outsiders to connect with professionals.
• Fun, social meetings.
• Learn about the IGDA and its activities.