International Game Developers Association

"IGDA" redirects here. For other uses, see IGDA (disambiguation).

International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
Formation1994; 30 years ago (1994) (as Computer Game Developers Association)
Type501(c)(6) organisation
FocusComputer games and interactive media
Area served
Worldwide
Membership
Over 12,000
Executive Director
Jakin Vela (since 2022)
Chair of board of directors
Margaret Krohn (2023)
Websiteigda.org

The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) is a nonprofit professional association[1] whose stated mission is to "support and empower game developers around the world in achieving fulfilling and sustainable careers."[2]

The IGDA is incorporated in the United States as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization. It has over 12,000[3] members from all fields of game development. In recognition of the wide-ranging, multidisciplinary nature of interactive entertainment, everyone who participates in any way in the game development process is welcome to join the IGDA.

  1. ^ "About the IGDA," paragraph 1. International Game Developers Association. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
  2. ^ "IGDA Relaunches with New Member Benefits." International Game Developers Association. Retrieved 28 December 2018.
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