NZGDC is connecting an ever-growing global audience to games and video content developed in Aotearoa NZ.
New Zealand Game Developers Conference 2025
25 - 27 SEPT
TĀKINA
WELLINGTON
PŌNEKE
25 - 27 SEPT TĀKINA WELLINGTON PŌNEKE
NZGDC 2025: The People at the Heart of Games
Nau mai haere mai, Welcome to the New Zealand Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) for 2025!
This is more than just a conference; it’s a celebration of Aotearoa’s amazing game dev community.
It speaks to the importance of community, collaboration and the people who shape our industry - developers, storytellers, players, and cultural guardians.
We’ll have inspiring talks, engaging workshops, and vibrant panel discussions that highlight voices from all corners of our industry.
Whether you’re a veteran developer, an enthusiastic gamer, or just starting your journey, NZGDC 2025 is the perfect place to forge new friendships, exchange ideas, and ignite your creativity!
Our theme for this year is The People at the Heart of Games and is inspired by the well-known Māori proverb “He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata” (What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people), emphasising the human side of game development.
JOIN US
Showcase your game in the Kiwi Games Zone at NZGDC!
Are you a talented game developer based in New Zealand? Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to showcase your game at the NZ Game Developers Conference in the dedicated Kiwi Games Zone! This event is designed to highlight the creativity and innovation of developers like you to conference attendees and the wider New Zealand community. Read more and apply here.
Workshop applications are open!
Exciting news, NZ game devs! The NZ Game Developers Conference workshop submissions are officially OPEN! 🎉
This year, for the first time ever, you can choose a 1, 2, or 3-hour workshop format - giving you even more flexibility to share your expertise and creative ideas! Whether you’ve got a quick tip or an in-depth masterclass, we want to see what you’ve got.
Submit your workshop before 8th June and help us make this year’s conference the most inspiring yet! Find out more here
If you’d still like to get involved consider applying for the Volunteer Team and be a part of shaping the conference experience together.
