Welcome to NZGDC 2026, New Zealand’s premier gathering for game developers, creatives, and interactive storytellers.
Latest: Kiwi Games Zone applications now open!
NZGDC Theme:
Shaping Our World
Shaping Our World is about recognising our shared responsibility as creators. The games and experiences we build don’t exist in isolation - they reflect our values, our choices, and the communities behind them.
Built together and shaped with purpose, this conference celebrates intentional creation, collaboration, and the imperfect, human process of making worlds that matter.
NZGDC
30 SEPT - 3 OCT
AUCKLAND
NZ
SHAPING OUR WORLD
NZGDC 30 SEPT - 3 OCT AUCKLAND NZ SHAPING OUR WORLD
SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring NZGDC 2026? We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch to explore partnership opportunities and support the premier game development event in New Zealand. Contact Joy Keene, Executive Director, NZGDA at joy@nzgda.com to find out more.
