Indie Developers Conference 2026
Overview
A talk-driven conference aimed squarely at solo and small-team indie game developers. Unlike showcase-style events, it covers marketing, publishing, and post-release operations alongside development technique. The previous edition featured room6, PLAYISM, Epic Games, and ID@Xbox. An archive-only pass is also offered.
Foundation
- Founded
- 2021
- Founder
- Executive committee of Head High, Active Gaming Media, and Sankei Digital
Founded on the premise that indie games should endure as works in their own right, specializing in knowledge sharing for developers. Where most domestic indie events center on exhibition and sales, this one is built around talks and archived streaming
Transition
- 2021 Conference launched
- 2024 Session archives published on GameMakers
- 2025 Held November 15 with speakers from room6, PLAYISM, Epic Games, and ID@Xbox
- 2026 Held November 28
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