What we’re about
The Okanagan Game Developers Association (OGDA) is dedicated to connecting and supporting game development professionals throughout the Okanagan region.
Connect with us across our socials and join our Discord Server at:
https://linktr.ee/OkanaganGDA
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- OGDA Bi-weekly Playtesttwice the dice, kelowna, BC
Come join us for our weekly gathering of game developers and gamer enthusiasts.
Every second Thursday we focus on a new game in development to playtest, discuss and share feedback. Come and see the latest and greatest your fellow Game devs have in store.
The Okanagan Game Developers’ Association (OGDA) is dedicated to growing a thriving gaming industry in the Okanagan Region. Kelowna is home to a wide community of talented game developers, coming from careers at studios like EA, Blizzard, Disney, Bioware and more, as well as hosting institutes like the University of British Columbia - Okanagan (UBCO), and Okanagan College (OC). We are seeking to connect these passionate people together, as well as provide valuable resources and events to help foster development, career advancement, community, and advocate for the interests of game developers.
Game Dev Veterans - Come and showcase your newest idea or share some of your tips, tricks, and best practices.
Enthusiasts and Students - Come meet some amazing people and grow your skills.
Join the OGDA Discord for more details and stay connected.
Or visit our website and view our full event calendar.
Our initiatives are designed to connect game creators with industry professionals, investors, publishers, academic institutions, and government bodies. We provide regular meetups to connect you to the community, as well as workshops, Game Jams, playtesting and feedback sessions, and fireside chats and seminars with top industry veterans.***Notice: Photographs may be taken at events, which may be used in marketing materials to promote future OGDA events. If you do not wish to be photographed, please simply let an organizer or photographer know and we will do our best to accommodate you.
- Game Developer's SocialAccelerate Okanagan, Kelowna, BC
Whether you’re building your first game or you are a seasoned developer, you're invited to come hang out with fellow physical and digital game creators! OGDA’s monthly social is a relaxed, welcoming space to talk shop, share ideas, and get inspired.
At our monthly meetup, you’ll have the chance to meet new people in the local game dev scene. We encourage you to share what you’re working on at any stage of development, swap advice, or get inspired. It’s also a great way to stay in the loop about upcoming events, workshops, and opportunities in the Okanagan game development community.
Game Dev Veterans – Come showcase your latest projects, or share tips and insight with newer developers.
Students & New Creators – Meet the community, build connections, and grow your skills with supportive peers.Who We Are
The Okanagan Game Developers Association (OGDA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building a vibrant, inclusive game development ecosystem in the Okanagan. We run workshops, game jams, feedback sessions, and fireside chats with industry leaders to support creators at every level.
New to OGDA?
Come say hi, meet the crew, and learn how to get involved.
Stay connected via our OGDA Discord for updates and conversations between meetups.Let’s build the future of games in the Okanagan—together.
We hope to see you there! 🎮✨***Notice: Photographs may be taken during OGDA events for marketing and promotion. If you prefer not to be photographed, just let one of the organizers or the photographer know, we’re happy to accommodate.
