SDC Pitch Day
2026-02-28 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | UC Davis, Cruess Hall, 1102 Cruess Hall, Davis, 95616, United States
Heading to GDC but feeling nervous about your pitch?Want to sharpen your presentation in a supportive, low-pressure environment before the big show?
SDC Pitch Day is your chance to:

Practice your pitch live in front of a friendly audience

Get real, constructive feedback from industry professionals

Improve your confidence, clarity, and stage presence

Connect with other developers, teams, and creators

Our last Pitch Day was a huge success—we even had developers receive job offers from people in attendance!
📍 Location: 1102 Cruess Hall, 375 California Street, Davis, CA 95616📝 Sign up here: https://forms.gle/MWLjmdYXEGrok6b7A
🎮 All games welcome! Digital games, tabletop games, solo devs, full teams—everyone is encouraged to participate. Each presenter will have a set amount of time to pitch, followed by a short Q&A and feedback session.
There are no funding deals or pressure—this event is purely about helping you level up your pitch, refine your message, and feel more confident heading into GDC.

GDC 2026
2026-03-09 08:00 - 2026-03-13 17:00 | Moscone Center, San Francisco, CA, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, 94103, United States
March 9–13 • Moscone Center • San Francisco, CA
We’re thrilled to announce that the Sacramento Developer Collective (SDC) is an official partner of the GDC Festival of Gaming 2026 — an expanded, city-wide celebration where game creators from around the world come together to learn, connect, collaborate, and shape the future of gaming.For over three decades, the Game Developers Conference has been the must-attend event for professionals across game design, programming, art, audio, business, production, and more — bringing thousands of developers, speakers, partners, and innovators under one roof.

This year’s GDC Festival of Gaming (March 9–13, 2026) continues that legacy with:

✔️ World-class sessions on craft and industry trends
✔️ Deep-dive workshops and roundtables
✔️ Curated networking events to expand your community

✔️ Lounges, curated matchmaking, and facilitated meetings
✔️ GDC Nights: celebrations, concerts, parties & awards galore

🎟 Special Discount for the SDC Community
As part of our partnership, we’re happy to offer our community an exclusive GDC discount!
👉 Use code: SDC10
💡 Applies to select GDC passes — enter the code during registration to save!
🔗 Official GDC Festival of Gaming site: https://gdconf.com/

🚀 Join Us in San Francisco
Whether you’re a seasoned pro, an indie creator, or just diving into game development, GDC is the place to:
• Sharpen your craft
• Build meaningful industry connections
• Showcase your work
• Discover what’s next in games

Capital Creative Showcase 2026
2026-05-09 11:00 - 17:00 | Jones Hall – @The Grounds, 700 Event Center Dr, Roseville, 95678, United States
The Capital Creative Showcase is coming back on Saturday, May 9th, 2026 — and this year we’re taking over Jones Hall at @the Grounds!
Capital Creative Showcase is Sacramento’s premier celebration of indie games, interactive media, and creative technology. Hosted annually by the Sacramento Developer Collective, CCS brings together local and regional game developers, students, artists, filmmakers, musicians, and creative technologists to showcase their work, connect with the community, and gain real exposure. After the biggest CCS yet in 2025, we’re leveling up once again. Expect more indie games, more student projects, more creative vendors, and more community than ever before. Whether you’re here to play, showcase, or connect, CCS 2026 is going to be our most exciting showcase yet.
Whether you’re a developer looking to showcase your game, a student taking your first steps into game development, or a fan eager to discover what’s next, CCS is built to uplift creators at every level.
Learn more, buy tickets, or apply to showcase at:Capital Creative Showcase: https://www.capitalcreativeshowcase.com

Progressive Game Jam - Season 13
2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Valhallan Esports Arena, 187 Blue Ravine Rd Ste 120, Folsom, 95630, United States
PGJ (Progressive Game Jam) is back for its thirteenth season — and we’re more excited than ever to help local developers build awesome games and connect with a thriving community of creators.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned dev, PGJ gives you the tools, time, and team to actually finish a game. Each month, we’ll gather for structured, supportive in-person jam sessions where you’ll:

Set development goals and track your progress
Get feedback from other local developers
Learn from guest speakers and industry pros
Showcase your game for free at the Capital Creative Showcase, Sacramento’s biggest indie game showcase!

PGJ Season 13 is your chance to bring your game to fruition — with the support of the Sacramento game dev community behind you
