📍 Where? BRASTOS SKVERAS, Kaunas
📅 When? July 8th, 18:00

 

This event will be a little different from the usual meetups — the whole idea is to grab some food and drinks and enjoy a fun, relaxing evening together. And, of course, take this opportunity to catch up with members of the community and find out what everyone has been up to during these summer days.

Also, there’s one new feature that they will be trying out this year. The area has a big screen that can be used for the duration of the event. The plan is to use this screen to showcase and play your games! This can be a great opportunity to gather some general feedback, so be sure to prepare your builds in advance.

More information about the event on Discord.
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⏳ The countdown is on for the biggest gamedev community gathering of the summer – GameDev BBQ 2026!

This year, GameDev BBQ returns bigger, renewed, and packed with more activities, surprises, and opportunities to connect than ever before. 💥 Whether you’re a longtime attendee or joining us for the first time, expect new experiences, new faces, and plenty of reasons to stay until the very end.

 

📅 When: August 6th (Thursday), from 18:00.
📍 Where: PERONO terasa PARKAS, Vilnius. Entrance from the Railway station platforms side.

 

Once again, we’re bringing together developers, artists, designers, producers, students, veterans, and everyone passionate about making games for an unforgettable evening under the Vilnius sky.

🤩 Together with our friends at Nordcurrent, and with the continued support of the Lithuanian Council for Culture, we’re creating a unique celebration of the Lithuanian game development community.

Whether you’re reconnecting with old industry friends, meeting future collaborators, exploring career opportunities, or simply enjoying great conversations with fellow game creators, this is the place to be.

 

What’s waiting for you?
  • 500 meat and vegan hot dogs 🌭
  • Free cocktails for the first 200 guests 🍹
  • Live DJ sets by the Nordcurrent team 🎧
  • Community games, activities, and challenges 🎮
  • A special game and treats from GAIDELIS 🎯
  • Non-alcoholic and energy drinks provided by Vilkmergės 🥤
  • Prizes and surprises 🎁
  • Networking with game developers from across Lithuania and beyond 🤝
  • And plenty more to discover throughout the evening ✨

 

REGISTRATION REQUIRED ❗️ Get your ticket on Eventbrite.

Your ticket will be scanned at the entrance and exchanged for an all-access wristband, giving you access to everything the event has to offer.

We recommend arriving before 20:00, but feel free to join later if you can’t make it earlier.

New to game development? Bring a friend who’s curious about the industry. Every year, new projects, collaborations, friendships, and career opportunities begin at GameDev BBQ.

🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU to Nordcurrent, GAIDELIS, Vilkmergės, and the Lithuanian Council for Culture for making this event possible.

See you at the BBQ!!!
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Together with the Game Creation Program at EHU – University in Vilnius, we are inviting you on June 18 to an evening dedicated to one of the most talked-about shifts in the industry — AI in game development. 🤖 Not the hype version, but the real one: tools that are already in people’s pipelines, questions that don’t have easy answers, and honest conversation between practitioners.
The program will feature two talks:
🎤 Yuri Rybchyk, Game Designer at Vizor. Ship Faster, Design Better: AI for Game Designers in Action.
🎤 Dzmitry Ivanou, 3D Artist. Title: Exploring Local 3D Generation with ComfyUI.
👉 Reserve your spot on Eventbrite.
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For game developers, game dev enthusiasts, and fans

🕗 8 January | 18:00–21:00
📍 Venue: Vilnius (TBC)
Please register in advance to join the discussion.

The Lithuanian Game Developers Association (LGDA) invites the game development community to an open discussion focused on GameOn — an established industry event that has been taking place for several years.

The goal of this discussion is to reflect on GameOn as an event and explore its future direction, relevance, and value for the Lithuanian game development industry. Together, we will discuss current industry needs, expectations from developers and studios, and how GameOn should evolve to better serve the community.

This is an open-format conversation, designed to gather perspectives directly from the game development community. The discussion will be moderated by Aurelija Rutkauskaitė, LGDA Board Member and Partner at Triniti JUREX, who will help guide the conversation and ensure diverse viewpoints are heard.

Feel free to bring a friend or colleague who is a game enthusiast — just make sure everyone registers in advance. 

👉 Save your spot.

Bring your ideas, insights, comments, and feedback — your input will help shape the future of GameOn.

If your plans change and you can no longer attend, please let us know so we can offer the spot to others (austeja@lzka.lt)

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Let’s start the countdown to the main gamedev industry summer gathering! Together with our friends Nordcurrent and continuous support from the Lithuanian Council for Culture, we invite you to reignite old connections and meet new people in the game developers community. We are returning to Art Factory LOFTAS outside area, and will be ready for a grand party on August 7!

 

Plan for the evening:

+ Meat and vegan BBQ food (bar food also available)

+ Free cocktails (limited offer!)

+ Nordcurrent DJ’s team

 

REGISTRATION NECESSARY!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gamedev-bbq-2025-tickets-1462741783049

Your ticket will be scanned at the entrance for a bracelet, giving you all access to the venue’s treats. Please try to check in before 20:00, but don’t be discouraged to drop in later.

 

Got any friends curious about making games? Bring them along!

Who knows what new opportunities await at the BBQ? 🙂

 

THANK YOU!

To Nordcurrent and the Lithuanian Council for Culture for support.

 

SEE YOU SOON!

When: August 7th (Thursday), from 18:00.

Where: Art Factory LOFTAS, Vilnius. Entrance from Paneriu st.

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The last Kaunas Game Developers meetup of this spring season will be held on May 14 at Ąžuolynas library.

This time around, we’d like to do something exciting for the Kaunas Game Developers community and invite everyone who is interested to present their games in front of the audience. It can be a great opportunity to get feedback from fellow game devs, get excited about each others projects and maybe even find some potential teammates to work with!

The format will be very similar to the usual meetups we had in the Ąžuolynas library throughout the year – the only difference being that the whole meetup will be dedicated to your projects! Each presenter will have up to 20 minutes to showcase their game on the stage. (It can be less than that if you prefer, of course)

Let’s end the season with a bang!

Registration not necessary, but you can sign up through FB event or on Discord.

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Our next meetup is set for April 10 and will take place at CORE Business Center, Ukmergės st. 126.

Our first guest is Anton Rosenko, Art Producer at Room 8 Studio. He will share lessons learned from wide-ranging productions and how to manage people, pipelines and panic attacks.

The second guest is Iryna Baradzina, Business Development Manager at devtodev. Her talk will cover how breaking data silos and fostering a data-driven culture can boost collaboration, improve efficiency, and drive smarter decisions.

The third guest is Laurynas Vainius, Game Director at Engines of Fury. He will offer tips collected during many years in gamedev on how to approach networking and find contacts needed for studio goals.

Afterwards we’ll have some time for chatting, snacks and drinks.

Thanks to devtodev by AppsFlyer for helping with this event, and also to the Lithuanian Council for Culture for continuous support!

Please reserve your ticket on Eventbrite. 

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It is time for our final event of the year, which traditionally is a meetup dedicated to computer graphics and digital art! We’re going to host it on December 12 in a modern and spacious hall of Cyber City, located at Švitrigailos 34 B in Vilnius.

Our first guest is Laura Usaite, a BAFTA-nominated VFX Producer and current MD at Vine FX. She leads a talented team of 70 at a UK-based visual effects production studio. She oversees the creation of VFX for high-end TV shows, including Paris Has Fallen, War of the Worlds, and The Witcher. During her talk, Laura will share valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes aspects of visual effects production.

Our second guest is Greta Zokaitytė, a freelance game artist who worked with several studios such as Estoty, No Brakes Games and currently SneakyBox. Her creative field is everything 2D: starting with concept art and finishing with 2D assets, UI, promo materials. Greta also created illustrations for board games, and her own comic book Floating Minds. She’s also a regular participant in game jams, having contributed to several notable projects and event’s visual identity. Greta will talk about how to look at given constraints in any task and use them creatively.

Our third guest is Lukas Gecevičius, a founder of creative digital experiences house LEVEL ELEVEN STUDIO and creator of concept world Aetherways, whose aesthetics and imagery were part of this year’s GameOn visual identity. He will talk about his personal journey in the mixed media field and his pursuit of crafting unique experiences.

Event Agenda:

  • 18:00 – Doors Open
  • 18:30 – Turning Constraints Into Creative Opportunities – Greta Zokaitytė
  • 19:15 – Art, AI, CGI & Other Hustles – Lukas Gecevičius
  • 20:00 – Behind the Scenes of VFX – Laura Usaite
  • 20:45 – Networking

Grab your free ticket on EVENTBRITE.

This event is organized with the help of OAK9 Entertainment, GameTech Accelerator and the support of the Lithuanian Council for Culture.

How to find a venue:

The hall entrance is located at the inner leftmost building of the complex (looking from the Švitrigailos street).

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Kaunas Game Developers community will start a new season with a series of meetups which will take place in an awesomely renovated Ąžuolyno library!

The initial one is happening on September 11, with the first guest joining from Greece! Maria Aloupi, CEO & game producer at indie studio beyondthosehills will talk about self-publishing indie games. What challenges and opportunities do the developers face, how to achieve the delicate balance between making sound business decisions and seizing available opportunities.

The event is free to attend, please register on event’s FB page.

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Let’s continue the nice tradition of late summer gatherings for a grill party! Together with our friends Nordcurrent and continuous support from the Lithuanian Council for Culture, we invite you to reignite old connections and meet new people in the game developers community. We are returning to Art Factory LOFTAS outside area, and will be ready for a grand party on August 8!

Plan for the evening:

+ Meat and vegan BBQ food (bar food also available)

+ Free cocktails (limited offer!)

+ Nordcurrent DJ’s team

REGISTRATION NECESSARY! Grab your ticket HERE.

Your ticket will be scanned at the entrance for a bracelet, giving you all access to the venue’s treats. Please try to check in before 20:00, but don’t be discouraged to drop in later.

Got any friends curious about making games? Bring them along!

Who knows what new opportunities await at the BBQ? 🙂

SEE YOU SOON!

When: August 8th (Thursday), from 18:00.

Where: Art Factory LOFTAS, Vilnius. Entrance from Paneriu st.

* Cover art by Viktorija Ramonaitė

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Have you ever had that feeling of wanting to create something truly amazing? Maybe a game? Now you have an awesome opportunity to create a game prototype in one weekend, both professionals and amateurs alike! It might be the best time for you to experience first-hand what it takes to actually create a game, network and shape your future in one of the best creative industries – video and tabletop games! This is the place where everybody who associates creativity with games can feel at home. Well, for 48 hours, at least! ⏰

You can come with a team or alone – everyone will be able to participate, so grab your ticket and let’s meet on January 26-28 in these five cities (tickets are different for each location):

🗺️ Vilnius: Martynas Mažvydas National Library (Gediminas av. 51 / Gedimino pr. 51). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Kaunas: Lithuanian Museum of Education (Vytautas av. 52 / Vytauto pr. 52). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Klaipėda: Klaipėda Science and Technology Park (Vilhelmo Berbomo st. 10). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Šiauliai: Northern Lithuania College (Tilžės st. 22). TICKETS HERE

🗺️ Panevėžys: Panevėžys Science and Technology Park (J. Žemgulio st. 46). TICKETS HERE

✋ If you’d like to volunteer at the event, you can still apply! Please fill out this form.

❕All minors have to be accompanied by an adult or present a written agreement from a guardian to be able to participate.

Thank you to all our sponsors: Lithuanian Council for Culture, Nordcurrent, Belka Games, Estoty, TutoTOONS, Wargaming, Nieko, Nesnausk!, and our partners Battery, Super Manki, Gaidelis and Nomeda. A huge shout-out to our amazing team and volunteers – the event would not be possible without you! ❤️

You can check out the schedule, recommended item list, link to register on Global Game Jam site and find more information at gamejam.lt. Don’t forget to join our Discord server, too!

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Lithuanian Game Developers Association is happy to invite you to a meetup dedicated to computer graphics and digital art. This time, we are also celebrating the opening of the Unreal community chapter in Lithuania!

The event will take place in the heart of the old town, at Talent Garden Vilnius.

 

Our first guest is Ari Arnbjörnsson, who is an Unreal Engine Evangelist at Epic Games. He has 15 years of varied games industry experience ranging from social, web and mobile games to console games. His latest work before joining Epic Games was on Housemarque’s BAFTA-winning game Returnal for PlayStation 5.
Ari will talk about various ways to use Unreal Engine in different creative industries: game development, movies, TV production and others.

Our second guest is James Doyle, originally from New Zealand, who has over a decade of experience in both the film and gaming industries. He is an art director and sculptor who is deeply committed to the art of storytelling and has worked with renowned companies such as Weta Digital, Weta Workshop, A44 Games, and RiffRaff Games. Whether it’s through the lens of a camera or the canvas of a game engine, James relishes the opportunity to breathe life into narratives, blending artistry and technology to forge unforgettable experiences.
James’ session will cover experiences in various industries, the importance of creativity and adaptability, commonalities and differences, as well as the most important transferable skills.

Our final guest is Marius Narbutaitis, a VFX artist and co-founder of Matima Studio in Klaipėda. He will unravel the captivating story of launching an indie game development studio: banding together a group of passionate freelancers and sharing a common passion for creating games. Gain firsthand insights into the artistry, trials, and lessons learned that have shaped their studio. Peek behind the scenes of indie game development and be inspired by the triumphs born from adversity!

After the talks, we’ll have a chance to play Matima’s upcoming game Tempo Punk and hopefully more Unreal Engine projects!

Don’t forget to register on Eventbrite.

The event is organized with the support of Epic Games and the Lithuanian Council for Culture.

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​Intellectual property and copyright workshop incoming.

​Three online interactive workshops about intellectual property and copyright will go live on November 8th, 15th and 22nd. Mark your calendars for three November Wednesdays at 16:00 Lithuania time and learn about the amazing, the horrifying world of legal issues. Participants can submit questions for lawyers during the workshops.

JOIN THE SESSIONS VIA ZOOM:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81548328455

​Online links will go live soon. Topics:
November 8th: Workshop about different IP objects – copyrights, trademarks, designs, know-how, patents, as well as the specifics of each of them, forms of protection.

​November 15th: Principles of IP transfer. How to transfer the IP you are creating or accept the already existing IP? IP protection through NDA, and IP rights in the investment process.

​November  22nd: Intellectual property and taxes. Differences between employment contracts, what’s the best choice. Stock options and fees.

​Workshops will be held in Lithuanian. You can register HERE.

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​We all have a passion for games, but there’s so much more than just playing. It’s a vast journey that goes through various stages before a game reaches our screens.

​At our meet-up, we’ll be discussing:

  • ​Game Design. ‘Becoming a Good Feature Owner’ by Katerina Shtirts, Lead Game Designer at Belka Games
  • ​Analytics. ‘Product x analytics collaboration for backlog prioritization’ by Nikita Shustikov, ex-Director of Product at Socialpoint
  • ​Ad Creatives. ‘Benefits of Systematic Creative Production’ by Andrey Selin, Senior Creative Producer at Rovio

​Whether you’re an aspiring game developer, a marketer, or just someone who loves games, this meet-up is tailored just for you.

​And guess what? We’ve got you covered with delicious snacks and refreshing drinks to keep the conversations flowing and the spirits high!

​Hosted by Belka Games with the invaluable support of the Lithuanian Game Developers Association.

​Entry is FREE! Spaces are limited, so if you’re as enthusiastic about games as we are, grab your pass now.

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Our game developers meetup series return to Kaunas and will take place on October 11 at Vytautas Magnus University, Putvinskio st. 23 (auditorium 311).

Join us for several gamedev-related talks (the guests will be announced shortly). Also, if you’d like to share what game projects you are working (do a short intro or just show the game to visitors), please contact Ricardas from LGDA (ricardas at lzka dot lt).

Thanks to Vytautas Magnus University for the help in organizing the meetup, and the Lithuanian Council for Culture for the continuous support!

Also, if you are working with or interested in gamedev in Kaunas, please join the recently launched Discord server Kaunas Game Developers!

Don’t forget to register on Eventbrite!

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Fancy for a late cup of coffee and some insights about Nintendo platform & what opportunities it offers for game developers?

Let’s meet on September 14 at Vero Cafe (Gedimino 27, Vilnius) and have a chat with Mao Sugiyama, Business Development Manager at Nintendo of Europe, Andrius Mackevičius, Head of Publishing at Nordcurrent Labs, and some of our developers already working with games on Nintendo!

You can get your ticket HERE.

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Let’s continue the nice tradition of late summer gatherings for a grill party! Together with our friends Nordcurrent and continuous support from the Lithuanian Council for Culture, we invite you to reignite old connections and meet new people in the game developers community. We are moving to a larger space – Art Factory LOFTAS outside area, and will be ready for a grand party on August 17!

Plan for the evening:

+ Meat and vegan BBQ food (bar food also available)

+ Free cocktails (limited offer!) 

+ Happy Clinic happy hour 🙂

+ Nordcurrent DJ’s team

REGISTRATION NECESSARY!

Your ticket will be scanned at the entrance for a bracelet, giving you all access to the venue’s treats. Please try to check in before 20:00, but don’t be discouraged to drop in later.

Got any friends curious about making games? Bring them along!

Who knows what new opportunities await at the BBQ? 🙂

SEE YOU SOON!

When: August 17th (Thursday), from 18:00.

Where: Art Factory LOFTAS, Švitrigailos st. 29, Vilnius.

Tickets: HERE.

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Lithuanian Game Developers Association is happy to invite you to a meetup dedicated to computer graphics and digital art. The meetup is absolutely free of charge!

The event will take place on June 8th in the heart of the old town, at Talent Garden Vilnius.

Sessions:

19:00
“Motion Capture Demystified: A Guide for Indie Game Devs”
Speaker: Jonas Balakauskas, Animation Lead, VR studio “Nieko”

19:30
“A Broad Overview of the Art Direction Process for 2D and 3D Animated TV Series”
Speaker: Giedrė Kaveckaitė, Art Director, KELEBEK MEDIA LIMITED (UK)

20:15
“Making the Worlds of God of War”
Speaker: Vilius Petrauskas, Concept Designer on God of War Ragnarök

After the talks, we’ll have a special celebration – 10 years anniversary of the Lithuanian Game Developers Association! 🎂

The event is organized with the support of the Lithuanian Council for Culture and Creative Europe Desk LT.

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Our next meetup is set for May 3rd and will take place at Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, located on Gedimino st. 51. We’ll have three sessions at the conference hall on 5th floor, and afterwards will move to networking part to leisure area (also 5th floor, behind the screen wall).

This time our topics will be focused on several aspects of business development for games creators:

18:15
“Level UP Your IP: Best Practices for Game Developers”
Speakers: Vilija Viešūnaitė and Aurelija Rutkauskaitė, Law Firm TRINITI JUREX

19:00
“Building Your Studio After Game Jam”
Speakers: Lera Batsian and Olegas Pridiukas, Gamedev Camp

19:30
“Q&A Session about Pitching for Investment”
Speaker: Vytautas Dobilas, Gamedev Fund

Thank you to TRINITI JUREX for supporting the meetup!
Also, as with many other Association activities, we’d like to thank the Lithuanian Council for Culture for their support.

Don’t forget to register your tickets on Eventbrite!

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Meet with performance marketing experts to discuss the latest hot topics in game advertising, growth and scaling, user acquisition, measurement and more.

This evening we will have three keynote speakers:

– Archana Roche, Global Measurement Lead, Httpool by Aleph: Power up performance on Meta
– Olena Buzovska, Client Solutions Manager, Httpool by Aleph: Nordeus case: Winning installs and lowering costs
– Lewis Tutssel, Head of EMEA Gaming, Creative Shop at Meta (online)

After the talks, everyone is welcome to stay for networking at Talent Garden, meet new people and discuss keynote topics with guests and chat in a friendly atmosphere. We promise not to keep you hungry or thirsty.

You will also have an exclusive opportunity to try the brand new Quest Pro and Meta Quest 2 and experience the metaverse firsthand!

The meetup is organised by Lithuanian Game Developers Association together with Httpool by Aleph – a global Meta Authorized Sales Partner. Httpool works with advertisers across 50+ markets and helps them grow their businesses using Meta advertising.

Let’s meet on April 4th at 18:00 (sessions start 18:30) at Talent Garden Vilnius, Vilniaus st. 33 (entrance on the left side of Piano Piano).

Please register your tickets on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/httpool-level-up-meetup-tickets-592397425647

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