Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP)

We're back for our 20th year of Games Connect Asia Pacific! 🎉🎂 Come blow out the candles with us and help us celebrate on the 5 - 7th of October 2026. If you want to be a part of this historical moment of GCAP, speaker submissions are also now open! All info: https://gcap.com.au/gcap-2026/

With MIGW 2026 concluded, and GCAP and the AGDAs complete for another year, we'd like to say thanks again to our Gold Sponsor Unreal for supporting knowledge-sharing among the Australian game developer community.

With MIGW 2026 concluded, and GCAP and the AGDAs complete for another year, we'd like to say thanks again to our Platinum Sponsor SAFC for supporting the games industry, both through their event participation and their increases to the SAFC Digital Games Fund, announced at their GCAP breakfast.

With MIGW 2026 concluded, and GCAP and the AGDAs complete for another year, we'd like to say thanks again to our Industry Partner Screen Australia for hosting their Local Lounge and providing a space for attendees to experience an incredible range of upcoming Australian games.

With MIGW 2026 concluded, and GCAP and the AGDAs complete for another year, we'd like to say thanks again to our Gold Sponsor VicScreen for bringing us all together to celebrate Australian games, and all the amazing work made by our local industry.

With MIGW 2026 concluded, and GCAP and the AGDAs complete for another year, we'd like to say thanks again to our Gold Sponsor Riot for supporting Australian developers coming together to share their knowledge.

With MIGW 2026 concluded, and GCAP and the AGDAs complete for another year, we'd like to say thanks again to our Gold Sponsor City of Melbourne for helping us all unite at MCEC again to make connections both locally and with our APAC neighbours.

The votes are in, and the AGDAs' ACMI Audience Award has been decided! The winner is... Mixtape by Beethoven & Dinosaur! Thanks to GCAP & the AGDAs sponsor ACMI for once again hosting the Audience Award this year.

Now the AGDAs ceremony is past, try out some of this year's games for yourself at the ACMI AGDAs showcase, in the Swinburne Studio at ACMI this weekend. After you've played, vote for your favourite for the ACMI Audience Award! Thanks ACMI for sponsoring GCAP and the AGDAs once again in 2026.

We have the photos back hot and fresh from the AGDAs - and what a show! Celebrations, good food, good games - what more could we ask? Check out the photos here: https://agdas.com.au/photo-gallery-for-the-agdas-2026/

AGDA's stream starting NOW! Don't miss out! https://www.twitch.tv/igea_au

Attending Melbourne International Games Week? Don't miss out on getting your ticket to Megadev - the industry closing night event on Sunday! https://eventhost.au/-/megadev-2026/about #migw26 #migw #gamedev

Have you picked up a Big Ant tote bag? Thanks to our Gold Sponsor Big Ant Studios for another year helping carry GCAP and its attendees.

Welcome back to day 3 of GCAP! We can't wait to see you all this arvo for the AGDA's ceremony, but before then we've got quite a few more talks to get through. See you in the talks!

Thanks to our Platinum sponsors EA Firemonkeys for sponsoring our GCAP 20th anniversary lanyards. EA Firemonkeys has played a big part helping us meet together for another year, so we can discuss what games in our region can be.

Thanks to our Gold Sponsor, Sledgehammer Games, for sponsoring GCAP 2026's vollie shirts. If you need any support throughout GCAP, our wonderful vollie team are here to help in their classic blue shirts.

Looking for support with monetisation? Visit the Xsolla booth for help with all the things to launch, grow, and win. Thanks Xsolla for supporting another year of GCAP as Gold Sponsors.

The Local Lounge is back at GCAP 2026, thanks to our industry partners at Screen Australia. The Local Lounge features a rotating roster of Screen Australia-supported games, with different games on display each day. Come on by and see what's on show today!

Welcome back to GCAP day two! After a great day one, we hope you're ready for more talks, more networking, and more good times at today's event.

Good morning GCAP 💖 See you soon! https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcap2026/schedule

Boxes are all packed, the team is bumping in, and the 20th anniversary is just one sleep away. This year features an absolutely packed schedule, amazing international keynote guests, networking hours throughout, roundtables, GCAP pitch, and more - Grab a ticket now! https://ow.ly/PUjx50ZUbyj

We’re thrilled to welcome back Unreal as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP 2026 🎉 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

Are you ready for some industry knowledge? Akupara's Head of Finance, Vicky Wei, will be speaking at: NZGDC on 10/2 @ 1:40pm - We Are Publishers: Ask Us Anything GCAP on 10/5 @ 11:00am - How Money Flows at a Publisher If you'd like to schedule time to meet, look her up on MeetToMatch!

We're looking forward to seeing you all bright and early on Monday next week - What are you most looking forward to this GCAP 2026? Got a highly anticipated talk? A friend you only get to see in October? Tell us below! registration.crowdcomms.com/gcap2026/schedule

What's a Melbourne International Games Week without a without a few new pins? This year, GCAP has a commemorative GCAP pin for our 20th anniversary. Pins are only available to GCAP attendees - swing by the rego desk to collect. Thank you EA Firemonkeys for the lanyards! https://ow.ly/feSK50ZSX4L

This time next week we'll be heading into the final GCAP 2026 sessions for the year, wondering what will be for lunch, and getting excited for the AGDAs at 3pm. There's still time to get your tickets if you want that to be your reality next week! https://ow.ly/FZ5h50ZSW5N

Next week. #GCAP. Wednesday, 1:00 pm. Come see my talk: "Your players are lying to you!" See you there! Synopsis: "I'll open with a brief framing of the core problem: player feedback is subjective, emotionally driven, and often unreliable - but data without context can be just as misleading."

We’re delighted to welcome back Screen NSW as a Silver Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 By supporting opportunities for developers to connect across state borders, Screen NSW is helping foster a stronger, more connected Australian games industry. #GCAP26

We're one week out from GCAP and we're SO excited. 20 years of history have come together for GCAP 2026 - and we don't think you want to miss out on it. Here's a reminder of all our keynotes to help get you as excited as we are! Buy tickets now: https://ow.ly/ZMjE50ZS1IE

Last up in our itinerary posting, but certainly not least, is something for our marketers! Discoverability is the name of the game and building your brand is crucial for success. That's all the itineraries for now, covering all GCAP tracks! What else should we cover? https://ow.ly/vqxg50ZQQao

A warm welcome and thanks to Riot Games, who are returning as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

It’s our pleasure to welcome back City of Melbourne as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Thank you City of Melbourne for helping bring the Australian games industry together in Melbourne for another year. #GCAP26

Hear that? It's the beautiful sounds of the sound designers getting ready for GCAP 2026. Follow our easy guide to join them! In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day highlighting the talks that will help you build your professional skills. https://ow.ly/54Ma50ZQo1M

Thank you to Sledgehammer Games for supporting us once again as a Gold Sponsor of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Their support helps bring developers together to share knowledge, build connections, and contribute to a stronger industry for everyone. #GCAP26

This one is for our business developers - you know who you are! Ready and waiting to help us land the deals, get the grant, and build your business, we've prepared an easy highlight of the best talks to help you make the most of GCAP. Buy tickets now: https://ow.ly/B0b550ZPzST

GCAP 2008 - GCAP travelled back to QLD, taking over the Hilton Brisbane. What people remember the most was the final keynote, from Ben Yahtzee Croshaw. This was his first longform presentation, you can still watch it here, thanks to tsumea. https://ow.ly/GirE50ZPvmx https://ow.ly/P4Qb50ZPvmy

For the 20th anniversary of GCAP, a key consideration was ensuring our community was ready for anything coming next, with our Future Ready track. The leadership and culture track is packed full of content to help with the years to come. https://ow.ly/FX0q50ZPuTY

Writers and Narrative designers - kick off GCAP by meeting your fellow writers at the writers room networking hour, and forge some friendships to lead you through the rest of the conference! In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day. https://ow.ly/M35S50ZPrcN

Designers - we've carefully designed your optimal itinerary for GCAP 2026! In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day highlighting the talks that will help you build your professional skills in your specialty. https://registration.crowdcomms.com/gcap2026/register

GCAP Itinerary: Producers! This feels superfluous as we know you've probably already meticulously planned yours and half of your studios. Or maybe we've ticked another task off your to-do list? Tick your ticket off the to-do list now: https://ow.ly/Uj8W50ZOXcI

We're excited to welcome the South Australian Film Corporation as a Platinum Partner of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 By supporting opportunities for developers to connect across state borders, the SAFC is helping foster a stronger, more connected Australian games industry. #GCAP26

Day 2 of our itinerary spotlight - this one is for the engineers! Ya'll are going to busy, with something on you for you nearly every hour. Don't worry - coffee's free. In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day for your disciplinary. Register: https://ow.ly/4jBM50ZO6uo

Friendships always have to start somewhere. Over the past 20 years, GCAP has hosted those first conversations for more developers than we can count. Those conversations have turned into friendships, job opportunities, new studios, game ideas. Start your conversations: https://ow.ly/7bn750ZO6Ce

I am looking forward to GCAP (again) this year. It's my favourite conference.

If you're at @gcapconf.bsky.social and want to talk to us, the @yarnspinner.dev team, you can now BOOK A TIME TO CHAT TO US! We won't even try and sell you anything (other than to try and convince you to have a beer/coffee with us..) yarnspinner.dev/events/gcap-... #GCAP #GCAP2026 #GCAP26 #MIGW26

In the lead up to GCAP, we're bringing you a new itinerary each day highlighting the talks that will help you build your professional skills in your specialty. Artists - this ones for you! Ready to get your tickets? What will you do - one, two or all three days? https://ow.ly/uW1E50ZO6sU

We're excited to welcome back VicScreen as a Gold Partner of GCAP & the AGDAs 2026 🎮 Thank you VicScreen for your continued support of GCAP, and bringing the Australian games industry together for another year. #GCAP26

Real devs, real stories. We asked previous attendees to tell us what GCAP means to them - and from devs to vollies, art to programing, everyone came back with a unified story. GCAP is community - the relationships you build, the people you meet, the stories you tell. https://ow.ly/wnH850ZN73A

Final Keynote for GCAP 2026! Video Game Writer, YouTuber, Film Producer, Actress, and Narrative Director Alanah Pearce joins us to talk about the challenges (and successes!) of broadening your career, and how doing so can directly benefit independent game development. https://ow.ly/hNoB50ZMnX0

We're delighted to welcome ACMI as a Diamond sponsor of GCAP and the AGDAs 2026 🎮 As the hosts of Melbourne International Games Week 2026, ACMI provide essential support for all the events under its umbrella, enabling us to meet and celebrate our industry together. #GCAP26