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🎮 GAME ON - Playing by the Rules in the Gaming Industry 🎮 How can games be protected from copying? What does Amendment 13 to the Privacy Protection Law mean for gaming companies? And how can Amazon GameLift simplify cloud server management for gaming? Alongside the rapid growth of the gaming industry, quite a few technological and legal challenges are emerging. At our upcoming meetup, held in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and S. Friedman, Abramson & Co., we’ll address the pressing issues facing the gaming industry today and clarify everything you need to know in 2025. You’re invited! 📅 November 2, 2025 🕒 18:00 📍 Amazon Offices, Azrieli Sarona, 121 Menachem Begin Rd, 28th floor, Tel Aviv 🆓 Participation is free, but space is limited. 🔗 Register now to secure your spot >> https://lnkd.in/dCJ8g4x2

Happy New Year to the entire Israeli game development community! The new year is a time to hope and wish – for the swift return of all the hostages to their homes, full recovery for the wounded, comfort for the bereaved families, and for all of Israel’s fallen to be brought to burial in the land. We embrace the families, send deep gratitude to the IDF soldiers, and honor the reservists who bear the heavy burden. May this be a year of security, stability, peace, and prosperity for us all. And within all this, let’s begin with a recap of the past year, which was particularly meaningful for GameIS. Together we accomplished: Hosting the GameIS 2025 conference. Launching a support program for meetups. Launching a new website. Establishing an Israeli games pavilion as part of Sparks Tel Aviv, in collaboration with local communities. Hosting a short-talks evening at Ludo. Hosting a special webinar with Neil Druckmann and Ken Levine for Israeli game creators. Sending an Israeli delegation to an international conference – GameSummit in Azerbaijan. Supporting all Global Game Jam sites and launching a central GameIS site in partnership with Unity. Organizing the “Jamamad” Game Jam. And more. But we’re only getting warmed up. In the coming year, we set the following goals: Strengthening ties and increasing collaboration with leading companies in the Israeli games industry. Promoting and formalizing the recognition of the Israeli game industry as a significant industry in the economy. Establishing a data collection system to provide a reliable, up-to-date picture of the industry in Israel. Strengthening connections with international industries and ensuring Israeli representation at global events. Creating fundraising programs for independent creators. Continuing to improve workflows and infrastructure to increase transparency, efficiency, and engagement. We close with thanks to everyone who has been part of the journey – volunteers, creators, companies, partners, and community members. The new year marks a milestone – and we invite you to be part of the vision: building together a strong, creative, and thriving future for the Israeli game industry.

GameIS launches the Community Meetup Support Program! We believe that the true strength of the Israeli gaming industry lies first and foremost in its people. The creators, developers, musicians, designers, and producers who come together, learn from one another, and build connections. That’s why we created the Community Meetup Support Program: an initiative designed to empower anyone who wants to organize a community gathering in the field. You submit a request, get approval, and receive reimbursement for event expenses. It’s our way of helping you promote community meetups that bring everyone together and move the industry forward. All the details, including the application form, are waiting for you here: https://lnkd.in/d3MKfm6Q

ג'אממד יוצא לדרך!   20–21 ביוני 2025 | שישי 12:00 עד שבת 20:00 | אונליין בזום בין אזעקות לעדכונים, בין שגרה משובשת לרגעים של חוסר ודאות - אנחנו מזמינים אתכם לקחת הפסקה של יצירה, דמיון וקצת אסקפיזם. ג'אממד הוא גיים ג'אם - מרתון יצירת משחקים שבו יוצרים משחק תוך 30 שעות סביב נושא משותף. והפעם, הנושא כבר ידוע: מרחב בטוח | Safe Zone מהו המרחב הבטוח שלכם? מקום? רעיון? תחושה? ואיך זה יכול להפוך למשחק? לא צריך לבוא עם ניסיון קודם - כל אחת ואחד יכולים להשתתף בתחילת הג'אם נקדיש זמן לחיבור לקבוצות ותמצאו צוות שמתאים לכם ומשלים אתכם (זו דרך מעולה לטעום את עולם פיתוח המשחקים - גם אם לא פיתחתם משחק מעולם, תוכלו לתרום רעיונות, לבדוק משחקים, להביא השראה ולהשתלב ביצירה) ההשתתפות חופשית ! בואו לבנות יחד מרחבים בטוחים, וירטואליים ואנושיים 💙 לינק לאיוונט: https://lnkd.in/d3a9S2si 

After the stardust has settled, we're excited to wrap up GameIS 2025! It was one of our biggest conferences yet, with over 800 guests, speakers, and exhibitors. The energy was incredible—familiar faces alongside new participants, all coming together to celebrate games. – And now, looking ahead: We’d love to hear your honest thoughts on various aspects of the event, so we can make next year’s conference even better. Want to share your feedback and help shape the future of GameIS? Fill out our feedback form: https://lnkd.in/djTbaFWE

Another exciting panel tomorrow at GameIS 2025 – the biggest event of the year for the Israeli game industry. The Israeli gaming world offers interesting combinations between strategy, skill and luck. Now is your time to understand new trends, economic potential, and technological and legal innovations. Gaming lawyer Tal Itzhak Ron 🎮 will moderate, and three leading entrepreneurs in the Skill Gaming field will participate: Moshe Sabia (Luns.), Leonard Frankel (Bring It On), Avihay Hermon (Leia) This is all happening tomorrow - Tuesday, May 13th, at AVENUE, Airport City Last tickets here: Gameisconf.com 🎮 The conference is sponsored by PAPAYA, Plarium, Candivore, Tal Ron, Drihem & Co. and major players from the digital game industry.

A word from our Platinum sponsor, Candivore! Our annual confernece this week, May 13th.

The final agenda for the GameIS Annual Conference 2025 is live! After months of coordination, collaboration, and file names that turned into digital archaeology – it's finally here. The full agenda is packed with talks, panels, roundtables, and special sessions from leading voices in the local and global games industry. This year’s highlights include: – Terrance Cohen (Insomniac Games): Core Values – Unlocking the Creativity of Content Creators – Daniel Vávra (Warhorse Studios): Design Philosophy of an Open World Story-Based Game – John Wright: Retention is the New UA – How to Prioritise Your Players! You'll find sessions on monetization, narrative design, indie horror, rendering, community building, mobile marketing, and even a roundtable exploring how to expand the range of game genres made in Israel. 📅 May 13 📍 Avenue, Airport City 🎟️ Tickets: gameisconf.com Download the agenda, build your personal schedule, and join us for a full day dedicated to the craft, creativity, and future of the Israeli game industry. GameIS2025_Agenda_FINAL_FINAL_USE_THIS_ONE.pdf

With experience in team management, leading development and art processes, and working closely with investors and clients – Adar Sarid brings a deep understanding of game development from all angles, along with attention to detail and a mindset that bridges creativity and execution. Adar has developed indie games for both mobile and PC in small teams with limited resources, supported projects in collaboration with various companies and clients, and specialized in precise scope planning, production, and time management in dynamic environments. In this roundtable, Adar will lead an open discussion about the everyday challenges of indie developers – dealing with partners, producing efficiently under tight budgets and deadlines, and managing project scope. She’ll explore how to build sustainable workflows, foster healthy collaboration, and ensure consistent progress even when resources are limited. Get your tickets here: gameisconf.com

Only 4 days to go – GameIS 2025 is almost here On May 13, the Israeli game industry comes together for a full day of inspiration, content, and connection – with talks, panels, roundtables, an indie exhibition, networking, a live performance, and plenty of good hallway conversations. This year’s agenda covers a wide range of topics: game design, narrative, monetization, art, community, education, and even a roundtable discussion on how to expand the variety of genres developed locally. Whether you're just starting out or a longtime industry veteran – you'll find something for you. If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet – now’s the time. Don’t miss the biggest event of the year for the Israeli game industry. 📅 May 13 | 📍 Avenue, Airport City 🎟️ Tickets: gameisconf.com