Curious about starting an IGDA chapter or SIG? Read on to find out how.

Start a Professional Chapter

Step 1: First, check the Chapter Directory to make sure there’s not already an active chapter in your area. To revive a previously existing chapter that’s become inactive, contact [SIGS CONTACT].

Step 2: Review the IGDA Chapter Handbook.

Step 3: Assemble a board of directors. You need three to five people who are committed to running the chapter, including at minimum a chair, a vice chair (or co-chair), and a treasurer.

Step 4: Ensure you have a core group of at least ten local IGDA members the chapter will serve (including the founding board members).

Step 5: Fill out the form below.

Please contact chapters [at] igda [dot] org with any questions!

[Start a professional chapter form]

Start a Student Chapter

You can start a student IGDA chapter from scratch—or, if your school has an existing game development club, you can apply to convert it to an IGDA chapter as long as it meets the following requirements.

Step 1: Review the IGDA Student Chapter Handbook.

Step 2: Organize your board. You must have a minimum of three chapter officers with current IGDA memberships, including a chair, a vice chair, and a treasurer.

Step 3: Designate a faculty advisor. The faculty advisor does not need to be an IGDA member, although it is encouraged!

Step 4: Fill out the form here.

That’s it! If you have any questions, please contact students [at] igda [dot] org.

Start a SIG

Step 1: First, check the SIG Directory and make sure there’s not a similar SIG already active. To revive a previously existing SIG that’s become inactive, contact [SIGS CONTACT].

Step 2: Review the IGDA SIG Handbook [to come].

Step 3: Assemble a board of directors. You need three to five people who are committed to running the SIG, including at minimum a chair, a vice chair (or co-chair), and a treasurer.

Step 4: Ensure you have a core group of at least ten IGDA members the SIG will serve (including the founding board members).

Step 5: Fill out the form below.

Please contact [SIGS CONTACT] with any questions!

[Start a SIG form]