NZGDC 25 Wraps Up for Another Year

Written By Gina Chong

The NZ Game Developers Conference (NZGDC) 25 has successfully concluded, marking yet another fantastic year of innovation, connection, and celebration within New Zealand's vibrant game development community. Local, national and international attendees gathered to share ideas, showcase their latest projects, and engage in insightful discussions - all contributing to the ongoing growth of our industry.

Did you know there were?

  • 972 registrations

  • 164 speakers

  • 158 sessions

  • 70+ games on display

  • 1,200+ public visitors to the Kiwi Game Zone

  • 25 generous sponsors (without whom none of this would have been possible)

And, of course… 1 very good time!

A huge thank you to everyone who helped organise, participated in, and attended this year's event. Your passion and dedication are what make NZGDC such a special occasion. We couldn’t have done it without our incredible speakers, sponsors, volunteers, and, of course, the attendees who brought energy and enthusiasm to every session and networking opportunity.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to announce that NZGDC 2026 will take place in Auckland next year! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. We can’t wait to see you there and continue building on this year’s success.

For those who want to relive the moments or check out the event in detail, photos from NZGDC 25 are now available on our website. You can view and download more images here https://www.nzgdc.com/conf2025.

Once again, thank you all for making this year's NZGDC a memorable and inspiring experience. See you next year in Auckland! 👋

Gina Chong
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