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About Beyond the Build

Beyond the Build (BTB) is an ATX GameMakers event that focuses on providing developers with the knowledge, strategies, and connections needed to navigate the challenges beyond game development.

You can expect a day of expert-led sessions, panels, networking opportunities, and a showcase featuring locally developed games.

Beyond the Build is an Event For:

  • Indie Developers
  • Small and Mid-Sized Studios
  • Aspiring Developers and Students

Expectations

Learn: Attend sessions and panels from industry veterans focused on the skills, strategies, and knowledge needed to successfully ship, sell, and sustain games.

Connect: Build connections with fellow industry professionals to share ideas, find collaborators, and create lasting relationships.

Celebrate: Discover released and upcoming games from local Texas indie and AA developers.

Texas Game Showcase

Meet the developers behind some of the games being made across Texas. Explore their latest projects, connect with fellow game makers, and learn from the people building studios and businesses in our local game development community.

Built for Texas Developers, by Texas Developers

An event by ATX GameMakers

Beyond the Build is organized by game industry professionals with experience organizing more than 58 developer-focused events for local organizations including IGDA Austin, the Austin Unity User Group, and ATX Game Makers. We are excited to bring Austin’s game development community together for a summit dedicated to sharing knowledge, celebrating local talent, and helping developers build the skills and connections needed to bring their games to players.

Produced By: Zak Frank, Lily Perkins, Zale Bush

With Advisors and Support From: Donald Harris, Coby West, John Henderson, Jeremy Johnson, Devin Reimer, Jennifer Bullard, Quoc Tran, Albert Mancias

Artwork By: Lily Perkins