Beyond the Build: Sell It, Sustain It, Ship It.

Beyond the Build, 2027

Beyond the Build, a first-time game development summit aimed at providing information and support to development teams that want to approach the market and keep their efforts viable and sustainable for their own purposes, will come to the ACC Highland campus from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, January 16, 2027. Tickets are available here.

Overview

A one-day summit for game developers to learn, connect, and discover the strategies needed to successfully sell, sustain, and ship games.

Beyond the Build Summit

A one-day summit that focuses on providing developers with the knowledge, strategies, and connections needed to successfully sell, sustain, and ship games. You can expect a day of expert-led sessions, panels, networking opportunities, and a showcase featuring locally developed games.

Who Should Attend?

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

What to Expect?

  • 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.

Featured Speakers listed on Eventbrite ticket page!

Community Partners:

  • Austin Community College Game Development, Animation, and Motion Graphics department

Donations:

Beyond the Build is organized by ATX Game Makers, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting a more diverse and sustainable games industry through education, inspiration, and entrepreneurship.

Help us continue supporting Austin’s game development community by donating to our campaign on Givebutter. All donations are tax deductible.

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Date

Jan 16 2027

Time

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location

ACC Highland
6101 Highland Campus Drive
Website
https://www.austincc.edu/campuses/highland-campus/