Open World Map: Digital Sovereignty for Game Creators

Join us for an inspiring day filled with discussions, demos, and workshops focusing on open-source tools and protocols! 🎮✨

FREE with registration: Get your ticket here!
Part of TorontoGamesWeek.com

In a landscape riddled with enshittified platforms and proprietary tools, it’s becoming tougher for game creators to reach their audience. But as innovative game creators, you hold the power to change that! 🔧

Tired of unexpected changes to your game dev tools? Meet Matt Hammill (from Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime), who will share his journey into open-source alternatives like Godot, Krita, and Blender, showcasing his workspace and revealing valuable insights! 💻🔍

Curious about indie social media but unsure where to start? Rob Gehl, author of Move Slowly and Build Bridges: Mastodon, the Fediverse and the Struggle for Democratic Social Media will provide a hands-on tour and practical tips to harness these non-algorithmic platforms for your game development! 🌐

What if your D&D character could seamlessly log into various video games? Join the elusive Cousin Vagabond for an adventure that turns your Bluesky account into a gateway for fun! Learn how the AT Protocol enhances our capabilities as game designers while empowering players! 🧙‍♂️✈️

Christine Lemmer-Webber and David Thompson from Spritely's team will examine how to explain complex tech like ActivityPub and explore the fun of developing collaborative gaming worlds! 🚀🎉

Tired of big tech’s influence? Jim Munroe, co-organizer of TGW, shares his experience transitioning to self-hosted alternatives for collaboration tools, safer email, and even an open-source Android OS! Discover community-driven projects like Yunohost that simplify DIY self-hosting for everyone! 🛠️🤝

Don’t miss this uniquely engaging event, all part of Toronto Games Week 2026!