Christian Game Developers Conference 2025

Join Us July 18- 20 DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan

2025 is bringing some exciting changes! We are teaming up with RealMakers, the Christian sci-fi and fantasy writers’ conference, to co-locate our conferences at DeVos Place Convention Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition, we are combining our efforts to host a public expo with 55,000 square feet of convention space to sell your games, art, products, and services.

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Keynote Speaker

Why a Christian Game Developer's Conference?

Christians often seek out our community because they feel a profound calling to create games. Most Christian game developers have a vision for impacting the world through the games they’re creating. But these developers also tell us they feel lonely, isolated, and disconnected. We believe everyone’s work improves when we spend time together, sharing our passion and passing on the knowledge we’ve gained through our experiences.

The friendships forged at the annual Christian Game Developers Conference have resulted in the formation of studios and the development of countless games. We are all better together, and the annual in-person conference gives us a chance to reconnect with old friends, make a few new ones, and call each other higher as we share what we’ve been working on. We hope you’ll come see what it’s all about. We can’t wait to meet you!

Speakers

Alex Magnus Lehmann

Head of Creative Department

Riot Games

Benjamin Carcich

Talk Title

Duration: 50 minute

Benjamin Carcich started his career as a military officer before shifting into game dev at Riot Games working on League of Legends. He spent over 8 years there, starting in associate production roles and eventually advancing to director roles.

He left Riot to start a consultancy in 2020, realizing his ability to change the industry through better leadership would be best realized independently. Ben has supported individual producers, game studios, and publishers ever since.

Ben spent time on League post-launch (2011-2017) and on Valorant while it was in R&D.

He’s a certified co-active coach and official ICAgile trainer and has been teaching concepts around Agility, Production, and Game Development Leadership since 2015. Ben hosts the Building Better Games podcast and newsletter and has spoken at multiple events including GDC, IGDC, Shawnee Game Conference and more.

Joe Bragg

Talk Title

Duration: 50 minute

Joe is the founder of Christian Board Gamers, Meek Heroes Gaming, & host of The Christian Board Gamers Podcast which is part of the Love Thy Nerd Podcast Network. Joe’s love for Jesus fuels all that He does & Joe has taken that love for Christ & His enjoyment of board games & pursued God’s call on his life to minister to the board game community. Joe has over 15 years of direct ministry experience, including youth ministry & executive leadership roles. As a designer Joe released Meek Heroes Victory in 2022 & he has since embarked on a 2nd edition which takes Victory into a far deeper thematic space that provides players with a submersive & engaging experience.

Location

DeVos Place

303 Monroe Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Testimonials

CGDC has been a blessing! I love the God-centered perspective, the relaxed atmosphere, and the awesome people I get to meet and visit with! I really look forward to attending every year.

Erin Marantette

CGDC is a highlight of every summer for me! It’s so refreshing to spend time with people who are passionate about God AND creating great games. The community I’ve found there has been life-changing. The talks are inspiring. I can’t say enough good things about this conference!

Chera Meredith

Since I was a little kid, I felt God had put a calling on my life to create video games-- "Doing what Tolkien and Lewis did in Literature, but through games." I also felt completely alone in that calling. I finally heard about CGDC and attended in 2016. Every opportunity I've had for getting projects funded, and ultimately co-founding a studio has come as a direct result of connecting with this community.

Jeff Neet