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Washington Interactive Network We promote our region, nurture education, and grow the number of companies in the games and interactive media sector. Keep an eye out for much more to come!

The Washington Interactive Network (WIN) is a non-profit organization, which started as a program of the Economic Development Council of Seattle and King County. WIN serves as an umbrella for the Interactive Media industry. Established in 2004, the purpose of WIN is to promote Seattle as a hub for Interactive Media, nurture educational institutions, and grow the Interactive Media workforce in Washington State. In the last five years the organization has created and retained over 2,500 jobs and over $400 million in economic impact in the Puget Sound region. WIN currently runs the REACTOR Accelerator, Game Startup Workshop Series, Interactive Media Education and Internship Program, Interactive Media Scholarship Program, and the Seattle Independent Game Competition. We take a macro perspective of the industry to identify voids and create programming to fill them.

Game developers: ready to put your skills to a different kind of test? 🎮Defense Tech Jam: Seattle 2026 is bringing toget...
09/16/2026

Game developers: ready to put your skills to a different kind of test? 🎮
Defense Tech Jam: Seattle 2026 is bringing together game developers, UI/UX designers, engineers, creatives, and subject-matter experts for an intensive 48-hour rapid prototyping challenge focused on real-world national security needs.

Bring your team or build one there, collaborate with industry experts, and use the creative problem-solving and rapid iteration skills you already know from game development to build something new.

🏆 $10K prize pool
🤝 Industry customer connections
đź’ˇ Subject-matter expert access
🍴 Catered food & drinks all weekend

September 18–20, 2026 @ Northeastern University – South Lake Union, Seattle

Washington Interactive Network community members can save 10% on registration with promo code LBVselect1.

Learn more & register: https://ow.ly/E1kB50ZOwZ4

⏰ Applications close April 12.If you’ve been considering volunteering for the Business of Games: Demo Video Workshop, no...
04/10/2026

⏰ Applications close April 12.
If you’ve been considering volunteering for the Business of Games: Demo Video Workshop, now is the time.
Join a collaborative, in-person experience where your creative expertise helps indie developers refine their pitch and bring their ideas to life.

đź“Ť Redmond | April 18
Apply now: https://bogapr26.eventbrite.com

We’re looking for creatives in:🎮 Video Editing🎨 Art & Animation🎬 Cinematics✍️ Marketing & Writing…and moreIf you’ve got ...
04/06/2026

We’re looking for creatives in:
🎮 Video Editing
🎨 Art & Animation
🎬 Cinematics
✍️ Marketing & Writing
…and more
If you’ve got the skills, we’ve got developers who need your guidance.
Apply: https://bogapr26.eventbrite.com

Interested in participating as a developer? Apply here: https://forms.gle/dXnc5dDA6L5xjqbR7

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, February 19, from 6–7:30 PM) for our virtual Business of Games session: Creating a Demo Vide...
02/19/2026

Join us tomorrow (Thursday, February 19, from 6–7:30 PM) for our virtual Business of Games session: Creating a Demo Video for Your Game.

Learn how to identify your game’s most compelling moments, build a strong creative brief, and create a demo video that captures the attention of publishers and stakeholders.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical tools you can apply immediately.
🎮 Register now: https://bgvf18.eventbrite.com

Join us for our virtual session, Creating a Demo Video for Your Game, on Thursday, February 19, from 6–7:30 PM.Learn how...
02/18/2026

Join us for our virtual session, Creating a Demo Video for Your Game, on Thursday, February 19, from 6–7:30 PM.

Learn how to transform raw gameplay into a compelling visual pitch by building a creative brief, identifying your game’s unique value, and capturing the “hero moments” that resonate with publishers and stakeholders.
This session will help you create a clear roadmap for producing a high-impact demo video.

Register here: https://bgvf18.eventbrite.com

Your game’s community can be your greatest asset.From early feedback to long-term advocacy, strong communities help shap...
02/17/2026

Your game’s community can be your greatest asset.
From early feedback to long-term advocacy, strong communities help shape your game and drive discoverability.

Join Washington Interactive Network, Seattle Indies, and OneRedmond for Business of Games: Building Your Community on Wednesday, February 18, from 6–8 PM in Bellevue. Learn how to define your audience, build authentic engagement, and turn players into champions of your work.

Seating is limited — reserve your spot today:
https://bizgamescommunity.eventbrite.com

How do you build and sustain a gamer community?Whether you're indie or scaling, your community shapes iteration, momentu...
02/14/2026

How do you build and sustain a gamer community?
Whether you're indie or scaling, your community shapes iteration, momentum, and long-term success.

Our panel will break down:
• How to define your audience
• How to connect authentically
• How to turn early players into advocates

đź“Ť Bellevue, WA
🗓 Wednesday 2/18/26 | 6–8 PM

Register: https://bizgamescommunity.eventbrite.com

Crowdfunding. Bootstrapping. Publisher support. VC.Each funding route can shape your game—and your future—very different...
01/27/2026

Crowdfunding. Bootstrapping. Publisher support. VC.

Each funding route can shape your game—and your future—very differently. Join us for Business of Games: Funding Your Vision on January 29 from 6–8 PM in Bellevue to learn how to choose the best path for your goals, timeline, and creative control.

Register here: https://bizgamesfunding.eventbrite.com

Funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is your game.At Business of Games: Funding Your Vision on January 29 (6–8 PM...
01/23/2026

Funding isn’t one-size-fits-all—and neither is your game.

At Business of Games: Funding Your Vision on January 29 (6–8 PM, Bellevue), you’ll learn how to think beyond “How do I get funded?” and start asking “What funding model actually fits my game?”

Reserve your seat: https://bizgamesfunding.eventbrite.com

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