Jens Schroeder
@jensschroeder.bsky.social
Director of Industry & Member Relations @igea.bsky.social. Dual citizen of Germany and Australia, father of two humans and one rescue dog.
I appreciate the vote of confidence, but beyond me having a German background, I don't have any voice acting qualifications... (I can yell at you in German, though!)
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September 4, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I appreciate the vote of confidence, but beyond me having a German background, I don't have any voice acting qualifications... (I can yell at you in German, though!)
The IGEA Educates Summit is coming back in 2025. It's free, and it will be on Discord. Click on the link below for a ticket and more info. Speaker announcements coming soon!
The games industry can feel like uncharted territory — let the IGEA Educates Summit 2025 be your compass.
Join us on Discord on 8 July for a full day of talks, resources, and networking opportunities designed to guide you from student to professional.
igea_educates_summit_2025.eventbrite.com.au
Join us on Discord on 8 July for a full day of talks, resources, and networking opportunities designed to guide you from student to professional.
igea_educates_summit_2025.eventbrite.com.au
May 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The IGEA Educates Summit is coming back in 2025. It's free, and it will be on Discord. Click on the link below for a ticket and more info. Speaker announcements coming soon!
Submissions for the @agdas.bsky.social are open! Please nominate away!
Submissions for the 2025 Australian Game Developer Awards are officially OPEN!
Celebrate excellence in Aussie game development at this year’s ceremony on 8 October during MIGW.
Submissions close 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 15 June.
Submit your entry here 👉 agdas.com.au/submit-your-...
Celebrate excellence in Aussie game development at this year’s ceremony on 8 October during MIGW.
Submissions close 11:59pm AEST, Sunday 15 June.
Submit your entry here 👉 agdas.com.au/submit-your-...
May 19, 2025 at 5:58 AM
Submissions for the @agdas.bsky.social are open! Please nominate away!
Here we go again! Applications for the IGEA stand at Gamescom are now open. If you apply within the next 48 hours, the first Kölsch/drink/ice cream is on me ;) igea.net/2025/05/igea...
IGEA is Back at Gamescom 2025!
Gamescom is the world’s largest and most important business event for video games. Gamescom is the perfect opportunity to show
igea.net
May 15, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Here we go again! Applications for the IGEA stand at Gamescom are now open. If you apply within the next 48 hours, the first Kölsch/drink/ice cream is on me ;) igea.net/2025/05/igea...
Super happy that we can finally go public with this! Join us for a delegation to BitSummit and the World Expo in Osaka.
We are excited to invite Australian game developers to join us at BitSummit and in the Aussie Pavilion at the World Expo.
To register for our BitSummit stand and a free networking event at the World Expo, go to: igea.net/2025/04/bits...
You will also be able to apply for 1 of 10 travel grants!
To register for our BitSummit stand and a free networking event at the World Expo, go to: igea.net/2025/04/bits...
You will also be able to apply for 1 of 10 travel grants!
BitSummit & Osaka World Expo: Join the Australian Game Delegation to Japan!
IGEA is excited to invite Australian game developers to join us at BitSummit and in the Australian Pavilion at the
igea.net
April 16, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Super happy that we can finally go public with this! Join us for a delegation to BitSummit and the World Expo in Osaka.
The upcoming election is a good reminder that we published a policy paper to outline our vision for the Australian video games industry back in November.
Last November IGEA published a paper to outline our vision for the Australian video games industry and how the government can help industry reach its full potential.
With the Federal Election in May, now is the perfect time to revisit our recommendations.
Full report: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
With the Federal Election in May, now is the perfect time to revisit our recommendations.
Full report: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
April 3, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The upcoming election is a good reminder that we published a policy paper to outline our vision for the Australian video games industry back in November.
Reposted by Jens Schroeder
Last November IGEA published a paper to outline our vision for the Australian video games industry and how the government can help industry reach its full potential.
With the Federal Election in May, now is the perfect time to revisit our recommendations.
Full report: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
With the Federal Election in May, now is the perfect time to revisit our recommendations.
Full report: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
April 2, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Last November IGEA published a paper to outline our vision for the Australian video games industry and how the government can help industry reach its full potential.
With the Federal Election in May, now is the perfect time to revisit our recommendations.
Full report: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
With the Federal Election in May, now is the perfect time to revisit our recommendations.
Full report: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
The Japanese taxi has a faulty o2 sensor which was an excellent opportunity to take the Copen for a spin. I’ve had this car for 14 (?) years now, and I’ve never grown tired of it. I mean… just look at it!
March 21, 2025 at 7:39 AM
The Japanese taxi has a faulty o2 sensor which was an excellent opportunity to take the Copen for a spin. I’ve had this car for 14 (?) years now, and I’ve never grown tired of it. I mean… just look at it!
If you – like me – have been on cyclone watch, you may have missed our GCAP announcement! Check it out to learn what this year will look like and how you can apply to be a speaker: gcap.com.au/gcap-2025-an...
March 6, 2025 at 7:51 AM
If you – like me – have been on cyclone watch, you may have missed our GCAP announcement! Check it out to learn what this year will look like and how you can apply to be a speaker: gcap.com.au/gcap-2025-an...
An amazing choice! Very happy to see the absolutely delightful Joey getting the role!
Congratulations to Joey Egger who has been appointed Head of Games at Screen Australia. Joey has a wealth of games and content experience and is committed to the Australian game development industry...
January 23, 2025 at 7:41 AM
An amazing choice! Very happy to see the absolutely delightful Joey getting the role!
The second round of Screen NSW's Digital Games Seed Program is now open!
We are thrilled to hear that Screen NSW announced their second round of the Digital Games Seed Program!
This is an excellent opportunity for developers seeking funding support for projects in early stage development.
Applications close 24th of Feb 2025.
www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-supp...
This is an excellent opportunity for developers seeking funding support for projects in early stage development.
Applications close 24th of Feb 2025.
www.screen.nsw.gov.au/funding-supp...
Screen NSW - Digital Games Seed Development Program
www.screen.nsw.gov.au
January 13, 2025 at 6:46 AM
The second round of Screen NSW's Digital Games Seed Program is now open!
Here is some good news to start 2025: We are still accepting applications for our GDC scholarship!
HNY from the IGEA team!
Thanks to the generous support of @officialgdc.bsky.social Scholarship program, we are proud to offer 5 All Access passes for #GDC2025!
The program's goal is to help marginalised developers attend GDC. Applications are open til Jan. 12, 2025.
igea.net/2024/12/gdc-...
Thanks to the generous support of @officialgdc.bsky.social Scholarship program, we are proud to offer 5 All Access passes for #GDC2025!
The program's goal is to help marginalised developers attend GDC. Applications are open til Jan. 12, 2025.
igea.net/2024/12/gdc-...
GDC 2025 Scholarship to Assist Marginalised Developers
IGEA, in collaboration with the GDC Scholarship program, is proud to offer a limited number of all-access passes for the
igea.net
January 7, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Here is some good news to start 2025: We are still accepting applications for our GDC scholarship!
Really happy that we're able to offer this again! We've had some great outcomes in the past. Thank you @officialgdc.bsky.social
Thanks to the generous support of @officialgdc.bsky.social’s Scholarship program, we proud to offer 5 All Access passes for #GDC2025 ! The program's goal is to help marginalised developers attend the event. Applications are open through Jan. 12, 2025. Apply now: forms.office.com/r/dTsRkMLTXG
December 18, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Really happy that we're able to offer this again! We've had some great outcomes in the past. Thank you @officialgdc.bsky.social
Reposted by Jens Schroeder
We are devastated to hear that the local Ubisoft developers have been impacted by recent layoffs.
They are a wonderful and talented bunch of creators. We have obtained permission to share a list of developers affected.
If you can help please contact them directly: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
They are a wonderful and talented bunch of creators. We have obtained permission to share a list of developers affected.
If you can help please contact them directly: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Staff List Impacted
docs.google.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:27 AM
We are devastated to hear that the local Ubisoft developers have been impacted by recent layoffs.
They are a wonderful and talented bunch of creators. We have obtained permission to share a list of developers affected.
If you can help please contact them directly: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
They are a wonderful and talented bunch of creators. We have obtained permission to share a list of developers affected.
If you can help please contact them directly: docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
In case you're wondering what the @igea.bsky.social team has been up to in 2024.
As 2024 draws to a close, we sincerely thank you for your support across all of IGEA's activities.
Please enjoy IGEA's annual publication highlighting our major work across the industry this year. We look forward to seeing you again very soon in 2025!
igea.net/2024/12/igea...
Please enjoy IGEA's annual publication highlighting our major work across the industry this year. We look forward to seeing you again very soon in 2025!
igea.net/2024/12/igea...
December 4, 2024 at 1:22 AM
In case you're wondering what the @igea.bsky.social team has been up to in 2024.
The team doing great work in Canberra! Also, make sure to check out our Policy Platform document.
Our CEO and Director of Policy and Government Relations were in Canberra this week highlighting the policy priorities for the Australian games industry over the next 12 months.
You can read our Raising the Game publication (or just the executive summary) here: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
You can read our Raising the Game publication (or just the executive summary) here: igea.net/2024/11/rais...
Raising the Game: Australian Video Games Industry Policy Platform
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) proudly highlights the achievements of Australia's video games industry in its latest publication.
igea.net
November 27, 2024 at 3:22 AM
The team doing great work in Canberra! Also, make sure to check out our Policy Platform document.
My mother-in-law recently went to Japan and bought me a little model car of my Toyota Crown Super Deluxe/Toyota Comfort. (And yes, my daily driver is a Japanese taxi...) #jdm
November 26, 2024 at 1:51 AM
My mother-in-law recently went to Japan and bought me a little model car of my Toyota Crown Super Deluxe/Toyota Comfort. (And yes, my daily driver is a Japanese taxi...) #jdm