1upstate

10/20/2024

No, no, Thank YOU!!

Photo collection by Joanna Lisa Photography

10/20/2024

Thank you WTEN for your coverage!

1UpState returned to Albany for its second year. Developers from across the Capital Region came to showcase their latest games, many of which have not even been released yet.

10/19/2024

Thank you everyone for another amazing event.

10/19/2024

TODAY!

Level up your gaming knowledge at 1UpState! 🎮👾

Join us this Saturday for an interactive and educational experience in the gaming community. We are looking forward to a day filled with networking opportunities, keynote speakers, video game developer exhibitors and gameplay testing!

10/18/2024

Guest MC: ANTHONY KROLIKOWSKI!
Anthony Krolikowski, correspondent at WTEN, will be joining us as the guest MC in the Main Speaker room to introduce our speakers and, hopefully, help make sure that things run as smoothly as they can! Welcome Anthony!

10/18/2024

SPEAKER ANNOUCEMENT!
Amanda Stevens will go over how our implicit biases & our focus on things like experience can often close spaces to others, and what we can do to make our spaces as inclusive as possible.

Get your tickets to 1UpState here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1upstate-2024-tickets-878710044397

10/18/2024

PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT!
There is more than one way into almost any career path, and Game Development is no different! Moderated by Sarah Lauser, join panelists Catherine Dumas, Darian Shump, Amanda Stevens, and Abigail Mathews as they discuss these Non-Traditional Pathways!

10/18/2024

Only 1 Day to go!

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Doors Open at 10:00 AM!

Be sure to check https://1upstate.com/home/ for more info on the event.

New York’s Tech Valley is home to a video game development cluster, ranging from small, independent studios to internationally recognized names. 1UpState is a Developer Expo coming to the Albany Capital Center in October, 2024. We are planning to have a list of panels and speakers; experience a di...

10/17/2024

Big thanks to the Albany Cap Center for the signal boost!!!

Level up your gaming knowledge at 1UpState! 🎮👾

Join us this Saturday for an interactive and educational experience in the gaming community. We are looking forward to a day filled with networking opportunities, keynote speakers, video game developer exhibitors and gameplay testing!

10/16/2024

E-WASTE RECYCLING!
E-Waste recycling returns to 1UpState as commitment to environmental stewardship. A collection bin will be posted near the registration table. Last year, we were able to recycle over 250lbs of e-waste! Here's to hoping that we can exceed that effort for 2024! Be sure to grab your tix now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1upstate-2024-tickets-878710044397

10/16/2024

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Jamey Stevenson will be presenting in the Capital Room with a very special retrospective of operating the Tech Valley Game Space for the past 10 years.

Be sure to grab your tix now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1upstate-2024-tickets-878710044397

10/16/2024

WORKSHOP ANNOUNCEMENT!
Destiny Watkins of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region will be conducting a workshop to help entrepreneurs understand Cash Flow and establish themselves as a business entity. Limited seating, so please RSVP with ticket purchase, here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1upstate-2024-tickets-878710044397

10/16/2024

PANEL SESSION!
Page, Stage, and Screen: Exploring connections between writing, performance, and games will feature panelists Amanda Stevens, Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm, Sam Butin, and Kristoph DiMaria.
Be sure to grab your tix now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1upstate-2024-tickets-878710044397

10/14/2024

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
A 501(c)3 nonprofit founded in 2016 as Albany Can Code, CanCode Communities develops non-traditional talent and advocates for a vibrant, inclusive tech talent pipeline.

10/14/2024

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Cyborg Interactive seeks to create immersive games that focus on empowering the player to be a positive force in the world. They strive to unleash the creative potential we all possess, and provide a refreshing escape through the power of play!

10/14/2024

EXHIBITOR ANNOUNCEMENT!
The Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation is an organization founded by educators to foster and support scholastic esports in New York State. Our mission is to use esports to encourage community involvement, academic achievement, and career development in youth within a safe, equitable, and inclusive environment.

10/12/2024

1 WEEK LEFT!
We are all excited to kick off year 2 of 1UpState! We have an amazing lineup of talented exhibitors and speakers! Be sure to grab you passes before the show for $15 before they go up to $20 at the door!

10/11/2024

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT!
Sam and Noah Magnolia operate Aesthetician Labs: an independent worker-owned games cooperative that celebrated 6 years in business this year. Surviving so long can be tricky for any indie games studio, let alone a co-op! Join us as they share their story!