San Antonio TX, October 13, 2025
News Summary
San Antonio Startup Week, in partnership with the Greater Gaming Society, hosted a Gaming Summit at Geekdom, focusing on local game development and innovation. The event featured game developers, artists, and entrepreneurs, and included discussions, panels, and an engaging pitching contest emulating ABC’s Shark Tank. Attendees had the opportunity to explore new games created by local independent developers while fostering connections within the gaming community.
San Antonio — San Antonio Startup Week partnered with the Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio to host a Gaming Summit that brought local game creators and community members together on October 12, 2025, at Geekdom.
What happened
The Gaming Summit served as a focused effort to boost local game development within a larger week-long celebration. This year marks the 10th anniversary of San Antonio Startup Week, which emphasizes creative innovation. The summit concentrated key players in the local gaming ecosystem, including developers, artists, programmers, and entrepreneurs, and finished with an in-person pitching contest for new game concepts.
Topline details
- Date and location: The Gaming Summit took place on October 12, 2025, at Geekdom.
- Organizers: San Antonio Startup Week partnered with the Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio to host the summit.
- Participants: The event featured game developers, programmers, artists, and entrepreneurs.
- Activities: Activities included speaking panels, discussions, free play games, and opportunities for the community to engage with new games from local independent developers.
- Competition: The event concluded with a pitching contest modeled after ABC’s Shark Tank, offering creators a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes.
Key outcomes and purpose
The summit aimed to showcase local talent, create networking pathways for aspiring developers and esports participants, and provide practice presenting business ideas to potential partners or funders. The programming combined formal talks with hands-on play and concluded with a competitive pitch session intended to simulate real-world funding and partnership environments.
Voices and roles at the event
Organizers and participants emphasized the creative and social aspects of games as a form of innovation. Ansley Partosa Guerra, the head of the Greater Gaming Society, highlighted the creative nature of video games. Artist and developer Stephanie Ramierez expressed her love for the games and the joy they bring to young girls. Partosa Guerra mentioned the opportunity for aspiring game developers and esports enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals. Zachary Helms, co-founder of Two Brain Games, expressed the importance of the pitch practice for networking with business people.
Event format and schedule
The summit combined panels and discussions with open-play sessions where community members could try new games from local independent developers. A pitching contest served as the capstone event: creators presented ideas in a format modeled after ABC’s Shark Tank for a chance to win financial prizes. The full schedule for San Antonio Startup Week was made available on the event’s website.
Who attended
Attendance included local independent developers, artists, programmers, entrepreneurs, esports enthusiasts, and members of the public interested in games and technology. The summit provided opportunities for connection across creative and business roles.
Background
San Antonio Startup Week reached its 10th anniversary in 2025 and continues to include sector-specific events that emphasize creative innovation. The Gaming Summit represented a new or renewed focus within this annual program to nurture a local gaming cluster and spotlight independent creators.
FAQ
Who partnered to host the Gaming Summit?
San Antonio Startup Week partnered with the Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio to host a Gaming Summit.
When and where did the Gaming Summit take place?
The Gaming Summit took place on October 12, 2025, at Geekdom.
What anniversary did San Antonio Startup Week mark?
This year marks the 10th anniversary of San Antonio Startup Week, which emphasizes creative innovation.
Who were the featured participants?
The event featured game developers, programmers, artists, and entrepreneurs.
What activities were included at the summit?
Activities included speaking panels, discussions, free play games, and opportunities for the community to engage with new games from local independent developers.
What did Ansley Partosa Guerra emphasize?
Ansley Partosa Guerra, the head of the Greater Gaming Society, highlighted the creative nature of video games.
What did Stephanie Ramierez express about the games?
Artist and developer Stephanie Ramierez expressed her love for the games and the joy they bring to young girls.
What networking opportunities were mentioned?
Partosa Guerra mentioned the opportunity for aspiring game developers and esports enthusiasts to connect with like-minded individuals.
How did the event conclude?
The event concluded with a pitching contest modeled after ABC’s Shark Tank, where game creators presented their ideas for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes.
Why was pitch practice highlighted by participants?
Zachary Helms, co-founder of Two Brain Games, expressed the importance of the pitch practice for networking with business people.
Where was the full schedule published?
The full schedule for San Antonio Startup Week was made available on the event’s website.
Key features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organizers | San Antonio Startup Week partnered with the Greater Gaming Society of San Antonio to host a Gaming Summit. |
| Date and location | The Gaming Summit took place on October 12, 2025, at Geekdom. |
| Anniversary | This year marks the 10th anniversary of San Antonio Startup Week, which emphasizes creative innovation. |
| Participants | The event featured game developers, programmers, artists, and entrepreneurs. |
| Main activities | Activities included speaking panels, discussions, free play games, and opportunities for the community to engage with new games from local independent developers. |
| Final event | The event concluded with a pitching contest modeled after ABC’s Shark Tank, where game creators presented their ideas for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes. |
Timeline
| Date/Time | Event | Status/Source |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2025 | The Gaming Summit took place at Geekdom, featuring panels, free play, and a pitching contest. | The full schedule for San Antonio Startup Week was made available on the event’s website. |
| October 12, 2025 | The event concluded with a pitching contest modeled after ABC’s Shark Tank, where game creators presented their ideas for a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes. | Confirmed by event program and onsite schedule. |
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