RTP Communities: San Diego Gaming Leaders Happy Hour
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 4:30 PM PST – 6:00 PM PST
Carlsbad, California
Hosted by Neal Bloom
About the Gathering RTP Communities is bringing together founders, builders, and leaders across San Diego’s gaming and interactive tech ecosystem for a relaxed, high-signal happy hour. This isn’t a panel or a pitch night. It’s a space for real conversations, spontaneous demos, and reconnecting with people who are actively building in games, platforms, and creative technology. The core gathering runs from 4:30–6:00 PM, but the space will be open earlier in the afternoon for anyone who wants to work, take meetings, or connect 1:1 before the happy hour begins. What to Expect 🍻 Happy hour with peers building games and gaming-adjacent tech 💬 Unstructured, high-quality conversations (no forced programming) 💻 Optional early access to the space for working or meetings 🎮 Room for live demos, show-and-tell, or informal playtesting 🤝 A curated crowd — founders, senior engineers, creatives, and operators Come for the happy hour. Stay longer if the conversations are flowing. Who Should Attend This gathering is designed for people actively working in or around games, including: Studio founders & indie game leads Senior engineers, gameplay designers, and creative directors Platform, tooling, and infrastructure builders Select investors, publishers, and ecosystem partners If you’re building, supporting, or scaling real games or gaming technology, you’ll be in good company. Interested in hosting, demoing, or helping shape future gaming gatherings? Join us and let’s build this together. Schedule Early Access / Work Time: Afternoon (optional) Happy Hour: 4:30–6:00 PM Wrap: Conversations often run long — stay as needed About RTP Communities This event is part of RTP Communities, a growing network of founder- and operator-led communities across San Diego. Our goal is simple: bring the right people into the same room, consistently, and let momentum compound. RSVP Space is limited to keep the room high-signal. 👉 RSVP to join us on January 27 (Invite-first. Approval may be required.)