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 [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]🍻 Happy hour with peers building games and gaming-adjacent tech[/li][li indent=0 align=left]💬 Unstructured, high-quality conversations (no forced programming)[/li][li indent=0 align=left]💻 Optional early access to the space for working or meetings[/li][li indent=0 align=left]🎮 Room for live demos, show-and-tell, or informal playtesting[/li][li indent=0 align=left]🤝 A curated crowd — founders, senior engineers, creatives, and operators[/li][/ul][/ml] 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: [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Studio founders & indie game leads[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Senior engineers, gameplay designers, and creative directors[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Platform, tooling, and infrastructure builders[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Select investors, publishers, and ecosystem partners[/li][/ul][/ml] 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 [ml][ul][li indent=0 align=left]Early Access / Work Time: Afternoon (optional)[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Happy Hour: 4:30–6:00 PM[/li][li indent=0 align=left]Wrap: Conversations often run long — stay as needed[/li][/ul][/ml] 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.)