GameDev Atlantic was created to celebrate and help grow the game development industry in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. Already a centre for innovation and technology, the conference seeks to strengthen the connections and communication between game studios, developers, and students.

GDA is entering into its second year, this time taking place in a new venue in the heart of downtown Halifax. GDA is a joint endeavour by members of both Interactive Society of Nova Scotia and Hal-Con Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Gaming Convention.