“The Importance of Being Authentic”:

Opening Keynote by
Limpho Moeti, Producer & Business Developer at Nyamakop

Webinar by
Jarral Boyd, Linguist & Educator

Building a Diverse Team

Empowering those who need to be seen and have their voices raised and heard is crucial for creating a better industry for everyone – and building a diverse and inclusive team a first but impactful step towards achieving this goal.

The Power of Empowerment – Representation Matters

A game is just as diverse as its cast and narration, and proper representation is crucial. And while topics of diversity slowly find their way into main stream gaming, there is still more than enough room for more inclusive stories that we need to experience – created by the diverse team you’re about to build!

No-One Left Behind – Inclusion Starts with Accessibility

To play is an inherit part of human nature. And while games have come a long way in becoming more and more accessible to everyone, there is still a lot of room for improvement – especially when it comes to competitive games. We take the time to talk about inspiring projects, as well as best practices that will help you do your part in making our industry a more accessible one – both on the gamers‘ as well as the developers‘ side.

“The Internet Is Changing And So Can You: I Promise This Is Not A Self-Help Talk”:

Opening Keynote by
Felicia Prehn, Producer, Freelance Community Manager and Accessibility Advocate at Nopia

The “A” Word: Being an Authentic Ally

Webinar by
Jarral Boyd, Linguist & Educator

Socializing the Social Network – Safe Spaces in the Digital Age

With each game there’s a community that grows around it, be it on social media, chat platforms, or within the actual game itself – and with it toxic and exclusive behaviour, as well as online mobbing towards other players or even game developers. Creating safe and inclusive spaces – both online and offline – is crucial to not only keep your players, but also your team safe, healthy, and motivated, as toxicity can literally kill so much more than just the mood…

The Lie of the Supremacist Target Group

We‘ve all probably heard it before: „If we don’t market our games towards a cis het white male audience, we’re not gonna earn a dime“. A prejudice that has become a self-fullfilling prophecy, especially running rampant in AAA environments. Let’s talk about the elephant in the room!

Mental Health – What we too often do not talk about

Mental health, a topic that affects so many, and is yet talked about so scarcely. No matter what condition a person is affected by, none of them should be downplayed, made fun of, or even be ignored. Fortunately, many projects and organizations worldwide, as well as videogames themselves already do their part in raising awareness and by helping to de-stigmatize what could affect each and every one of us.