2023 Game Devs of Color Expo Online

The Game Devs of Color Expo is an inclusive games expo and conference that features creators from across a spectrum of backgrounds showing off their games, building culture, and pushing games forward as an artform.

Game Devs of Color Expo

The most energizing event of the year is back! The eighth annual Game Devs of Color Expo will be fully online September 27-30, 2023.

<h1>Show up, show out, show off!</h1>Happening from September 27–30, the 8th annual Game Devs of Color Expo is an annual event that uplifts and amplifies work by creators of color in the games industry. Join us for an online multi-day celebration of diverse voices. You’ll connect with creators from around the world and learn how to build and market games players love.As an attendee, you’ll get to network with thousands of potential collaborators, recruiters, and publishers during our daily networking sessions. You’ll hear talks, panels, and interviews about game development starring awesome creators of color. Don't miss our four-day festival of unique games! <a href="http://www.gdocexpo.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Check out our website for more information.</a><h2>What to expect GDoCExpo 2023</h2>Talks &amp; PanelsGame creators of color present their ideas and share tips of the trade and their unique perspectives. Featuring a world-class lineup of speakers in a single-track session schedule that's captioned for accessibility. Get inspired and connect with other like-minded creators in various aspects of game dev: design, art, engineering, narrative, audio, programming, marketing, producing, leadership, culture, and more. Dev Interviews Our host conducts in-depth interviews with a diverse set of game makers, in a format where they can talk at length about their games, mechanics, and narratives, as well as their personal goals, aspirations, and philosophies. Networking &amp; DiscussionsOn our conference platform, you can have 1:1 or group meetings with employers, publishers, speakers, exhibiting game devs, press, or other attendees. Our community is a diverse, multitalented group of creative professionals in gaming.Job Board Sponsors and exhibiting devs post job listings for the GDoC community on our conference platform. Brush up your resumes and ask the hiring company's representatives if you have questions!Community ConnectionsMeet face-to-face and socialize using webcam/mic during our online social gatherings in Bramble. Our custom videochat space features various rooms to walk around, including dedicated places for speed networking, screensharing what you're working on, chatting with sponsors about hiring or publishing, and browsing our curation of inspring webgames made by devs of color. Due to popular demand, our social spaces will now be open on every day of the conference.The GDoCExpo Steam SaleOur Steam event for games you can get your hands on right away. Enjoy discounts on games from devs of color you can buy now, and play demos for upcoming games to wishlist for later. The GDoCExpo DirectOur video showcase of the latest exclusive announcements and news from devs of color.The GDoCExpo Grant AwardsWe invest in the community directly by uplifting talented developers who have a track record of delivering. Selected developers use our grants to amplify their own impact, often by starting or growing their own studio. In past years, we've awarded over $100,000 USD annually. We close out the conference by awarding no-strings dev grants to creators with promise. <h2>All are welcome</h2>The Game Devs of Color Expo is a safe space where you can express yourself in a respectful manner without fear of judgment or harassment. All participants and visitors are expected to treat other participants, visitors, staff, and the general public with respect.You can <a href="https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/code-of-conduct" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">see the full code of conduct on our website</a>.<h2>Need-based tickets</h2>Unable to afford a paid ticket? Need-based tickets are available — <a href="https://forms.gle/D2h4Wfqr4rVL68NK9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">just apply using this form</a>.<h2>Share your excitement</h2>After grabbing your ticket, follow us on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@gdocexpo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/gdocexpo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gdocexpo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GDoCExpo/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> for updates. Use the #GDoCExpo hashtag to share the love! If you want more good vibes, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/GameDevsofColorExpo" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">check out our YouTube channel</a> to see past talks, interviews, and panels.<h2>Press &amp; media</h2>This annual event is one of a kind. We invite you to participate in our supportive, uplifting experience and share the joys with your audience. <a href="https://forms.gle/GqFEVKnWwcJ9NMu4A" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Request a press pass</a> for the opportunity to meet unique game creators for behind-the-scenes interviews.<h2>Support our community</h2>Game Devs of Color Expo is a labor of love, organized by a small handful of volunteers. We can’t do it alone. Sponsorship helps us make bigger, better events that reach more people — which ultimately provides a larger platform for our diverse community. If you or your company may be interested in helping us support our cause, we would love to work with you. <a href="https://gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/sponsor/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more about sponsorship.</a><h2>Thanks to our major 2023 sponsors!</h2><a href="https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/sponsor" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">See all 2023 sponsors on our website.</a><h2>About Game Devs of Color</h2>GDoCExpo is an annual virtual event hosted by Game Devs of Color, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games. We do this by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities. <a href="https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/about-us" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Learn more about us on our website.</a><h2>FAQs</h2>I'm not a person of color. Can I attend?Yup! We welcome all people to this event.Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?We welcome people of all ages! However, we ask that people under 18 attend with their parents, guardian, or a chaperone.Do I need to be in the game industry to attend?No! We welcome people from outside the industry. Whether you're a fan of games or just curious, you'll have a blast at our event.Is this year's event online-only?Yes. Every part of this year's event is online. Even the party is digital-only.If I can't watch all the talks, will I be able to watch them later?Yes, your ticket includes the ability to rewatch any talk, panel, or interview at any time in our online event space. After several months, we will begin to publish videos one-by-one on YouTube. Buying a ticket is the best way to access everything as soon as possible.

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