BIG FEST 2026
Hosted by BIG FOUNDATION
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แตโพแตPay what you can
777 total spots
RSVP by Monday at 8:59pm
BIG FEST 2026 ROLL CALL ๐ SAVE THE DATE.
Join us at BIG Fest for an exciting day focused on uplifting and supporting the Black gaming community, filled with industry panels, esports tournaments, indie game showcases, curated music, and the chance to make connections. All leading up to the annual Black in Gaming Awards.
[ No GDC Pass is required to attend this event! ]
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[ MORNING SESSIONS ]
9:30 AM โ 10:30 AM | Networking with Light Breakfast
(First come, first serve basis!)
10:00 AM | Indie Gaming Hall Opens
10:00 AM โ 12:00 PM | Professional Portraits
(Free professional portraits being offered to the community!)
10:15 AM โ 11:00 AM | Panel #1 The Journey Continues
11:15 AM โ 12:00 PM | Panel #2: Cross Industry Pathways
๐ฝ๏ธ [ LUNCH BREAK ]
12:00 PM โ 1:30 PM | Catered Lunch & Dessert
(First come, first serve basis!)
12:30 PM โ 1:00 PM | Indie Game Trailer Showcase (featuring developers from the Black in Gaming community and our partners - Dames 4 Games and Gameheads!)
๐ฎ [ AFTERNOON SESSIONS ]
1:00 PM - 4:00PM | Esports Lounge Opens
(Competitive gaming room open to all!)
1:00 PM โ 3:00 PM | Professional Portraits
(Free professional portraits being offered to the community!)
1:15 PM โ 2:00 PM | Panel #3: How to Market Your Game (ft Twitch & Discord)
2:15 PM โ 3:00 PM | Panel #4: Women Got Game: โWelcome to Her Worldโ
๐ค๐ฝ CLOSING & NETWORKING
3:00 PM โ 4:00 PM | End of Day Networking
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๐ก BIG Fest is free, but if you believe in what weโre building, consider donating to support our work: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/4385638
๐ข Stay updated as we finalize speakers, panels, and programming. Keep an eye on our official invite and social channels for updates.
๐ธ By attending, you agree to be photographed, filmed, and recorded during BIG Fest. These materials may be used for promotional and archival purposes by BIG Fest & Black in Gaming Foundation.
๐ฉ Questions? Contact Info@blackingaming.org
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