BIG FEST 2026
Hosted by BIG FOUNDATION
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❛ᴗ❛Pay what you can
1111 total spots
BIG FEST 2026 ROLL CALL 🚀 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 – 10:30 AM | Networking with Light Breakfast
(First come, first serve basis!)
10:00 AM | Indie Gaming Hall Opens
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Professional Portraits
(Free professional portraits being offered to the community!)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM | Panel #1 The Journey Continues: a discussion designed to bring together early, mid, and senior career voices for an honest conversation about navigating today’s evolving game industry.
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Panel #2: Cross Industry Pathways: a panel featuring professionals who've transitioned between games, animation, and comics—discussing transferable skills and industry navigation.
🍽️ [ LUNCH BREAK ]
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Catered Lunch & Dessert
(First come, first serve basis!)
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Indie Game Trailer Showcase (featuring developers from the Black in Gaming community and our partners - Dames 4 Games and Gameheads!)
🎮 [ AFTERNOON SESSIONS ]
1:00 PM - 4:00PM | Esports Lounge Opens
(Competitive gaming room open to all!)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Professional Portraits
(Free professional portraits being offered to the community!)
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Panel #3: How to Market Your Game (ft Twitch & Discord)
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM | Panel #4: Women Got Game: “Welcome to Her World”: a conversation centered on the lived experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women of color navigating the gaming, technology, and entertainment industries.
🤝🏽 CLOSING & NETWORKING
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | End of Day Networking
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💡 BIG Fest is free, but if you believe in what we’re building, consider donating to support our work: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/4385638
📢 Stay updated as we finalize speakers, panels, and programming. Keep an eye on our official invite and social channels for updates.
📸 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.
📩 Questions? Contact Info@blackingaming.org
🔗 RSVP now and be in the room.
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