BLACK FEST 2025 IS HERE ๐
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund, BCGA, Gameheads & Black in Gaming are bringing Black Fest to GDC 2025.
Black Fest is more than an eventโitโs a movement. A full day of programming, networking, and community-building, leading up to the annual Black in Gaming Awards.
โ ๏ธ This is not part of GDCโs official programming. Black Fest is an independent event created for us, by us, and powered by the Black in Gaming Foundation.
โจ WHAT TO EXPECT
๐ฎ INDIE DEV SHOWCASE โ ALL DAY
Discover and play games from Black independent developers, featuring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and creative storytelling shaping the future of gaming.
๐ MORNING SESSIONS
10:00 AM โ 10:45 AM | Welcome Cafecito & Kick it | Networking Hour
11:00 AM โ 11:45 AM | BCGA / Woman Got Game Panel (Confirmed)
๐ฝ COMMUNAL LUNCH BREAK
11:45 AM โ 1:15 PM | Black Fest Community Lunch (Open to all attendees) โ Sponsored by Black @ Niantic & Game Devs of Color Expo (Sign up for their newsletter: https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org/)
12:00 PM โ 1:00 PM | Private Lunch: Woman Got Game (Invitation-only)
๐ฎ AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:15 PM โ 2:00 PM | Indie Game Developers 101: What They Donโt Tell You
2:15 PM โ 3:00 PM | The Present, The Paths, The Pitch: Navigating the present, choosing the right path, and perfecting your pitch for career growth
3:15 PM โ 4:00 PM | Hello, World presents: Past, Present, and Future โ Thriving in Games Across Generations
๐ค CLOSING & NETWORKING
4:00 PM โ 4:45 PM | Networking Hour (Confirmed, open to all)
๐ก Black Fest is free, but if you believe in what weโre building, consider donating to support our work.
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 Black Fest. These materials may be used for promotional and archival purposes by Black Fest.
๐ฉ Questions? Contact TrinidadHermida@gmail.com๐ RSVP now and be in the room.
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