Black Fest @GDC
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•‿•Pay what you can
500 total spots
BLACK FEST 2025 IS HERE 🚀
A16z Cultural Leadership Fund, BCGA, Gameheads & Black in Gaming are bringing Black Fest to GDC 2025.
Black Fest is more than an event—it’s a movement. A full day of programming, networking, and community-building, leading up to the annual Black in Gaming Awards.
⚠️ This is not part of GDC’s official programming. Black Fest is an independent event created for us, by us, and powered by the Black in Gaming Foundation.
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
🎮 INDIE DEV SHOWCASE – ALL DAY
Discover and play games from Black independent developers, featuring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and creative storytelling shaping the future of gaming.
🌅 MORNING SESSIONS
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM | Welcome Cafecito & Kick it | Networking Hour
11:00 AM – 11:45 AM | BCGA / Woman Got Game Panel (Confirmed)
🍽 COMMUNAL LUNCH BREAK
11:45 AM – 1:15 PM | Black Fest Community Lunch (Open to all attendees) – Sponsored by Black @ Niantic & Game Devs of Color Expo (Sign up for their newsletter: https://www.gamedevsofcolor.org/)
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Private Lunch: Woman Got Game (Invitation-only)
🎮 AFTERNOON SESSIONS
1:15 PM – 2:00 PM | Indie Game Developers 101: What They Don’t Tell You
2:15 PM – 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 – 4:00 PM | Hello, World presents: Past, Present, and Future – Thriving in Games Across Generations
🤝 CLOSING & NETWORKING
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM | Networking Hour (Confirmed, open to all)
💡 Black Fest is free, but if you believe in what we’re building, consider donating to support our work.
📢 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 Black Fest. These materials may be used for promotional and archival purposes by Black Fest.
📩 Questions? Contact TrinidadHermida@gmail.com
🔗 RSVP now and be in the room.
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