For more information about Game Devs of Color check out our website, and visit our YouTube channel to find examples of past talks.

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All are welcome

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 see the full code of conduct on our website.

Need-based tickets

Unable to afford a paid ticket? Need-based tickets are available — just apply using this form.

Share your excitement

After grabbing your ticket, follow us on Bluesky, LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for updates. Use the #GDoCExpo hashtag to share the love! If you want more good vibes, check out our YouTube channel to see past talks, interviews, and panels.

Press & media

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. Request a press pass for the opportunity to meet unique game creators for behind-the-scenes interviews.

Host an official Watch Party

Last year, we worked together with partners to host 14 official in-person Watch Parties in cities across North America. We're inviting communities worldwide to host their own! Do you have a space that you can open up to people in your area? We’d love to work with you to invite your local community to gather and watch the Expo together. Learn more about attending or hosting an in-person Watch Party.

Support our community

Game Devs of Color Expo is a labor of love, organized by a small handful of contributors. We can’t do it alone. Donation and sponsorship helps us make bigger, better events that reach more people — which ultimately provides a larger platform for our diverse community.

Individuals can make tax-deductible donations via Givebutter.

If your company may be interested in helping us support our cause, we would love to work with you. Learn more about sponsorship or contact us now to start sponsoring this year’s event.

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FAQs

I'm not a person of color. Can I attend?

Yup! We welcome all people to this event.

Are there minimum age requirements to attend the event?

We welcome people of all ages!

Do I need to be in the games 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 the Game Devs of Color Expo online or in-person?

Game Devs of Color Expo is held entirely online! The conferences, panels, and game dev interviews are all hosted on Swapcard – our online event platform.

What is a Watch Party?

At a GDoCExpo Watch Party, local communities gather together in-person at a venue to watch the same conference as online attendees. Official GDoCExpo Watch Parties for 2026 will be listed on our website and shared in our newsletter!

Learn more about hosting an official Watch Party in our Watch Party Host Guide.

I bought a ticket. How do I log in?

The 2026 Game Devs of Color Expo Online will take place on Swapcard – our online event platform. You'll be emailed with instructions on how to log-in.

If I can't watch all the talks, will I be able to watch them later?

Yes, virtual tickets include the ability to rewatch any talk, panel, or interview in our online event space on demand. 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.