LIVE Watch Party - GDoCExpo 2024 (Los Angeles, CA)
New for the 2024 Game Devs of Color Expo, we are introducing LIVE watch parties, allowing attendees to meet in-person. GDoCExpo 24 sessions will be broadcast live to the venue, and space will be available for attendees to mingle and network.
We've partnered with Gameplayarts, an LA-based group, who are generously providing space for this event.
Please also note that purchasing this ticket will not give you access to the main Game Devs of Color Expo online. If you want to access the full range of talks on offer, as well as live chat, digital booths, meetings, and job boards, please purchase a virtual ticket using this link: https://ti.to/GDoCExpo/2024
EXPO SCHEDULE (all times in Pacific Time):
- 9:00am - GDoC Expo Commencement
- 9:20am - Systematizing Making Games With Love: How to Think About Making a Game Led by Love & Making Sure it's a Process as Opposed to an Aspiration - Sylvia Aguiñaga
- 9:40am - What if We Were Trapped Inside a Video Game and We Were Both Girls - Bahiyya Khan
- 9:55am - Break
- 10:00am - Dev Interview: Space Boat
- 10:20am - How Your Video Games Can be Used in Therapy and Rehabilitation - Hadijat Muftau-Lediju
- 10:40am - Mind and Machine: Exploring Biofeedback's Impact on Game Design - Noor Amin
- 10:55am - Break
- 11:00am - Dev Interview: darkwebSTREAMER
- 11:20am - Wellness For Geeks Who Sit - Robyn Warren
- 12:10pm - Break
- 12:45pm - Dev Interview: Bahamut and the Waqwaq Tree
- 1:05pm - Made in Asia/America: Building Communities of Gamemakers and Game Scholars - Christopher Patterson and Tara Fickle
- 1:25pm - Healing Work-Hurt: Decoding Workplace Challenges Using Gamification - Dr. Ashley Dash and McIsiah Kendema
- 2:00pm - It's AWESOME to be Cripplepunk - Xolotl Fierro and A.Tony Jerome
- 2:20pm - Fostering Psychological Safety in Your Studio - Derek Kwan
- 2:35pm - Bringing NVC to Lead with Kindness - Miriam Karina Melgoza
- 2:55pm - Break
- 3:00pm - Generating Hope in a AI Hellscape - Alexia Mohabir and Dakota Hernandez
- 3:25pm - The Way We Work - Deconstruction Human Sustainability in Game Development
Tickets Prices in USD
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Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not a person of color. Can I attend?
Yup! We welcome all people to this event.
What's parking like near the venue?
Street parking is OK and there's plenty of metered parking too.
Is the venue ADA-compliant?
Unfortunately, the venue's restroom is not ADA-complaint. There are nearby local businesses that have ADA-compliant restrooms.
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
We welcome people of all ages! However, we ask that people under 18 attend with their parents, guardian, or a chaperone.
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.
About Game Devs of Color
Our mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games. We do this by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities.
Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Financial contributions to the Game Devs of Color Expo are charitable and tax-deductible.