next Game for Change Festival ” will be held in New York City on June 27th and June 28th.
Themed 2030 Markers: Catalysts of Global Change, the event was inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The 2024 Game of Change Festival explores the UN's 2030 Indicators.
The nonprofit organization hosting the show is seeking speakers.
Last year's festival was a groundbreaking event, with approximately 4,500 people coming together in person and virtually to celebrate the festival's 20th anniversary. Building on this momentum, the 2024 Festival will continue to serve as a hub for thought leaders, innovators and change-makers in the gaming and his XR industry.
This event brings together experts from across sectors to delve into pressing global issues and explore how gaming and XR can have a real-world impact. Attendees can expect dynamic discussions, innovation showcases, and collaborative workshops focused on sustainability, accessibility, health, education, and more.
„Games for Change Festival is at the heart of our forward-looking ideas in games and XR,“ G4C Chair Susannah Pollack said in a statement. “This year, we are inspired by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create a program that critically explores how games and immersive media can create a healthier and more just world. Our goal is to lead with innovation, sparking dynamic conversations and collaborations that confront global change.”
G4C is currently accepting applications for speakers for the 2024 festival here. Developers, educators, researchers and other change-makers are encouraged to share innovative ideas and projects that align with the festival's theme.
In addition, G4C is accepting submissions for awards here for the best games and immersive experiences that go beyond traditional entertainment, champion social impact, promote learning, and push the boundaries of interactive media. Masu. Winners will be announced at his G4C awards ceremony on June 28, the culminating event of the two-day festival.
The presentation and award submission deadlines are both February 5th.
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