Join the 2024 Games for Change Festival!
June 27 - 28, 2024 | New York City
Explore how gaming and XR are shaping our future in sustainability, accessibility, health, education, and more. The Festival is currently accepting Speaker and Award Submissions until XXXX, 2024.
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A New Era of Gaming and Social Impact
Drawing inspiration from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the 2024 Games for Change Festival theme is The 2030 Marker: A Catalyst for Global Change. We’ll bring together global voices to ignite community engagement and drive social change, demonstrating how games break down barriers to connect people across generations and around the globe. The Festival will showcase the games and XR industry’s capacity for innovation, creativity, and social impact leadership in critical areas related to the SDGs, such as sustainability, accessibility, health, education, and more.
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Be part of the global movement at the forefront of using games and XR for positive change. Join us for a convergence of ideas and action, including:
Impactful Talks and Workshops
Engage with industry leaders in thought-provoking talks and interactive workshops that explore the future of social impact gaming and XR.
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The Games for Change Awards
A full day of sessions and an Immersive Arcade showcasing award-winning, cutting-edge XR experiences from around the world.
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Networking and Community Building
Forge new connections and collaborations with a diverse community of game developers, educators, and social innovators.