G4C Africa
Glenn Gillis
Tatiana Skiliarenko
Bella Rogerson
Established in South Africa in 2021, G4C Africa is one of the newest chapters of the global non-profit Games for Change. The African continent is home to a young, dynamic population which is playing a key role in the expansion of the gaming industry. Our mission is to shape the evolving landscape of African gaming and foster a community where games are leveraged for their potential to drive positive change.
Join us at the G4C Africa Festival 2024, held alongside the vibrant Fak'ugesi Festival, to celebrate the dynamic role of gaming in African digital creativity. This year, we dive into African storytelling, artificial intelligence, and extended reality, highlighting how games can drive social change and connect with African heritage. Celebrating South Africa’s rich cultural legacy, the festival features engaging panels, hands-on workshops, and captivating exhibitions. Be part of the future of African games and explore how technology can inspire and empower the next generation of conscious digital creators.
G4C Africa Insights Report: From Awareness to Action.
This report serves as an exploration of the African games industry with a focus on impact games. Drawing insights from existing industry research, global initiatives and local expertise, it attempts to map out the current state of the industry, pinpointing both the opportunities that lie ahead and the hurdles that need to be overcome. This initiative aims to foster understanding, inspire action, and guide stakeholders towards collaborative efforts for industry growth, as well as to empower creators and communities to leverage games as a powerful tool for social and economic transformation across Africa.
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G4C Festival 2023
The third G4C Africa Festival was held on December 1, 2023 in Cape Town during Africa Games Week - the leading event on the continent for the games industry. This year, the goal was to not only showcase the industry, but to catalyse real progress, leveraging games to deliver on a brighter African future. Key Numbers: - 659 people attended - 14 countries represented - 19 speakers and presenters - 13 hours of programing - 11 talks, panels, sessions - 49% female speakers
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G4C Festival 2022
The G4C Africa Festival was held on 1-2 December 2022 in Cape Town during the 5th edition of Africa Games Week. Africa Games Week is the leading event on the continent for the games industry and served as a phenomenal launchpad for activities including: ‣ Conferences ‣ Workshops ‣ Studio tours ‣ Pitch competitions ‣ B2B matchmaking Key Numbers: - 392 people attended - 24 countries represented - 11 speakers and presenters - 12 hours of programing - 18 talks, panels, sessions - 58% female speakers
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