🎮 Explore the Full #G4C2024 Schedule, Verizon Esports Collab, Opportunities to Volunteer, & More!

Take a look at our incredible lineup of panels, workshops, networking opportunities, and more!

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Games for Change
April 23, 2024

Welcome to the April Newsletter! Dive into the #G4C2024 schedule, explore a new esports collaboration with Verizon, and celebrate #STEMWeek and #EarthMonth. With plenty more exciting news to share, take a quick break from Dragon’s Dogma 2 and get ready for an informative read! 🐉
-Team G4C

Dive into the full schedule of #G4C2024! From over 250 speaker submissions, we’ve hand-selected global industry experts who will come together in the heart of NYC to highlight the power of games, immersive media, and XR to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals and real-world change. 🌍

Join us for two full days of programming, where you’re invited to engage in insightful discussions with industry leaders and the global G4C community.  We are thrilled to host a handful of UN offices including the World Food Programme, the UN Environment Programme, the International Rescue Committee, UNICEF, and others. The involvement of these organizations at the Festival emphasizes the importance of how the gaming industry can lead the way in utilizing these immersive technologies to address and achieve the 2030 goals for a more sustainable and positive future. Other featured speakers include:

  • Poulomi Basu, Artist, Filmmaker, Author, Activist, Just Another Production Company

  • Rebecca Kantar, Vice President of Education, Roblox

  • Jessica Lindl, Vice President and Global Head of Social Impact / Education, Unity Technologies

  • Poonacha Machaiah, CEO, The Chopra Foundation

  • Leanne Loombe, Vice President, External Games, Netflix

  • Hugo Obi, Founder, Maliyo Games

  • Jesse Schell, CEO of Schell Games

These industry leaders will join previously announced headliners from Minecraft, Netflix, PBS KIDS, GLAAD, and more! 🚀 

Haven’t secured your tickets for #G4C2024 yet? Hurry, you can still lock your spot before the prices increase on June 10!  G4C is offering special discounts for educators, indie developers, non-profits, and students! Fill out our verification form to see if you qualify! Want to get more involved and get a behind-the-scenes look? Fill out the application to be a volunteer!

Stay tuned for the upcoming weeks for more exciting announcements, features, and more! 🚀

This Earth Month, join G4C in celebrating the power of games to inspire action and drive change. In our latest blog post, we highlight the incredible work of our community in promoting sustainability and environmental awareness. From the creativity and passion of young game designers in our 9th annual Student Challenge to immersive gaming experiences that shed light on critical issues like ocean conservation and climate change, see how the gaming industry is making a real difference. We also share insights from thought leaders at our past G4C Festivals on harnessing the unique potential of games to educate and motivate players.

Dive in to learn more and discover how you can be part of the solution this Earth Day and beyond!

Recently, Games for Change, EdCamp XP, and Digital Promise partnered to host Edcamp: XP Games in Education. This virtual event united 60 educators passionate about integrating technology and games into education. Participants shared experiences and best practices related to games as teaching tools.
Missed this event or want to join the educator community? Join us on Linkedin!

Interested in starting an academic esports team but unsure where to begin? Let G4C Learn and Verizon Innovative Learning help! We're excited to announce our new FREE esports league for high school students and educators.

This opportunity offers coaching for educators, organized tournaments, professional development, dedicated support for student well-being, and more!

  • Discover how video games offer immersive experiences that challenge philosophical ideas and more in this Guardian Article.

  • Are you a BIPOC educator or teaching in schools with a majority of BIPOC students? Join Intrepid Museum's Inspiration Academy for a 5-day Summer Institute and dive into the world of STEM.

  • Explore why over half of US gamers are urging game publishers to tackle in-game harassment head-on in this Games Industry Biz article. 

  • Delve into the importance, fun, and impact of video games in modern culture in this insightful Medium article.

  • Learn how Ubisoft bridges the gap in representing real cultures and authenticity in Assassin’s Creed Mirage at this GDC panel from Glaire Anderson.

  • Experience the magic of D&D through "Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern" a groundbreaking interactive theater experience premiering in NYC. Learn more!

In celebration of #EarthDay, check out Terra Nil, a strategy game about transforming a barren, lifeless world into a thriving, vibrant, and sustainable ecosystem. Playing this game raises awareness of the importance of protecting the earth's natural resources.

Sid Meier’s Civilization VI is a turn-based strategy game where the player can gain STEM skills to build an empire that can stand the test of time. Learn about historical civilizations as you advance through and more.