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Girls & Gaming Tech Panel: Fostering Inclusion & Diversity | SF

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014 - 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required and a $5 donation is encouraged. All proceeds from the event will go to Girls Who Code.

Pocket Gems | 220 Bush St, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Pocket Gems and Girls in Tech are hosting a discussion with games industry experts on inclusion in gaming. The panel will discuss practical tips on supporting gender diversity at gaming companies.

Free, but an RSVP is required and a $5 donation is encouraged. All proceeds from the event will go to Girls Who Code.

Topics to be discussed:

  • How to create a space for diversity at your company
  • Tangible benefits of having a more diverse workplace
  • Tips for empowering women, people of color, LGBT community at your company
  • How to ensure different voices have a space in the creative process
  • Tips for women to break into the games industry
  • How can the current perception of the games industry be shaped for the positive
  • How can the well represented groups help raise awareness for other underrepresented groups

Agenda

  • 6-6:45 pm: Drinks, Food, & Conversation
  • 6:50 pm: Intro
  • 7-8 pm: Panel

Panelists include:

  • Moderator: Rachel Weber, GamesIndustry.biz
  • Emily Greer: Co-founder & CEO, Kongregate
  • Erin Hoffman: Game Design Lead, GlassLab
  • Somer Loen: Chapter President, National Organization for Women. Artist, Pocket Gems
  • Lauren Feldman: MD of Girls In Tech SF/Silicon Valley. Co-Founder, MassIntent

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required and a $5 donation is encouraged. All proceeds from the event will go to Girls Who Code.
Categories: Eating & Drinking, Lectures & Workshops, San Francisco
Address: 220 Bush St, Suite 750, San Francisco, CA