About Women Got Game: Developers Conference
Theme: “Unlimited Opportunity”
A summit consisting of conversations, connections, and competitions; introducing Women of color high school college students to diverse female corporate partners & entrepreneurs in the gaming/esports industry. WGG is the first-ever property of its kind, where successful Women of color corporate executives and entrepreneurs educate, mentor & pay it forward to Women of color college & high school students interested in the gaming & esports industry. The summits will take place during Women’s History Month.
Agenda Overview: Panels, Connections & Competitions
Part 1:
11 AM – 1:00 PM: Interviews & Recruiting
Part 2: WGG Summit
1:00 PM – Summit Opens
Opening Session: 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM
– Welcome: Keshia Walker – Founder and Chairwoman – Black Collegiate Gaming Association
– Introduction to Conference and WGG Summit
– History of Women of Color in Gaming & Esports (video)
– Special thanks and recognition to the Corporate Partners and Advisory Committee, Power Circle, Advisory
board and Influencers.
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM – Welcome to Her World: Introductions and Q&As with Advisory Committee successful
women of color leaders & executives in Gaming & Esports
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM – Trivia Time & Announcements
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM – Economics + Opportunities in Gaming and Esports: A conversation around the
opportunities that exist in the Gaming & Esports industry and what you need to know about accessing these
opportunities.
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM – Trivia Time & Announcements
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM: Mental Wellness; No Toxicity, No Bullying: This panel will be an open discussion that
will discuss ways to be safe on the Internet, deal with cyberbullying, build self-confidence, and find resources
and services to deal with mental health.
4:15 PM – 4:20 PM: Transition to Networking Meet-ups
4:20 PM – 5:00 PM: Networking Meet-ups– Network opportunities and candid conversations with panelists
and advisory committee
- Art and Design in Gaming and Esports
- Programming, Engineering, Computer Engineering
- Marketing/Social Media/Business Development
- Life Working in/Owning a Gaming Studio
5:00 PM – 5:30 PM: Mixer– Complimentary Light Bites & Beverages
Part 3: 6 – 9 PM: Esports Tournament: Will be streamed live on Twitch @BCGAUSA
Tournaments:
2K (WNBA)
Valorant
Scholarship and Award Presentations