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Beyond the Console Roundtable: Building Authenticity and Inclusive Spaces for AAPI Voices Everywhere (Presented by the IGDA)

Mika Dilig (Co-chair (AAPIIG)/Director of Community (GGP), AAPI in Gaming + Gay Gaming Professionals)

Abbie Hamilton (Co-Founder/Board Member and Head of Brands, Partnerships, & Experiences for AAPI In Gaming and Creator of The Inner Lantern, AAPI In Gaming)

Location: Room 304, South Hall

Date: Tuesday, March 10

Time: 1:50 pm - 2:50 pm

Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!

Audience Level: All

Track: Culture & Sustainability

Format: Roundtable

Vault Recording: Not Recorded

Audience Level: All

Mika Dilig

Abbie Hamilton

Community doesn’t end at the controller. Hosted by AAPI In Gaming, this roundtable is a space to explore how we create and nurture belonging beyond the bounds of the gaming industry. From food and mental health to creative expression and representation, we’ll discuss how our diverse voices are shaping a more connected world. Join us as we allow attendees to share personal stories, community-building strategies, and visions for an inclusive future where AAPI identity and creativity can thrive in every space we play, create, and exist.

Takeaway

“Our community, our spaces. Built by us, for us, beyond the game.”

Whether you are currently in the industry or have moved on to new chapters, you belong here. This session focuses on the whole person, not just the job title. We will equip attendees with the knowledge to craft authentic AAPI narratives and the courage to challenge representation harms. We believe that gaming, culture, creativity, and wellness are deeply connected. Come discover how your whole self—not just your gamer identity—can be the bridge to meaningful community.

Intended Audience

This conversation is for the community builders, the creative minds, and the passionate advocates who believe our connections should thrive everywhere. While hosted by AAPI In Gaming, this roundtable is intentionally designed to bridge worlds. We invite AAPI professionals and enthusiasts from the gaming industry to connect with creators, leaders, and organizers from all fields—from food and wellness to art and tech. If you are an ally dedicated to fostering inclusive spaces or a student looking to build a network with purpose, your voice is essential to this discussion.