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March 9-13, 2026
Moscone CenterSan Francisco, CA

Agenda

Uplifting Latine Game Devs Here, There, and Everywhere Roundtable (Presented by the IGDA)

Elaine Gomez  (Creative Director, Midnight Hour Games)
Location: Room 304, South Hall
Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Pass Type: Festival Pass, Game Changer Pass - Get your pass now!
Audience Level: All
Track: Culture & Sustainability, Discovery & Marketing
Format: Roundtable
Vault Recording: Not Recorded
Audience Level: All

Uplifting Latine Game Devs Here, There, and Everywhere is a solutions-oriented roundtable focused on actionable ways to support Latine developers regardless of where you are. This session will highlight everyday actions, large and small, that can expand opportunities for Latine developers, from amplifying their voices in online spaces, to mentoring, to tangible ways to give visibility to game projects. Attendees will share experiences, explore scenarios, and walk away with meaningful tools and resources to support the growth of Latine game development globally.

Takeaway

Participants will leave with practical, tangible ways to uplift Latine game developers in their own communities, at their companies, and in global gaming spaces.

Intended Audience

This session is intended for anyone interested in building a more inclusive and equitable games industry, including developers, managers, publishers, educators, and allies.