Speakers

Jabari Alii is a developer, director, and community leader whose work in gaming spans AAA studios, indie studios, national nonprofits, and entertainment companies. He recently served as Oakland director for The Hidden Genius Project and as systems designer on The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2: Retribution for Skydance Interactive. Jabari is now programs and partnerships director at Hack the Hood and the founder of Plus Arcade, an entertainment company delivering large-scale social events around gaming, animation, and nerd culture. He has led workshops and talks at major events including AfroTech, San Diego Comic-Con, and the Game Developers Conference (GDC). He is also an indie developer with two games slated for release in 2027.

Presenting:

• The Black Designer's Dilemma