Speakers

Nahir Fajardo is the CEO & Executive Producer of Dreams of Heaven Games, an independent game studio based in rural Chile, and a licensed Social Worker. Her work bridges game development and social research, focusing on psychological horror, accessibility, neurodiversity, community building, and indie production. She has organized panels, moderated discussions, and spoken at GDC, NarraScope, GDoCExpo, universities, and international game development events. Alongside developing games, she conducts exploratory research on player experience, examining how interdisciplinary perspectives can inform game design and foster more inclusive development practices. Her goal is to strengthen the connection between social sciences and game development through research, production, education, and international collaboration.

Presenting:

• Mothers in Gamedev Roundtable: Retention, Leadership, and Long-Term Career Sustainability