View, browse and sort the ever-growing list of sessions by day, pass type, topic, and format. With this Session Viewer, you can view GDC 2023 session details and speakers, and share your favorites via social media. You will be able to build your schedule and access it during the show via export or Mobile App, once live. Sessions do fill up and seating is first come, first serve, so arrive early to sessions that you would like to attend.
Joanie Kraut is the CEO of Women in Games International (WIGI), a nonprofit organization with a mission to cultivate free-to-access resources that advance economic equality and diversity in the global video game, tabletop, and esports industries. Joanie also serves as a Board Member and Advisor for Techbridge Girls, ESI Clutch, and California State University. For over fifteen years, Joanie has operated in the tech and gaming space within different verticals throughout her career. Her expertise resides in business development, financial strategy, and DEI initiatives. She is a skilled collaborator and a results-driven advocate dedicated to eliminating barriers and increasing access and opportunities for all. Joanie was recognized as a 2019 CalCPA Women to Watch in Finance & Accounting, Experienced Leader Award for her significant contributions to the profession and her community. She was also named a 2020 Top 100 Global Leaders in Finance by GCIF and Prism Events, an honor established to recognize global financial leaders who drive significant industry impacts. In addition, Joanie was named Most Influential CEO of 2022 by CEO Monthly for her work at WIGI and in 2023 was named by Women We Admire as one of The Top 50 Women Leaders of Los Angeles.