Fortify your career in games.
The eighth annual Game Devs of Color Expo is coming to a screen near you on September 27–30, 2023! We’ll highlight inspirational creators of color and feature ample opportunities to connect with your fellow game makers. Applications to show a game or speak are open now—stay tuned to learn when you can get your ticket.
Show off your game to a massive audience for free.
If you’re a game maker of color, we’d love to have your game in our expo. Share your latest and greatest with our vast global community. The showcase is free and remote, so no matter the time or place, we encourage makers of all kinds to apply.
Submit your gameStart a conversation and inspire your community.
Looking to break the silence on your experience in games? Have a story to share? Crave the opportunity to teach the finer details of game design? We’d love to have you present a microtalk, panel, or long presentation about game development!
Applications have closedWhat to expect
Play

Be the first to experience the latest analog and digital experiences from an array of creators around the world!
Learn

Hear independent creators and industry veterans share compelling stories about game design, marketing, and more.
Meet

Link up and connect with the Game Devs of Color community from all corners of the industry.
Here are some of the games you’ll learn about at this year’s expo!
We’ll have some awesome speakers at this year’s event including these great creators in games:
The GDoC Expo has become a premier setting for professionals to meet and exchange ideas. Game development can be a complex and exhausting process, and it’s important that creators have access to a support network capable of seeing them through the toughest of it.
Events like this are a great way not only to find out more about developers and games you might not have heard about, but also to learn more about game development in general.
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This event is organized by Game Devs of Color, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Individuals can contribute a tax-deductible amount under $2,000 via PayPal or enable corporate donation matching through Benevity.
Want to get more involved? We accept sponsorship from organizations and institutions of all sizes!