14-16th July, 2020
• New York City
Games for Change Festival 2020
TICKETS AVAILABLE
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
Games for Change
Festival 2020
TICKETS AVAILABLE
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
Games for Change
Festival 2020
TICKETS AVAILABLE
RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW
Games That Change the World
Join a global community exploring how games and immersive media drive social impact. From civic engagement to education, mental health to cutting-edge XR—this 3-day virtual festival showcases the most inspiring work in games-for-good.
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An Opportunity to Play With Purpose
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Game-Changing Speakers
200
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200
Curated Sessions & Demos
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Countries Represented
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Days of Impact-Driven Gaming
Event Schedule
Join us for three days of thought-provoking talks, interactive workshops, and live demos exploring how games and immersive media drive social impact. Whether you're into XR, learning, health, or civic engagement—there's something here to inspire every changemaker.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Keynote – Play for Change: Ten Games to Play Right Now
Colleen Macklin
Main Stage
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Educational VR Games: Lessons Learned
Jesse Schell
Conference Hall 1
12:10 – 12:30 PM
Keynote – Mental Health in Games
Eve Crevoshay, Anita Sarkeesian
Main Stage
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Keynote – The Unifying Power of Video Games
Stan Pierre-Louis
Main Stage
4:45 – 5:15 PM
Keynote – Fireside Chat with Jenova Chen and Tracy Fullerton
Tracy Fullerton, Jenova Chen
Main Stage
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Keynote – Play for Change: Ten Games to Play Right Now
Colleen Macklin
Main Stage
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Educational VR Games: Lessons Learned
Jesse Schell
Conference Hall 1
12:10 – 12:30 PM
Keynote – Mental Health in Games
Eve Crevoshay, Anita Sarkeesian
Main Stage
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Keynote – The Unifying Power of Video Games
Stan Pierre-Louis
Main Stage
4:45 – 5:15 PM
Keynote – Fireside Chat with Jenova Chen and Tracy Fullerton
Tracy Fullerton, Jenova Chen
Main Stage
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
10:00 – 10:40 AM
Keynote – Play for Change: Ten Games to Play Right Now
Colleen Macklin
Main Stage
11:00 – 12:00 PM
Educational VR Games: Lessons Learned
Jesse Schell
Conference Hall 1
12:10 – 12:30 PM
Keynote – Mental Health in Games
Eve Crevoshay, Anita Sarkeesian
Main Stage
1:30 – 2:00 PM
Keynote – The Unifying Power of Video Games
Stan Pierre-Louis
Main Stage
4:45 – 5:15 PM
Keynote – Fireside Chat with Jenova Chen and Tracy Fullerton
Tracy Fullerton, Jenova Chen
Main Stage
Speakers
Hear from changemakers shaping the future of games, education, health, and immersive tech. From award-winning designers to leading researchers and social impact pioneers — explore how interactive media is transforming our world.
Sponsors
Empowering change through play. Our sponsors support a global community using games and immersive media to drive impact, learning, and social good.
FAQ
How do I attend the 2020 Games for Change Festival?
Where is the festival being held?
Is there a student or educator discount?
Will sessions be recorded for later viewing?
Can I volunteer at the festival?
What kind of networking opportunities are available?
How do I attend the 2020 Games for Change Festival?
Where is the festival being held?
Is there a student or educator discount?
Will sessions be recorded for later viewing?
Can I volunteer at the festival?
What kind of networking opportunities are available?
How do I attend the 2020 Games for Change Festival?
Where is the festival being held?
Is there a student or educator discount?
Will sessions be recorded for later viewing?
Can I volunteer at the festival?
What kind of networking opportunities are available?
Testimonials
As an educator, I found the sessions on game-based learning incredibly valuable. It’s rare to find a conference that bridges pedagogy and play so effectively.
Danielle Brooks
STEM Curriculum Director, NYC Public Schools
The networking events were a game-changer. I met funders, developers, and researchers who are as passionate as I am about using games to make a difference.
Jordan Ramirez
Founder, LevelUp Impact Studios
Games for Change redefined what I thought was possible with interactive media. The speakers were inspiring, and I left with a notebook full of ideas and collaborators.
Samantha Lee
Game Designer, Electronic Arts
The G4C Festival was an eye-opener. I left with fresh insights and meaningful connections that continue to shape my work in civic tech.
Javier Martín
Digital Strategist, Madrid Civic Lab
As an educator, I found the sessions on game-based learning incredibly valuable. It’s rare to find a conference that bridges pedagogy and play so effectively.
Danielle Brooks
STEM Curriculum Director, NYC Public Schools
The networking events were a game-changer. I met funders, developers, and researchers who are as passionate as I am about using games to make a difference.
Jordan Ramirez
Founder, LevelUp Impact Studios
Games for Change redefined what I thought was possible with interactive media. The speakers were inspiring, and I left with a notebook full of ideas and collaborators.
Samantha Lee
Game Designer, Electronic Arts
The G4C Festival was an eye-opener. I left with fresh insights and meaningful connections that continue to shape my work in civic tech.
Javier Martín
Digital Strategist, Madrid Civic Lab
