NYC's Biggest Social Impact Games and XR Event Begins Next Week!

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Get Ready For NYC's Biggest Social Impact Games and XR Event!

The Games For Change Festival is finally almost here! Don't miss out on this year's exciting lineup of events including the IGDA Mentor Café, our "Meet the Funders" special sessions, and our largest XR Immersive Arcade ever!

It all starts off Monday, June 17th with the XR For Change Summit at the Parson's School of Design. Grab your last-minute Festival passes today and don't miss out on one of the biggest social impact games and XR events of the year!

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New Sessions Added

How Diversity in Spatial Computing Inspires Change
Monday, June 17th

Tricia Katz brings our exciting XR For Change Summit to a close with her keynote, "How Diversity in Spatial Computing Inspires Change". This talk will explore how Magic Leap is working with diverse teams to foster a new wave of inclusive applications.

The NBA 2K League: Building An Esports Community
Wednesday, June 19th

Join NBA 2K League Managing Director Brendan Donohue and Monumental Sports & Entertainment Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives Zach Leonsis for a fireside chat about launching the first esports league operated by a U.S. professional sports league, growing the league's audience domestically and internationally, and driving diversity and inclusion.

Fireside Chat: Stan Pierre-Louis and Yannis Mallat
Wednesday, June 19th

Come sit down with us for a fireside chat as two of the biggest names in the gaming industry, Stan Pierre-Louis and Yannis Mallat, discuss Ubisoft's growing dedication to social impact projects and focus on promoting accessibility in gaming.

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Don't miss the 2019 G4C Festival LIVE on Facebook!

Can't make it to the Games For Change Festival or just looking to keep track of all of our sessions this year? Well you're in luck, as Games For Change will be streaming all of our #G4C19 Main Stage sessions and events LIVE on Facebook!

To tune in, just simply visit our G4C Facebook page, and catch us streaming throughout all three days of the G4C19 Festival. Be sure to watch as we announce the winners of our annual Games For Change awards on Tuesday, June 18th. The Games For Change Awards Ceremony will be streamed on both Facebook Gaming and our Facebook page.

What to Expect: G4C Special Sessions

With our special sessions ranging from Meet the Funders to Speed Networking and our IGDA Mentor Café, the #G4C19 Festival is set to be packed with exciting events and unforgettable experiences.

As a reminder, please be sure to show up early for any reserved special sessions, as currently all special sessions are full. However, for those who did not have a chance to sign up in time, we will be allowing attendees into sessions on a first-come, first-serve basis. While we can not guarantee entry to those who were unable to reserve a spot ahead of time, we will do our best to accommodate attendees and ensure an optimal festival experience.

Special Session sign-ups are now full but we will still be accepting additional people into sessions on a first-come, first-serve basis.