
Join Black Girl Gamers 2024 Online Summit!
Aug 3, 12:00PM - 6:00PM EST
Our summit connects the community and industry together to candidly address of the current state of Gaming. Giving industry leaders the opportunity to learn directly from the source, and positioning the community to make valuable connections within the industry through:
- Power packed sessions - dive into the current topics the community is navigating in real time across our four themes: Equity & Access, Impact & Innovation, Culture & Authenticity, and Advocacy & Allyship.
- Indie Studio Expo - featuring minority-led studios, showcasing their new and upcoming projects
- Top tier networking - Connecting the industry and the community, with specific intention to lead the recently laid off to new opportunities .


Schedule highlights
Women in Leadership: Gaming's Glass Ceiling
With their collective experiences as Black women leaders in gaming - we'll explore what brought them into, and what ultimately led to them leave, the gaming industry
Stage
Aug 03 04:10PM–04:40PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/JxQsIHdvzmujJfAMRPiCzGoAyUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T16:10Z2024-08-03T16:40ZWomen in Leadership: Gaming's Glass CeilingarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Gaming for Education
How we're inserting gaming into education, and the inspiration it drives for students both to enter the industry and, more simply, learn differently
Stage
Aug 03 04:45PM–05:15PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/MNSS0hkQ2f5D9YjEYK7SuYQZSUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T16:45Z2024-08-03T17:15ZGaming for EducationarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Protect Your Mental: Gaming and Mental Health
How gaming & its community can help, or hurt, your mental health, while learning from gaming therapists and health experts on how to utilise gaming to protect your peace
Stage
Aug 03 04:45PM–05:10PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/JtQvSfcrKswQUwK8YV0zZ3Ur1UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T16:45Z2024-08-03T17:10ZProtect Your Mental: Gaming and Mental HealtharcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Networking - Review Time!
If you have a portfolio, CV/resume, media kit, press kit, or anything else you'd like a second eye on, now's your chance!
Networking
Aug 03 05:20PM–05:40PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/gT0ho0lugJccSxP7eBQjV3fQMUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T17:20Z2024-08-03T17:40ZNetworking - Review Time!arcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Renewing Your Mana
Neuro-divergent gaming therapists speak on utilising gaming to support your mental health needs and accessibility hacks they've learned along the way
Stage
Aug 03 05:45PM–06:15PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/9xBWrttmdaDlDmHfDMKIaDLtEUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T17:45Z2024-08-03T18:15ZRenewing Your ManaarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Power of an Ensemble: Bringing Individual Prowess to a Group
Discussing strategies for leveraging individual talents within a group setting to enhance collaboration with creators and brands
Sessions
Aug 03 05:45PM–06:10PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/6IdYmLRddB9JJyyIgmvtTJJywUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T17:45Z2024-08-03T18:10ZPower of an Ensemble: Bringing Individual Prowess to a GrouparcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Talent, Influencer Agencies and Everything in Between
As creator-preneurship becomes more appealing to growing influencers we'll explore how to develop brand relationships, growing your personal brand, and understanding your rights and opportunities as a creator
Stage
Aug 03 06:20PM–06:45PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/ptdDCMQ6l0j1yzbLBn54LQkufUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T18:20Z2024-08-03T18:45ZTalent, Influencer Agencies and Everything in BetweenarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030As Grassroots Grow
How to maintain community authenticity, reflecting their needs while growing as a brand
Stage
Aug 03 06:20PM–06:50PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/FLeMNP61IBm2i1lwHUpuP09I4UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T18:20Z2024-08-03T18:50ZAs Grassroots GrowarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Networking - Ya'll Hiring?
If you're a recruiter or looking to build connections to expand your team, this is the time to meet some of the talented people seeking new opportunities!
Networking
Aug 03 06:20PM–06:50PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/xOwCNqQaqXCuKceQf3hKaUIWjUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T18:20Z2024-08-03T18:50ZNetworking - Ya'll Hiring?arcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Accessibility Beyond the Screen
How and where to consider differently-abled gamers in the development process to make accessibility a key consideration, rather than an afterthought
Stage
Aug 03 06:55PM–07:25PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/6YEXVa7nzGlfIsr5LWScEKvluUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T18:55Z2024-08-03T19:25ZAccessibility Beyond the ScreenarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Don't I Look Like a Gamer
Breaking the narrative of what a gamer looks like. How to thrive as a business owner, incorporating your other passions into your work as a multi-hyphenate
Stage
Aug 03 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/EzDC6TBIm8LdMe66aCUmridfxUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T18:55Z2024-08-03T19:20ZDon't I Look Like a GamerarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030BGG Premiere: Ani-Mutuals
Ani-Mutuals is a new BGG podcast being hosted by ride-or-die anime & cosplay duo SuperNamu and Black Whimsy!
Sessions
Aug 03 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/tB03FxNTWKUuCup3fzosp1yK7UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T18:55Z2024-08-03T19:20ZBGG Premiere: Ani-MutualsarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030You Don't Have to Be Competitive
Exploring the opportunities to get into the eSports world, from being a pro gamer, and far beyond it. What makes eSports move and how to navigate it for yourself (even if you're not a competitive player!)
Stage
Aug 03 07:30PM–07:55PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/akrs9CkZCUXbBg3PInvlMenfsUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T19:30Z2024-08-03T19:55ZYou Don't Have to Be CompetitivearcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030BGG Podcast Premiere: Tech, Talk, & Takeout
Tech, Talk, & Takeout is a new podcast being brought to you by Black Girl Gamers, hosted by Copacaxi & Rouxal! Dive into a sneak peek!
Sessions
Aug 03 07:30PM–07:55PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/TmajSXLXcE1nYoO71V6SD6ndXUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T19:30Z2024-08-03T19:55ZBGG Podcast Premiere: Tech, Talk, & Takeout arcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Networking - Creator Connection
Connect with gaming content creators from across the community - if you're looking for (or giving) advice on growing your own platform as a creator, or build a brand relationship with one now's your chance!
Networking
Aug 03 08:05PM–08:30PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/c98wkFpsZOpyAizUHXQ8M2HEZUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T20:05Z2024-08-03T20:30ZNetworking - Creator ConnectionarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Crafting Accessible Content
Exploring how creators can factor the latest apps and features into your content creation process to make your content as accessible as possible for all.
Sessions
Aug 03 08:05PM–08:30PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/rJw1d4GS9GuFS375SjTCMR09EUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T20:05Z2024-08-03T20:30ZCrafting Accessible ContentarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Changing the Game of Studio Ownership
A look at Indie studios borne out of the changes in the gaming industry, and how they've turned them into an opportunity to create the games, and representation they want to see in the world
Stage
Aug 03 08:35PM–09:00PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/DT0WPDDZQCF79h9c8DZwXcvbfUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T20:35Z2024-08-03T21:00ZChanging the Game of Studio OwnershiparcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Is The Price Right: Content pricing for Creators
In this pre-recorded panel, StoryModeBae sits down with SevenSix's content pricing report creator Charlotte Stavrou. They'll discuss the issues creators have with pricing themselves and their work, and how agencies like SevenSix and BGG Talent are getting us closer to pay parity for everyone
Stage
Aug 03 08:35PM–09:05PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/BCaT7PVGLRwSM7DgYc1dVaX55UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T20:35Z2024-08-03T21:05ZIs The Price Right: Content pricing for CreatorsarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030So You Want to Be a Vtuber?
So you want to be a Vtuber is a panel breaking down the history of Vtubing, how to become one and how to save money in the process.
Sessions
Aug 03 08:35PM–09:00PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/esSkzA2VI7hB52N6UXEqUo5vAUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T20:35Z2024-08-03T21:00ZSo You Want to Be a Vtuber?arcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Open Networking
Networking
Aug 03 08:35PM–09:00PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/WXipKjYxPheGy7BdXjAMtRw6LUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T20:35Z2024-08-03T21:00ZOpen NetworkingarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Where Do We Go From Here?
The global gaming industry is in shambles, with no end in sight. Can the community save the industry? And how do we avoid going backward, again, in the future?
Stage
Aug 03 09:10PM–09:40PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/P1Aq1ff4uJRMvsdNyx7dztEa6UTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T21:10Z2024-08-03T21:40ZWhere Do We Go From Here?arcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030To The Silver Screen and Back Again
Exploring the parallel pathways between gaming and TV/Film - Tongayi Chirisa and Laya Deleon Hayes discuss their own experiences moving between both industries in entertainment
Stage
Aug 03 09:10PM–09:35PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/zEyp3m8RNXBimYyw0Q3kLE6GcUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T21:10Z2024-08-03T21:35ZTo The Silver Screen and Back AgainarcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030Breaking down the Gamer Gate
**Trigger Warning**
With GamerGate as the backdrop, they'll discuss the realities of gaming culture, intersections of the gaming community, and how to be accountable allies.
Stage
Aug 03 09:45PM–10:15PM UTC
https://events.ringcentral.com/cal/pbIFHEfoeT3hoTkF4Q06J08JXUTCHosted virtually on RingCentral Events (link in the description)2024-08-03T21:45Z2024-08-03T22:15ZBreaking down the Gamer GatearcVMTbPfzDtviwEomMj51030
And there's so much more in store!

Indie Studio Expo
This community is full of creative entrepreneurial talent, that often doesn’t get the visibility they deserve. So we're platforming them with an Indie Studio Expo - participating studios will be showcasing their upcoming titles and new releases throughout the day!

Creator Sessions
This community is for us, by us, so creators who’ve developed an expertise will have the platform to educate other creators on how to elevate their content. If you wanted to learn VTubing, how to be a more mindful creator or see a sneak peek into the creator-led podcasts BGG is producing, there will be several opportunities to do so!

Speed Mentorship + Networking Opps
Make connections with each other that lead to real opportunities! There will be Portfolio and CV review times and space to connect with other creators within the community.
Speakers

Laya DeLeon Hayes
Actress - "Angrboda", God of War / "Vicaria", The Angry Black Girl And Her Monster
Expo Booths

The Tenth
The Tenth is a game studio focused on creating and curating boundary-defying games that highlight and amplify the narratives of underrepresented communities

Black Streak Entertainment
We provide excellent anime style entertainment in the form of manga, comics, animations and video games with Black and Brown main characters from a Black perspective.

Leti Arts
Leti Arts is a full-time game dev studio and digital media company leading the next wave of Africa's rich storytelling tradition.

Dooshima Games
Dooshima games is an indie game studio that creates a fun and educative games

Want to sponsor?
Join us in shaping a brighter future for everyone in gaming. Your sponsorship brings us closer to a truly inclusive and diverse industry via the integral work that Black Girl Gamers does by heightening and empowering the most marginalised via education initiatives, consulting, media, events and talent brokering. Sponsorship packages available for all budget sizes.
contact info@theblackgirlgamers.com for more information.


Our mission
Since its foundation in 2015, Black Girl Gamers (BGG) has grown from a small Facebook group into a thriving collective of 10,000+ Black Women around the globe. All with a shared passion for gaming and a shared ambition to make an impact on it.
Evolving from a like-minded group of friends to a community- powered business, BGG has become an influential agent of change throughout the gaming industry, partnering with brands and creating to change gaming from the inside out.
