2025 Game Devs of Color Expo
Our 10th annual celebration of Game Devs of Color will connect you with an uplifting community of creators from around the world!
Build connection. Build better games.
Experience the future of the games at our virtual-first, multi-day celebration of creativity from September 16–19. You’ll hear from new voices and established talent — and ultimately learn what it takes to thrive in this industry.
Join us for:
A strong foundation
A world-class online conference with talks, panels, and interviews featuring industry experts.
Community connections
Unique networking opportunities with potential collaborators, publishers, and employers.
The GDoCExpo Direct
The latest exclusive news about upcoming games, directly from the developers to you!
Our annual Steam Sale
Get your hands on some of the hottest games and demos by creators of colors, featuring discounts and broadcasts from the developers themselves.
Lots more content
Grant Awards Ceremony, live chat, digital booths, meetings, job board, plus much more!
Growing Sponsors
Engaging Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
All are welcome
The Game Devs of Color Expo is a safe space where you can express yourself in a respectful manner without fear of judgment or harassment. All participants and visitors are expected to treat other participants, visitors, staff, and the general public with respect.
Need-based tickets
Unable to afford a paid ticket? Need-based tickets are available — just apply using this form.
Share your excitement
Press & media
This annual event is one of a kind. We invite you to participate in our supportive, uplifting experience and share the joys with your audience. Request a press pass for the opportunity to meet unique game creators for behind-the-scenes interviews.
Support our community
Game Devs of Color Expo is a labor of love, organized by a small handful of volunteers. We can’t do it alone. Sponsorship helps us make bigger, better events that reach more people — which ultimately provides a larger platform for our diverse community. If you or your company may be interested in helping us support our cause, we would love to work with you.
Learn more about sponsorship or contact us now to start sponsoring this year’s event.
About Game Devs of Color
Our mission is to amplify the creative power held by people of color in games. We do this by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities.
Game Devs of Color is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Financial contributions to the Game Devs of Color Expo are charitable and tax-deductible.
FAQ
I bought a ticket. How do I log in?
The 2025 Game Devs of Color Expo Online will take place on Swapcard – our online event platform. You'll be emailed with instructions when it’s close to the event.
After registering for this year's event, search your inbox for an email from Swapcard – our online event platform. If you haven't received an email yet, try opening the schedule and logging in/creating an account using the same email you used to get your ticket.
If I can't watch all the talks, will I be able to watch them later?
Yes, virtual tickets include the ability to rewatch any talk, panel, or interview in our online event space on demand. After several months, we will begin to publish videos one-by-one on YouTube. Buying a ticket is the best way to access everything as soon as possible.
Are there minimum age requirements to attend the event?
We welcome people of all ages!
Do I need to be in the games industry to attend?
No! We welcome people from outside the industry. Whether you're a fan of games or just curious, you'll have a blast at our event.
I'm not a person of color. Can I attend?
Yup! We welcome all people to this event.
Is the Game Devs of Color Expo online or in-person?
Game Devs of Color Expo is held entirely online! The conferences, panels, and game dev interviews are all hosted on Swapcard – our online event platform.
What is a Watch Party?
At a GDoCExpo Watch Party, local communities gather together in-person at a venue to watch the same conference as online attendees. Official GDoCExpo Watch Parties are listed on our website and shared in our newsletter!
Learn more about hosting an official Watch Party in our Watch Party Host Guide.
Still have questions about the event?
Contact us at ticketing@gamedevsofcolor.org.
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