Games for Change Festival Expands Reach, Announces 2026 Speakers
The Games for Change Festival is expanding to new cities, beginning with Arizona in 2027. It will return to New York annually for its three-day event. Leaders from various organizations will gather in July 2026 to discuss games' social impact.
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The Games for Change Festival is set to expand its reach by moving to new cities. This expansion aims to broaden the festival's impact and accessibility.
Games for Change Festival to expand and move to new cities
The Games for Change Festival will expand its reach by hosting events in new cities during odd-numbered years, starting with Arizona in 2027 in partnership with Arizona State University. The festival will return to New York in even-numbered years and will resume a three-day schedule due to increased attendance. This expansion aims to include more creators, developers, educators, and researchers in the G4C community.
Games for Change Reveals 2026 Festival Speakers as Global Leaders Gather to Reimagine Play
Games for Change has announced additional speakers for its 23rd annual festival, themed "Reimagining Play," taking place July 21-22, 2026, in New York City. The event will feature leaders from UNICEF, thatgamecompany, and Annapurna, among others, discussing how games drive social impact and innovation beyond entertainment. The festival will include panels, a new Playtest Lab for early-stage works, and the Games for Change Awards.
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