Game Devs of Color Expo returns in September

Game Devs of Color Expo is set to return September 16th - 19th, 2025, and those interested in participating can now submit ideas for speakers, panels, and game developer interviews.

NEW YORK – February 25, 2025 – The Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoCExpo) is back with its tenth flagship event, continuing its mission to amplify and empower game developers of color. The main 2025 event will take place online from September 16-19, featuring insightful talks, panel discussions, and game showcases.

Starting today, submissions are open for speakers, panels, and game developer interviews. Developers and industry professionals from all disciplines are invited to share their expertise, experiences, and creative work. All selected speakers are compensated, and there are no submission or exhibition fees for developers. Participants are also automatically considered for GDoCExpo’s grants, which provide up to $25,000 per recipient to help fund their projects. Since 2019, GDoCExpo has awarded a total of $405,000 in grants to game creators of color.

Game Devs of Color Expo Submissions: http://gamedevsofcolor.org/apply

For those wanting to attend, there are multiple ticket options, ranging from need-based tickets to an Ultimate Virtual Pass.

Online tickets are also available now and can be purchased here. Need-based tickets are available by applying through this form. Four tiers of tickets are available:

$25 - Affordable Virtual Pass: A lower-cost option for those who can't afford the standard pass.

$50 - Standard Virtual Pass: A regular-price ticket for general attendees.

$75 - Supporter Virtual Pass: A higher-cost option that subsidizes free and affordable passes. Recommended for corporate attendees and those who love the Expo.

$499 - Unlimited Virtual Pass: An unlimited ticket option for a flat cost. Recommended for groups, schools, and folks who want to host their own GDoCExpo watch parties!

If you'd like to host a watch party or networking event, GDoCExpo has you covered as well:

Additionally, GDoCExpo organizers have published guidelines to enable the community to host official Game Devs of Color Expo watch parties and networking events this year. More information can be found here.

“Game Devs of Color will continue to celebrate the creative spirit of our diverse community and be a platform for incredible talent,” said Catt Small, co-organizer of Game Devs of Color Expo. “As always, we will champion inclusion, encourage the sharing of powerful ideas, and embody the change we wish to witness industry-wide.”

Since its inception in 2016, GDoCExpo has built a reputation as a welcoming and inclusive space where developers can exchange knowledge, showcase their work, and find new opportunities in the industry. The event fosters genuine conversations and connections that extend beyond the expo, creating lasting relationships among attendees.