2023-10-08 18:54:10
Saturday October 28 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. – At Station 45, headquarters of the Novaxia group – 45 rue Saint-Charles 75015 Paris
For the third year in a row, the Afrogameuses association brings together video game actors and actresses with “Game Changers“, a unique meeting dedicated to inclusiveness in the JV, by and for professionals and students of the industry. On October 28 and a few days before Paris Games Week, members of the association and key players will take up residence at La Station 45, an innovative head office which hosts impact structures, supported by Novaxia, the leader in urban recycling (75015 Paris).
On the program, an followingnoon punctuated by inspiring speeches and round tables by personalities invested and committed to a more inclusive video game. For the first time, several workshops will be offered to combine reflections and practices. The event will also be an opportunity to present the very first Afrogameuses board of directors and the major issues of the coming months.
The multiple aspects of video games in a concentrate of conferences and workshops
The coming weeks will place the capital at the center of gaming culture and an entire evolving ecosystem. Afrogameuses also brings its commitment with the third edition of “Game Changers“, intended for (future) talents in the industry. The association’s approach is above all to highlight more diversified role models who provide additional insight into the challenges of video games, who will share their professional experience, while giving concrete advice for projecting yourself and finding your place in the ecosystem.
Pitching a video game idea, setting up your studio, professionalizing yourself in streaming, highlighting the diversity of Afro-Caribbean games, or even developing your professional network… so many topics that will be discussed, notably by recognized players from Ubisoft, XboX , Twin Drums or Plug In Digital.
The complete program
1 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Launch with the new board of Afrogameuses and presentation of Novaxia
12:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.: Interview with Natidja Mze
Natidja Mze, Games Lead / Xbox
2:20 p.m. – 3:20 p.m.: These unsuspected JV jobs!
Lâm Hua / Journalists Tech / Gaming
Eddy Celestine / Business Developer / Plug In Digital
– Workshop 1 – How I set up my JV studio – Farhanaz Elahee “Joy“, CEO / Purple Meadows
15h20 – 15h35 : Pause
3:35 p.m. 4:20 p.m.: “Emergency Water“, a game regarding the overseas water crisis
Samora Curier, UX designer and co-creator of the game
– Workshop 2 – How to develop and maintain your professional JV network – Carles Déau, Designer & entrepreneur
4:20 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.: Comment, play, stream like a pro and make your mark!
Lox2lajungle, Amelitha, Laukinawa, Gaël Level
– Workshop 3 – Introduction to the profession of Concept Artist – Emilie Rinna, Freelance concept designer
17h20 – 17h35 : Pause
5:35 p.m. – 6:20 p.m.: Composing African inspired sounds for the Wagadu Chronicles (conference in English)
Marcus Zierhofer, composer
– Workshop 4 – Leadership & speaking – Joëlle Dago-Serry, Coach and journalist
6:20 p.m. – 7:20 p.m.: Changing the game on a scale for queer people
Caroline de Chantérac, director of the culture center / Sparknews
Mickaël Dellova, senior player experience design
Sybil Collas, creative director
Carl Tamakloe, TV series development manager / Ubisoft
– Workshop 5 – Learn to pitch your JV project – Mourdjen Bari, Game designer
19h30 – 21h30 : Afterwork et networking
Afrogameuses carries out various actions throughout the year to promote the professional integration of minorities in video games, through career coaching sessions with specialized recruiters and awareness-raising actions with studios and industry structures.
Useful information
Date: Saturday October 28, 2023
Location: headquarters of the Novaxia group, 45 rue Saint-Charles 75015 Paris
Prices: Early bird (until 10/15): 8 euros / normal price: 15 euros
Mandatory online registration:
Transport: metro 6: Bir-Hakeim and Dupleix, metro 10: Charles Michels, bus 42: rue Rouelle, bus 30: Bibliothèque A. Chedid
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