Women Got Game: WGG
Dates: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Location: Georgia State University – Student Center East Speakers Auditorium – 55 Gilmer Street, Atlanta,
GA 30303
Interview Session: 1PM – 2PM EST
Summit & Mixer: 2PM – 5PM EST
Theme: “Unlimited Opportunity”
A summit consisting of conversations, connections, and competitions; introducing Women of color high school college students to diverse female corporate partners & entrepreneurs in the gaming/esports industry. WGG is the first-ever property of its kind, where successful Women of color corporate executives and entrepreneurs educate, mentor & pay it forward to Women of color college & high school students interested in the gaming & esports industry. The summits will take place during Women’s History Month.
Objectives:
Equity: Conversations – Educating & Mentoring from women of color executives representing the top Gaming corporations & entrepreneurs in the world.
Access: Connections – Dedicated time for mini-interviews for internships & job opportunities in gaming & esports; Plus, Networking with successful individuals in the industry.
Opportunity: Competition – Earn scholarships & prizes to assist with college expenses & learning more about gaming & esports
Agenda Overview: Panels, Connections & Competitions
Part 1:
1PM – 2PM: Interview & Recruitment session with Staples
Part 2: WGG Summit
1:00 PM – Summit Opens
Opening Session: 2 PM – 2:15 PM
– Welcome & Introduction: Keshia Walker – Founder and Chairwoman – Women Got Game
– Special thanks and recognition to:
– Corporate Partners
– Advisory Committee
– Power Circle
2:15PM – 2:45PM – Economics + Opportunities in Gaming & Esports (Pre-Recorded from WGG at GDC)
2:45 PM – 3:30 PM – Trivia Time & Announcements
2:30 PM – 3:15 PM – Welcome to Her World – Panel Conversation & Q&A with successful Women of color
entrepreneurs & executives in Gaming, Sports & Technology (Live Panel)
Davina Mackey – Sony PlayStation (Moderator)
Keisha Howard – Sugar Gamers
Angela Roseboro – Riot Games
Tatted Poodle – Streamer/Content Creator
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM – Break
3:45 PM – 4:15 PM: Mental Health in Gaming (Pre-Recorded from WGG at GDC)
4:15 PM – 5 PM: Networking Meet-up & Mixer