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