Checkpoint Festival x Women In Games 2025 is coming to Rome, Nov 13–16, for a Playful Renaissance! 🏛️ A landmark gathering in partnership with GAMM Game Museum exploring games as culture. Hybrid attendance available, prices from €15. Full program & tickets: bit.ly/WIGcheckpoint #CheckpointFestival

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GAMESCOM ASIA X THAILAND GAME SHOW When: 16-19 October 2025 Where: Bangkok, Thailand Featuring business and entertainment areas, this event promises to delight fans and industry members alike. Use code WIGA10 for 10% off your Conference Delegate ticket! reg.eventnook.com/event/GCAxTG...

"While parental controls serve an important purpose, they shouldn't come at the expense of fundamental human dignity." @outmakinggames.bsky.social @womeningames.bsky.social & BAME in Games have co-signed an open letter calling on Roblox to reconsider. Full letter: buff.ly/McSwugO

An open letter has been published addressing Roblox's recently proposed creator guidelines on sensitive issues. The letter, co-authored by Out Making Games, Women in Games and BiG (BAME in Games), argues that they risk causing harm to it's diverse community. www.womeningames.org/robloxs-new-...

We are delighted to announce the appointment of longtime Ambassador and collaborator Gemma Bowen as our new Community Manager! She brings extensive experience in community engagement and social media management within the games industry. Read on for more - shorturl.at/thNgt

Game Jam Albania 3.0 is set for October 10–13, organised by Lorena Gjana and the Albanian Gaming Community. 🎮 The largest and most inclusive gaming event in the country is back for it's third year and it needs your support! Contribute to the campaign now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...

Join us on Wednesday 8th October for our free monthly virtual networking event! 1- 5pm BST Featuring Keyword Studios and Women in Games Ambassador Dr. Tracy Gardner on inspiring the next generation of gamers with Flock XR. Register now: events.ringcentral.com/events/women...

Lewis Silkin presents their first-ever Game Changers event on September 30th in London. 🙌 Join our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman at 4pm, for Boosting the bottom line & beyond; a panel exploring how hiring women can boost profitability and performance. www.lewissilkin.com/.../game-cha....

Join us for the first Ambassador-Led Women in Games Cyprus conference on October 2 in Limassol. Powered by Xsolla and Axlebolt, this free event is about celebrating the incredible women driving the local games industry forward. Spots are limited, so register now! events.xsolla.com/womeningames...

Congratulations to our CEO, Dr. Marie-Claire Isaaman, who has been named a finalist in the 22nd annual The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business in two categories! 🎉 The winners will be announced in New York City on November 10th. Read more here: www.womeningames.org/women-in-gam...

Thank you to @keywordsstudios.bsky.social for their incredible commitment to the games industry! Their long-standing partnership with the Individual Ambassador Programme is a true testament to their dedication to building a more diverse and inclusive industry. Let's keep the momentum going! 💙

Great news! We've partnered with Mobidictum Conference 2025 in Istanbul on October 21-22 - and our community gets discounted tickets! Join us to connect with industry experts, explore the future of mobile gaming, and check out the indie showcase. Read more: www.womeningames.org/get-set-for-...

Calling all game developers!📣 Submissions for the Global Voices Challenge, presented by Games for Change, are officially OPEN! This is your chance to bring your published PC or console game to the Google Play Store. Learn more & submit your game here: www.gamesforchange.org/professional...

We’re delighted to announce a new media partnership with @pocketgamerbiz.bsky.social PG Connects Helsinki. The event is featuring a new initiative – Aurora – which will celebrate the women in the Nordic games industry. Free tickets via a prize draw – and a 20% discount code here – shorturl.at/q5YyL

Last month, BBC Woman’s Hour took a look at the world of women and gaming, exploring all aspects of it – from gamers and creators, to leaders and game changers, including Women in Games CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman. You can listen via the BBC Woman’s Hour podcast - shorturl.at/TvLdW

The next edition of the @gameuxsummit.com will be held in Antwerp, Belgium, on September 8th & 9th 2025 for a series of conferences and on September 10th for masterclasses. We are delighted to support the event as a media partner. Read on for more and a 15% discount on tickets - shorturl.at/O8bs1

Be part of building the future! Inclusive People, in strategic partnership with Women in Games, are launching Women Who Lead in Gaming. This is a leadership movement created to elevate women across every stage of their journey in the games industry. You can find out more here - shorturl.at/e1vIL

A huge congratulations to all the finalists of the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards! Our CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman will be hosting the awards on September 25th. We look forward to seeing you all there for an afternoon of celebrations. You can view the line-up of finalists here - shorturl.at/8l2Rz

Just a few days until the Women in Games Meetup @ Gamescom – Hosted with Women in Games Italia Friday 22nd August | 9:00–11:00am CEST Location: what3words /// worker.desire.stubble To find out more and to register, head here - shorturl.at/DfmEk

The Women in Games Asia Chapter continues to make incredible strides in the region, hosting and taking part in events, spearheading initiatives, and generally bringing together the community of women and allies across Asia. Here’s a round-up of what they’ve been up to recently - shorturl.at/3UVQG

Checkpoint Festival 2025: Reimagining the Rules of Play… November 13th-16th – GAMM Video Games Museum, Rome. A ground-breaking collaboration between Women in Games and the Centro Sperimentale di Arti Interattive (CSAI). Here’s what to expect - shorturl.at/cnOVX

“At Women in Games, collaboration has become something of a necessity... Strategic partnerships allow us to scale our efforts, amplify our voice, and build sustainable change across our priority areas of action.” Read more from our CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman here - shorturl.at/L3TPn

Nominations for the @ukieofficial.bsky.social 2025 Board of Directors opens on August 19th. The body is committed to building a Board that reflects the breadth and diversity of the UK games industry, and is particularly keen to encourage nominations from women. Find out more - shorturl.at/cDMSB

Women in Games Meetup @ Gamescom – Hosted with Women in Games Italia Friday 22nd August | 9:00–11:30am Location: what3words ///worker.desire.stubble To find out more and to register, head here – shorturl.at/c4n9m

A reminder that if you’re looking for investment, Women in Games has partnered with Pitchify, the online platform that connects games developers with publishers and investors from around the world. There’s a live Q&A on our Discord channel at noon BST on Friday. Find out more – shorturl.at/1UEiY

Here’s a great initiative that we are happy to highlight – the Out of Office Game Jam, a new week-long virtual event designed to support game developers affected by the industry lay-offs. Find out more and get involved here - shorturl.at/pPtDM

📣 To The Moon Expo X Women in Games 📣 Excited to announce our partnership with @womeningames.bsky.social Building a safe, welcoming space where EVERYONE belongs. Where diverse voices are celebrated and the future of gaming is shaped by ALL of us! NEC Birmingham, Nov 12th-13th, 2025 💜

From Recognition to Resilience... a mid-year message from our CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman - shorturl.at/FZDBa

WOMEN GAMERS: DEDICATED & STILL FIGHTING FOR CHANGE… For a number of years, research specialist Bryter has been diving into the attitudes and experiences of women and girls playing games online. Once again, we are sharing here the latest findings. Please do take a look - shorturl.at/vq5aJ

We’re delighted to again support the MCV/DEVELOP Women in Games Awards, with our CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman hosting the awards ceremony in London September 25th. You have until July 14th to nominate yourself or another amazing woman working in the industry. Find out more here - shorturl.at/Z7w57

It was a pleasure chatting with @womeningames.bsky.social about steps studios can take to be more inclusive and continue committing to supporting everyone! If you like what you read, please get in touch! I'd love to support all studios with all budgets 💖

Ahead of Cinzia Musio @geekybaking.bsky.social speaking at today’s Monthly Social Gathering (shorturl.at/QX29g), the respected EDI specialist spoke to us about the challenges in the industry, and offers some advice to studios. Please take a look - shorturl.at/biZn9

Join us for our next Monthly Social Gathering event on June 11th, between 4pm and 6pm. We’re delighted that to be hosting a special discussion on ‘Supporting LGBTQIA+ People in the Games Industry. As ever, this virtual event is free to attend. Simply register your place here – shorturl.at/CtK8Z

Women in Games has issued statement on the recent UK Supreme Court Judgement regarding the definition of a woman. You can read it here – shorturl.at/BCKWI

We’re delighted to welcome Fastly as a Corporate Ambassador. Our CEO Dr Marie-Claire Isaaman says: “By joining our community of change-makers, Fastly is helping to drive the systemic change needed to make the industry a fairer and more inclusive place for everyone.” More here - shorturl.at/WbfLq

We fully support this great programme and urge our community based in London to get involved! It's free, but spaces are limited, so take a look now...

Our events are mostly FREE to attend. Why? Because true inclusion means accessibility. Everyone should have the chance to learn, network, and grow – regardless of financial status. Your donation keeps it that way. Please support us now: shorturl.at/VgMXn #WomenInGames #SmallDonationsBigImpact

We’re thrilled to be shortlisted in the Develop Star Awards! Voting is taking place now and we would be honoured if you would consider ticking the box next to our name. Congratulations too, to our fellow finalists. You can read the full list here – shorturl.at/Goyhy

Our Monthly Social Gathering will take place tomorrow (May 14th), 4pm-6pm BST. Jennifer Estaris (@ustwogames.co.uk) and Valentina Marchetti (@ubisoft.com) will be discussing sustainability in games, and there will be plenty of opportunity for virtual networking. Register for free – shorturl.at/x76pE

Eight weeks today and @developconference.com kicks off, bringing together the industry for three days of learning, inspiration, celebration and networking. oin us! And a reminder that the Women in Games community enjoys a 10% discount on conference passes. Use code KWWNTV here: shorturl.at/WRYvA

Supermassive Games is now a Corporate Ambassador of @womeningames.bsky.social 🎉 We’re proud to stand alongside others in our industry who are committed to driving real change and achieving a fair, safe, and inclusive environment for women in games. Learn more: 👉 www.womeningames.org/supermassive...

We’re delighted to announce that @supermassivegames.bsky.social has become the latest Women in Games Corporate Ambassador. Read on for more here - shorturl.at/n2CDh

Don’t forget to mark your diaries for the Social Network Gathering on Wednesday May 12th from 4pm to 6pm BST. It’s free to attend, and you’ll have the opportunity to network with women and allies from around the world, as well as learning about Greener Gaming Practices! Register – shorturl.at/oVGsF

Here we’re showcasing one of our newest Ambassadors, Viktoryia Mahuila, Recruitment Manager at our Corporate Ambassador Testronic. She talks about what led her to joining the Programme, and her thoughts on how the games industry can better support women working in the sector - shorturl.at/pOoWh

The Women in Games Individual Ambassador Programme – Powered by @keywordsstudios.bsky.social – welcomes the latest cohort of women and allies this month. We currently have some 2,300 individuals in 79 countries championing our organisation, our goals and missions - shorturl.at/wLuC8

Did you know…? Men represent 75% of the games industry workforce. Yet women and girls make up half of all gamers around the world (and, of course, 50% of the population). With your help, we can increase representation and opportunities for women in the industry. Please donate now: shorturl.at/ModYx

Don’t miss out! Our Monthly Social Gathering is taking place today between 4pm and 6pm. We are delighted that Sky Tunley-Stainton from Safe In Our World will also be presenting a session on ‘Advocating For Yourself At Work’. The Gathering is free to attend. Simply register here - shorturl.at/byUoS

A great opportunity for those in our UK community! Either sign up as a mentor and give back to the industry, or apply to be a mentee and take your career forward 🙂

Our next Monthly Social Gathering will take place this Wednesday (April 9th) from 4pm-6pm and we are delighted that Sky Tunley-Stainton from Safe In Our World will be presenting a session on ‘Advocating For Yourself At Work’. It is free to attend and you can register here - shorturl.at/edYiZ