Unique perspectives and fresh outlooks on games are more than buzzwords; they are opportunities for us to continue to evolve and grow together. GamesBeat is committed to putting a spotlight on new perspectives and fresh voices. The new GamesBeat Next program, the Fresh Voices in Gaming Lunch, is an ongoing initiative designed to elevate emerging perspectives and ensure the future of the gaming, entertainment, and tech industries reflects the vibrant array of perspectives and stories in the gaming and tech community. Mark your calendar for the first lunch, happening on Thursday, November 13th at 12:30pm PT.
The panel will start at 1 pm PT, with speakers including Dean Takahashi, editorial director at GamesBeat, as moderator; Kanessa Muluneh, founder of Rise of the Fearless, and a resident of Dubai. She is making a game for the African market, based on her Ethiopian heritage. And Jennifer Corbett, CMO of Midwest Games, will also talk about her own fresh perspective on games.
This special lunch event will feature a high-impact panel of new voices, underrepresented leaders, and visionary thinkers who are challenging the status quo. These speakers will offer fresh, forward-thinking ideas on how the industry can create and drive real impact. Alongside thought-provoking discussion, attendees will enjoy curated networking opportunities and lunch, creating space for connection, collaboration, and community-building. The inaugural lunch features speakers like Kanessa Muluneh, CEO, Rise of Fearless, and Jennifer Corbett, CMO, Midwest Games with more speakers to be announced soon.
This program is part of GamesBeat’s unwavering commitment to innovation and action. With a longstanding goal of ensuring at least 50% or more of our speaker lineup at GamesBeat events reflects unique voices and perspectives, GamesBeat Next continues to be a platform where new creators from all backgrounds are heard, celebrated and amplified.
Our community partners for GamesBeat Next include Women-Led Games, the IGDA Foundation, Games for Change, the Video Game Bar Association, Women In Games International, The Global Entertainment Marketing Academy of Arts & Sciencess, Women X AI, Firstboard.io, Black Girl Gamers, Zebra Partners, Moms in Gaming, the Collegiate Games Challenge, Midwest Games and the Black in Gaming Foundation.
Join us at the inaugural Fresh Voices in Gaming Lunch on November 13, 12:30pm PT to be part of the conversation and help shape an entertainment and gaming industry that represents impact, inclusion, and innovation. Location: Convene (Pacific Hall), 40 O’Farrell Street in San Francisco, CA.
Register here: and use code GBN25FVIG to receive a 25% discount. Or if you are an indie/start up company (less than 100 employees), use this link to retrieve your Indie Pass.