Women in Games International brings underrepresented communities to GDC

Women in Games International (WIGI) announced today that it is once again appearing at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC) this week. It’s bringing new programming and mentees for its Get in the Game Program. It’s also partnering with companies such as Oculus Publishing, Amazon Games, Google for Games, Embracer Group, Unity, Savvy Games Group and Xsolla.

WIGI’s Get in the Game Program offers 10 mentees a series of networking and mentorship opportunities, as well as an all-expenses-covered trip to GDC. The partnered companies offer their own opportunities for those in the program. Shana Teri Bryant, executive producer at Oculus Publishing, said of the program, “We are excited to partner with Women in Games International on this year’s Get in the Game GDC program. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of what we do at Oculus Publishing, and we are proud to support initiatives that elevate developers from underrepresented groups.”