As the games industry evolves, we have the opportunity to expand the breadth of voices in our community. Let’s help shape the space where we work and play by developing diverse participants to become the next generation of creative leaders.

This program provides a full-day workshop of hands-on training and coaching for applicants who demonstrate high-potential as new voices,

with the goal of creating outstanding, activated role models from under-represented groups and perspectives.​

Speaker Coaches to be announced!

What happens at ANV?

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• Professional and Personal Development - Participants work closely with mentors while learning more about personal and professional PR as well as enhancing their public speaking & presentation skills.

• Community Building​ - Attendees are welcomed into a community that inspires and supports new voices, helping each other change the face of the Game industry.

• Personal Brand Development - Small group coaching with industry mentors and real-time peer feedback to fine tune your bio and personal image.

What participants get:

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• Updated and peer-reviewed bio

• Complimentary headshots from a professional photographer

• Presentation skills training, practice, and review

• Media training along with participation in mock media interviews

• Support from GDC board members for GDC talk submissions

• All Access Pass to GDC

• Breakfast & Lunch 

• Access to group Discord populated by past attendees and speakers

• Access to video footage of their presentations and interviews