Women in Games International (WIGI)

‼️ TOMORROW ‼️ Join us for our discussion with Susan Kath from ZeniMax Online Studios about embracing different roles throughout your career! We’ll be going live at 3pm PST/6pm EST. Click “attending” in the post below to get notified for when we go live 💜 #GetWIGI #WomenInGamesInternational #womeningaming #LinkedInLive #PathToSuccess #CareerDevelopment

Join Xbox and Women in Games International (WIGI) next week for a special virtual talk with Susan Kath, Executive Producer on Elder Scrolls Online for ZeniMax Online Studios! Susan will present her virtual talk, “Choose Your Character: Embracing Different Roles on the Path to Success,” to the global women in games community on Wednesday, July 10, part of WIGI's Open World Dialogue series. Tune in at 3 pm PT/6 pm ET to hear Susan’s talk (includes moderated Q&A chat): https://lnkd.in/g6USP9hu Always free to attend, watch out for more Xbox speakers in August and September! #XboxGameStudios #ZenimaxOnlineStudios #WomeninGamesInternational

WIGI is proud to partner with our friends at DreamHack to offer 8x8ft booths in the DreamHack Atlanta Indie Playground for developers from the WIGI community. For free! The gaming festival returns to Atlanta, Georgia from October 4th - 6th. Booth set-ups include a basic power drop, pipe & drape, table(s), and chairs in an 8ft x 8ft space on the show floor within the Indie Playground. The deadline to apply is August 1st! Sign up now & select "WIGI" in the community dropdown: https://lnkd.in/eSFEiyWV #GetWIGI #WomenInGamesInternational #womeningaming #DreamHack #IndieGames #IndieShowcase #IndieDevelopers

Selecting a character is a fundamental step for some games and can be daunting. Which character is the best? Which one has the best stats? Which one is the best for this stage? 😰 These questions and fears can also be similar to what you face in a professional setting. 💼 Which role is the best for me? What role do I play in this project? What role can make me the most successful? In this Open World Dialogue session, we’ll be speaking to Susan Kath, Executive Producer at ZeniMax Online Studios, about embracing different roles throughout your career. And just like in-game, you must be flexible and adapt to your environment to succeed! 💪 About our speaker: With over nearly three decades in the games industry, Susan Kath has garnered extensive experience in a wide range of roles spanning Marketing, Development, and Production on game titles ranging from casual to award-winning AAA projects for studios large and small.  During 11 years with ZeniMax/Bethesda Softworks, she produced several titles, including Prey, for Arkane Studios before joining ZeniMax Online Studios where she is now Executive Producer for Elder Scrolls Online. This Open World Dialogue session is powered by our friends at Xbox 💚 🗓 Wednesday, July 10 🕒 3 pm PST/6 pm EST 🔔 Click "attending" below to get notified for when we go live! #GetWIGI #WomeninGamesInternational #OpenWorldDialogue #womeningaming #CareerBuilding #Adaptability #ChooseYourCharacter #CareerSuccess #Xbox #VideoGameIndustry  #GamesIndustry #GamingJobs #AMA #AskMeAnything #LinkedInLive

📣 We are excited to announce the Global Game Jam Indie Studio Supporter Program!✨ Are you a small game studio looking to support and be supported by Global Game Jam? Our Indie Studio Supporter program is here to help you thrive! As a GGJ Indie Studio Supporter, you'll enjoy: 🌟 A featured company description and logo on the GGJ Indie Studio page with a direct link to your site or game. 📰 Opportunities to be highlighted in GGJ news stories, newsletters, social media, and more. 🎉 Social media promotion throughout the year. 🤝 Access to the GGJ Indie Studio Discord channel for global networking and idea exchange. 💼 Exclusive deals from sponsors. All these benefits last for a whole year from the date of sign-up! We're committed to equity, offering tiered pricing based on the World Bank's country income classifications to ensure accessibility for all. Join us and amplify your studio's reach! Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dBDVjtcG Share with your network - let's do this together! 💜 #GGJIndieSupporters #GlobalGameJam #IndieGameDev #GameDevCommunity #IndieStudios #IndieDeveloper #GamesIndustry

Our spots are filling up but we still have some room❗ Don't miss our Power Levelling session with Esports & Coffee this Wednesday. Register for free in the link below 👇 #GetWIGI #WomenInGamesInternational #womeningaming #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusivespace #safespace #leadership

We want to give a special shout-out to Asia Larkin, PMP, who has been championing our Run for Equality campaign in a unique & fun way! To support our campaign efforts, they’ve offered to cross-stitch a mosaic of names & character sprites based on donors' selections until they’ve reached their goal. How cool is that?! Asia reached their original goal of $1000 and has increased it to $1500! If they reach this new goal, they will sign up for a 10k! Thank you, Asia, for always supporting WIGI & our community. It means so much more than you know 💜 Join the movement & help us close the gender pay gap: https://lnkd.in/dbAQdQ8F #GetWIGI #WomeninGamesInternational #WIGIRunForEquality #womeningaming #RepresentationMatters #GenderPayGap #GamingIndustry

In the U.S. today, we commemorate Juneteenth. Today we reflect on this pivotal moment in American history that symbolizes freedom and a reminder of the ongoing fight for equality ✊ At WIGI, we are constantly working to make the global games industry more diverse, however, we recognize & support other orgs that specifically champion the Black gaming community & people of color (PoC) such as PoC in Play (www.pocplay.org), Black Girl Gamers, & Black In Gaming. We encourage you to check them out and help support their missions as they are vital to these communities to connect, empower, & change the industry for the better 💜 We are committed to continuing to educate ourselves, seek out more resources, and share them with you, our community!  

How do you know if a company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts are real or just for show? 🤔 Join us & Esports & Coffee's Jacquie Lamm, Sari Kitelyn, & Danielle Sirekis for an engaging discussion on navigating the delicate balance between genuine DEI efforts and mere checkbox-ticking. We'll explore organizational responsibilities in fostering authentic DEI practices. From leadership commitment to embedding inclusion in company culture, we'll dissect strategies that transcend tokenism and truly empower LGBTQ+ professionals to thrive. We'll discuss what strategies work, what falls short, and how we can collectively create safe and inclusive spaces for all team members. WIGI's Power Leveling series is free to access, but registration is required. Space is limited. Register now to save your spot! 🗓️: Wed, June 26 🕒: 3pm PDT/6pm EST 🔗: bit.ly/WIGI-PL-JUNE2024 #GetWIGI #WomenInGamesInternational #womeningaming #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #inclusivespace #safespace #leadership

Thanks to the incredible support from industry giants like Amazon Games, Respawn Entertainment, Savvy Games Group, Scopely, Xbox, and Xsolla, every dollar you raise can now pack an even bigger punch! 💥 We’re excited to announce that donations up to $30,000 USD will be matched, generating twice the impact of closing the gender pay gap! Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or ready to raid a dungeon, your participation fuels our mission toward a more equitable future in the gaming industry 🎮 Donate today, and let's level the playing field together 💪 https://lnkd.in/dnTYyziu #GetWIGI #WomenInGamesInternational #womeningaming #RunForEquality #Fundraiser #GenderPayGap