Power On: Develop Together—Game Dev Meetup

Gay Gaming Professionals (GGP) is a diverse online community of LGBTQ+ and allies that hosts events to create diverse, inclusive spaces to connect and network in the gaming industry. They also partner with top gaming organizations to provide scholarships to LGBTQ+ students looking to enter the video game/interactive media industry.

Gay Gaming Professionals

Staying connected has a whole new meaning and now it’s more important than ever. Gay Gaming Professionals and Oculus from Facebook are bringing you a game developer meetup—virtually! So power on your devices and join us this Friday, May 22nd at 1PM PT—for the very first series of webinars to come this summer! Trying times will not stop us from coming together as a game dev community. Our curated developer meetup welcomes any and all developers and VR/AR enthusiasts. We have a panel of top gaming company experts/speakers from broad spectrums of gender, race, and identities; representing the diversity of our community in an inclusive environment. Seats will fill up fast so RSVP today to reserve your spot on the Zoom Webinar and be a part of our diverse community support experience!
 
Topics Discussed:
<H3>Best practices for work-from-home and distributed development in the VR/AR space:</H3>
Due to our current climate, industry professionals across the globe are being urged to work from home. This is causing us all to re-think and reevaluate how we communicate with people in our lives. One of the biggest benefits of VR/AR is the way it makes people feel like they are in the same space together without the need for travel. Learn about some of the best tips and tactics on how to create and cultivate these virtual environments while in the comfort of our own homes.
<H3>Crowdfunding strategies in the VR/AR space:</H3>
VR is becoming one of the hottest sectors for investors, but it is still very hard to get investment for gaming studios. Virtual reality fundraising is a game changer and the most revolutionary technology for charities, and VR/AR brings people beyond the screen. This session with our experts will introduce best practices for how to fundraise in the VR/AR space. 
<H3>How to market your content effectively in the VR/AR space:</H3>
Marketing is the process of ‘bringing to market’ a product or service—that is to say… releasing something into the wild and making sure that enough people know and care about it to give it a decent chance for success.
Creating, developing, and launching your VR/AR content is only the beginning of your path; the next step is coming up with a strategy to market it. Learn from our subject matter experts on how to do it so your game stands out from the competitive market to ensure audiences will download and play your game.
 
Schedule 
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM:  Welcome from Oculus and Opening Act: DJ King of Pants
1:15 PM - 1:25 PM:  Presenter—Abbie Isidro
1:25 PM - 1:40 PM:  Mental Health During Isolation—Jason Docton (Rise Above the Disorder)
1:40 PM - 2:20 PM:  Best Practices for Remote Game Development (Niantic, Tender Claws, & Flying Mollusk)
2:20 PM - 2:30 PM:  Break Intermission with DJ King of Pants
2:30 PM - 3:10 PM:  Crowdfunding Strategies—Anya Combs (Kickstarter, Director of Games Outreach)
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM:  Break Intermission with DJ King of Pants
3:20 PM - 4:00 PM:  Discoverability: How to Market Effectively (Flying Mollusk, Niantic, & Mindglow Founder)
4:00 PM:  Thank You and Farewell

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