The tenth annual conference will be held online September 16-19
September 9, 2025 – Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoCExpo), now in its tenth year, will take place next week, running September 16-19. Organized by the 501(c)(3) nonprofit Game Devs of Color, the four‑day event will feature live panels, developer interviews, and new game announcements.
The full event schedule can be viewed here: https://gdoc.events/2025schedule
GDoCExpo Direct
Game Devs of Color Expo will kick off on September 16 at 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT with the GDoCExpo Direct, featuring more than 30 new game announcements from creators of color. The showcase will be broadcast live on the GDoCExpo YouTube channel.
Watch Parties
In addition to the virtual program, in‑person watch parties are returning this year in New York City, Pittsburgh, Rochester, Poughkeepsie, Portland, and more. Visit the Watch Party page here for more details.
Steam Sale
The Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Sale will also be live during the conference starting on September 16, with hundreds of demos and discounted games.
Grants
Thanks to the support of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment (NYC MOME) and No More Robots, GDoCExpo will award three $7,000 no‑strings development grants to creators of color. The recipients of the grants will be awarded on September 19. Since 2019, GDoCExpo has awarded a total of $405,000 in grants to game creators of color.
“We are proud to continue our partnership with the Game Devs of Color Expo this year, on its 10th anniversary! We will not only be presenting ‘Made in NY’ grants to up and coming game developers, but also supporting the expo’s viewing party – a gathering of NYC’s digital game community,” said Commissioner of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, Pat Swinney Kaufman. “These grants exemplify this administration’s continued work to uplift and expand NYC’s digital games industry, and make it accessible to all New Yorkers.”
Tickets
Tickets for the 2025 GDoCExpo are on sale now, with need‑based tickets available by applying through this form.
GDoCExpo is made possible thanks in part to its 2025 sponsors: Clever Endeavour Games, Fellow Traveller, Ghost Town Games, Isometricorp Games, Young Horses, NYC MOME, and more. Community support remains vital: donations via the Givebutter fundraiser help underwrite future programming.
Since its inception in 2016, GDoCExpo has built a reputation as a welcoming and inclusive space where developers can exchange knowledge, showcase their work, and find new opportunities in the industry. The event fosters genuine conversations and connections that extend beyond the expo, creating lasting relationships among attendees.
About Game Devs of Color Expo
Game Devs of Color Expo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the creative power held by people of color in games. Creators of color make great games but are often pushed to the margins. We fight to create a better games industry that is intersectional and equitable by organizing revolutionary events, uniting our vibrant community, and building access to knowledge, funding, and opportunities.
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