The tenth annual conference will be held online September 16-19
August 6, 2025 – Game Devs of Color Expo (GDoCExpo), now in its tenth year, today revealed the full schedule for its online conference, 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 more than 30 new game announcements during the GDoCExpo Direct kickoff on September 16 at 1 p.m. PDT / 4 p.m. EDT on the GDoCExpo YouTube channel. The Game Devs of Color Expo Steam Sale will also be live during the conference, with hundreds of demos and discounted games.
The full event schedule can be viewed here: https://gdoc.events/2025schedule
In addition to the virtual program, in‑person watch parties are returning this year in New York City and Pittsburgh, with more watch parties to be announced.
Thanks to the support of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, GDoCExpo will award up to $15,000 in no‑strings development grants to creators of color. Since 2019, GDoCExpo has awarded a total of $405,000 in grants to game creators of color.
Tickets for the 2025 GDoCExpo are on sale now, with need‑based tickets available by applying through this form. Members of the press are encouraged to register here to gain access to sessions, connect with speakers, and schedule interviews with developers.
GDoCExpo is made possible thanks in part to its 2025 sponsors: Clever Endeavour Games, Fellow Traveller, Ghost Town Games, Isometricorp Games, Young Horses, 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.
The full list of speakers can be found at gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/speakers. For more information about Game Devs of Color Expo, please visit gamedevsofcolorexpo.com.
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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