Games for Change Festival 2026

From Games for Change: “This year, we’re exploring “Reimagining Play”—how play has evolved beyond games into a living, evolving force for change. As new technologies, communities, and storytelling formats reshape how we play, we’ll bring together creators, researchers, educators, and innovators to examine play as a dynamic space for experimentation, collaboration, and creative exploration. Experience two days of keynotes, workshops, awards, and networking that showcase play’s impact across education, health, civic engagement, and social innovation.”

Impactful Talks & Workshops
Engage with industry leaders in thought-provoking sessions and workshops that explore the future of social impact gaming and XR.

The Games for Change Awards
Experience the best social impact games and XR experiences of the year, highlighting creativity, innovation, and powerful storytelling.

Networking & Community Building
Forge new connections and collaborations with a diverse global community of game developers, educators, and social innovators.

Since 2004, Games for Change (G4C) has empowered game creators and innovators to drive real-world change, using games and immersive media that help people learn, improve their communities, and contribute to making the world a better place. G4C partners with technology and gaming companies, nonprofits, foundations, and government agencies to run world-class events, public arcades, design challenges, and youth programs. G4C supports a global community of game developers using games to tackle real-world challenges, from humanitarian conflicts to climate change and education.

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