Join our Womenize! event on June 5, 2024 in Berlin!
Womenize! is an event series celebrating women and all under-represented people in the field of gaming.
Look forward to an exciting day with talks, panel discussions, and workshops designed to ignite your passion and propel your career forward.
Stay tuned for the full program announcement within the course of May! Whether you’re a seasoned professional, aspiring entrepreneur, or curious enthusiast, there’s something for everyone at the upcoming Womenize! event!
TALK:
FINDING PASSION IN GAMING – AND SUSTAIN IT
TIME:
10:15 – 10:45 am
Working in Gaming means meeting a lot of people that share the same passion VIDEO GAMES. While this passion is a strong driver for collaboration and innovation in the field, it can be challenging to keep up – especially in these challenging times the industry is facing. Maxi is sharing her experience and tips for finding a balance that helped her stay passionate and maintain a healthy work relationship
PANEL:
NAVIGATING THE PATH TO FOUNDING YOUR OWN STUDIO
TIME:
11 am – 12 pm
Join us for a dynamic panel discussion where industry experts and startup entrepreneurs share their insights on founding and growing a gaming studio. Our panelists will offer practical advice and lessons learned from their own journeys. Whether you’re an aspiring indie developer or a seasoned professional, this discussion will provide invaluable perspectives and inspiration.
WORKSHOP:
HOW TO SELL YOUR NEXT PROMOTION OR SALARY RAISE
TIME:
1 – 1:45 pm
Do you often miss out on promotions or salary raises? Do you find yourself waiting for this conversation to happen with your manager? It’s time to take ownership of your career and be strategic about your next promotion and raise.
In this workshop, Sophie will share step-by-step communication techniques on how to approach the conversation with your manager so that your career’s next steps become a reality.
PANEL:
WORKING AT RIOT: THE DIVERSITY OF JOBS IN ESPORTS
TIME:
2 – 3 pm
Esports is more than just players and coaches. Hundreds of people are involved every year to bring world class events to live. They negotiate with sponsors, coordinate dates with the venues or make sure players are actually fed. During this panel you hear from 3 amazing women who work at Riot Games and without whom some of those events would not happen the way they do.
WORKSHOP:
MINDFULNESS BREAK
TIME:
3 – 3:45 pm
In this mindfulness break, Gabrielė will lead you through one of the core Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) practices — sitting meditation.
You are welcome to participate whether you are a regular meditator or want to try it for the first time, as there is definitely something for all levels of experience.
TALK:
WHY YOUR GAME SOUNDS MEDIOCRE
– the magic skill of giving meaningful feedback to your audio designer
TIME:
4 – 4:45 pm
We live in a very visually focused world, despite our ears being the much more precise instruments. Mostpeople learn to distinguish and describe colours and their gradients, shapes, light and dark as kids but lotsof people struggle to articulate the way they feel about audio.I will give the audience some dos and don’ts, establish guidelines for how to approach talking aboutsound and then we will dive into this topic together and create clouds of useful words and associations tocommunicate with the audio professionals on your team.
PANEL:
GAMING IN BRANDENBURG: EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND BERLIN’S BORDERS
TIME:
5 – 6 pm
Join us for a panel discussion on the game scene in Brandenburg, Germany. While Berlin often takes the spotlight, our panelists will delve into the unique advantages and what’s going on in Brandenburg. From industries on-site, gaming programs and resources to the support ecosystem, we’ll explore what works well in Brandenburg.
Whether you’re considering starting your own studio or seeking to expand your presence in the German game industry, this discussion promises valuable insights and actionable strategies for navigating the landscape beyond the capital city.
More program content will be announced soon!
ABOUT THE ORGANIZER
We come from Kreuzberg, Berlin, and develop brands, curate programs and execute them on-site. It’s like thinking with a thousand heads and speaking with a thousand mouths. Online networks, start-ups, developers, politics, media and cultural leaders come and listen. We are experts for Kickstarter. We do love this shit.
Herausgeber:
Booster Space Events & Consulting GmbH
V.i.S.d.P.: Michael Liebe, CEO
Oranienstr. 37
10999 Berlin
Registration: HRB 154151
Amtsgericht Charlottenburg