Games for Change
nonprofit organization
Games for Change (also known as G4C) is a nonprofit organization. The organization provides support, visibility, and shared resources to individuals and organizations using serious games for social change. It also runs the G4C Student Challenge, a STEM competition that teaches middle and high school students about game design and computer programming.
History
Games for Change was founded by Benjamin Stokes, Suzanne Seggerman, and Barry Joseph in 2004. The organization's first event was held in 2004 hosted by the New York Academy of Sciences and provided an opportunity for nonprofit organizations, foundations, and game developers to explore how digital games could be used to support impact causes.
Games for Change Festival
The Games for Change (G4C) Festival is an annual conference in New York City that highlights games, technology, and immersive experiences. It was also called the "Sundance for video games and immersive media" by Forbes in 2019. Each year, the festival has over 100 sessions across four programming tracks: Games for Learning, Civics and Social Issues, Health and Wellness, and XR for Change. Many notable speakers have participated in the Festival, including U.S. Vice President Al Gore, former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States Sandra Day O'Connor, and president of the Entertainment Software Association Stan-Pierre Louis.
During the G4C Festival, the Games for Change Awards competition honors games that positively impact their communities and promote social good.
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