BIPOC Game Studies Conference
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Miami 2027
About C-BIPOC
The conference on BIPOC Game Studies (C-BIPOC) is an event dedicated to exploring the intersection of gaming culture, technology, and the experiences of BIPOC communities worldwide. Our aim is to provide a space for scholars, game developers, industry professionals, and enthusiasts to engage in critical discussions, share research findings, and foster collaboration in the field. This conference brings together peer-reviewed research from leading academics, perspective from industry and fosters community among consumers, game-makers and academia.
The conference has been made possible through the generous support of The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
Conference Themes include:
- ✦ Representation and Identity in Video Games
- ✦ Digital and Analog Games and Play as Cultural Artifact
- ✦ Fostering, analyzing and critiquing games about and from Black and Indigenous groups
- ✦ Decolonizing Game Development and Design
- ✦ Indigenous, Black and People of Color Knowledge Systems and Gaming
- ✦ Afro futurism and Gaming
- ✦ Cultural Preservation and Digital Heritage
- ✦ Social Impact and Activism in Gaming
- ✦ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Playful Technologies
We will begin accepting Conference submissions in May, 2026.
You can view prior papers, panels and showcased games through the:
