Honored to be speaking at the first ever Game Workers Conference alongside some of my fellow freelancers about the unique challenges and wins of organizing freelancers in the games industry!!! 💖
I am moderating a panel at the Game Workers Conference! You should support the show and buy a ticket!
I'm really excited about this conference and recorded my talk yesterday.
I've got those two days booked in my calendar and will be chatting with folks on the live stream about @gameworkersolidarity.com!
I have some fun, (hopefully) inspiring, and occasionally spicy things to say.
We hope you'll check it out!
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We're thrilled to host a watch party for @gameworkerscon.bsky.social on May 22-23! 🎉
The event is free and we'll provide free food, drinks, swag, and masks. RSVP here to join us! actionnetwork.org/events/soire...
Game Workers Conference May 22 - May 23, 2026 Learning From the Past and Inspiring the Future: Why You Should Chronicle Your Own movements Austin Kelmore | Game Worker Solidarity gameworkersconference.org
SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Austin Kelmore | Game Worker Solidarity
In this talk, Austin will be giving an overview of the Game Worker Solidarity project, which has been documenting collective movements by game workers striving to improve their working conditions.
Game Workers Conference May 22 - May 23, 2026 Worker Cooperatives: Take Back Control of Your Work D. Squinkifer Brian Ostrander Ted Anderson Ty Underwood Titus McNally gameworkersconference.org
PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Ty Underwood
Brian Ostrander
D. Squinkifer
Ted Anderson
Titus McNally
This is a roundtable discussion featuring various members of Game Worker Cooperatives talking about how this model of democratic organization has allowed them to take control over their work!
super excited to have you all speaking!
So stoked for people to hear your panel!
We're excited to have you speaking as well, Andrea!
Game Workers Conference May 22 - May 23, 2026 The Joy of Launch: A Post-Mortem of THE SPIRIT LIFT Miko Charbonneau | prettysmart games gameworkersconference.org
PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Miko Charbonneau | prettysmart games
In this post mortem, Miko talks about how the prettysmart team ensured healthy communication and a joyful post-launch experience between them and their players, when releasing their retro horror deckbuilder, THE SPIRIT LIFT.
Game Workers Conference May 22 - May 23, 2026 Freelancing Together: From Solo to Solidarity Anna C. Webster Andrea Saravia Pérez Alina Staten Drew Messinger-Michaels Kindra Dantone gameworkersconference.org
PANEL ANNOUNCEMENT📢
Anna C. Webster
Andrea Saravia Pérez
Alina Staten
Drew Messinger-Michaels
Kindra Dantone
Freelancers are often kept isolated, which presents a challenge when it comes to organizing. This panel explores how freelancers support each other and build collective power.
An official email hasn't been sent out yet so you're all good there!
We'd recommend sending an email to kb@gameworkersconference.org who is coordinating with watch party folks to make sure you're kept in the loop until then, though!
Brooklyn folks 👇
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/boshi...
"Game Workers Conference is a place where we can meet as equals, free from the execs and CEOs that have been exploiting our labor and laying off our fellow workers."
Brian Ostrander - Manzanita Interactive
100% we're super thrilled about this particular talk too
We'll see you there!
EXACT RIGHT PERSON TO BE GIVING THIS EXACT TALK. Josh can manage intentional communities online AND off and it's always amazing to see. Dude's so wise when it comes to just being normal (staying even-keeled despite The Horrors), so this'll be one not to miss
thank you! We hope you'll be watching along in May!
Absolutely! All of our talks are being recorded and will be available for free after the conference.
glad to have you!
Excited to have you participating, Flávia!
Game Workers Conference May 22 - May 23, 2026 Role Reversal! Games Journalists Answer Our Questions Featuring Alyssa Mercante, Rebekah Valentine & Nathan Grayson Hosted by Austin Walker gameworkersconference.org
The panel is being hosted by Austin Walker! Having been in both journalist and game developer spaces, Austin will be asking the panelists their thoughts on a variety of topics!
He also has a crowdfunding campaign up for his new science fantasy TTRPG, REALIS, which people can check out right now!
More talk announcements will be coming as we get closer to the conference! Make sure to sign up for FREE at gameworkersconference.org we've got a great show planned! 💪💪💪
Game Workers Conference May 22 - May 23, 2026 From Brasil, With Love: Class Struggle in the Crunch Age Flávia Gasi & Fernando Henrique | Game Devs Unidos gameworkersconference.org
SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 📢
Flávia Gasi & Fernando Henrique - Game Devs Unidos
This talk from Game Devs Unidos (GDU), a collective of independent game devs in Brazil, provides an overview of their local video game sector, how its workers are faring, and the challenges of Brazilian class organization.
Thanks for being a part of it!! We're super excited to have you participating!
Three of the topics of all time
We're excited for everyone to hear your panel, Nathan!
We'll be boosting speaker/talk announcements from @gameworkerscon.bsky.social as they go live! Please go check them out. We've got a whole lot of amazing talks planned: by workers, for workers, all over the world, and entirely FREE. 💪
Excited to have you participating!
