More people at GDC could probably benefit from the stories at #1ReasonToBe.
Everything is on fire but there are comrades and hopeful stories everywhere.
Everything is on fire but there are comrades and hopeful stories everywhere.
March 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM
More people at GDC could probably benefit from the stories at #1ReasonToBe.
Everything is on fire but there are comrades and hopeful stories everywhere.
Everything is on fire but there are comrades and hopeful stories everywhere.
Thank you @venturebeat.com for this amazing piece on #1reasontobe 2025
See you on Thursday 11 am on west 2002 at @officialgdc.bsky.social
venturebeat.com/games/gdcs-1...
See you on Thursday 11 am on west 2002 at @officialgdc.bsky.social
venturebeat.com/games/gdcs-1...
GDC’s #1ReasonToBe panel will celebrate women game devs in a tough climate
The #1ReasonToBe panel is returning to GDC in a climate in the U.S. that may not feel so welcoming for panelists this year.
venturebeat.com
March 18, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Thank you @venturebeat.com for this amazing piece on #1reasontobe 2025
See you on Thursday 11 am on west 2002 at @officialgdc.bsky.social
venturebeat.com/games/gdcs-1...
See you on Thursday 11 am on west 2002 at @officialgdc.bsky.social
venturebeat.com/games/gdcs-1...
GDC 2025 videos are coming to YouTube!
We're excited to share this year's #1ReasonToBe—showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their respective and unique point of views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNi...
We're excited to share this year's #1ReasonToBe—showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their respective and unique point of views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNi...
#1ReasonToBe
YouTube video by Game Developers Conference
www.youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
GDC 2025 videos are coming to YouTube!
We're excited to share this year's #1ReasonToBe—showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their respective and unique point of views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNi...
We're excited to share this year's #1ReasonToBe—showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their respective and unique point of views.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=smNi...
Fresh off a call with the upcoming speakers of #1reasontobe at this year's GDC. It's going to be a great session!
February 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Fresh off a call with the upcoming speakers of #1reasontobe at this year's GDC. It's going to be a great session!
Obligatory I'll be at #GDC and speaking post! I'll be around on Wednesday and Thursday, where I'll be hosting the accessibility roundtable with @tarav.bsky.social and sitting on the #1ReasonToBe panel with a group of lovely folks & advocates. Let's connect! #GDC2025 #GameDev
Links in the thread ⬇️
Links in the thread ⬇️
March 8, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Obligatory I'll be at #GDC and speaking post! I'll be around on Wednesday and Thursday, where I'll be hosting the accessibility roundtable with @tarav.bsky.social and sitting on the #1ReasonToBe panel with a group of lovely folks & advocates. Let's connect! #GDC2025 #GameDev
Links in the thread ⬇️
Links in the thread ⬇️
Longest-running diversity panel at @officialgdc.bsky.social #1ReasonToBe is looking for panelists for 2026
We are looking for underrepresented women in video games living in the U.S., or from abroad, who normally attend GDC, due to the challenges of entering the country
forms.gle/QWSK8wPjLu5t...
We are looking for underrepresented women in video games living in the U.S., or from abroad, who normally attend GDC, due to the challenges of entering the country
forms.gle/QWSK8wPjLu5t...
August 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Longest-running diversity panel at @officialgdc.bsky.social #1ReasonToBe is looking for panelists for 2026
We are looking for underrepresented women in video games living in the U.S., or from abroad, who normally attend GDC, due to the challenges of entering the country
forms.gle/QWSK8wPjLu5t...
We are looking for underrepresented women in video games living in the U.S., or from abroad, who normally attend GDC, due to the challenges of entering the country
forms.gle/QWSK8wPjLu5t...
Save your GDC Thursday at 11 am!
#1reasontobe showcases women from across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their unique points of view.
With accessibility, immigrant, trans, and geographic diversity representation.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
#1reasontobe showcases women from across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their unique points of view.
With accessibility, immigrant, trans, and geographic diversity representation.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
March 5, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Save your GDC Thursday at 11 am!
#1reasontobe showcases women from across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their unique points of view.
With accessibility, immigrant, trans, and geographic diversity representation.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
#1reasontobe showcases women from across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development within their unique points of view.
With accessibility, immigrant, trans, and geographic diversity representation.
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
Longest running diversity panel #1reasontobe is about to start at 11 am west hall 2002
Come join us !
#gdc2025
Come join us !
#gdc2025
March 20, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Longest running diversity panel #1reasontobe is about to start at 11 am west hall 2002
Come join us !
#gdc2025
Come join us !
#gdc2025
This afternoon I made a call to prioritize community over craft. I skipped a talk on POI design in Outer Worlds 2 and another on hybrid/remote work to attend the #1ReasonToBe panel and another on the necessity of hiring juniors.
It was the right call.
WE are the reason we're here.
It was the right call.
WE are the reason we're here.
vibes are real Last GDC
March 12, 2026 at 5:22 AM
This afternoon I made a call to prioritize community over craft. I skipped a talk on POI design in Outer Worlds 2 and another on hybrid/remote work to attend the #1ReasonToBe panel and another on the necessity of hiring juniors.
It was the right call.
WE are the reason we're here.
It was the right call.
WE are the reason we're here.
Once another #1reasontobe at @officialgdc.bsky.social !
I can't begin to express how honored and Inspired I am by these women
Let's continue celebrating women making videogames and protect the legacy that @brendaromero.bsky.social @leighalexander.bsky.social and @ramiismail.com started
#gdc2026
I can't begin to express how honored and Inspired I am by these women
Let's continue celebrating women making videogames and protect the legacy that @brendaromero.bsky.social @leighalexander.bsky.social and @ramiismail.com started
#gdc2026
March 11, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Once another #1reasontobe at @officialgdc.bsky.social !
I can't begin to express how honored and Inspired I am by these women
Let's continue celebrating women making videogames and protect the legacy that @brendaromero.bsky.social @leighalexander.bsky.social and @ramiismail.com started
#gdc2026
I can't begin to express how honored and Inspired I am by these women
Let's continue celebrating women making videogames and protect the legacy that @brendaromero.bsky.social @leighalexander.bsky.social and @ramiismail.com started
#gdc2026
Well, looks like it's official now, I'll be joining the #1ReasonToBe panel this year at GDC! I'm absolutely floored, thank you @laiabee.bsky.social for the invitation, I can't wait!
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
#1ReasonToBe | 2025 Schedule | Game Developers Conference (GDC)
Attend 750 sessions for game designers, programmers, artists, producers, audio, business, and marketing professionals over 5 days at GDC.
schedule.gdconf.com
January 24, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Well, looks like it's official now, I'll be joining the #1ReasonToBe panel this year at GDC! I'm absolutely floored, thank you @laiabee.bsky.social for the invitation, I can't wait!
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
GDC’s #1ReasonToBe panel will celebrate women game devs in a tough climate #Technology #Gaming #WomenInGaming #GameDevelopment #GDC2023
GDC’s #1ReasonToBe panel will celebrate women game devs in a tough climate
The #1ReasonToBe panel is returning to GDC in a climate in the U.S. that may not feel so welcoming for panelists this year.Read More
puretech.news
March 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
GDC’s #1ReasonToBe panel will celebrate women game devs in a tough climate #Technology #Gaming #WomenInGaming #GameDevelopment #GDC2023
The #1ReasonToBe panel at GDC was absolutely baller. Super inspiring women.
March 20, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The #1ReasonToBe panel at GDC was absolutely baller. Super inspiring women.
The #1reasontobe panelists destroyed me, I can't. 🥹💛
March 20, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The #1reasontobe panelists destroyed me, I can't. 🥹💛
The support I received after my GDC talk was tremendous, and it reinforced my belief that we can change the narrative about Palestine through games.
That’s why I’m now working with a team of professionals to create Dreams on a Pillow, a game you can support today
Support on: launchgood.com/1948
That’s why I’m now working with a team of professionals to create Dreams on a Pillow, a game you can support today
Support on: launchgood.com/1948
#1ReasonToBe GDC 2017 Rasheed Abueideh
YouTube video by Rasheed Abueideh
youtu.be
December 31, 2024 at 9:36 AM
The support I received after my GDC talk was tremendous, and it reinforced my belief that we can change the narrative about Palestine through games.
That’s why I’m now working with a team of professionals to create Dreams on a Pillow, a game you can support today
Support on: launchgood.com/1948
That’s why I’m now working with a team of professionals to create Dreams on a Pillow, a game you can support today
Support on: launchgood.com/1948
#1ReasonToBe is back at #GDC2025, showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development. Starts in 30 minutes (11:00am) in Room 2002 (West Hall) #GDC2025 buff.ly/KXkMOpE
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#1ReasonToBe is back at #GDC2025, showcasing women from emerging territories across the globe, engaging in candid conversations about game development. Starts in 30 minutes (11:00am) in Room 2002 (West Hall) #GDC2025 buff.ly/KXkMOpE
Organizing the #1reasontobe panel at GDC is hard. The idea is to bring female devs from all over the world, unique devs who normally wouldn't have the chance to speak or travel to GDC.
Yesterday, a dev from Kenya who was invited was denied her US Visa, so she won't be able to attend
I'm angry
Yesterday, a dev from Kenya who was invited was denied her US Visa, so she won't be able to attend
I'm angry
January 16, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Organizing the #1reasontobe panel at GDC is hard. The idea is to bring female devs from all over the world, unique devs who normally wouldn't have the chance to speak or travel to GDC.
Yesterday, a dev from Kenya who was invited was denied her US Visa, so she won't be able to attend
I'm angry
Yesterday, a dev from Kenya who was invited was denied her US Visa, so she won't be able to attend
I'm angry
Just met @valorliana.bsky.social and we are plotting mischief 🫶🏽 ( spoiler alert )
Go follow her and I have very special news about #1reasontobe panel at GDC that I'll announce soon !
Go follow her and I have very special news about #1reasontobe panel at GDC that I'll announce soon !
January 24, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Just met @valorliana.bsky.social and we are plotting mischief 🫶🏽 ( spoiler alert )
Go follow her and I have very special news about #1reasontobe panel at GDC that I'll announce soon !
Go follow her and I have very special news about #1reasontobe panel at GDC that I'll announce soon !
⭐ #1ReasonToBe Panel
When: Thursday, March 20 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Room 2002, West Hall
Speakers: Laia Bee, Javiera Paz Sepulveda, Kate Edwards, Morgan Baker (myself), Liana MacKenzie, and Hanan Makki.
Link: schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
When: Thursday, March 20 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Room 2002, West Hall
Speakers: Laia Bee, Javiera Paz Sepulveda, Kate Edwards, Morgan Baker (myself), Liana MacKenzie, and Hanan Makki.
Link: schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
#1ReasonToBe
20th March, 2025 11:00am - 12:00pm - This celebrated panel carries forward the legacy of one of GDC's most impactful diversity panels, wh...
schedule.gdconf.com
March 8, 2025 at 7:44 AM
⭐ #1ReasonToBe Panel
When: Thursday, March 20 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Room 2002, West Hall
Speakers: Laia Bee, Javiera Paz Sepulveda, Kate Edwards, Morgan Baker (myself), Liana MacKenzie, and Hanan Makki.
Link: schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
When: Thursday, March 20 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Room 2002, West Hall
Speakers: Laia Bee, Javiera Paz Sepulveda, Kate Edwards, Morgan Baker (myself), Liana MacKenzie, and Hanan Makki.
Link: schedule.gdconf.com/session/1rea...
Just one week away and I'm excited to be heading back to the @officialgdc.bsky.social and to be invited to participate in 2 sessions this year:
1) Crafting Worlds, Building Teams: The Power of Culture in Game Development
2) #1ReasonToBe
Hope to see you there!
#meetmeatgdc #WeAreGDC #gdc2025
1) Crafting Worlds, Building Teams: The Power of Culture in Game Development
2) #1ReasonToBe
Hope to see you there!
#meetmeatgdc #WeAreGDC #gdc2025
March 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Just one week away and I'm excited to be heading back to the @officialgdc.bsky.social and to be invited to participate in 2 sessions this year:
1) Crafting Worlds, Building Teams: The Power of Culture in Game Development
2) #1ReasonToBe
Hope to see you there!
#meetmeatgdc #WeAreGDC #gdc2025
1) Crafting Worlds, Building Teams: The Power of Culture in Game Development
2) #1ReasonToBe
Hope to see you there!
#meetmeatgdc #WeAreGDC #gdc2025
I can't wait to learn about these amazing people at #1ReasonToBe at @officialgdc.bsky.social !
#1ReasonToBe is back and I'm proud to present the marvelous panelists we have for this edition.
It's a special challenging year, but if you are at @official_gdc please come join us to this celebration of why we continue making games
share.google/hnWRf11dJVHi...
#gdc2026
It's a special challenging year, but if you are at @official_gdc please come join us to this celebration of why we continue making games
share.google/hnWRf11dJVHi...
#gdc2026
February 15, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I can't wait to learn about these amazing people at #1ReasonToBe at @officialgdc.bsky.social !
GO TO 1REASONTOBE TODAY AT 1:50PM
I will be revealing the secret to making video games in my talk. But only if the room fills!
I will be revealing the secret to making video games in my talk. But only if the room fills!
Join us tomorrow at 1:50 at West hall room 2010 for the longest running diversity panel of @officialgdc.bsky.social !
@jayjustice.net
@itsbrianawhite.bsky.social
@irenecortes.bsky.social
@comicsamanthas.bsky.social
and
@elainegomez.bsky.social
See you there! 💖
#gdc2026
@jayjustice.net
@itsbrianawhite.bsky.social
@irenecortes.bsky.social
@comicsamanthas.bsky.social
and
@elainegomez.bsky.social
See you there! 💖
#gdc2026
March 11, 2026 at 5:17 PM
GO TO 1REASONTOBE TODAY AT 1:50PM
I will be revealing the secret to making video games in my talk. But only if the room fills!
I will be revealing the secret to making video games in my talk. But only if the room fills!