Recent studies have shown that while 45% of gamers are women, women comprise only 21% of main characters in games and 24% of the gaming industry workforce. The gaming industry is also seeing similar disparities in a lack of ethnic diversity that reflects the player base. Taking steps to improve inclusivity in game development can benefit gamers from underrepresented groups by helping them to feel that their voices are being heard, and that their identities are being reflected in the games that they play.

In this session, you will learn best practices for inclusivity in game development, including:

- Growing and retaining diverse development teams
- Incorporating diverse content into game designs
- Fostering diverse and tolerant gaming communities