Milan, Italy – March 27th
In celebration of the Women’s History Month, Women in Games Italia and Event Horizon School are excited to announce the launch of the Women Create Games Forum, taking place at the Event Horizon School main campus in Milan and online, across the Italian location of the School on Friday, September 13, 2024.
The Women Create Games forum is a day-long educational event designed to celebrate and showcase professional women in the Games Industry across European territories. Esteemed industry leaders will share their career stories and insights into game development best practices with the students of Event Horizon School across the whole Italian territory.
"We are thrilled to host the Women Create Games forum in collaboration with Event Horizon School," said Micaela Romanini, Founder of Women in Games Italia. "This event serves as a platform to empower and inspire the next generation of women in the gaming industry, while also highlighting the diverse talent and expertise within our community."
The forum will feature keynote speeches, panel discussions, and technical workshops led by prominent women in the gaming industry. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with industry professionals, network with peers, and gain valuable insights into the world of game development.
"We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for women in gaming," said Fabio Cristi, Project Manager at Event Horizon School. "The Women Create Games forum aligns with our mission to provide students with access to industry expertise and empower them to pursue careers in game development."
"The Women Create Games forum is an important initiative that showcases the incredible contributions of women in the gaming industry," said Fiona Cherbak, Lead Talent Program Manager at Xbox Games Studios. "We are proud to support this event and believe it will inspire future generations of game developers."
The Women Create Games forum is open to students, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about the contributions of women in the gaming industry. Registration details and event agenda will be available soon on the Women in Games Italia and Event Horizon School websites.
For more information, please visit: https://www.eventhorizonschool.com/women-create-games-milan-september-13/
For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact: micaela.romanini@womeningamesitalia.org
About Women in Games Italia:
Women in Games Italia is the Italian non-profit organization dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the gaming industry, eSports and Digital entertainment sectors. Through networking, mentorship programs, and educational initiatives, Women in Games Italia aims to support and empower women working in games and inspire the next generation of female game developers.
About Event Horizon School:
Event Horizon School was born in 2013 with the intent of developing a unique hub in Italy dedicated to digital arts and training. Event Horizon is now the largest private Italian organization dedicated to training in game development, with 8 campuses in Italy: Turin, Milan, Padua, Bologna, Rome, Florence, Jesi and Pescara.