ekip Events

The European Cultural and Creative Industries Innovation Policy Platform (ekip) invites you to this webinar where we will explore the challenges and opportunities surrounding inclusivity in the gaming industry. 

About this webinar

The gaming industry has grown into a global cultural and economic powerhouse, spanning multiple genres, platforms, and business models. Despite its broad reach, inclusivity remains a pressing issue—both within the industry workforce and in the design of gaming experiences. Women, non-binary individuals, and marginalized groups continue to be underrepresented in game development studios, affecting not only workplace dynamics but also the diversity of narratives and perspectives in gaming content. Research suggests that fostering inclusivity leads to greater creativity and innovation, enhancing the industry’s ability to engage wider audiences and drive cultural and economic growth. 

At the same time, gaming communities and in-game environments can either promote inclusivity and positive social interactions or foster toxic behaviours. By integrating inclusive design principles and ethical frameworks, games can become a powerful tool for empathy, representation, and civic engagement. 

This webinar will examine how the gaming industry can evolve to be more inclusive, highlighting both the barriers that persist and the innovative strategies emerging to address them. 

Webinar Agenda

• 11:00 – 11:30 – Trend forecasting presentation 

In the first part of the webinar, the social media listening and trend forecasting on the platformisation of the music industry within the context of ekip will be presented. An overview of findings will be provided, followed by the presentation of one trend derived from this analysis.  

• 11:30 – 12:00 – Scenarios presentation 

In the second part of the webinar, we will present an overview of the topic, and the interpretation ekip is giving to it.  

• 12:00 – 13:00 – Collective Discussion (Policy Corner) 

In the third part, an interactive discussion with webinar participants will be facilitated, focusing on four scenarios for the platformisation of the music industry to be collectively discussed. 

Target Audience

• Game developers and designers seeking to implement inclusive design practices. 
• Industry leaders and business strategists working on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. 
• Policy makers interested in regulating and fostering inclusivity in creative industries. 
• Academics and researchers studying inclusivity, digital cultures, and gaming ethics.
• Civil society organizations and advocacy groups supporting underrepresented voices in gaming
• Gamers, community managers, and esports professionals engaged in fostering positive and inclusive gaming environment.

About ekip

ekip is an EU-funded flagship project that follows the principles of open innovation to establish a policy recommendation engine driven by partners and the active involvement of 40+ CCI networks. This engine will continuously promote the development and adoption of policy recommendations for CCIs, resulting in support and guidance that enhances the ability of CCI actors to participate in and contribute to complex innovation processes. 

How to take part?

The webinar will take place on March, 26, 2025, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CET. 

Register bellow for free.  

Registration 100% online, email mandatory to register. 

More info

More about the ekip project: www.ekipengine.eu.