Every year, in connection to Sweden Game Conference, DONNA organize DONNA DAY for game development students at a Swedish higher education who identify as female, trans and non-binary people.
"DONNA DAY was an amazing experience. As someone who struggles to network on my own, it was such a safespace to talk to and discuss game dev topics with like-minded people. Definitely going back next year!"
Game student attending DONNA DAY 2023
When is DONNA DAY?
DONNA DAY is back on October 2-3, 2024. Application opens in May.
Who can apply?
Game development students at a Swedish higher education who identify as female, trans and non-binary people.
What is included?
- Lunches, fika and dinner
- Workshops
- Microtalks
- Panels and roundtable discussions
- Networking opportunity with industry professionals
- Goodiebags from partners
- A ticket to Sweden Game Conference
But most importantly, DONNA DAY is a day for women, trans and non-binary people who love games to get together with like-minded people, make new connections and just have fun!
What does it cost?
300 SEK.
If you are traveling to attend DONNA DAY, you are covering your own travel expenses. Lodging is included in the price.
Where is it?
“Getting to be a part of DONNA DAY as a mentor is something I take with great pride in as having more women enter the games industry is a matter I hold close to my heart. Through this opportunity I hope to be able to provide encouragement and advice for women just starting their journeys.”
Lisa Kolfjord, 3D Artist at Iron Gate
DONNA DAY Mentors 2023
DONNA DAY attracted more than 20 mentors for talks and workshops.
Program for students 2023
Talks and workshops following the theme "How to take control of your own career - self management and self leadership".
Program for alumni 2023
A day for alumni to meet old friends, make new connections and listen to interesting microtalks.
Partners
Gold partners
TTK Games
MindArk
Silver sponsor
Iron Gate Studio
MAG Interactive
"Being a mentor for DONNA DAY means being a part of making a space for female, trans, and non-binary people in the games industry. There is still a long way to go for true equality, but even the smallest impacts can cause a ripple effect!"
Nadia Elaissaoui, Game Writer at Star Stable Entertainment
About DONNA
DONNA was founded at the University of Skövde in 2011 with the intent of making it easier for women to take a place in the gaming industry. By working with the industry, we work for equality and to remove any obstacles that students experience when going out into the job market. DONNA Day facilitates that transition.
The idea for DONNA DAY was born out of a discussion with industry representatives after a talk about DONNA during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The main purpose was to create an event to inspire and recruit more women to the game industry.
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