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So next week (OMG how did the time fly?!) I will be an Invited Guest at CONVergence! I’ve got a light schedule of panels (thank you Sigrid & Programming!) but I’ll be there Thursday (6/30) – Monday (7/4) and these are the panels I’ll be on:

Resetting the Default – Friday July 1, 12:30 pm, Edina

Diversity (or lack thereof) can be painful and messy. In movies, games, TV, etc., what are some successful examples of getting away from the default white male character? Panelists: Michi Trota, Tanya DePass (mod), Briana Lawrence, Jonathan Palmer, Trisha Lynn

Token for your Thoughts – Saturday July 2, 11:00 am, Atrium 6

There’s a fine line between diverse representation and tokenism, but where is that line? The panel discusses how to make inclusion of non-white/non-male characters substantive, and whether highlighting diversity bolsters or undermines the effort. Panelists: Tanya DePass, Jonathan Palmer, Mark Oshiro, Ytasha Womack, Rob Callahan (mod)

Your Online Persona – Saturday July 2, 3:30 pm, Atrium 7

Does your online persona affect your book or art sales? What are some basic principles for creators to craft a persona that is both genuine and audience friendly? Panelists: Adam J. Whitlatch, Kavin Senapathy, Melissa Olson, Tanya DePass, Tactical Pinup (mod)

One on One with Cam Banks – Sunday July 3, 2:00 pm Plaza 1

A One on One conversation with Cam Banks, RPG Director at Atlas Games.

If you want to meet up for coffee or a meal, a twitter DM will likely be the best way to get me, or just @’ing me on there. My twitter is @cypheroftyr, and if we know each other well enough that you have my #, then text me.

As always, here’s a 110% free guide to interacting with me at conventions, now a handy page on my site.

 

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Tanya DePass is the founder and Director of I Need Diverse Games, a non-profit organization based in Chicago, which is dedicated to better diversification of all aspects of gaming. I Need Diverse Games serves the community by supporting marginalized developers attend the Game Developer Conference by participating in the GDC Scholarship program, helps assist attendance at other industry events, and is seeking partnership with organizations and initiatives. Tanya is a lifelong Chicagoan who loves everything about gaming, #INeedDiverseGames spawn point, and wants to make it better and more inclusive for everyone. She founded and was the EIC of Fresh Out of Tokens podcast where games culture was discussed and viewed through a lense of feminism, intersectionality and diversity. Now she’s a co-host on Spawn on Me Podcast. Along with all of that, she’s the Programming Coordinator for OrcaCon, she often speaks on issues of diversity, feminism, race, intersectionality & other topics at multiple conventions throughout the year. Her writing about games and games critique appears in Uncanny Magazine, Polygon, Wiscon Chronicles, Vice Gaming, Paste Games, Mic, and other publications.

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