Call for Proposals: The Queerness and Games Conference

OCTOBER 16-18, 2015, UC BERKELEY
Deadline: June 15, 2015

The Queerness and Games Conference, an annual, community-oriented, nationally-recognized event dedicated to exploring the intersection of LGBTQ issues and video games, is accepting submissions for presentations at the 2015 conference now through June 15!

Accessibility, inclusion, and creativity are key values of QGCon. We seek to foster dialogue between scholars, game developers, and game players. That makes QGCon different from many other conferences, and it means the audiences for your presentations will be diverse. We encourage you to envision talks that are welcoming and engaging for attendees of all backgrounds. To get a sense for the tone of QGCon talks, feel free to check out the recordings of the 2014 and 2013 sessions. Proposals that incorporate opportunities for interaction and/or play are especially appreciated.

QGCon embraces an intersectional approach to queerness. We welcome submissions that address topics of gender, race, ability, body type, and class. This work reminds us that the struggles (and victories) of those of us who play from the margins are interconnected struggles.

What type of talk can I propose?
– Sessions types include presentations, panels, micro talks, workshops, roundtables, and performances
– You may propose to present solo, in pairs, or in small groups
– Let us know how much time you would like for your presentation. Solo talks normally run between 20 and 60 minutes, while workshops and performances sometimes need more time.

How do I submit?
To submit, please send a description of your proposed session (approximately 300-500 words) and a brief bio for each of your presenters (approximately 100-200 words) to submit@qgcon.com. Submissions are due no later than June 15, 2015. Also, please indicate what type of session you are proposing and your requested presentation length.

Are there topics or sessions you’re particularly interested in?
Yes! While we welcome all submissions that relate to queer issues and/or games, we would also love to see talks that address race, disability, gender, and class. We would also love to see more design post-mortems and more interactive workshops.

When will I find out if my talk has been accepted?
You can expect to hear back from the QGCon organizers about the status of your proposal by July 15. If you do not hear from us by late July, please feel free to get in touch.

What if I have questions?
To learn more about QGCon, please check out the information about the conference here at qgcon.com. If you have questions for the organizers, please feel free to get in touch by writing to contact@qgcon.com.

 

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