We’ll play a game, to build a game. And all Armenians are invited to join!
More than 48 digital communicators from 30+ countries will meet in Yerevan for “Humor and Games for Social Good”, the most “playful” Forum ever held in Digital Communication Network history!
A “funny start”
The Humor & Games for Social Good Forum is a two-day event that will focus on current trends and the latest developments in social impact influencer spaces, using humor and games, as tools for social causes. The 6th of September is the “Humor Day”, with 22 presentations by stand-up comedians and digital experts from all over the world who use humor on their projects.
Shall we play?
During the second “Gaming Day”, participants will experience a real-game challenge having the opportunity to attend in Parallel Workshops. The final act of the Forum is an event during which the audience will vote on five game designs, created by teams, prior and during the event, to address issues of importance that can be supported through gamification, as identified by the City of Yerevan.
The five international teams of five members (5X5) with developers and designers from Slovenia, led by DCN member Ziga Vrtacic, will present their projects at the closing social and the audience will vote and choose the winner to receive a $5,000 grant, for game development. The game will be donated to the Municipality of Yerevan.
Gaming for Social Good will showcase their potential to positively address challenges. The goal is to generate interest and participation, around solving one pressing social issue by injecting fun into the equation! Join us for a two-day adventure with a lot of inspiration!
Know More
When: September 6–7, 2019
Where: Congress Hotel
Admission: Free
Schedule available here: http://humorgames.digital/
The Forum is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State Office of Citizen Exchanges and coordinated by Digital Communication Network*, an international association, connecting global influencers and communicators of the digital age and World Learning, a global NGO empowering people and strengthening institutions, with the support of U.S. Embassy in Armenia.
Learn more about the speakers and the program on the event’s official page.
ABOUT DCN
The Digital Communication Network, created in 2015, is a 5,000 member strong collaborative network of professional journalists, new media specialists, entrepreneurs, lawmakers, civil society leaders, and communications professionals across Europe and Central Asia. As a cross-border and cross-sector, the DCN develops and shares digital content, provides accurate and authentic reporting, strengthen independent journalism, supports openness and transparency in government, digital citizenship and digital literacy, and a vibrant civil society. DCN is dedicated to bringing the best of legacy media and the best of new technology into communication with influencers, bloggers, civil society, good government groups and engaged citizens who want to create a better information ecosystem. DCN defines itself by what is possible not what is already happening in the communication space.
For all inquiries regarding media coverage and availability,
Please contact DCN representative
Lusine Barseghyan E: LusineBarseghyan@gmail.com
