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Drawing from concrete examples, diversity experts and esports athletes provide insight into the importance of making the gaming universe increasingly representative, welcoming, and secure.
Speakers
Mariana Uchôa | Moderadora
Social executive, psychologist formed ate Federal Fluminense University, with interchange at Université Paris 10 Nanterre, MBA in Project Management and postgraduate degree in Social Responsibility, Human Rights and Citizenship. Began her trajectory in the third sector 16 years ago, where she had already acted in culture, education, health, human rights and technology projects. Since 2019, he has been working in the games industry with the challenge of bringing more diversity and inclusion to the scene. Now in 2024, DiversiGames was launched, a Hub that integrates ESG and GAMES, with interventions that generate a positive impact for minority groups within the billion-dollar gaming industry.
Machadinhobr | Palestrante
Better known in the gamer community as Machadinho, the PcD influencer began his career as an adapted bocce athlete. His victories in sports enabled him to purchase a PC, a necessary tool to kickstart his long-dreamed status as a content creator in 2017. Being a person with disabilities, Machadinho encountered many difficulties in his life, overall. However, his good humor and charisma always made him stand out with the audience. The greatest proof of this is the influencer's motorized wheelchair, paid for through an online fundraiser. Machadinho's next achievements he aims for are to become a presenter covering international championships.