Elli Shapiro
Out Making Games/King
Elli Shapiro (she/her) is a Director and Founder of Out Making Games, a nonprofit working to connect and empower LGBTQ+ games industry professionals working in the UK. With over a decade of experience across AAA and mobile she specialises in tech leadership and gameplay design as well as strategy, people and project management, studio culture and DEI. By day she is an Associate Technical Director at King.
Elli Shapiro is speaking at the following session/s
Being and Supporting LGBTQ+ in the industry in 2025
This year’s LGBTQ+ round table will tackle key issues LGBTQ+ professionals are facing in the ever-changing social and political landscape. The hosts will present a series of topics, which attendees will be free to openly discuss, sharing their thoughts, insights and experiences, in a safe and supportive environment. Attendees should leave with a better understanding of what others are or have experienced, steps they have taken to navigate these, the knowledge they are not alone in most instances, and tangible or actionable takeaways to facilitate a better working and social environment for all.
Session Takeaway
- What LGBTQ+ professionals are experiencing in 2025
- Practical ways to navigate and mitigate negativity
- Examples of changes to EDI practices around the world along with practical advice on how to navigate them and minimise the effect on yourself
- Steps you or your business can take to support LGBTQ+ individuals and employees
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