​https://www.modernfandoms.com/

Modern Fandoms Summit (MFS) is a one-day satellite event that celebrates beloved brands and the fans that adore them during the 2023 Game Developer Conference in San Francisco. MFS is being held on Wednesday March 22nd, with guest speakers from Xbox, Fandom.com, and other partners in the gaming space.

It is also to host our first-ever Community Awards for 2023. Line-up and nominees include Activision, Call of Duty, Minecraft, Fortnite, Roblox, Pixels, Blizzard, Riot Games, and many other favorites.

​Joining Us:

​Moonstream, Konvoy Ventures, Xbox, Fandom.com, VeeFriends, Magic The Gathering, Xandar, etc

Programming:

​11:00 AM  🌟 VIP Private Networking Meetings / Vendor Showfloor 🌟

​12:00 PM 🎮 State of Gaming and Collectables from Somewhere Street 🎮

​12:15 PM 👾 Jennifer Pearson, Senior Community Manager, Fandom.com 👾

​12:30 PM ✨ Claudel Kamgang, Principal Product Growth Manager, Xbox ✨

​12:40 PM 🔋 Building Social Networks In-Game, Seam 🔋

​1:00 PM 🍱 Lunch Served 🍱

​1:30 PM  🔥 Fireside chat: VeeFriends, MTG, Pixels 🔥

​1:55 PM 👥 Creating Fan-made Merch, Xandar 👥

​2:15 PM 🏆 Community Awards Ceremony 🏆

​2:30 PM 🃏 Public Cafe + Trade Your Collectables 🃏

​LIMITED EDITION: GLOW IN THE DARK HOODIE

​Exclusive Item only available for VIP ticket holders.

Here's what you can look forward to:

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​🎯 Understanding Fandom Psychology: Dive into the minds of fans and learn how to create captivating worlds and characters that resonate with them.

​🌐 Building an Online Presence: Uncover strategies for leveraging social media, content creation, and live streaming platforms to engage with your community.

​💬 Effective Community Management: Master the art of managing online communities with workshops on community guidelines, moderation, conflict resolution, and more.

​🤝 Collaboration with Community Builders: Learn how partnering with community managers and content creators can amplify your game's reach and attract new fans.

​🎉 In-Game Events & Fan Engagement: Discover how to design in-game events, contests, and reward systems that keep players engaged and excited.

​👥 Networking with Fellow Developers: Share experiences, tips, and ideas with other developers in the gaming industry.

About the Organizers:

​MODERN FANDOMS SUMMIT IS ORGANIZED BY SOMEWHERE STREET.

​OVER A DECADE AGO, WE STARTED ORGANIZING GATHERINGS FOR CREATIVES TO IDEATE AND BUILD THEIR PASSION PROJECTS.

​THROUGH THE YEARS OUR LOVE FOR EXPLORATION AND CREATIVITY HAS MATERIALIZED ACROSS STARTUPS, GAMING BUILDS, AND LEGO SETS.

​TODAY, OUR DESIRE TO GATHER AND SHARE OUR PASSIONS HAS BROUGHT US TO CONNECT OVER COLLECTING, GAMING, AND THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITY BUILDING.

Community Organizers: @amin @sydney