"Games for Change has always been a home for people who believe play can move the world forward," said Schell. "I'm looking forward to sharing what it really takes to build transformational games, talking through the unique challenges of designing XR for young players, and connecting with fellow designers and readers at the Book Corner."
Jesse Schell, CEO and founder of Schell Games, will speak at the 2026 Games for Change Festival, taking place July 21–22 at The Glasshouse in New York City. The festival, now in its 23rd year and themed "Reimagining Play," brings together creators, educators, and social innovators exploring games and immersive media for social impact. Schell will discuss what it takes to build transformational games and the unique challenges of designing XR experiences for young players, and will also connect with attendees at the festival's Book Corner.
- Jesse Schell
- Schell Games
- Games for Change Festival 2026
- Games for Change NYC
- XR game design for kids
- transformational games
- immersive media conference
- game design speaker
- social impact gaming
- The Glasshouse New York
- Who from Schell Games is speaking at the 2026 Games for Change Festival?
- Jesse Schell, CEO and founder of Schell Games, is speaking at the 2026 Games for Change Festival.
- When and where is the 2026 Games for Change Festival?
- The 2026 Games for Change Festival takes place July 21–22, 2026, at The Glasshouse in New York City.
- What will Jesse Schell discuss at the festival?
- Jesse Schell will talk about what it takes to build transformational games and the unique challenges of designing XR experiences for young players. He'll also connect with fellow designers and readers at the festival's Book Corner.
- What is the Games for Change Festival?
- The Games for Change Festival is an annual event, now in its 23rd year, that brings together creators, educators, researchers, and social innovators to explore how games and immersive media can drive learning, community-building, and social impact. The 2026 edition is themed "Reimagining Play."
- What is Schell Games' connection to Games for Change?
- Schell Games, an award-winning game development studio led by Jesse Schell, is participating in the 2026 Games for Change Festival, a gathering focused on games and play as tools for social good.
