FIGN Official Launch Event

Welcome to the official launch of Females in Gaming Network (FIGN) - a pan-African initiative building a vibrant, inclusive, and empowered community for girls and women in gaming.

About FIGN

Females in Gaming Network (FIGN) is creating a safe and fun space for growth through play, mentorship, education, and industry exposure. From high school students to recent graduates and young professionals, FIGN is where African women in gaming connect, learn, and thrive.

Our Vision

To see more African girls and women thrive in the gaming industry — not just as players, but as builders, creators, streamers, designers, and leaders.

Our Mission

To empower females across Africa through gaming communities, creative programming, skills development, and visible opportunities.

Event Highlights

The FIGN launch is a hybrid gathering of 50+ girls and women in Port Harcourt with virtual participation from attendees across the continent.

• Keynote by a female leader in African gaming
• Interactive game demos and hands-on sessions
• Career talks and breakout sessions
• Showcase of community-led projects and streamers
• Networking segment and FIGN member enrollment
• Live streaming across Africa

Program Schedule

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM - Arrival & Registration Check-in, welcome kits, name tags, networking, photo booth

10:30 AM - 10:35 AM - Opening Remarks & Welcome MC welcomes everyone and sets the tone

10:35 AM - 10:45 AM - Founder's Welcome Address Sophia Olusola Nei shares the vision, journey, and goals of FIGN

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM - Keynote: "The Future of Women in African Gaming" Inspiring talk by a leading female game dev/esports voice

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM - Fireside Chat: The Gaming Industry from the Inside Casual conversation with women in games

12:50 PM - 1:10 PM - Showcase: Women in Gaming Spotlight Short demos/reels of women-led projects, community stories, trailers

1:10 PM - 1:20 PM - Virtual Voices Segment Livestream shoutouts from girls/women tuning in across Africa

1:20 PM - 1:30 PM - Call to Action: Join, Partner, Support Announce school chapters, Discord/website launch, sponsor shoutouts

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM - Networking Mixer + Refreshments Light snacks, connect booths, photo ops, music

1:45 PM - 2:00 PM - Closing & Group Photo Thank-you messages, official photos, and outro music

Who Should Attend

• High school students interested in gaming
• University undergraduates exploring gaming careers
• Early career professionals in tech and gaming
• Content creators and streamers
• Anyone passionate about gaming and community

Why Attend

• Be part of history as we launch FIGN across Africa
• Network with like-minded women in gaming
• Learn about career opportunities in the gaming industry
• Access mentorship and skill development programs
• Connect with the African gaming community

Format

This is a hybrid event! Join us in person in Port Harcourt or tune in via livestream from anywhere in Africa.

Contact

For sponsorship inquiries: sopbel7@gmail.com or contact@fign.com

We look forward to building a continent-wide community where African girls and women in gaming can shine!