World Congress 2026 North America

Creating and Sustaining Positive Communities

September 24, 2026 11:00 – 13:00 Β· 120 min Stage 13

What this session covers

Maezza Romero, Community Developer for Romero Games, has been shaping communities from the ground up for 6+ years. She started her journey in 2018 with Cyber Squad for Hewlett Packard Enterprises and the Girl Scouts, and now manages social media and a 6,000+ member Discord for Romero Games, one of the friendliest shooter communities in the industry. Her passion? Ensuring everyone feels valued and welcome.

Join Maezza to discover the strategies behind building inclusive, engaged communities. She’ll share tips on authentic engagement, moderation best practices, and laying the groundwork for communities that stand the test of time. This workshop is suitable for those working in both game development and general business, with practical insights that can be applied across a range of industries.

World Congress 2026 North America

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