PGC Barcelona 2026’s Aurora initiative will honour industry-leading women whose vision, talent, leadership and more are making their mark in every corner of the European region.

Europe’s games industry has been bursting with talent, creativity, innovation since the late 1970s and, for decades now, at the heart of it are women whose work inspires, challenges, and pushes the medium forward.

From visionary artists and immersive sound designers to brilliant writers, programmers, producers, and trailblazing entrepreneurs, women continue to make their mark in every corner of our sector.

We will be celebrating and spotlighting a selection of these industry-leading women at Pocket Gamer Connects Barcelona 2026, showcasing their contributions to an audience of developers, publishers, investors, journalists and more from around the world.

This recognition is open to anyone who identifies as a woman, and non-binary people who are comfortable to be identified as part of a group of women. Nominees submitted must be working in the Europe region, but they can be from any part of the games industry.

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Supported by Women in Games

Women in Games is a global, not-for-profit organisation on a mission to build a fair, safe, and inclusive games and esports ecosystem – one that truly reflects the diverse audiences who play games today. Our vision is to empower girls and women around the world to realise their full potential within games – whether as players, creators, educators, leaders, or entrepreneurs.

We now operate across many countries, with a growing community of 2,400+ Ambassadors in 80 countries, Corporate and Education partners, International Chapters and Associations, and many industry partners – all aligned behind one goal: gender equality and equity in games.

Our work spans awareness-raising, research, events, mentorship, and advocacy, but at its heart, Women in Games is a movement. It’s about ensuring women’s voices, creativity and leadership are recognised as vital to the future of this global industry.

Find out more at www.womeningames.org.