Posted on 6th March 2024
By Billy Langsworthy

Women in Toys is hosting a roundtable session on ‘The Future of Women in Gaming: Past, Present & Future’ later this month.
The session will be moderated by Julien Sharp – General Manager, US at Asmodee – with panellists including:
• Tanya Thompson, Senior Director, Inventor Relations, Hasbro Gaming
• Lysa Penrose, Head of New Games Marketing, Ravensburger
• Deirdre Cross, General Manager, Head of Funko Games, Funko
The panel will discuss their experiences in the industry and future prospects in diversity, innovation and inclusivity in gaming.
The session will take place on Monday, March 25th from 1PM to 2PM EST. While you don’t have to be a member of WiT to view the session, you do need to register via this link.
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