Sebastian Terry
Founder of the 100 Things Movement | Bestselling Author & TV Host | Expert in Purpose, Mental Health & Human Connection
Susanna Pollack
President, Games for Change | Tech and Social Impact Advisor | Worthy 100 List | former SVP, BBC Worldwide
Susanna Pollack is one of the world's leading voices on games as a force for good. As President of Games for Change, she has spent over a decade showing how play and immersive media can transform learning, health, sustainability, and civic life, convening leaders from the game industry to the United Nations. On stage, she reveals why play is one of the most powerful tools we have for shaping a more inclusive, resilient future.
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Susanna Pollack biography
Susanna Pollack is a globally recognized leader working at the intersection of games, technology, and social impact, with over twenty-five years of experience spanning traditional and interactive media. As President of Games for Change, she has spent more than a decade advancing the nonprofit’s mission to harness the power of games and immersive media to address real-world challenges across education, health, sustainability, civic engagement, and workforce development.
Technology speaker and social impact leader Susanna Pollack has transformed Games for Change into a global platform that brings together leaders from the game industry, technology companies, governments, foundations, academia, and the United Nations. Through its flagship Games for Change Festival – often called the “Sundance of video games” – and an international network spanning five continents, she has helped establish the premier forum for exploring how play and emerging technologies can drive positive change. Under her leadership, G4C has also launched award-winning education and immersive media initiatives, including the G4C Student Challenge, the world’s largest youth game design program, reaching nearly 100,000 students annually across 91 countries. As an executive producer, Pollack collaborates with award-winning creators and mission-driven organizations to develop media experiences that inspire action and create meaningful impact.
From Global Media to the Frontier of Games for Good
Before Games for Change, Pollack held senior leadership positions at BBC Worldwide Americas, where she led business development and digital media initiatives. She later advised organizations including MAC Cosmetics and Purpose on digital engagement and social impact strategies. Her work has been recognized by The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 and Worthy’s Worthy 100, and she was recently named GamesBeat’s Visionary Person of the Year. A sought-after speaker and moderator, she has appeared at the United Nations, the World Economic Forum in Davos, the Nobel Peace Center, SXSW, Techonomy, Tribeca Festival, GDC, GamesBeat, and D.I.C.E., and regularly advises industry leaders, philanthropies, and international organizations on the opportunities and responsibilities created by games and interactive media.
As a speaker, Susanna Pollack brings a compelling, cross-sector perspective on the future of play, AI and creativity, digital well-being, youth empowerment, and game-based learning. Whether addressing executives, educators, policymakers, or parents, she shows how technology, creativity, and human connection can come together to shape a more inclusive and resilient future, leaving audiences with both inspiration and a practical sense of what games can accomplish beyond entertainment.
Susanna Pollack Speaking Videos
WELCOME to the XR4C Summit | Susanna Pollack, Games for Change
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Susanna Pollack Keynote Topics
Games are no longer just entertainment; they are among the most powerful tools we have for shaping how people learn, heal, connect, and engage with the world. Susanna Pollack explores how games are transforming education, health, culture, and social impact, and why play deserves a central place in any conversation about the future.
Gaming can feel overwhelming for parents and caregivers, but it holds enormous potential for learning, connection, and well-being. Drawing on her work at the forefront of the field, Susanna helps families navigate gaming with confidence and shows how to turn screen time into an opportunity rather than a worry.
As artificial intelligence reshapes work, distinctly human skills like creativity, collaboration, and systems thinking are becoming more valuable than ever. Susanna explains why these capabilities matter, and how games are uniquely effective at developing them in learners of every age.
Games, immersive technologies, and AI are rewriting the rules of storytelling and audience engagement. Susanna takes audiences inside this shift, exploring how interactivity and agency are redefining how stories are told and experienced, and what it means for creators, brands, and media organizations.
The future of games lies not only in entertainment, but in their power to educate, inspire, and strengthen communities. Susanna makes the case for a broader vision of play, sharing real-world examples of games designed to tackle society's most pressing challenges and inviting audiences to imagine what's possible.
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FAQs on Booking Susanna Pollack
Why Susanna Pollack?
Booking Susanna Pollack is a strategic choice for events that want a credible, forward-looking voice on games, technology, and their power to change the world. As President of Games for Change for more than a decade, she has built a global platform connecting the game industry, technology companies, governments, foundations, academia, and the United Nations, giving her an unusually broad view of how interactive media is reshaping learning, health, and society. She speaks with equal fluency to executives, educators, policymakers, and parents, translating big trends in AI, immersive media, and game-based learning into clear, actionable insight. Engaging, optimistic, and grounded in real programs and results, she is an ideal speaker for conferences on technology, education, innovation, and social impact. To bring Susanna Pollack to your next event, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
What is Games for Change?
Games for Change is a nonprofit organization, founded in 2004, that champions the use of games and immersive media to address real-world challenges in areas such as education, health, sustainability, and civic engagement. It is best known for its annual Games for Change Festival, often called "the Sundance of video games," and for education programs like the G4C Student Challenge. As President, Susanna Pollack leads the organization and produces its flagship events and initiatives.
Where has Susanna Pollack spoken and been recognized?
Susanna Pollack is a sought-after speaker and moderator who has appeared at the United Nations, SXSW, Gamescom, D.I.C.E., and numerous global conferences. Her work has been recognized on The NonProfit Times Power & Influence Top 50 and Worthy's Worthy 100, and she was honored as GamesBeat's Visionary Person of the Year. She also advises industry leaders, philanthropies, and international organizations on the responsible use of interactive media.
What topics does technology speaker Susanna Pollack cover?
Susanna Pollack speaks on the future of play, AI and creativity, future-ready skills, game-based learning, digital well-being, youth empowerment, interactive storytelling, and the role of games in solving social challenges. Her talks are well suited to technology and innovation conferences, education and EdTech events, and mission-driven organizations, as well as audiences of parents and caregivers. To book Susanna Pollack as a speaker, contact Aurum Speakers Bureau.
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